PEMBROKE, N.C. – Eleven Coker Cobra wrestlers earned sixth place or higher finishes at the 34th Annual Pembroke Classic on Sunday (Nov. 9). Coker's 11 placers was the second highest team total at the Classic behind host UNC Pembroke.
The Cobras' top placer was sophomore Robert Parland in the 197-pound weight class. Parland was the runner-up, going 2-1 on the day with a pin and a 3-2 decision. Coker also had a pair third place finishers; junior Derek Rothermel at the 157-pound division and freshman Luis Peguero at the 184-pound weight class.
Picking up fourth place finishes were juniors Rashad Cunningham, Derrick Booth and Zach Dicus at the 149-pound, 165-pound and 174-pound weight classes, respectively. Sophomore ReSean McArthur picked up a fifth place finish at the 141-pound division, as did freshman Tristan Sommer at the 149-pound division and senior Alex Green in the 285-pound weight class.
Rounding out the Cobra placers were senior Travis Laxton and sophomore Varlee Kelleh. Laxton placed sixth in the 125-pound division and Kelleh placed sixth in the 133-pound weight class.
The Cobras will return to the mat on Sunday (Nov. 16) when they head to Raleigh, N.C. to compete in the N.C. State Open.