On Saturday, 2/22 the Quaker Wrestling Program sent two wrestlers to the MHSAA Wrestling Regionals at Grandville HS. Great job by senior, Ali Ali, for upsetting the #12 seeded wrestler at the 160 weight class. Ali battled hard and made it to the blood rounds, but just missed out on qualifying for the State Finals.
This past weekend the Quaker Wrestling program participated in the MHSAA Individual Districts and will send two wrestlers to the MHSAA Individual Regional Tournament. Congratulations to Manuel Leija who took 1st place at the 119 weight class and Ali Ali who placed 3rd in the 160 weight class . Adam Abdelbassit, Berto Teran and Rolando Bell battled
On February 5th the wrestling program honored their seniors before their match vs city rival, Everett. Eastern dominated the mat and won the dual 53-22. The following seniors were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the wrestling program: Manuel Leija Amadi Pulliam Ali Ali Curtis Couthen Berto Teran Rickey Bell Jr. Damon Milton
The Quakers finished 4th out of 18 teams in the 65th Annual Don Johnson Wrestling invite on Saturday, December 14th. Highlights Champion at 119 lbs- Manuel Leija Manuel also won his 100th match of his high school career. 3rd Place at HWT- Rickey Bell Jr. 5th Place at 160 lbs- Adam Abdelbassit 5th Place at
The Quakers won their wrestling match against cross town rival, Lansing Sexton 42-25, to open up the season on Wednesday, 12/11 @ Eastern HS. Highlights 119 Weight Class- Freshman, Jumer Tarassoum got through for the opening takedown quickly and ran over his opponent to nearly pin him in the first 40 seconds of his match. 125
The Quaker Wrestling Team outlasted teams from Haslett and Waverly to win the Team Districts Division 2 Title on Wednesday for the second straight year. The Quakers defeated Haslett in the first round of District competition and went on to defeat Waverly who drew a bye. Up next for the Quaker Wrestling Team is Regional
On Thursday, February 11, the Eastern Quaker’s Wrestling team won the Team Districts at Waverly High School. The Quakers bested teams from Waverly, Bath, and Haslett to bring home the District Title. Up next for the team are Individual Districts at Mason High School on Saturday, February 13. Competition will begin at 9am.
Eastern High School held their annual Don Johnson Wrestling Invitational on December 12, 2015. With 11 Michigan High Schools participating, Eastern as a team placed third overall behind Corunna High School taking second, and Bronson taking first. Eastern also did well in the individual standings with seniors Cory Mayhew and Ayinde Pulliam taking first place
Winter Sports is in full swing with Boys and Girls Basketball competing as well as Wrestling with their first meet and tournament this week. Tuesday, December 8: JV and Varsity Girls Basketball will host Williamston High School at Eastern’s Field House with a JV tip off scheduled at 5:30pm and the Varsity game immediately following.
