Topping The Ridge

Bernie Sislo starts us off with a pin

Any time the Southern Rams face the Mountain Ridge Miners, there will be outstanding, exciting wrestling and the fans will be treated to an action-packed evening.  Last night was no exception.  The Miners made the trip to Oakland for a dual meet with the Rams.  Everyone in attendance was able to enjoy some youth matches leading up to the main event.  The Southern Mat Club members wrestled great, a glimpse of things to come for Southern High School.

Jimmy Schwab with a decision over their top wrestler

The varsity match began after a presentation by Devan Hamrick, thanking his coaches for their guidance in helping him achieve his 150th career win.  After introductions, the Rams and Miners were ready to tangle under the spotlight, starting at the 182 pound weight class.  Senior Bernie Sislo took the mat first for the Rams and wasted little time, driving his opponent straight to his back for the pin.  Hunter Park won a major decision at 195 and Southern had a 10-0 lead and never looked back.

 

Corey Horner with a decision over another ranked wrestler

Scotty Tichnell received a forfeit at 220 and Cole Sweitzer dropped a close decision at 285 and the Rams led 16-3 heading into the lower weights.  At 106, Brison Dixon scored a 15-0 tech fall and Nate Tasker won a 6-0 decision at 113 to stretch Southern's lead to 24-3.  Jake Sweitzer won by major decision at 120 to add to the point total.

Joey Embleton is enjoying himself

At 126 and 132, the Mountain Ridge wrestlers were able to score first to take leads, but Jace Guy and Devan Hamrick each came back and won by pin to put the match out of reach at 40-3 in Southern's favor.  At 138, Alec Horner lost by decision which would be the final points scored by the Miners.  Jimmy Schwab and Corey Horner were up next to face two of Mountain Ridge's top wrestlers.  At 145, Jimmy was in control throughout and picked up a 6-3 win.  Corey also led throughout his match to win a decision as well.

 

Joey Embleton scored a first period pin at 160 and Patrick Duggan was awarded a forfeit at 170 to bring the final team score to 58-6 in

favor of the Southern Rams.

 

Next up for the Rams is a rematch with our cross county rivals, the Northern Huskies, on Saturday with wrestling set to begin at 6pm.  There will be more youth action prior to the main event, starting at 5pm, and Saturday will also be senior night in the Ram Arena.  There will be plenty of action, don't miss your chance to see some great wrestling.

Southern 58 - Mt Ridge 6

106 - Brison Dixon (SG) tech fall Jordan Kight (MR) 15-0
113 - Nate Tasker (SG) dec Jacob Fresh (MR) 6-0
120 - Jake Sweitzer (SG) m dec Teddy Baker (MR) 13-5
126 - Jace Guy (SG) pins Brock Petenbrink (MR) 2:41
132 - Devan Hamrick (SG) pins Devin Femi (MR) 4:29
138 - Camren Ritchey (MR) dec Alec Horner (SG) 10-3
145 - Jimmy Schwab (SG) dec Colten White (MR) 6-3
152 - Corey Horner (SG) dec Marcus Folk (MR) 7-6
160 - Joey Embleton (SG) pins Kody Wilt (MR) 1:30
170 - Patrick Duggan (SG) via forfeit
182 - Bernie Sislo (SG) pins Conner Baker (MR) :43
195 - Hunter Park (SG) m dec Christain Wright (MR) 13-2
220 - Scotty Tichnell (SG) via forfeit
285 - Hunter Rice (MR) dec Cole Sweitzer (SG) 3-1