ROANOKE, Va. – State wrestling champions will be crowned this weekend, and one of the programs making a major push is William Fleming High School.
Under second-year coach and Fleming alumnus D’Angelo Reynolds, the Colonels will send five wrestlers to the state competition in Virginia Beach. Richard Hopkins and Aronde Phillips placed fourth and third, respectively, at regionals, while Jaylen Clary, Jovanny Gonzalez and Zion Baskerville each enter as multi-time regional champions.
The group’s return to the state tournament marks a redemption tour for the seniors, who fell short of their goals a season ago…