–The Friday Night Holler Report / Wrestling Edition
Special Guest Reporter: Ric ‘The Nature Boy’ Flair
Woooooo! Let me tell ya somethin’, folks—this past Saturday, the Grundy Golden Wave rolled into the Bobby Bates Classic in Wise, Virginia, and absolutely “laid the SmackDown!” The 27-time VHSL state champions did what they always do—dominated, stylin’ and profilin’ their way to another tournament title! Woooooo!
The Golden Wave Crushes the Competition
Grundy crowned five individual champions and racked up 264.5 points, leaving no doubt who’s the top dog in the wrestling world. That’s 13.5 more points than runner-up Boyd County of Kentucky, and let me tell ya, it’s no easy feat to leave teams like Wise County Central, Rural Retreat, and Patrick Henry-Roanoke in your wake. But Grundy? They’re the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be!
Talan Hall: Quick and to the Point
Kicking off the parade of champions was Talan Hall, who claimed the 132-pound weight class. This man didn’t waste any time—he pinned his opponent in just 1:29! That’s faster than you can say, “To be the man, you’ve got to BEAT the man!”
“Felt great to get it done fast and not make it dramatic,” Hall said. And let me tell ya, when you’re dominating like Hall, there’s no need for drama. Just pure Golden Wave excellence.
Shaieam Gordon: A Champion Who Expects More
At 157 pounds, Shaieam Gordon, a two-time state champion, secured an 8-5 victory in the finals. But this young man wasn’t satisfied. “My performance was mediocre,” he said. Let me tell ya something, Shaieam—when your “mediocre” still gets the win, that’s the heart of a true champion. Woooooo!
Wyatt Bush: The Most Outstanding Wrestler
Now, let’s talk about Wyatt Bush, the 215-pound monster who didn’t just win—he annihilated! Bush pinned every single one of his opponents, earning him the title of Most Outstanding Wrestler in the upper weights. His finals match lasted just 3:11, and that was his longest bout! This man is a one-man wrecking crew, and Bloomsburg University just got themselves a stud!
Brody Ford and Talon Looney: Podium Kings
Rounding out Grundy’s champs were Brody Ford (175) and Talon Looney (190). Ford’s final match was an all-Grundy showdown against his teammate Andrew Scarberry, proving once again that the Golden Wave’s talent runs deep.
The Legacy Continues
“The team this year just has a lot of passion that drives everyone to work harder,” Hall said, and baby, that’s the secret sauce to Grundy’s decades-long dominance. Whether it’s in the practice room or under the spotlight, the Golden Wave knows how to bring it, and they bring it every single time.
Woooooo! The Golden Wave Keeps Rolling
To all the competitors at the Bobby Bates Classic, hats off to ya. But let’s be real: Grundy came, Grundy saw, Grundy conquered. The Golden Wave doesn’t just win—they define what it means to be champions. So buckle up, Virginia, because this ain’t the last you’ll hear of the Grundy Golden Wave!
Woooooo! Diamonds are forever, and so is Grundy wrestling! To be the man, you’ve got to BEAT the man, and right now, Grundy is the man! Woooooo!
