Wrestling: Broad Run Takes 7th out of 32 Teams at NOVA Classic

(Dec. 15, 2011) - The Broad Run High School wrestling team took to the mat for the first time this year at the NOVA Classic in Fairfax and came away with an excellent performance placing 7th out of 32 teams.

Placing for the Spartans were Angel Rios (2nd at 120lb), Tarkan Martin (5th at 132lb), Neil Hartman (5th at 138), Mustafa Ahmet (7th at 152lb), Xavier Perla (7th at 220) and Phillip James (8th at 285).

Only one point separated Broad Run from the team trophies for the Top 6 teams, getting beaten out by Chantilly in the final rounds of competition. The Spartans continue their season this weekend at the Raider Invitational Tournament hosted by Stonewall Jackson in Manassas.