The 2009 Brute Scholastic Showcase Presented by the NWCA brought some of country's best wrestlers to York, Pennsylvania. However, it was a team from Pennsylvania that took home championship. Pennsylvania Blue, a team that had six state champions on its roster, rolled through the tournament and emerged as the only undefeated team.
After winning their qualifying pools, Illinois, Indiana Blue, Indiana Gold, Maryland, Pennsylvania Blue, and Virginia Blue were grouped into the Championship Pool. Illinois went 4-1 in this pool losing only to Pennsylvania and handled Maryland to secure second place in the pool.
Maryland made an impressive run through its qualifying pool, allowing its two opponents just 15 team points. Maryland dropped two duals in the Championship Pool, but their 117-pounder Pat Prada finished the tournament 7-0 and was named the Outstanding Wrestler. Along the way Prada defeated two state champions, a state runner-up and four other state placers.
Taking home the Sportsmanship Award was New York Red. New York Red went 5-0 after finishing third in its qualifying. For complete results and pool standings, go to www.intermatwrestle.com.
