Wednesday’s Wrestling Update: Porter Ridge gets key win

Indian Trail Porter Ridge opened its Southwestern 4A Conference wrestling season Wednesday night with a big victory over a traditional power.

The Pirates beat visiting Butler 64-12. It was the opening conference match for each team, and it was part of a double dual meet for Porter Ridge.

In the other match, the Pirates fell to Union County rival Unionville Piedmont 50-21.

Porter Ridge is now 10-2 on the season.

In other area wrestling Wednesday night:

Hough 74, Hopewell 6: The Huskies opened I-Meck 4A competition with a lopsided victory.

Monroe Central Academy 71, Cheraw (SC) 12

Monroe Central Academy 68, Chesterfield (SC) 12: The victories improved Central Academy’s record to 6-0.

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