Chucks open D-IX/IV wrestling action tonight

February 22, 2013

(Photo by Chris Myers of The Spirit)

Punxsy's Josh Shuckers grapples with DuBois' Dylan Zimmerman last Thursday night in DuBois. Shuckers claimed a 4-0 shutout, and the two will have a rematch tonight in the 132-pound weight class as part of the preliminary round of bouts at the District IX/IV AAA championship. The Chucks' Joel Bowers (120) is the lone top-seed for the squad, while both Kaleb Young (126) and Perry Arrington (138) are rated second in their weight classes, respectively. For the first time, District IX will combine with District IV for AAA into one district individual championship. The District IV schools are Williamsport, Shikellamy, Jersey Shore and Selinsgrove. Held at Clarion University's Tippin Gym, the AAA district action begins tonight at 6 p.m. with the preliminary and quarterfinal rounds. On Saturday, the semifinals will begin at 11 a.m. with the AA/AAA consolation finals taking the mats at 5:30 p.m. and AA/AAA finals starting at 6:30 p.m.