On Saturday, December 9, the SKS Wrestlers had an impressive start to their season. The Cougars hit the mat at Marvelwood’s Skiff Mountain Tournament with a few notable standouts. Junior Tolik T. made an outstanding debut in the 132-weight division, clinching fourth place in his first-ever wrestling event. His classmates, Ryan W. ’24 and Bryan J. ’25, also clinched victories in their respective matches. At the same time, newcomers Harry Z. and Jack H. demonstrated promising abilities.

The team continued their winning streak in Wednesday’s match against Forman, emerging victorious. The Cougars showcased their prowess with four pins: Brian J. ’25 in the 144-weight category, Tolik T. ’25 at 132, Ryan W. ’24 at 150, and David B. ’26 at 157. A special mention goes to Ryan W. ’24, who, despite an injury, demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill to win his match, earning him the ‘wrestler of the day’ honors.

The coaches expressed satisfaction with the team’s dominant performance against Foreman, noting this roster as the strongest in recent years.