WRESTLING

Trinity’s wrestling team battled to a third-place finish at the state tournament, held at Lexington’s Horse Park Feb. 21-22.

Trinity’s Tyler Frankrone, only a sophomore, stood atop the podium in the 182-pound class, and the Rocks (140) trailed only Union County (203) and Campbell County (189.5) in the team standings.

Frankrone said, “I feel like I overcame a lot during the season. With all my injuries and me being sick at the state tournament, I feel like I showed myself to be a better wrestler and a lot tougher than I thought I was.”

Also placing for the Rocks were Lucas Miozza (second, 170), Keegan Duncan (third, 126), Hudson Heidorf (third,132); Ben Barton (third, 138) and Landon Corolla (sixth, 220).

BASKETBALL

* The basketball Rocks took their first step in their march to Rupp Arena as they guaranteed themselves a spot in the Seventh Region tournament by defeating Atherton 70-38 Feb. 26.  The Rocks used their solid defense to jump out to a 23-9 first quarter lead and a 42-16 halftime lead. Michael Stafford led the Rocks with 14 points and Ray Spalding added 12.  Jax Levitch had a solid game with nine points and five rebounds, as Craig Owens added six rebounds.

Trey Ivory led the way at point guard with eight points, five assists and zero turnovers.  Trinity also welcomed Christian Thieneman back from injury as he made his presence known with eight points and seven rebounds.  The Rocks take on Waggener Feb. 28 at Waggener High School with the district title on the line.

* The Rocks completed their regular season by demolishing Christian Academy 81-49. Defense helped the team jump out to a 22-8 first quarter lead.  Offensive efficiency, led by Spalding’s 22 points, Owens’ 12 points and Ivory’s eight assists, helped the Rocks conclude their 24-5 regular season with a win.

ICE HOCKEY

* The hockey team will enter this weekend’s state tournament as the No. 1 seed. The Rocks open tourney play on Saturday, Mar. 1, at 9:00 a.m. vs. Eastern.  The winner of that game will play the winner of the Dunbar vs. Henry Clay game that evening at 7:00 p.m.

The championship game will take place on Sunday at 3. All state tournament games will take place at the Edge Ice Arena in Owensboro.

* The team wrapped up its regular season by defeating Owensboro 3-1.

FOOTBALL

* Defensive back Will Washle has committed to play for NCAA Division III Centre College.

Washle started all 13 games in 2013, recording 45 solo and three assisted tackles. He had two interceptions and 11 pass breakups.

* Another Trinity defensive back, junior safety Canon Jackson, received an offer late last week from Austin Peay. Jackson had 39 tackles and seven assists, picked off two passes and recovered four fumbles in 2013.

UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS

Baseball

Wednesday, March 12 – Trinity at Jeffersontown, 5 p.m.

Thursday, March 14 – DeSales vs. Trinity at Thurman Hutchins Park, 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 14 – Bishop Brossart vs. Trinity at Thurman Hutchins Park, 10 a.m.;                              Covington Catholic vs. Trinity at Thurman Hutchins Park, 5:30 p.m.

Basketball

Friday, Feb. 28 – Trinity vs. Waggener at Waggener (District Tournament), 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 4 – First round of Seventh Region Tournament

Ice Hockey

Saturday, March 1 – Trinity vs. Eastern at Kentucky High School Tournament at Edge Ice Center (Owensboro), 9 a.m. (If Trinity wins, they will face the winner of the Dunbar vs. Henry Clay game at 7 p.m. Saturday. The winner of that game will play in the final at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2.)

Lacrosse

Saturday, March 1 – Montgomery Bell Academy (Tenn.) at Trinity – 3 p.m.

Tuesday, March 4 – North Oldham at Trinity, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11 – Trinity at Ballard (KSLL District Two game), 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 13 – Trinity at Christian Academy of Louisville, 7 p.m.

Swimming & Diving

Saturday, March 1 – State Meet Finals at University of Louisville Ralph Wright                                                         Natatorium, 10 a.m. (final)

Tennis

Tuesday, March 18 – Trinity at Lexington Christian, 5 p.m.

Thursday, March 20 – Christian Academy of Louisville vs. Trinity at Top Gun Tennis, 4 p.m.

Track & Field

Saturday, March 1 – Spring Thaw Classic at Oldham County, noon

Saturday, March 8 – Tiger Relays at St. Xavier, 10 a.m.