Wrestling team off to a good start

After losing their first meet on Dec. 20, the wrestling team had its first victory of the season with a forfeit by Cupertino on Jan. 10.

Although the Falcons lost their first meet to Lynbrook, senior Henry Wei thought that “it went well” and that the team got out to a good start for the season.

Sophomores Christian Murabito and Jason Tsai won their matches, three other wrestlers got forfeits, and three lost.

However, senior Eric Tran’s disqualification due to a medical condition hindered the team’s chances at the first meet.

According to Wei, Tran ended up being disqualified even before he stepped onto the mat. The meet turned into the deciding points.

In their second meet of the season against Cupertino, the Falcons won all of their matches in an unorthodox fashion. Everyone from the Cupertino wrestling team showed up at the wrong school, and were therefore all disqualified.

“I think it was very unprofessional, and a mistake that could have easily been avoided,” said sophomore Alex Hansen.

The team also took on Santa Clara on Jan. 15 and won their match. They will take on Homestead Jan. 17, and will face Harker on Jan. 24.