The LCHS Wrestling team is currently ranked 8th in WV in AA.

Team members said they are preparing to face two title events: Big Ten and Regionals. The team has competed in more than 30 matches this season, and for some, more than 15 matches still remain.

The team stands with a current winning record and hopes to pave their way to the State Tournament in March.

“I think our team will do pretty good. I think we can make top 5 in Big 10 and Regionals this year,” Trenton Bush, junior, said.

Wrestlers include Seniors Brock Mitchell and Dameon Wolfe; Juniors Trenton Bush, Kevin Parsons, Ethan Levitt, Bianca Jaman and Zach Collins; Sophomores Gabe Bonnett, Jared Flanigan, Luke Boram, Ethan Skidmore, Norman Tallhamer, Jesse Parsons, Cameron Brown, Tyler Carson and Britton Farnsworth; Freshman Konnor Clevenger.

Coaches are Bobby Mitchell and Larry J. Bush.

The team has previously participated in many dual matches as well as the Winners Choice, Hardwoods Duals,and the National Guard Duals and competed in their last regular season event, WSAZ’S Tournament January 28 and 29.

The team has MatMaids who serve as managers who help with everything from running errands to helping with statistics.

“I think that the team is looking good this year. We almost have every weight class filled which helps a lot in team events. Everyone has good records this season, and they are all working really hard to stay in shape and keep winning,” Jayna Jerden, junior MatMaid, said.

“It helps having amazing coaches that care and get the best out of each wrestler. So all in all I think that we are having a really great season, and I hope it will continue for States,” Jerden continued.

The team will travel to North Marion for Big 10 on February 4 and 5. Regionals will be hosted at home, at Lewis County High School February 18 and 19.

The team said they are continuing to work hard to improve for season and plan to have a good time doing it. They are already looking to the future.

“We are planning on having the wrestlers support the basketball team at home games, and we are also planning on having the high school wrestling team help mentor the youth wrestlers. We are also going to have bowling and movie nights with the wrestlers in the upcoming future,” Coach Bush said.