Wrestling
Fruitport wrestling team wins two dual matches, including conference opener against Belding
The Trojans downed Belding 47-24, with the help of four pins and three forfeits
The Trojans downed Belding 47-24, with the help of four pins and three forfeits
Zach Aardema and Murphy Lengkeek led the Trojans by going 5-0 on the day
The Trojans, who were shorthanded due to illness, still finished ahead of 14 other teams in the final standings
The Trojans beat up on West Ottawa, Kalamazoo Central and Zeeland East, before losing twice in the championship rounds
The Trojans tested themselves right out of the gate against powerful Three Rivers and Reeths-Puffer
Fruitport has eight starters returning from a team that won conference and district championships last season
The Trojans are 10-0-1 in their last 11 games and are 7-0 in the conference standings
All three will compete in the MHSAA Division 2 individual state finals on Feb. 28-March 1 at Detroit's Ford Field