In few athletic arenas can small schools such as Division 4 Lawton compete with Division I schools such as Forest Hills. But when it comes to the 2013-14 LHS Wrestling Team, no opponent seems unbeatable! The team is off to an amazing start and remains undefeated in dual meet competition.
On Wednesday January 15 I was proud to be amongst a loud and motivated Lawton crowd as we cheered for the boys against arch-rival Decatur. Decatur has set the standard for excellence in team wrestling for several years and everyone was there to see how the Devils stacked up against the Raiders.
On this day, the team wrestled with heavy hearts and perhaps extra motivation in honor of Coach Bryan Sosinski who had passed away just days before the meet. Coach Sosinski left a significant impression on these boys and all who knew him. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family. Coach, this win was for you!
After making short work of the Gobles squad in the evening's first match, the long awaited match with Decatur began. From the start you could tell this would be a dog fight. In the end the focus, conditioning and determination of the young Devils squad prevailed as they defeated the Raiders by a score of 48-26 with Lawton wrestlers winning 9 of the 14 weight classes.
Lawton senior Austin Mayfield placed the exclamation point on the win when he battled back from a 7-2 deficit late in the final period to earn overtime where he quickly pinned his state ranked opponent - the crowd went wild! It truly was a great day to be a Blue Devil!
Best of luck to the team as they prepare for a long post-season run.
On Wednesday January 15 I was proud to be amongst a loud and motivated Lawton crowd as we cheered for the boys against arch-rival Decatur. Decatur has set the standard for excellence in team wrestling for several years and everyone was there to see how the Devils stacked up against the Raiders.
On this day, the team wrestled with heavy hearts and perhaps extra motivation in honor of Coach Bryan Sosinski who had passed away just days before the meet. Coach Sosinski left a significant impression on these boys and all who knew him. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family. Coach, this win was for you!
After making short work of the Gobles squad in the evening's first match, the long awaited match with Decatur began. From the start you could tell this would be a dog fight. In the end the focus, conditioning and determination of the young Devils squad prevailed as they defeated the Raiders by a score of 48-26 with Lawton wrestlers winning 9 of the 14 weight classes.
Lawton senior Austin Mayfield placed the exclamation point on the win when he battled back from a 7-2 deficit late in the final period to earn overtime where he quickly pinned his state ranked opponent - the crowd went wild! It truly was a great day to be a Blue Devil!
Best of luck to the team as they prepare for a long post-season run.