Staff Photo by Laura-Chase McGehee/Chattanooga Times Free Press/ Jan 6, 2011 – Travis Reed, left, of Walker Valley High School wrestles Grayson Mullin of Notre Dame High School in the 130 pound weight class at a wrestling match held at Walker Valley.CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Alan Morris had high hopes, but the Walker Valley wrestling coach’s expectations didn’t exactly match.
“We have had an extremely tough schedule,” Morris said Thursday after a 34-33 comeback win over Notre Dame. “It seems like they mopped the mats with us at the Cleveland Duals [in December], and the way we have been wrestling I don’t know if I should have expected to win.”
Surprise.
After struggling through 12 meets with just three wins, Morris’ Mustangs came through with an upset, getting a pin from heavyweight Sam Dwoark to edge the Fighting Irish.
“When I say we have wrestled tough teams, I count Notre Dame among those type teams,” Morris said, “so any time you beat Notre Dame it’s a big win. It’s a good feeling.”