Thomas Jefferson wrestling stumbles against Auburn Riverside

Raiders looking forward to Doc Herren Invite Dec. 29 at Auburn High School.

By Jessica Keller • December 14, 2017 4:55 pm
Auburn Riverside’s Mikah Fathers tries to put away his match against Thomas Jefferson’s Jared Tran, who winces from his efforts, during their match in the 126-pound weight class Wednesday. Thomas Jefferson fell to the Ravens. Jessica Keller, the Mirror
Auburn Riverside’s Mikah Fathers tries to put away his match against Thomas Jefferson’s Jared Tran, who winces from his efforts, during their match in the 126-pound weight class Wednesday. Thomas Jefferson fell to the Ravens. Jessica Keller, the Mirror

The 2017 wrestling season is off to a rocky start for the Thomas Jefferson boys and coach Harvey Cole.

Wednesday, the Auburn Riverside Ravens overpowered the less experienced Raiders in a 46-6 victory. The Raiders’ lone pin on the night came from team co-captain Jorge Rojas (138 pounds) to wrap up the night.

“Auburn Riverside is a technically sound program,” Cole said.

With the hardest team in the league behind them, Cole said the Raiders will continue to work on the fundamentals in practice before having some fun against quality teams at the Doc Herren invite, which starts at 8 a.m. Dec. 29 at Auburn High School.