Saucon Valley wins the 2017 Juniata Duals.
It was another outstanding weekend for the Saucon Valley Panther wrestling program. All three levels of the program (high school, junior high and youth) showcased their skills and again put together a weekend of impressive performances in and outside the Lehigh Valley.
The Saucon Valley high school team traveled to central Pennsylvania and went 5-0 on Saturday to win the Juniata Duals. The Panthers are now 15-0 for the season and still in pursuit of a 5th consecutive Colonial League title.
Saucon Valley Varsity results:
- WON 71 – 6 v. Trinity
- WON 48 – 27 v. Susquehanna Township
- WON 60 – 18 v. Penns Valley
- WON 68 – 9 v. Ligonier Valley
- WON 45 – 23 v. Pottsville (Championship Final)
Senior Devin Fontanez and junior Jason Jones both reached 100 wins at the Juniata Duals.
The junior high wrestling team hosted a round-robin tournament in the Middle School gym on Saturday and finished 3-1.
Saucon Valley Junior High results:
- WON 54 – 30 v. Freedom
- WON 42 – 31 v. Quakertown
- lost 45 – 40 v. Parkland
- WON 52 -21 v. Whitehall
Junior High Wrestler of the Day: Freshman Nick Warnke went 4-0 with three pins. Great Job, Nick!
Panther first grader Gavin Chunko looking for a pin.
On Sunday, the Saucon Valley youth wrestlers took a little road trip to Whitehall High School where they defeated Parkland Grey (58 – 31) and Nazareth Blue (72 – 20) in VEWL league contests. The Panthers clinched first place in the Northeast Division and now look to repeat as Valley Elementary Wrestling League champs on Saturday, Jan. 28 or Sunday, Jan. 29.
Saucon Valley Youth results:
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WON v. Parkland Grey 58 – 31
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WON v. Nazareth Blue 72 – 20
(Saucon Youth won their division and clinched a spot in the VEWL Semi-Finals.)
Up Next: The high school Panther wrestling squad travels to Bangor on Wednesday night to take on the unbeaten Slaters. Junior high starts at 6 p.m with the varsity to follow. It will be VERY intense competition. Come join us as the Panthers strive for five!
Good luck Panthers, the Source is with you!
