After the first period the Cavalier seemed able
to "hang" with the Division I runner-up from 2020, but Crusader Coach
Andrew Nicola was not worried. He knew the first takedown was a
"bad call" and that the observing official agreed. Unfortunately,
the wrestlers did nothing to stop the action in the first period, so it
looked like it ended in a 6-6 tie. Because of the wrong call
on the first takedown, the entire period was considered "bad time" and
the match was restarted at 0-0. It was the correct call to make.
If anything, while he probably did not need one, Castex got a "wake-up" call
informing him that one does not have to be a returning state champion to have a
big 
on his back. As for Veron, he might have learned he can compete
with the best in the state and may be the one to claim one of the top
spots at 132 lbs. in other events. |
