SD wrestlers battle through tough matches for team win

In the fourth quarter, Decatur outscored its opponent, 16-6.

“It was good to get a lot of the second girls in, the reserves off the bench, and really to just get some film on them so they can learn from their mistakes and get better because we’re going to need them,” Kurtz said.

“We’re hoping to keep playing basketball for a while.”

Senior captain Mayah Garner led Decatur with 22 points, six rebounds, five steals and an assist.

Senior captain Shelby Rosemond chipped in with nine points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals.

Sophomore Allison Swift had nine points, seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block. Sophomore Sam Boger contributed with eight points, four assists and two steals.

Senior captain Jessica Beck tallied five points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals.

“It was great to celebrate the seniors,” Kurtz said. “All of them have been with us for four years – Jes Beck, Mayah Garner and Shelby Rosemond – they give everything they have for this program, [they’re] great leaders, great seniors, great students. It was a great night for them.”

By Lisa Capitelli Managing Editor

(Feb. 3, 2023) The Stephen Decatur wrestling team earned a 48-21 victory over the Parkside Rams on Wednesday in Salisbury.

“I am proud of how they wrestled,” said Decatur Coach Josh August. “They have a tough team and there were some close matches that our guys battled through.”

Juniors Reid Caimi (126) and Kole Kohut (195), junior captain Gavin Solito (152) and sophomore Nate McDaniel (182) pinned their opponents.

Senior captain Logan Intrieri

The victory boosted Decatur’s record to 15-0. The team has four regular-season games remaining, all on the road, starting with the Wicomico Indians on Monday at 5:30 p.m. in Salisbury.

The Seahawks will then face the Cambridge Vikings on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. followed by the Mardela Warriors on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 4:30 scored an 18-2 technical-fall victory at 138 pounds.

Freshman Elijah Collick picked up a 12-3 major-decision win at 113 pounds.

Sophomore Aaron August (120), junior Parker Intrieri (170) and freshman Alex Reihl (132) topped their opponents, 4-2, 8-6, and 8-7, respectively.

Parkside forfeited the 106-pound match to Decatur.

“They are performing at a high level,” August said. “We are ending the regular season strong.” p.m. and finally the Parkside Rams in Salisbury on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m.

Decatur will host the James M. Bennett Clippers, today, Friday, at 5 p.m. for the final match of the regular season. The Bayside Conference meet is Feb. 18 in Decatur’s gym.

“If we take care of business we’ll be able to play in the Bayside [Conference] championship [on Tuesday, Feb. 21],”Kurtz said. “We’re gonna take them one at a time. We still have four Bayside games to play, so anything can happen.”