Boys wrestling hits the ground running

Two third place falcon finishes at Lemon Bay High’s tournament show a lot of promise in the program.

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Parker Lansberg, 18′, receives his 3rd place medal

Samson Yang, Sports beat writer

The boy’s wrestling team had two great finishes during the holiday break break. Freshmen Parker Lansberg and Colin Kalitta both placed 3rd in their respective weight classes at the Lemon Bay High School tournament.   Other wrestlers participating were Jake Ross and Robert Smith, who both wrestled in their first high school tournament.

 

Parker Lansberg begins his match
Parker Lansberg begins his match
Parker Lansberg taking down his opponent
Parker Lansberg taking down his opponent

 

Weighing in at 145 pounds, Parker won two matches and lost three.  Using his aggression and inspired coaching, Parker ended up with a solid 3rd place. Weighing in at 135 pounds, Colin Kalitta also placed 3rd, winning four matches and losing only one. With the help of the conditioning and strength coach, AJ Brown, and the wrestling coach, Bobby Latessa, the boys managed to bring home the medals. “I think the tournament went well, but there is always room for improvement for districts,” said the very humble Parker Lansberg. It’s just a beginning for the boys but they have started with a boom. What will remain next for these falcons?

 

Colin and Parker celebrate after their tournament
Colin and Parker celebrate after their tournament