Derby wrestling invitational photo gallery (photos by Devon DuBree)

January 11, 2018

Junior Cooper Ross locks arms with his opponent from Goddard. Fri., Jan. 5 Derby wrestling was put to the test during the Derby invitational wrestling tournament. “We are more than ready for this weekend,” Ross said.
Junior Cade Lindsey checks the score of the match as he secures the pin for the win. During the tournament, Lindsey had many successful matches not only winning but securing his number one spot.
Freshman Cason Lindsey struggles to break an upper body hold. Lindsey had a successful finish at the Derby invitational not only taking third but securing the Number one spot in the 106 weight division.
Junior Cade Linsey sits on the side of the mat watching and coaching his brother freshman Cason Lindsey in his 106 weight match. Both brothers had a successful weekend at the Derby invitational with Cade taking first and Cason taking third.
Junior Cooper Ross battles with his opponent to secure the first take down of the match. Ross had an uphill battle during the Derby invitational but ended up securing a medal spot of sixth.
Junior Cooper Ross attempts to break a hold on him after failing to counter the take down. Ross had a few struggles over the weekend at the Invitational but managed to pull through and take home a medal.
Junior Cade Lindsey has his arm raised by the referee after securing the win by pin. Lindsey had a very successful weekend at the Derby Invitational with only one loss.
Junior Cooper Ross has his mouth tended to after biting his lip on a take down. After having a rough start to the tournament, Cooper managed to finish with a sixth and taking home a medal.
Junior Crew Squires taking his first steps onto the mat before his first match. After an unfortunate injury in the title match, Squires ended up with a second.
Junior Crew Squires reaches in for a take down in the first few moments of the match. Squires had a successful weekend at the invitational taking home a second place medal.
Junior Crew Squires shakes hands with his opponent after securing the win by points. After many hard fought victories, Squires finished with a second place and sadly an injury.
Junior Cade Lindsey tries to secure a pin in his quarter final match of the Derby invitational. Lindsey had a very successful weekend only dropping one match.
Coach Heincker and Coach Ross sit and coach the quarter final matches. After many successful matches Derby wrestling finished second in the tournament following Goddard.