Zeeland East Wrestling competed at the Gene Kraai Invitational at Zeeland West High School today.  The Chix finished in 5^th place overall after competition within an extremely competitive pool play.  East started the day with a loss of perennial D3 powerhouse Hart, and 3^rd Place winner today, with a score of 24-50.  East then defeated Hopkins, who placed 7^th today,  51-29 before facing eventual tournament Champion Hamilton for the second time this week. Despite a close dual on Wednesday with a score of 26 to 39, today being short-handed due to illness and injury East fell to Hamilton 18-58.  East finished the day defeating host Zeeland West 69 to 9.  Undefeated wrestlers for included JJ Ledford, Anders Tibbs, and Parker Williams. 

East is back on the mat this Wednesday at Grand Rapids West Catholic to square off in Conference play against Zeeland West in the Battle for the Bird Belt putting East's six (6) year undefeated streak versus West on the line.