James Wood takes second at Walters/Copp wrestling duals tourmanent

WINCHESTER — The James Wood wrestling team went 6-1 to take second out of eight teams in the Willie Walters/Jaye Copp duals tournament that was completed on Saturday at James Wood.

The Colonels were one of three teams that finished with a 6-1 record. The first tiebreaker was fewest points scored in duals, so Loudoun County finished third because the Raiders scored the fewest points in their duals with James Wood and Gilman (Md.). After Loudoun County was taken out of the equation, Gilman was awarded the championship based on its 41-33 head-to-head matchup win with James Wood.

Team records: 1. Gilman 6-1, 2. James Wood 6-1, 3. Loudoun County 6-1, 4. South Lakes 4-3, 5. Warhill 3-4, 6. Liberty 2-5, 7. Waynesboro 1-6, 8. Loudoun Valley 0-7.

Scores of James Wood wins: Loudoun County (57-21), Waynesboro (66-9), Warhill (57-21), Loudoun Valley (54-21), South Lakes (45-31), Liberty (45-28).

James Wood leaders: 138: Chris Nuss 7-0 (7 pins); 160: Sam Adkins 7-0 (5 pins); 132: Josiah Geaslen 6-1 (4 pins); 152: Matt Alderman 6-1 (5 pins); 220: Jonathan Addison 6-1 (3 pins); 285: Brayden Patterson-Campbell 6-1 (4 pins); 120: Logan Knisley 5-2 (2 pins); 182: Nathan Funk 5-2 (2 pins).

Tournament MVP: Steve Otwell (South Lakes) 7-0.