THS takes home 4th in Clinton Invitational Tourney

CLINTON — The Taylorville Wrestling team traveled to Clinton to
take part in the Clinton Invitational Tournament last Saturday, December 18. The Tornadoes placed fourth out of 16 teams in the Invitational, with two individual tournament champs along with eight also being awarded.

“Absolutely great week of wrestling in the room and competing at our dual meets and tournament today. We’ll keep the

momentum going and get ready for a very tough Lincoln Tournament” Coach Smothers commented after the successful outing.

THS Clinton Invite Results:

Gage Rusher, 138 lbs., Tournament Champion 1st place;

William Blue, 195 lbs., Tournament Champion 1st place;

Mathew Gettings, 106 lbs., 5th place;

Ethan Rusher, 113 lbs., 6th place;

Zach Braun, 120 lbs., 6th place

Aiden Seiler, 132 lbs., 4th place;

Jordan Hamell, 145 lbs., 4th place;

Hunter Gerlick, 152 lbs., 4th place;

Landon Molina, 182 lbs., 4th place;

Robert Root, 285 lbs., 6th place