Area grapplers strong at tourney

Bishop Moore hosted the Michael P. Hutchins Invitational this past weekend, and several area teams participated and had strong showings.

West Orange placed second, overall, with a 153.0 total, putting them just ahead of Apopka, which placed third with 151.5. Wrestling powerhouse Winter Springs won the event with a 225.5.

Dr. Phillips placed fifth with a 105.5, and Ocoee weighed in at 11th place with a 46.

Dylan Meeks (220) and David Hellinger (182) of Dr. Phillips each took the top spot in their respective weight classes, as did West Orange’s Ish Hollis (285).

The Warriors had several competitors finish as runner-ups in their classes, including Orlando Carrillo, Kade Randall, Matt Mora and Chris Briscoe.

Ocoee’s Jules Joseph (195) finished as runner-up, also.