Mercer Island wrestler T.J. Blackburn looks to take down his Ballard opponent during the Islanders home win over the Beavers. - Megan Managan/Mercer Island Reporter
Megan Managan/Mercer Island Reporter
Mercer Island wrestler T.J. Blackburn looks to take down his Ballard opponent during the Islanders home win over the Beavers.

Mercer Island wrestling beats Ballard

By MEGAN MANAGAN
Mercer Island Reporter Reporter
December 11, 2009 · Updated 9:55 AM 

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The Mercer Island High School wrestling team took out Ballard on Thursday evening, beating the Beavers 73-6 in a non-conference match at MIHS.

Islander head coach Creighton Laughary said following the win the team was more mentally prepared for the meet, especially after a stressing take downs during practice.

See next week's Reporter for a full recap of the meet, including individual scores and more of Laughary's thoughts.

Contact Mercer Island Reporter Reporter Megan Managan at mmanagan@mi-reporter.com or (206) 232-1215 ext. 5054.

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