Landon Foss took first place in the 7/8 age group in the 55lb weight class. Photo by B. Chong.

By Barbra Chong

This past weekend West Michigan Pursuit entered 23 grapplers to compete in both Belding and the Battle of the Bay in Bay City. Nineteen placed in the top four. Our team battled 72 times with 46 ending in victory. Placements are as follows:

4th Place Medalists include Gage Bowen, 7/8 age group in the 95 lb wt class; Casey Eberspeaker, 7/8 age group in the 71 lb wt class; Logan Galinis, 6 & under age group in the 58 lb wt class; Aaiden Vasquez, 6 & under age group in the 52 lb wt class and Kellen Weckesser, 7/8 age group in the 52 lb wt class.

3rd Place Medalists include Logan Bennett, 9/10 age group in the 75 lb wt class; Michael Cannon (Battle by the Bay) 7/8 age group in the 59 lb wt class, Isaac Casey, 9/10 age group in the 130/150 lb wt class, Braden Hallman (Battle by the Bay) 9/10 age group in the 80 lb wt class and Isaiah Sostenes, 7/8 age group in the 64 lb wt class.

2nd Place Medalist includes Maston Wood, 9/10 age group in the 133 lb wt class.

Champions are Chayson Eberspeaker, 6 & under age group in the 58 lb wt class; Luke Egan, 7/8 age group in the 58 lb wt class; Landon Foss, 7/8 age group in the 55 lb wt class; Jayden Marcano-Cruz, 7/8 age group in the 49 lb wt class; Andrew Moro, 6 & under age group in the 55 lb wt class; Tyler Parmeter, 7/8 Novice age group in the 61 lb wt class; Blake Peasley, 7/8 age group in the 72 lb wt class and Joshua Vasquez, 7/8 age group in the 55 lb wt class.

“Wrestling and my team is a passion of mine,” said Head Coach Dave Andrus. “This group of kids has earned a reputation as a force to be reckoned with. I am very thankful to my wrestlers and their parents for their support and allowing me to make an impact on their lives. Sharing my knowledge to those who wish to learn makes all of my efforts worth it.”

If you are interested in learning more about this sport or if your wrestler is looking to compete at the next level, check them out at the Cedar Rock Sports Plex, 4758 Cornfield Drive (off Northland). Practices are Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.