Hoffman's Kelly takes title at Hawk Invite

Wrestlers are nothing if not relentlessly devoted to working out, and Hoffman Estates sophomore Patrick Scully is sure something.

"I worked out at Overtime (School of Wrestling in Naperville) during the summer, played soccer in the fall, and in between soccer and wrestling I ran to stay in shape," Scully said.

Look no further than that for what keyed Scully's title win at 112 pounds at this year's 12-team, 30th annual Hawk Invitational, hosted by Hoffman Estates.

Scully beat Lincoln-Way Central's Andrew Ruettiger for the tourney title at 103 last year and beat him again via 9-6 decision on Saturday.

"I knew what he was going to hit," Scully said. "Before the match, I watched a tape of last year when I wrestled him. I did a little scouting."

Top-seeded Scully and top-seeded teammate Tommy Wadas at 140 pounds each won titles for a Hawks team that placed fifth, despite only entering 10 wrestlers in competition. Justin Bucsa earned a second-place finish at 130 pounds for the Hawks.

Lincoln-Way Central won the tournament for the third consecutive year, Crystal Lake Central was second, and Machesney Park Harlem took third.

-- Gary Larsen