The St. James Cyclones were in action at some tough tournaments this past weekend. Six Cyclones took to the mat in Rochester at the NYWA State tournament, bringing home 5 medals highlighted by Liam Freeman’s state championship. Liam participated in the 1-2nd grade 65lb weight class crushing his opponents on his way to the title. He pinned his first opponent in 0:18, tech falled his 2nd round opponent 15-0, got a pin in 2:30 in the semi finals, and finished with a 6-0 decision in the finals for his 2nd consecutive NYWA state championship. Knoxyn Barrett participated in the 3-4th grade 115 lb weight class and brought home a 5th place medal. He started his tournament with a 0:23 fall, dropped his quarterfinals match 5-8, then stormed back with a 6-2 & 2-0 decision to earn his way into the medal rounds. He dropped an 11-0 match and ended his tournament with a fall in 1:23 to earn 5th place. George Stevensen participated in the 3-4th grade 80lb weight class for the Cyclones. George dropped his first match by a close 7-0 decision. He then moved into the wrestlebacks and beat his next opponent by a 7-0 decision in his favor. George lost to his next opponent 6-0 ending his tournament.