Wrestling Takes Second at NY State Championships

ITHACA, NY - The Army West Point wrestling team posted a second-place finish at the New York State Championships, hosted by Cornell, behind a 1st-place finish from Rocco Caywood at 197 pounds on Sunday. It was Army's best finish at the tournament since the 2011-12 season in which the Black Knights finished first. "There is no question that we showed some improvements today," said head coach Kevin Ward. "I am proud of the fight we showed in most situations. I thought we let a few matches get away from us, but those are some things we can work on. Overall, it was a good experience before Thanksgiving." All 10 of the Black Knights advanced to the quarterfinals of their respective weight classes with only one failing to place in the top-eight. Read More