St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School opened up its official wrestling season on Thursday with a four-way meet in Chattanooga with Boyd Buchanan, Whitwell, and McMinn County.
The Mountain Lions opened up the meet facing Whitwell. SAS finished the dual tied 42-42, and won in a tiebreaker thanks to pins by freshman James Hudson, sophomore Christian Taylor, and junior captain Jake Wiley.
After that close battle, the Mountain Lions moved on to face Boyd Buchanan and won 36-30, thanks again to a pin by Taylor.
SAS finished the day in a dual meet with McMinn County. Junior Tommy Oliver led the team with a pin, but SAS fell short 39-30. The Mountain Lions ended the day with a 2-1 team record.
The Mountain Lions return to action at home on Dec. 2. They will face Boyd Buchanan and Sequatchie County at 5 p.m.