Two DHS Falcons wrestlers competed at State Wrestling Tournament

Six Darlington High School wrestlers competed in the Lower State qualifier tournament, and two the six Falcons won the opportunity to compete at the State Wrestling Tournament at the Anderson Convention Center, in Anderson on Sat., Feb. 28

Anthony Fullard, Senior, at 182 lbs., with a record of 28 – 7. was also a Region Champion in region Vl 3A. This is his fourth year wrestling, in addition to playing football for the Falcons.

Robert Bacote, left, and Anthony Fullard right, qualified to compete in the S.C. State Wrestling Tournament in Anderson Feb. 28.

Robert Bacote, left, and Anthony Fullard right, qualified to compete in the S.C. State Wrestling Tournament in Anderson Feb. 28.

Robert Bacote, Junior, at 220 lbs., with a record of 25 – 5, is also a region Champion. This is Bacote’s second year on the Falcons Wrestling team; he also played football.

“The Falcons have not had a wrestler at the state tournament in the past two years,” said Head Coach Dean Fullard.
Both wrestlers finished 5th in their weight class at States.

“I’m very proud of the hard work these young men gave this season to make wrestling at Darlington special.”

The wrestlers both finished 5th in their weight classes; “I am proud of them both.”

Author: Duane Childers

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