The big one — 135 pounds
Feb. 23, 2008 @ 7:22 p.m. by Joannaby joanna
The Goddard fans have come alive. They’ve been quiet because they haven’t had a wrestler yet, but here’s Mitchell Means, the defending champ at 135, facing Heights Chase Nelson, the 112 champ last year.
Nelson got a quick takedown and has given up two escapes.
The Derby fans are squarely behind Nelson. They need Means to lose to help their cause.
Heights athletic director Rick Wheeler just stood up and did a wrestling move. He’s about 50 feet from the mat. He’s an old wrestling guy.
Heights assistant Mike Church makes for good TV. The cameras are zoned in on him because he’s always yelling something. He just ran over here, smacked the press table and said, Oh my God, this is some exciting (stuff).
Nelson just won 5-2. That has made Derby extremely happy and it’s given Heights three champs — DeShazer, Maple and Nelson. Not bad. 3 for 3.
