Wildcats Down St. Marys On Senior Night

Photo courtesy of Brinley Kiskadden-BK Media – Mason Gourley controlling his opponent on way to win

The Central Clarion Wildcat grapplers hosted the St. Marys Flying Dutchmen for Senior Night last Friday (February 14th), coming away with a 32-28 victory. (The Youth Wrestlers were also recognized.)

The Dutch opened with a 9-0 lead after two matches, as Ryan Penn registered a fall at 107 and Jackson Seeders won by a decision at 114.

Jackson Mranvintz had a forfeit win for the Wildcats at 121, closing the gap to 9-6.

A major decision at 127 and decision at 133, by St. Marys wrestlers had the Dutch up 16-6.

Logan Powell had a major decision at 133, for the Wildcats, and Central Clarion trailed by six at 16-10.

St. Marys had a pin at 145, moving their lead to 22-10. There was no match at 152.

Jeremiah Queenan won by forfeit at 160 for the Wildcats, closing their deficit to 22-16. Mason Gourley won by fall at 160, to tie the score at 22-all and a pin by Jake Henry at 189 gave Central Clarion a 28-22 lead.

The Dutch tied the score at 28-28 with a fall at 215, but a major decision by Hayden Hindman at 285, sealed the Wildcat win, 32-28.

Wildcat head coach Braun Gourley said, “Nice win against a state ranked team!  It is always a struggle to keep the team healthy and engaged late in the season.  The Saint Mary’s match was canceled twice due to weather.  It was a total team effort.  Guys fought to save team points in matches that they did not win.

Wyatt Aaron wrestled a tough third period in his match to save some team points.  Our focus turns to the post season this week.  Districts start Friday at Tippin. 

(Way to go Wildcats!!!! Thanks to Brinley Kiskadden for her photo!! Look for an article by Brinley on the Senior Night and Youth Wrestling Recognition, later this week.)