Grayton, Nicholson Eliminated from USA Nationals; Crews Advances!

The last two men from the Beltway region did not advance into Saturday's finals of the USA Nationals in Fort Carson, CO.

DC 152-pounder David Grayton lost a 24-14 decision to Alex Martin of Chicago, IL while 165-pounder Demond Nicholson of Laurel, MD fell to Terrell Gausha of Cleveland, OH, 22-13.

Baltimore's Franchon Crews bounced back from her loss at the US Women's Olympic Trials and won a bout at 178 pounds stopping Denise Rico of Los Angeles, CA.