On Saturday Jan 9^th, 2010 the Butler Junior High Wrestling team travelled to Shaler for the annual Titan Tournament. There were a total of 15 teams at the tournament. The “GT” placed 3^rd in a very competitive tournament. There were 5.5 points between the top 3 teams. Without the injury to starting 145 lber Patrick Lokahaiser the tornado would have claimed the title. Place winners for Butler were Connor Foust 3^rd at 80 lbs, Cody Houston 3^rd at 90 lbs, Matt Sarvey 3^rd at 95 lbs, Zack Hutchinson 4^th at 95 lbs, Korey Caudill 3^rd at 105 lbs, Jacob Olenick 3^rd at 138 lbs, Will Bortmas 2^nd at 145 lbs, Patrick Lokhaiser 4^th at 145 lbs (did not lose a match but was forced to injury default in semifinals and consolation finals due to an injury.) Ryan Hannon 2^nd at 155lbs, Zack Weaver 4^th at 165 lbs, Bryant Butler 4^th at 185lbs, and Matt Kenyon 3^rd at 250 lbs.

The non-starters for Butler (which includes some very good wrestlers) were all entered in the tournament as Butler-A (alternate) team. Butler A team was able to place 7^th. This shows the depth and talent of our entire team. As a whole there were 28 wrestlers who won at least one match (including exhibitions). As well as the starting team nearly winning the title without having a single champion.

The Golden Tornado will return to action Wednesday night at Fox Chapel before hosting their 4^th annual Junior High Duals Tournament. This should be a hotly contested tournament. Teams include Butler Area, North Alleghany Gold, North Alleghany Black, Hopewell, Shaler, and Fort LeBouf. The tournament will start at 9:30 on Saturday at the Butler Intermediate High School gym and run until approximately 5:30 pm. Come and support the guys!