The John Paul II Golden Warriors wrestling program stayed busy and competitive from December 10–13, with Junior Varsity, Varsity, and Middle School wrestlers taking the mat in duals, home tri-matches, and tournament action. Across multiple venues, the Warriors showcased depth, resilience, and strong individual performances, highlighted by team victories, podium finishes, and several first career wins as the season continues to gain momentum.

Dec 10 - Bluffton High JV Round Robin.

• Isaac Borgan: 2–0
• 1–0 records: Harrison Millard, Jack Duncan, Will Duncan, Jax Heckert, Lucas Martin (first career win), Nick Kessinger, Everett Thiesen, Payne Campanella, Ben D’Orazio

 
Varsity Tri-Match at Beaufort High

• vs. Beaufort High – Loss, 47–35
• Wins by pin: Chase LaFountain, Brian Orta, Archer Dewig, Taylor Murphy (season debut)
• Jude Witkowski: 17–1 technical fall

• vs. Battery Creek – Loss, 48–28
• Wins: Jacob Vortisch (pin), Brody Farris (pin), Brian Orta (17–2 tech fall), Tripp Thiesen (forfeit), Taylor Murphy (forfeit)

 
Dec 11 - Home Tri-Match vs. Benedictine & Colleton County

• vs. Benedictine Military Academy – Win, 43–33
• Pins: Jacob Vortisch, Nate Moore, Chase LaFountain, Nick Kessinger
• Forfeit wins: Spencer Murphy, Brody Farris
• Brian Orta: 24–14 major decision
• Taylor Murphy: 15–9 decision

• vs. Colleton County – Win, 55–18
• Pins: Nate Moore, Nick Kessinger, Adam D’Orazio, Isaac Borgan, Archer Dewig, Harrison Millard, Jacob Vortisch
• Major decision: Jack Duncan (19–7)
• Decision wins: Jude Witkowski (15–8)
• Forfeit win: James Del Mazo
• Wrestlers of the Night: Brian Orta, Nate Moore, Harrison Millard, Jacob Vortisch

  
Dec 13 - Middle School & Varsity Tournament
 
Middle School – McCracken Bulldog Bash Duals (Bluffton)

• 4th place out of 8 teams, team record 3–2
• Team wins over Colleton County, Effingham, Robert Smalls
• Everett Thiesen: 4–0, 4 pins
• Jack Duncan: 3–1, 2 pins + tech fall
• Ben D’Orazio: 3–1, 3 pins
• Rugby Daniel: first career win

 
Varsity – Northwood Academy Invitational

• Chase LaFountain: 1st place (113 lbs) – 2 pins, 1 major decision
• 3rd place: Jase Reynolds, Jacob Vortisch, James Del Mazo, Tripp Thiesen
• 4th place: Payne Campanella, Taylor Murphy, Spencer Murphy
• Notables: Reynolds: 6 straight wins after opening loss (incl. OT win), Vortisch: 5 wins (4 pins), Del Mazo: 4–1, Tripp Thiesen: 5–1 (3 pins), Jude Witkowski: 3–2, Adam D’Orazio: 2–2, Robert Ferguson: first career win

Upcoming Wrestling Dates - The Warrior Middle School is back in action this Saturday, Dec 20 at the Reverence Open Youth Tourney held at John Paul II. The Junior Varsity team and Middle School team is also competing on Saturday, December 27th at the Bluffton Tournament. The Varsity squad is back in action on Monday, December 29 at the May River Shark Invitational.