8th grader Cody McHenry at the Allendale invitational. Photo by Colleen White

By Colleen White

On Thursday, Feb 19, Cedar Springs Middle School wrestlers were invited to the Allendale Dual Invitational Meet. Four teams were represented: Allendale, Thornapple Kellogg, Coopersville and Cedar Springs. Cedar Springs’ first opponent was Coopersville. The Red Hawks defeated Coopersville 42-12.

The second of the dual matches pitted Cedar Springs against Allendale, for the second time this season. While Allendale put up a good fight, the Red Hawks defeated them 46-29.

“Coach VanHam and I are very proud of tonight’s wrestling,” remarked Assistant Coach Brandon Wood. “We watched you all step up your game tonight. Way to go Hawks!”

This week the Red Hawks face Greenville and Wayland. Both are away meets. Mark your calendars for our final home meet on March 10 at the Middle School. Start time is 4:15 p.m. Wear your red to show your Red Hawk Pride and come cheer our young grapplers, as they face Northview.