Brandon Carr '25, Luke Kryka '22, Conor France '22 Compete in DIAA Individual State Wrestling Tournament
The DIAA Individual Wrestling Tournament kicked off at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, Delaware on Friday night, where the top wrestlers from across the state began their journey to become State Champion. Last weekend, six Archmere wrestlers finished in the top 8 in their weight class, including three that qualified for this weekend's DIAA Individual Championship Tournament: Brandon Carr ’25 and co-captains Luke Kryka ’22 and Conor France ’22. This was senior Conor France's third career appearance in the State Championship Tournament.
Luke Kryka '22 made it through the preliminary rounds at 138 pounds before falling in the quarterfinals. Conor France '22 made it to the semifinal round, placing 7th at 220 pounds. Brandon Carr '25 made it all the way to the championship round, placing 2nd overall at 126 pounds. Brandon is the first Archmere wrestler to appear in the championship round since 1984.
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This is the ninth straight year of the season-ending tournament, which crowned 14 state champions this weekend.
Congratulations to Luke, Brandon and Conor!
Congratulations to Luke, Brandon and Conor!
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grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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