The tournament will feature over 200 wrestlers from approximately 20 schools. Participating schools include UNCP, The Citadel, NC State, Carson Newman, Central Florida, Duke, Campbell, Gardner-Webb, Newberry, Anderson, Campbellsville, Spartanburg Methodist, Pensacola Christian, Limestone, Apprentice, Cumberland, Southern Virginia, Belmont Abbey and Kings College.
Last year, Pembroke's Willie Hilton took the 141-pound Classic title, while fellow Brave Dwayne Coward was the 165-pound champion. Eventual All-American Aaron Gunning lost in the finals and earned runner-up honors at 157.
Eric Burrell of Campbell (174) tallied the quickest pin, 16 seconds, while Davidson's Matt Pendle (157) earned the Most Falls Award with five pins.
Action will get underway at 5 pm on Friday and 9 am on Saturday morning with the finals tentatively set for 6 pm Saturday evening. Admission is $8 for adults and $1 for students.
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