Frankfort Wrestling Wins Tri Meet, Freshmen Step Up and Leaders Deliver

Frankfort High School’s wrestling program opened its season with a decisive showing at a December 4 tri meet, edging Traverse City Central 36, 30 and rolling past Forest Area 42, 12. The two victories offered an early measure of depth and balance for a team that combined experienced returning competitors with several freshmen contributors.

Coach Nash Myers praised the athletes for their effort following the meet. Multiple pins across the lineup helped swing close contests, and standout efforts from wrestlers such as Bella Crompton and Wyatt Gilbert were among the highlights cited by the coaching staff. Those individual performances, coupled with steady scoring through the weight classes, produced the overall team results.

In the lighter weight classes Frankfort built early momentum that set the tone for the meet. Midweight contests were competitive and often decided on narrow margins, with the team relying on returning leaders to secure critical decisions. Upper weight classes produced dominant wins that contributed to the wider margin against Forest Area. Freshmen wrestlers supplied key points and energy, indicating depth that will be important as the schedule intensifies.

The meet offered a mixture of quick finishes and hard fought decisions, and it served as a practical evaluation for technique, conditioning, and lineup strategy. For the coaching staff the results will inform adjustments in training focus and match lineup as the season progresses. The combination of veteran presence and new talent gives Frankfort options for rotation and development across multiple weight divisions.

Beyond the mat, the early victories carry implications for school athletics administration and community engagement. Strong performances can influence attendance at future matches, booster support, and prioritization of resources for coaching and facilities. For students, visible success early in the season can sustain participation in the sport and strengthen connections between the wrestling program and the broader school community.

Frankfort’s coaching staff outlined a full competitive schedule for the season and indicated the team will be back in action later this month. The December 4 tri meet nonetheless stands as an encouraging start, one that sets expectations for continued development and community interest as the season continues.