LHS wrestling seventh at Olathe North dual tourney

? Competing without a few of its regular starters, Lawrence High’s wrestling team placed seventh on Saturday at the 12-team Olathe North dual tournament.

Garrett Girard (126 pounds), Alan Clothier (170) and Andrew Denning (182) went a perfect 5-0 on the day. As a team, the Lions defeated Piper, 53-18, before losing three straight duals to Staley, Mo. (37-36), Washburn Rural (44-33) and Shawnee Mission East (35-30). Lawrence High finished with a 36-27 victory over Grain Valley, Mo.

Konnor Kelly (170 pounds) went 5-0 on the junior varsity side.

The Lions’ next action will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, when LHS hosts its Senior Night against Blue Valley Southwest and Baldwin.