Mentor Athletes Rise To Occasion On Big Weekend

Mentor High athletes from several teams rose to the occasion during a weekend when many of them competed at sectional meets.

• Swimmer Maria Coy qualified in two events for the state meet this weekend in Canton.

As a freshman, Coy has already set several school records in swimming.

• The gymnastics team won a sectional championship during the weekend and will compete in the district meet at Riverside High this Saturday.

The top four teams at districts will qualify for the state meet the following weekend.

Kayla Kosmerl was especially impressive at sectionals, winning the all-around competition as the meets top gymnast.

• Ten members of the Mentor wrestling team qualified for this weekend’s district wrestling tournament at Mentor High. The top four in each weight class advance to the state tournament in Columbus.
• The boys and girls bowling teams won their sectional championship Thursday at Wickliffe Lanes. They compete at districts this weekend in Kent with the top four advancing to the state tournament.
• Though the boys basketball team lost to Garfield Heights, they can still lock up at least a share of the NOC Valley Division title if they beat Brunswick during their regular-season finale Friday.
• Meanwhile, the girls basketball team begins their tournament Wednesday night against Lakeside at Perry High. The game begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are available in the athletic office.