Beth-Center downs Brownsville in section opener
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The Bulldogs (1-0, 1-0) won four matches by fall and one by major decision.
Brownsville was hosting its first section dual meet in nearly 20 years.
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The Falcons (0-1, 0-2) won the opening bout at 145 pounds when Ricky Pontious earned a 13-6 decision over Jax Taylor for a 3-0 lead.
Pontious scored four takedowns and an escape for the win.
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Beth-Center无毛视频檚 Devon Harris scored a reversal and earned a fall in 1:47 at 285. Teammate Alex Medlen won by fall in 2:29 at 114 before Xander Day won his first varsity match with a pin in 18 seconds at 121.
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The Bulldogs无毛视频� Noah McCollum earned a 12-0 major decision over James Pontious at 127.
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Beth-Center无毛视频檚 Mason Wright closed the match for his team with a fall in 56 seconds at 133. Wright, a junior, qualified for the state tournament last season.
The Bulldogs无毛视频� Geoffrey Douglas (107), Geno Orlandi (152), Aidan Whisner (160), Noah Layhue (172), Malachi Peak (189) and Homer Headlee (215) received forfeits. There was no match at 139.
Former Beth-Center wrestler Todd Fisher is an assistant coach for the Falcons, and Welsh was glad to see his former wrestler shouting out instructions.
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