Posted: Jan 28, 2024

SMC Wrestling Repeats as MCCAA Champs

SMC Wrestling made it two in a row in Port Huron on Saturday, winning the MCCAA Championship in commanding fashion, scoring 124.5 points at the MCCAA Individuals meet in Port Huron. Runner-up Henry Ford scored 55.5, Mott 37, Muskegon 34, Marian Ancilla 33.5 and St. Clair 28.

Sophomore Hunter Heath was named MCCAA Wrestler of the Year. Heath was named Wrestler of the Week back in early November and finishes the conference season with a 26-2 record.

The Roadrunners' performance by weight class:

125 Jordan Simpson 1st

133 Brian Wheatly 2nd

141 Colby Klinger 1st

149 Caeleb Ishmael 2nd

157 Zam Thompson 1st

165 Hunter Heath 1st

174 Hector Garcia 2nd

184 Nathan Andrina 1st

197 Vinny Patierno 3rd

HWT Shane Edwards 1st

Next up, SMC prepares for the Great Lakes District Tournament in Illinois on February 17. Last year, the Roadunners finished third in the district and nine wrestlers qualified for the NJCAA National Championships in Omaha.