KNOXVILLE — Eight Seymour Eagles wrestlers placed at this weekend’s Knoxville Catholic Invitational Tournament, led by 119-pound Luke Hall’s second-place showing.

Although no Eagles managed what would have been a surprise championship title, with eight wrestlers earning at least top-six honors against wrestlers from some of the toughest programs in the eastern United States, the Seymour program looks to be in good shape this year.

“I was really pleased overall,” said first-year Seymour coach Alex Cate. “It’s definitely good to see a performance like this, this early in the season.”

Hall finished second to a two-time state champion.

Michael Raimondi, Shane Chipley and Joseph Wisell finished in third place in the 135-, 160- and 189-pound classes respectively.

Chuck Wilson finished fourth in the 171-pound class. Trent Williams and Caleb Stoffle finished fifth in the 130- and 140-pound classes respectively, and William Jordan placed sixth in the 103-pound class.

Seymour next hosts the Eagle Challenge — a huge fundraiser for the program — this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Some area teams competing will be Heritage, Bearden and Cocke County.