Jays win GFI Duals to pick up first title since 2010 season

Zach Eggen of Jefferson City tries to move David Padget of Lee's Summit West to his back during their 182-pound match Saturday in the GFI Duals at Fleming Fieldhouse.
Zach Eggen of Jefferson City tries to move David Padget of Lee's Summit West to his back during their 182-pound match Saturday in the GFI Duals at Fleming Fieldhouse.

After finishing second in last year's GFI Duals, the Jays wanted to make sure they picked up some hardware this year.

Jefferson City went 4-0 in dual matches to win its home tournament Saturday at Fleming Fieldhouse.

"One of the things we said to them was we had an opportunity to win a tournament," Jefferson City head coach Phil Cagle said. "We had some kids in that last match step up and win."

The Jays picked up dual wins against Lee's Summit North (52-17), Cape Girardeau Central (72-6), Platte County (42-26) and Lee's Summit West (45-24).

The Jays finished with 211 total points. Platte County was a distant second with 157 points.

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