The Kingsmen wrestling team won the Elkhart Memorial Invitational with a score of 460. The Kingsmen had 6 wrestlers win their weight classes and 7 other wrestlers finish in the top 5.

Kory Cavanaugh(5th in the state according to indianamat.com) won an individual championship at 106 pounds. Austin Slates(4th in the state according to indianamat.com) won an individual championship at 113 pounds. Drew Hildebrandt(1st in the state according to indianamat.com) won an individual championship at 120 pounds and was named the outstanding wrestler of the Elkhart memorial Invitational. Ryan Vamer(not ranked according to indianamat.com) placed 3rd at 126 pounds. Jarrett Selis(not ranked according to indianamat.com) placed 2nd at 132. The Kingsmen did not have a wrestler at 138 pounds.

Cameron beam(not ranked according to indianamat.com) won an individual championship at 145. Denzyl Prentice(7th in the state according to indianamat.com ) won an individaul championship at 152. Rockne Hurley(not ranked according to indianamat.com) placed 3rd at 160 pounds. Max Chaffee(not ranked according to indianamat.com) placed 5th at 170. Cedric Vakalahi(not ranked according to indianamat.com) placed 5th at 182. Kyle Repert(not ranked according to indianamat.com) placed 4th at 195. Peni Vakalahi(not ranked according to indianamat.com) placed 4th at 220. Will Vakalahi(not ranked according to indianamat.com) won an individual championship at 285 pounds. Jared Swank(3rd in the state according to indianamat.com) at 160 and Kobe woods(1st in the state according to indianamat.com) at 220 pounds did not wrestle in the Elkhart Memorial Invitational.

The Kingsmen have their biggest match of the year in an annual backyard brawl against the Mishawaka Cavemen. The Kingsmen get to play at home Wednesday, December 16th at 7:00 pm.

By Kevin McNulty

Kevin McNulty teaches English and Mass Media Studies at Penn High School. He advises the Penn News Network and manages the PNN Studio and news room. For more information, navigate your browser to www.massmediastudies.net.