In a few weeks the Hidden Valley Wrestling team will start their 2023-24 season competing against schools in Roanoke and other schools in Virginia.
The wrestling season begins this Saturday with a match against Northside. Last year the team had 1 wrestler go to states and compete and one go as an alternate. This year they hope to improve those numbers and have a good season.
There are 4 main ways to score a point in wrestling 1) Takedown – (2 points) You score two points for taking your opponent down to the mat and controlling him/her. 2) Escape – (1 point) You score one point for getting away or getting to a neutral position when your opponent has you down on the mat. 3) Reversal – (2 points) You score two points when your opponent has you down on the mat and you come from underneath and gain control of your opponent. 4) Near Fall (Back Points) – (2 or 3 points) You get near fall points when you almost but not quite get your opponent pinned. A near fall (near pin) is when both shoulders are held for two seconds within four inches of the mat, or one shoulder touches the mat and the other shoulder is at a 45 degree angle coming down to the mat, or the wrestler is held in a high bridge or back on both elbows. If a near fall lasts for two seconds, you get 2 points. If a near fall lasts for 5 seconds, you get 3 points.
When interviewing one of their captains, Ben Armentrout (senior), about wrestling he said “I started wrestling when I was in the 7th grade, and I’ve had a great time since. I also love the excitement and competition of trying to win the match.”
So come out and support the Wrestling team this Saturday at Northside and throughout the season!