Dedication paysoff

Watc h the 1985-86 Flames Wrestling team and one thought goes through your mind: They're dedicated!

Talk about work — and grit, Head Coach Bob Bonheim and assistant Jesse Castro led theFlamestoone oftheirstrongest seasons

They captured the team championship inthe Delaware State Invitational, defeating fournationallyranked teamsto win thetitle

They also finished firstinthe Pembroke State University Tournament and inthe Central Virginia Open held at LU. The team placed second in the Eastern National Tournament, losing only to nationally ranked DivisionI NorthCarolina.

The lower weights were led by sophomore Loren Baum at 118lbs. and returning All-American PerryAinscough at 126lbs

Eric Hurley returned at the 134 lb weight class, withfreshman Gary Sibey at 142lbs

Themiddle-weightclasses included Todd Logsdon and Steve Pruettat the 150lb. division.Randy Manley at 158lbs. and SteveBehrnsatthe 167lbs. division added strength to the roster

Returning All American Pat Bussey at 177 lbs,placed inevery tournament, earning three first-place titles

Tony Moore at 190 lbs. and Mike Hatch, heavyweight, made the upper weights one of the toughest inthedivision Mary Ann Lucas

Perry Ainscough (right) has one shoulder down and one togo (Below) Derrick Harper considershis position and how togethis opponent down Dave Rufenacht (across page)flexestoflip his opponent down to the mat