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Hokies crown two ACC champions in Chapel Hill

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CHAPEL HILL, NC – Mekhi Lewis wrapped up his Atlantic Coastal Conference career with his fourth conference title and Thomas Stewart, Jr. secured his first title in his first visit to lead the Virginia Tech wrestling team to a second-place finish at the 2024 ACC Championships. The Hokies also secured seven automatic allocations to the 2024 NCAA Championships in Kansas City.
 
The Legacy Grows
Mekhi Lewis continues to etch his name into the Virginia Tech record books, claiming his fourth conference title on Sunday night. Lewis became the 11th four-time champion in ACC history along with becoming just the fifth Hokie to win four titles and just the second since Tech joined the ACC.
 


 
Lewis racked up two victories on Sunday en route to his fourth title – dispatching Alex Faison of NC State in the semifinals 5-1 in a controlling match from start to finish for the Hokie. Lewis would then follow up his performance with a veteran display over 2023 ACC 165-pound champion Justin McCoy of Virginia in the finals. With the score tied at 1 with just under :30 left in the bout, Lewis would score on a single and flip McCoy to his back to collect the takedown and nearfall for the 8-1 victory and end his illustrious conference career.
 


 
The Freshman Makes His Claim
Thomas Stewart, Jr. entered the Hokie lineup in late January and hasn't looked back since, putting an exclamation on his entrance with a title at 184-pounds in his first ACC Championship appearance.
 


 
Stewart would open with a victory over returning two-time All-American Gavin Kane in sudden victory after leading 4-2 late into the third period. Stewart would be hit with two stall points which sent the bout to sudden victory where the Hokie would fire a blast double off the whistle to end the match. He would then advance to the finals and rack up two takedowns, an escape, and riding time to secure a controlling 8-5 victory over NC State's Dylan Fishback to take the title at 184-pounds.
 


 
Seven Punch Their Tickets to Kansas City
The Hokies secured seven allocations to the 2024 NCAA Championships. Joining Lewis and Stewart headed to Kansas City are Cooper Flynn, Sam Latona, Caleb Henson, Connor Brady, and Hunter Catka after securing a trip to nationals after their runner-up performances. The Hokies have a potential for more as Bryce Andonian, Tom Crook, and Andy Smith await at-large selections on Tuesday, March 12.
 
What's Next
Tech will now prepare and set its eyes on Kansas City for the 2024 NCAA Championships from March 21-23. Follow Hokies Wrestling on Instagram, X, and Facebook for the latest Virginia Tech Wrestling news and updates!
 
 
Quarterfinals Results
133-pounds – Sam Latona (VT) TECH FALL Raymond Adams (DUKE), 17-2, 7:00
141-pounds – Tom Crook (VT) TECH FALL Christian Colman (DUKE), 17-2, 6:39
157-pounds – Bryce Andonian (VT) vs Logan Ferrero (DUKE), 21-5, 6:57
 
Semifinals Results
125-pounds – Cooper Flynn (VT) DEC Colton Camacho (PITT), 4-2
133-pounds – Sam Latona (VT) DEC Marlon Yarbrough (UVA), 3-2 TB1
141-pounds – Tom Crook (VT) loss Ryan Jack (NCST), 6-14
149-pounds – Caleb Henson (VT) DEC Finn Solomon (PITT), 8-1
157-pounds – Bryce Andonian (VT) loss Ed Scott (NCST), 5-14
165-pounds – Connor Brady (VT) DEC Holden Heller (PITT), 9-3
174-pounds – Mekhi Lewis (VT) DEC Alex Faison (NCST), 5-1
184-pounds – Thomas Stewart, Jr. (VT) DEC Gavin Kane (UNC), 7-4 SV
197-pounds – Andy Smith (VT) loss Max Shaw (UNC), 2-5
285-pounds – Hunter Catka (VT) DEC Ryan Catka (UVA), 7-3
 
Cons-Semifinals Results
141-pounds – Tom Crook (VT) DEC Jack Gioffre (UVA), 12-11
157-pounds – Bryce Andonian (VT) DEC Nick Sanko (UVA), 8-3
197-pounds – Andy Smith (VT) loss Krystian Kinsey (UVA), 4-9
 
Third Place Results
141-pounds – Tom Crook (VT) loss Lachlan McNeil (UNC), 2-12
157-pounds – Bryce Andonian (VT) FALL Logan Ferrero (DUKE), 1:12
 
Finals Results
165-pounds – Connor Brady (VT) loss Nick Hamilton (UVA), 2-7
174-pounds – Mekhi Lewis (VT) DEC Justin McCoy (UVA), 8-1
184-pounds – Thomas Stewart, Jr. (VT) DEC Dylan Fishback (NCST), 8-5
285-pounds – Hunter Catka (VT) loss Owen Trephan (NCST), 2-4
125-pounds – Cooper Flynn (VT) loss Jakob Camacho (NCST), 2-4
133-pounds – Sam Latona (VT) loss Kai Orine (NCST), 0-4
149-pounds – Caleb Henson (VT) loss Jackson Arrington (NCST), 1-4 SV

Gallery: (3-10-2024) WRE: 2024 ACC Championships