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Pinning a victory by Grace Elder

On Tuesday, Dec. 13 the SHS wrestling team went face to face with Martinsville High School. The cards came out with a win of 42-38.

The athletes and coaches stand for the national anthem before the match begins.
Junior Andrew Goodwin wraps his arm around his opponent’s neck and arm while pinning him.
(top) Sophomore Duvante Rivers kneels down while waiting to receive direction from the referee. (bottom left) Rivers drags his opponent to the ground before pinning him. (bottom right) Rivers Fights to get out of his opponents pin.
Senior Nathan Smith and Goodwin discuss the match up to this point.
Freshman Kayla Johnson attempts to drag her opponent down to the mat. (top middle) Johnson looks at the coach before going into another round. (top right) Johnson tries to get out of being pinned while she is still on her knees. (bottom left) Johnson sits trying to get out of a difficult position. She thinks about what she will do next. (bottom right) Johnson has the upper hand while being on top of her opponent.
Wrestling coach, Albert Skinner, applauds Johnson after receiving the results of her match.
(top left) Sophomore Josh Fox Worthy begins his match head to head with his opponent. (top middle) Worthy suffers a nose injury and has to consult with coaches and nurses. (top right) Worthy gets on top of Martinsville member before pinning him. (bottom) Worthy throws his opponent on to the ground.
Junior Ashtyn Murphy and Worthy smile towards the end of the wrestling meet.
SHS Wrestling leader shows good sportsman ship by fist bumping Martinsville players.