BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Five members of the Army wrestling team finished in the top eight of their respective weight classes, including three who grabbed automatic bids to the NCAA Championships, during the final day of the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Championships on Saturday at Stabler Arena.
Russell Parsons (157 pounds), Cole Gracey (165) and Bryce Barnes (197) each met the finishing requirements that were determined in the NCAA qualifier allocations that were unveiled last week.
Parsons began the day with a pair of victories, including a 9-1 major decision over Casey Mitchell of Sacred Heart. Parsons was next handed a pair of setbacks before defeating Penn's Brooks Martino, 10-3, to finish fifth in his weight class. The top seven finishers at 157 pounds automatically qualified for the NCAAs. Full Story»