Chapin Falls to Eastside in Upper State Semi-Finals

On February 8, the Chapin Eagles traveled to Eastside and were defeated 50-16. The Eagles started the night with a 7-4 win by AJ Spearman. and a 3-0 lead. Cole Haile also earned a 7-2 decision to tie the match at 6-6. Hank Manos trimmed the Eastside advantage to 18-9 by defeating his opponent 4-0. Paul Collingwood earned a gritty 1-0 victory and Taylor Cabe ended Chapin’s scoring with a 10-2 major decision. The Eagles wrestled with determination but were unable to return home with a victory. Chapin ends the team part of the season with a 24-4 record and a top 8 finish in the State.

Chapin will now focus on preparing for the Upper State individual tournament, which will be held at Eastside High School on February 19-20.