Varsity wrestling extends its winning streak, defeats Rockville 59-18.

The varsity wrestling team defeated the Rockville Rams, 59-18, Jan 25, improving its record to 9-2.

The Vikes came out strong, receiving 15 consecutive points from wrestlers Ned Daryoush, Harriet Symington and Jacob Rosenblum. The Rams then immediately scored six points, followed by a win by fall from Eric Harder, putting the Vikes up 27-6.

After a 13-2 defeat by Will Bouten, the Vikes had a comfortable lead on the Rams. Wrestler Eric Miller then tied his opponent 4-4 forcing an overtime in their individual match. He then defeated the Rockville wrestler 6-4, putting the Vikes up by 30.

Mike Harder, Andrew Follmann and Alex Hysong defeated their Rockville opponents with ease, bringing the score to 53-6.

The Rams would not go down without a fight, winning two of the last three individual matches. Their efforts, however, were not enough, and the Vikes won the match 59-18.

The team looks to extend its five game winning streak as it travels to Quince Orchard to face the Cougars on Feb. 2.