CHENANGO COUNTY – The success of Section IV high school wrestling is well documented over the years but two such squads stand above the rest in Chenango County in the 2016-2017 season.
• Bainbridge-Guilford-Afton-Harpursville's combined varsity wrestling team is currently ranked number one in Division II Section IV according to CNYwrestling.com, while also grabbing a state ranking of fourth in Division II, according to The New York State Sports Writers Association.
This prolific ranking early on in the 2016-2017 season comes after BGAH holds an undefeated 6-0 dual meet record while also taking home a first place finish at The Viking Duals on Dec. 10, and a second place finish at The Clyde Cole.
BGAH currently has defeated the following team – despite the second place finish at the Clyde Cole – have yet to face a true challenge when it comes to dual meets: Unatego 73-13, Oxford 75-15, Port Byron 59-9, Windsor 55-17, Homer 59-21, and Otselic Valley 75-9.
Next up for BGAH – after suffering from schedule changes due to weather – they will head to Burnt Hills for the Lee Van Slyke Memorial Duals where they will be sure to rack up more team wins.
• Norwich's varsity squad is looking solid coming off a 57-24 win over Chenango Forks last evening, Dec. 15.
The Purple Tornado are also ranked high in the standings as they draw in a second place rankings for Division II Section IV teams behind BGAH, and an 11th place ranking for Division II in New York State.
