UCA wrestlers extend streak of dual team state championships

Uwharrie Charter Academy wrestlers gather after winning another state championship, this time in Class 4A duals. (PJ Ward-Brown / Randolph Record)

ASHEBORO  — Uwharrie Charter Academy’s wrestling team won its fourth consecutive dual team state championship Tuesday night, this one come in its home gym.

The Eagles claimed the Class 4A title by defeating Pisgah 44-28 on Tuesday night in the championship round.

UCA was host for regional semifinals and finals prior to winning it all with three victories on the same day in the tournament’s revamped format after weather-related postponements.

UCA senior Lorenzo Alston was named the Most Valuable Wrestler.

With eight teams at one site, competition began with UCA topping North Pitt 75-6 in the East Region semifinal, while Central Davidson was handling Eden Morehead 44-36 in the other semifinal.

Then in the regional final, the Eagles bounced Central Davidson 51-22.

Meanwhile, in the West Region, Pisgah beat Bandys 54-30 while Rutherfordton-Spindale Central topped Maiden 42-31. Then Pigsah defeated R-S Central 44-29 for the regional title