In only their second time in school history the SMHS Panther’s Wrestling team has defeated the Hixson Wildcats. Stone and Hixson held their rivalry match as the season opener on Tuesday in the Auxiliary Gym at SMHS. The last time the Panther’s beat Hixson to start the season was back in 2018. However that streak has been snapped as they defeated the Wildcats 42-23 Tuesday night.
Stone Memorial was also able to defeat the York Institute Dragons with a score of 66-6. This is York’s inaugural season as a wrestling team.
The SMHS Girls wrestling team had a successful night against CCHS. Paige Patton had two wins, Jaylen Patton, Haley Suggs, and Hanna Simoes, and Anna Scoville with one win. Sara Pape split her night with one win and one loss.
Next up for the Panthers is December 2nd and 3rd. The Girls and JV team will compete in an individual tournament Friday December 2nd at Knox Catholic while the Varsity will compete in the Individual Varsity Tournament at Knox Catholic December 3rd.