Springfield K-2 fares well at states

It was a bright and brisk day when seven young wrestlers headed north. The K-2 team from Springfield was ready to battle for the title of state champion. They didn't disappoint


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2017-04-26 / Sports Springfield K-2 fares well at states «» View full-size Tristan Perry goes for the pin. — COURTESY/VERMONT WRESTLER http://www.eagletimes.com/sites/www.eagletimes.com/files/imagecache/full/TristanPerry_0.jpghttp://www.eagletimes.com/sites/www.eagletimes.com/files/imagecache/full/JaceBeamon_1.jpghttp://www.eagletimes.com/sites/www.eagletimes.com/files/imagecache/full/K-2States_1.jpg ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — It was a bright and brisk day when seven young wrestlers headed north. The K-2 team from Springfield was ready to battle for the title of state champion. They didn't disappoint — months of hard work at practice with coaches Don Beebe, Floyd Buck, Steve Meier, and Dan Preston were paying off in at least one raised arm for every wrestler on the team. Jameer Cosby displayed exuberant sportsmanship in all three of his matches, including one well-executed win Dave Crocco III placed fifth out of nine wrestlers, showing much improvement and increased determination this season. Seth Markwell finished with a very respectable pair of wins, and Garrett Brickey placed third after four wins. Three boys walked onto the mats for the final championship round — Dmitri Jasinski battled a very tough opponent to place second after some excellent mat work. Both Tristan Perry and Jace Beamon took home the coveted CHAMP shirts and medals. The coaches could not be prouder of these boys, all first-year wrestlers. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to each other and to themselves is showing this year, building a foundation for years to come. — Submitted