Charlotte Latin wins NCISAA high school state wrestling championship

Charlotte Latin won the N.C. Independent Schools’ wrestling state championship Friday.

The Hawks finished with 250.5 points at Charlotte Country Day, well ahead of second-place Metrolina Christian (231) and Providence Day (178.5).

The Hawks had three individual champions: sophomore Liam McConaughy (106 pounds); freshman Davis Jones (113); and senior Austin Flowers (175).

Team Scores: 1. Charlotte Latin 250.5; 2. Metrolina Christian 231; 3. Providence Day 178.5; 4. Charlotte Christian 150; 5. Raleigh Ravenscroft 124; 6. Rabun Gap 122; 7. Charlotte Country Day 85.5; 8. SouthLake Christian 77

State Individual Champions: 106 pounds, Liam McConaughy, Charlotte Latin; 113, Davis Jones, Charlotte Latin; 120, Kaden Simpson, SouthLake Christian; 126, Colin Abraham, Providence Day; 132, Gavin Ulrich, Metrolina Christian; 138: Nicholas Aredo, Country Day; 144, Noah Lilly, Providence Day; 150, Ngus Ward, Metrolina Christian; 157, Graham Furtick, Metrolina Christian; 165, Tre Wilfong, Charlotte Christian; 175, Austin Flowers, Charlotte Latin; 190, Jason Hubbard, Metrolina Christian; 215, Allen Massey, Forsyth Country Day; 285, Kaleb McKenzie, Rabun Gap 285

This story was originally published February 16, 2024 at 12:00 AM.

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