Landon Bainey has been named the Male Athlete of the Week of Warrior Watch for the week ending on 12/17/22. Landon Bainey competed at the Panther Holiday Classic Tournament held at Mount Aloysius College and placed first.
The tournament was on December 16th-17th and included 39 high schools. Landon wrestled in the 114-pound weight class and entered the competition as the first seed. Bainey pinned his opponent in the round of 32 in less than a minute, moving him to the round of 16. Landon went on to pin his next opponent in the second period advancing him to the quarter-finals.
Bainey wrestled the 8th seed and won by a majority decision (8-0). During the semi-finals, his match lasted no longer than a minute when Landon got his third pin. Making his way to the finals, Landon won by decision (3-0), placing first.
Teammate Scott Smeal explains, “Landon is a very hard worker, and always giving 100%.”
Facts About Landon:
Grade: Junior
Parent(s): Jason and Janelle Bainey
Sibling(s): Brielle Bainey
Pet(s): 1 dog, Arctic
Holiday Tradition: Going to a family member’s house
Favorite Fast Food: Chick-fil-a
