Roy-Hart/Barker wrestlers will host the second annual Dick Lang Duals on Saturday

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Leading the Roy-Hart/Barker wrestling squad into Saturday’s season opening Dick Lang Duals will be this group of veterans. In front are Remington Marohn and Rowan Murray. In back are Luke Fay, RJ Townsend and Lincoln Murray.

Contributed Photo – Dick Lang

It will be a special season opener for the Roy-Hart/Barker wrestling team which will host the second annual Dick Lang Duals Tournament on Saturday.

The tournament honors the memory of Dick Lang who coached the Rams for 10 years (1978-88) compiling a 96-17-2 record including five Niagara-Orleans League championships.

Lang, who was inducted into both the WNY Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, coached five Roy-Hart wrestlers to state championships including U.S. Olympian Lou Rosselli.

The tournament field will include Canisius, Lake Shore, Holley-Kendall, Williamsville North, Williamsville East, Williamsville South, Lafayette, Tonawanda and CSAT. The all day admission will be $5. The tourney is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m.

Roy-Hart/Barker will also face a challenging Niagara-Orleans League opener hosting defending champion Newfane on December 10.

Leading the team this season will be veterans Remington Marohn, Rowan Murray, Luke Fay, RJ Townsend and Lincoln Murray.

“We’ve got good numbers but we’re still young.” said Coach Matt McCauley.