Despite its disappointing finish in the regional semi-finals of the regional team dual meet on Feb. 12, the Bulldogs made the regional dual meet as a team for the first time since 2001, capping an impressive 12-2 record this season.

The wrestling team now hopes for individual success in the upcoming regional individual meet.

“The heart and soul of our team, [senior] Hunter Sutton, is still undefeated and he is on his way to his third state championship title,” Keita said. “Other wrestlers such as me, [junior] Guilian Groce and [senior] Zach Raizon have played a pivotal role in helping our team get to where we need to be.”

Despite hoping for a better outcome at team regionals, the Bulldogs have recognized their accomplishments, and now hope to move forward with individual regionals approaching.

“The wrestling season as a whole is a very tough grind,” Keita said. “Everyone on the team has risen to the challenge and helped our team make the regionals for the first time in over a decade.”