Cary wrestling advances to 4A dual-team championship

Cary, N.C. — Cary defeated Purnell Swett Thursday night, 37-31, to punch the Imps’ ticket to the N.C. High School Athletic Association 4A dual-team wrestling championship. 4A dual team wrestling east regional final (Feb. 1, 2018)

“It’s unbelievable from where the guys have come from this year,” said first-year Cary head coach Anthony Dunbar. “We have at least seven guys who are first-year starters on the team. How much they’ve turned it on and gotten better every week is unbelievable to see.”

The Imps took down Middle Creek with ease, 48-19, and Purnell Swett cruised past New Bern, 46-27, in the third round to set up the east regional final tilt. 4A dual team wrestling third round (Feb. 1, 2018)

Thursday marked the first east regional final appearance for the Rams.

With the victory, Cary moves its all-time state playoff record to 83-15 since 1990. The undefeated Imps have won 12 dual-team state championships and will make their first appearance since 2010.

"This is probably the best team — and by that I mean team togetherness — we've had in a long time," Dunbar said. "We have studs, and they all fight throughout the lineup."

The Imps will face West Forsyth in the NCHSAA 4A dual-team championship Saturday at 3 p.m. from the Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse.

East Regional Final
Cary 37, Purnell Swett 31

Third Round
Cary 48, Middle Creek 19
Purnell Swett 46, New Bern 27