Wrestling Indians capture Eastern Illinois tournament

The Lawrenceville-Red Hill wrestling Indians have another tournament title.

They won the 11 team Eastern Illinois (EI) meet Saturday at Lawrenceville High School.

The hosts led the team scoring with 226 1/2 points followed by Hoopeston with 203, Carterville 172, and Richland County (Olney) 123.

Effingham, Oblong, Robinson, Fairfield, Mt Carmel, Paris and Charleston also competed.

First place finishes went to Dylan Aten at 132 pounds, Hudson Meek at 144, and Malikye Williams at 190.

Finishing second were Kyler Guercio at 106 pounds, Cale Seitzinger at 138, and Dylan Camden at 285.

Dayton Ledbetter was third at 113 pounds and Drew Seitzinger fourth at 120.

The squad will now prepare for the Class 1-A Regional tournament to be held Saturday at Lawrenceville.