The Mathews High School wrestling team placed third overall in last weekend’s VHSL Class 1, Region A/B Tournament at Riverheads High School.

Mathews completed the two-day tournament with 154.5 points, trailing the host Gladiators, who won the competition with 279.5 points and second-place finisher Lancaster with 169.5 points. Franklin (142 points), Middlesex (134), Cumberland (96), Rappahannock County (91), Northumberland (50.5), Northampton (49.5), Essex (26) and Washington and Lee (12 points) rounded out the team scoring.

All 10 Blue Devil wrestlers taking part in the competition contributed to the final team score. Three Mathews wrestlers won their respective weight class—brothers Tyler and Tanner Schaller (138 lbs. and 160 lbs., respectively) and Quinton Dixon (182 lbs.).

Two other Mathews wrestlers—Aaron Miles (132 lbs.) and Isaiah Bivins (152 lbs.)—came in second in their weight class, while Josh Rosadino (113 lbs.) and Carson Gaimari (126 lbs.) finishe...