M-P wrestling starts new year strong

As the wrestling team returned to the mat in their first matches of the new year, several wrestlers have enjoyed a hot streak.

As the wrestling team returned to the mat in their first matches of the new year, several wrestlers have enjoyed a hot streak.
Senior Michael Pfeiff, at 285 pounds, and junior Tannon Hillis, at 215 pounds, bookended M-Ps Jan. 3 defeat of Monroe 39-29 in the Bearcats gym.
The Tomahawk heavyweights followed the performance with wins in all three of their matches at the Burlington-Edison duals against Gig Harbor, Ferndale and conference foe Oak Harbor.
Their team duplicated the feat, winning by 44-28, 42-35 and 36-27 respectively.
In the lighter weights, Brian Donaldson also accomplished wins against all four opponents at 112 pounds.
Freshman Demitri Robinson was 3-for-4 on the week, with his only loss coming by decision to Oak Harbors Josh Martinez in the 103-pound weight class. Robinson oversaw the Monroe meets quickest match, securing a pin in 15 seconds.