Wrestling: Meyers' victory part of a family tradition

RADNOR — The Meyers family is an institution of Radnor wrestling. Ten times, John, Bob, and Tom competed in the Radnor Holiday Wrestling Tournament. Ten times, the three brothers emerged winners. Tom — the youngest of the trio — culminated that spectacular run Saturday. The senior defeated Sun Valley’s Steve Okoorian in the 170-pound final, 3-2, to ensure his family would end its holiday tournament career undefeated.

“It was important,’ said Meyers, who will play lacrosse at the University of Massachusetts next year. “I knew this was my last year and I wanted to make the most of it.

“My dad told me last night about the 10-in-10 thing. That was huge for me.’

Meyers and his two older brothers — John graduated in 2009, Bob in 2011 — beamed as they posed for photos to commemorate the remarkable achievement. Tom went four-for-four as a Raider in Radnor’s home meet. The last win may have been his most difficult. Okoorian pinned his first two opponents and earned a tech fall victory over his third.

“I knew it’d be a tough match,’ Meyers said. “He’s fast, strong. But he could be a little heavy-footed and I took advantage.’

Meyers flexed as he walked away from the official as if anyone needed a reminder. Sun Valley claimed second place in the team standings behind Haverford School. Sean Donohue won the 132-pound division, while Christian Bateman handled the Fords’ Jack Gola, 11-2, at 138. It was a good day for the Vanguards. It was a great one for the Meyers.

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