Wrestling: Freedom Shakes up the State with Undefeated Run at Dudley Martin

(Dec. 15, 2009) - The Freedom High School wrestling team won its first ever tournament a week ago and over the weekend the Eagles not only make it two in a row by winning the Dudley Martin Invitational, but they shook up the state with some impressive victories including a win over the No. 9 ranked team in the state, host Brentsville.

The Eagles started their undefeated day by defeating Courtland 61-9. Next up was Region II Powerhouse Louisa and the Eagles won easily, 61-19. Freedom's big day then included a win over AAA Battlefield, 52-30, before the Eagles edged out a very tough Skyline team, 38-24.

Then it was Freedom's turn to surprise host Brentsville, by defeating the No. 9-ranked team in AA, 40-34.

Overall the Freedom Team scored 255 points on the afternoon, giving them the overall victory over second place Brentsville by 14 points.

Steven Marquina (112) and Chuong Le(119) were named the teams Co-MVP's as both went undefeated on the day. Finishing second for the Eagles were Mike Hosti (125), Cody Hamm (135), Tyler Young (140), Joe Sheptock (145), Matt Murphy (152), and Chuck Constantino (171).

The Eagles will host rival Briar Woods at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night in a Dulles District dual.

VirginiaWrestling.com Preseason Top 10 (released Dec. 4, 2009)
AA
1, Christiansburg
2, Fauquier
3, Grundy
3, New Kent
5, Sherando
6, Staunton River
7, Blacksburg
8, R.E. Lee
9, Brentsville
10, Cave Spring
Others: Brookville, Chancellor, Fluvanna, Grafton, Hidden Valley, James Wood, Poquoson, Skyline, Smithfield, Turner Ashby.