The Belle Chasse wrestling team has had a busy summer. After competing at the Jazz Town Duals in June, the Cardinals went to a one-day clinic by Olympic gold medalist Kendall Cross, hosted by Cyclone Jiu-Jitsu of Boutte, LA.  In July a committed group of 11 wrestlers next traveled to the Midwest and the Gulf Coast to sharpen and test their skills.  After spending a week at a team camp in rural Ohio, the Cardinals headed back down south to Tate High School in Cantonment, Florida, for the 2016 West Florida Open on July 30^th. The Cardinals showed toughness and overall improvement from the hard work put in this summer.

Brice Fisher and Zachary Edwards both placed 1^st, with Edwards earning the Outstanding Wrestler award for upper weights.  Kris Chopin and Josh Edwards both finished 2^nd, Bryson Falcon and Bryce Arbourgh placed 3^rd, and Naven Dabria and Anthony Berlinghoff earned  4^th place finishes.

Michael Lundin and Caden Mumme of Bayou Elite (Holy Cross-based club team) also competed at the West Florida Open and earned 1^st and 3^rd place, respectively.