NDP Wrestling had a fantastic showing at the Maricopa Desert Duals this past weekend, as sophomores Wyatt Pepe and Nate Jones won 2nd-place silver medals in their weight classes with 7-1 records. Also, junior Mateo Gigena completed a perfect weekend with 6 pin falls and 2 technical falls to take home the Saints' lone gold medal.
"I'm proud of how the guys competed this weekend," said assistant Wrestling coach Kolby Mays. "Tasting success will only make us get better week after week."
Added head Varsity Wrestling coach Matt Zismann, "This weekend is where the season truly started for our team. I have said it since November... we have a chance to do something special for NDP athletics and the day-to-day dedication is paying off. Mateo, Nate and Wyatt set the new standard for our program this weekend."
NDP is back in action this Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Shadow Mountain for a multi-meet with SMHS and Thunderbird. The Saints host Moon Valley and Verrado in the NDP gym this Friday, Dec. 13.
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