Monday, January 13, 2014

Montgomery Catholic's Van Alst Named Most Outstanding Wrestler in Julian McPhillips Invitational

Zachary Van Alst won the 2014 Julian McPhillips Invitational Tournament at the 113 pound weight class.  Julian McPhillips presented him with the Most Outstanding Wrestler award for the tournament, Van Alst's third year in a row for this honor.

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School's Zachary Van Alst was named Most Outstanding Wrestler in the Julian McPhillips Invitational wrestling tournament for the third consecutive year. The tournament was hosted by St. James School on January 10 and 11. Van Alst, a freshman, also won the 113-lb. weight class in the tournament.  He is the son of Bob and Jennie Van Alst.  Montgomery Catholic senior, John Haynes and sophomore, Gabe Keating each finished fourth overall at the event.  The Knights finished eighth in the tournament, while middle school wrestlers Gus Hodges and Wilson Miles each recorded their first wins of the year by pins. The Knights are coached by Coy Hunter. Congratulations Knights!


John Haynes (4th Place), Julian McPhillips, Gabe Keating (4th Place), Zachary Van Alst (1st Place & MOW), Coach Coy Hunter.