By Thomas Grant Jr.
The blizzard that overwhelmed the Northeast area postponed the start of the S.C. High School League wrestling playoffs.
Last Friday, the S.C. High School League released a memo in which it temporarily suspended the team playoffs. These first and second-round matchups were scheduled for Saturday:
(BOYS)
- Dutch Fork vs. Spring Valley (at Clover)
- Spartanburg/Dorman winner at Blythewood
(GIRLS)
- Goose Creek at Blythewood
Commissioner Jerome Singleton cited the severe inclement weather which swept through portions of the state this weekend.
“We will continue to monitor the weather and its aftermath to determine when the wrestling playoffs will safely resume,” he stated. “The safety and well-being of our student-athletes, coaching staff, and spectators is one of our main focuses.”
During the suspension, schools are not allowed to make up any regular-season matches. The league will provide an updated playoff schedule when its available.
SCISA
Defending SCISA Class 4A champion Cardinal Newman was playoff host Wednesday to Ben Lippen. On Saturday, it’s the site for the state Individuals.
FINAL SCMAT.COM REGULAR SEASON RANKINGS:
CLASS 5A
(Division I)
1. James Island, 2. Clover, 3. Stratford, 4. Ashley Ridge, 5. Summerville, 6. Carolina Forest, 7. J.F. Byrnes, 8. Blythewood, 9. Rock Hill, 10. Fort Dorchester, 11. Boiling Springs, 12. Dorman, 13. Mauldin, 14. Lexington, 15. Wando, 16. River Bluff, 17. Cane Bay, 18. Spartanburg, 19. Wade Hampton, 20. Dutch Fork
SCISA
1. Cardinal Newman, 2. Ben Lippen, 3. Hammond, 4. John Paul II, 5. Pinewood Prep, 6. Northwood Academy, 7. Heathwood Hall, 8. Greenwood Christian School, 9. Camden Military, 10. Porter Gaud, 11. Augusta Christian School, 12. Trinity Collegiate, 13. Thomas Sumter Academy, 14. Our Lady of the Rosary, 15. Holly Hill Academy, 16. Patrick Henry, 17. Palmetto Christian Academy, 18. Colleton Prep, 19. Thomas Heyward
