Braves notch 3 dual mat wins

The Daily Inter Lake

BUTTE - Flathead posted three impressive victories over Billings West, Havre and Whitefish Friday during first-day action at the Mining City Duals wrestling tournament.

"A great day," said FHS coach Jeff Thompson.

"Our toughest dual was with Havre. A lot of close matches, but we won the ones we needed to win."

Flathead held off the Blue Ponies, 37-32.

Thompson said Whitefish fielded a strong team and "we had a great dual with them. They have a great program this year."

FHS won that dual, 50-19.

Havre is ranked No. 8 in Class A and Whitefish is fifth.

The easiest victory came against AA foe West, 61-18.

Flathead is ranked No. 2 in AA.

The Braves wrestle Conrad today at 9 a.m. and Bozeman at noon. If FHS wins both, the Braves advance to the semifinals.

Flathead finished fourth here last year and second the year before.

"To win the tournament, we have to win four matches tomorrow," said Thompson.

"We don't have any super standouts, but we have a solid guy at every single weight. It helps us out (in) a dual."

Flathead had four wrestlers go unbeaten during Friday's session - T.C. Decker at 105, Mikey Kuehne at 145, David Lau at 152 and Chris Thompson at 189.

Thompson decisioned Dustin Haukenberg of Havre, 8-3. Haukenberg is a former Washington state champion.

Polson also had a banner day, going 3-0 in duals. The Pirates bested Great Falls High, 46-27, Helena, 61-21, and Colstrip, 63-18.

Columbia Falls emerged with a 1-2 dual record at the tournament. The Wildcats roughed up Helena Capital 52-33 while falling to Billings Senior, 37-33, and Conrad.

"We had a real good match with Billings Senior in the first dual," said Columbia Falls coach Wes Knutson.

"It came down to the heavyweight match."

Senior won by a pin.

The Wildcats have one wrestler unbeaten after the first three duals - Aric Tarr at 119.

Columbia Falls today faces Whitefish at 10:30 a.m. and Livingston at 3 p.m.

Whitefish finished the day with a 1-2 mark. The Bulldogs slammed Billings West, 55-19, but fell to Havre, 43-30.

Friday's Results

Seventh Round

Polson 63, Colstrip 18

98 - Shane Ludwick, P, won by forfeit. 105 - Logan Torgison, P, won by forfeit. 112 - Conlin Benson, P, won by forfeit. 119 - Steven Feistner, P, dec. Nathan Brown, 13-10. 125 - Colby Wolfender, P, won by forfeit. 130 - Kane Zetterberg, P, pinned Junior Lonpie, :49. 135 - Billy Johnson, P, dec. Colton Reid, 4-2. 140 - Patt Dellwo, P, dec. Adam LeTang, 16-14.145 - Ted Morigeau, P, pinned Jeremiah Longie, 3:10. 152 - J.D. Wilkens, C, pinned Derek Gerrity, :52. 160 - Logan Kugler, P, pinned Daniel Wells, 1:23. 171 - Tommy Charette, C, pinned Brandon Gernty, 1:03. 189 - Kevin Owen, P, won by forfeit. 215 - Aaron Jones, P, pinned Thomas Hutson, :36. 275 - Lance Ankany, C, pinned Jeff Smith, 3:44.

Conrad 54, Columbia Falls 31

98 - Scott Schlosser, C, pinned Clayton Patterson, 1:29. 105 - Bryce Gerratt, C, won by forfeit. 112 - Cody Kolodejchuck, CF, pinned Logan Erickson, 1:28. 119 - Aric Tarr, CF, dec. Justin Jones 3-2. 125 - Michael Hader, CF, pinned Jacob Schlosser, 4:28. 130 - Thad Zempel, C, pinned Keyvin Walter, 3:30. 135 - Colby Johnson, C, pinned Dalvin Averill, 1:59. 140 - Caleb Lockyer, C, pinned Bobby Opp, 1:34. 145 - Kellen Judisch, C, won by forfeit. 152 - Trent Zeopel, C, pinned Brighton Hollis, 1:36. 160 - Dan Murr, C, won by forfeit. 171 - Daniel Byrd, CF, pinned Neil McKeone, 1:10. 189 - Nick Caron, CF, maj. dec. Aaron Makelky, 13-0. 215 - Eric Makelky, C, pinned Jesse Woodward, :21. 275 - Tommy Church, CF, won by forfeit.

Sixth Round

Flathead 50, Whitefish 19

98 - Brian Ham, F, pinned Phillip Murphy, :09. 105 - T.C. Decker, F, won by forfeit. 112 - Danny Neff, W, maj. dec. Ricky Janes, 9-1. 119 - Austin Zapata, F, dec. Kevin Kaltschmidt, 2-1. 125 - Brandon Mitchell, F, pinned Andrea Groschupf, 1:49. 130 - Ryan Nelson, F, pinned Matt Starr, 5:22. 135 - Pete Starr, W, dec. Duran Flaget, 12-7. 140 - Cody Mikisell, W, dec. Colter Lane, 7-2. 145 - Mikey Kuehne, F, maj. dec. Brad Watterud, 15-4. 152 - David Lau, F, maj. dec. Brad Kuntz, 18-7. 160 - David Lautaret, W, won by forfeit. 171 - Tim Lehner, W, won dec. Levi Holt, 7-2. 189 - Chris Thompson, F, pinned Matt Mangold, 3:26. 215 - Garrett Woodson, F, pinned Kyle Burns, 2:39. 275 - Brandon Hoffenbacker, F, dec. Troy Parker, 3-2.

Columbia Falls 52, Helena Capital 33

98 - Clayton patterson, CF, pinned Casey George 1:08. 105 - Kallen Klienschmidt, HC, won by forfeit. 112 - Cody Kolodejchak, CF, won by forfeit. 119 - Arik Tarr, CF, pinned Shawn Potter 1:53. 125 - Michael Tarr, CF, pinned Richard Veach 2:33. 130 - Kegvin Walter, CF, pinned Craig Bensen :45. 135 - Darvin Avrill, CF, won by forfeit. 140 - Jarrod Klienschmidt, HC, pinned Bobby Opp 2:21. 145 - Curtis Gardener, HC, won by forfeit. 152 - Kasey Haloro, HC, pinned Brighton Hollis 1:25. 160 - Taylor Pearce, HC, dec. Calvin Williams 11-5. 171 - Daniel Bird, CF, maj. dec. Joel Nay 14-3. 189 - Colton Shirley, HC, pinned Nik Caron 1:07. 215 - Jesse Woodward, CF, pinned Coby Furlong 5:03. 275 - Tommy Church, CF, pinned Jeff Mahana 3:05.

Fifth round

Polson 46, Great Falls Russell 27

98 - Shane Ludwick , P, pinned Nick Seghers :28. 105 - Logan Torgison, P, pinned Trent Starkey 1:16. 112 - Conlin Benson, P, pinned Jake Jaraczeski 3:02. 119 - Steven Feistner, P, pinned Jeff Yoden :39. 125 - Colby Wolfenden, P, maj. dec. Spencer Bailey 12-4. 130 - Jeese Kruse, CMR, dec. Kaine Zetterberg 5-2. 135 - Billy Johnson, P, dec. Mike Graham 11-4. 140 - Jace Oeleis, CMR, pinned Pat Dellwo 5:45. 145 - Ted Morigeau, P, pinned Matt Peterson 1:17. 152 - Tommy Daniels, CMR, pinned Derek Gerrity 4:39. 160 - Logan Kugler, P, dec. Ryan McCracken 9-2. 171 - Andy Fagerty, CMR, pinned Brandon Gerrity :44. 189 - open. 215 - Kevin Owen, P, pinned Joe Brinsnon 1:18. 275 - Andrew Vanhees, CMR, pinned Jeff Smith 1:11.

Fourth Round

Flathead 37, Havre 32

98 - Chuck Banes, H, pinned Brian Ham, 4:19. 105 - J.C. Decker, F, tech. fall Billy Wagner, 19-2. 112 - Ricky Janes, F, maj. dec. Levi Mack, 12-4. 119 - Nata Harada, H, maj. dec. Austin Zapata, 16-4. 125 - Beau LaSalle, H, maj. dec. Brandon Mitchell, 15-7. 130 - Mike Hipple, H, dec. Ryan Nelson, 5-3. 135 - Durgan Flaget, F, maj. dec. Mike Sutherland, 18-6. 140 - Luke Fisher, H, dec. Logan Reichelt, 4-0. 145 - Mikey Kuehne, F, pinned Adam Burnington, 2:36. 152 - David Lau, F, pinned Alex Leylsa, 2:47. 160 - Evan Hinegaugh, H, pinned Josiah Nelson, 3:28. 171 - Levi Holt, F, pinned Cody Seely, 1:11. 189 - Chris Thompson, F, dec. Dustin Haukenberg, 8-3. 215 - Chad Seely, H, pinned Garrett Wootson, 1:18. 275 - Matt Shnittgen, maj. dec. Brandon Hofenbacker, 14-3.

Whitefish 55, Billings West 19

98 - Phillip Murphy, W, won by forfeit. 105 - double forfeit. 112 - Danny Neff, W, won by forfeit. 119 - Kevin Kalschmidt, W, pinned Danny Neff, 1:41. 125 - Craig Moline, BW, pinned Andre Groshupf, :27. 130 - Matt Schiena, BW, maj. dec. Matt Starr, 14-2. 135 - Pete Starr, W, pinned Brandon Hayworth, 1:40. 140 - Cole Pryor, BW, dec. Cody Mikesell, 8-6. 145 - Brad Watterend, W, pinned Michael Hart, 2:51. 152 - Brad Kuntz, W, maj. dec. Michael Craig, 10-2. 160 - David Lautaret, W, pinned Mike Matz, 1:59. 171 - Tim Lehner, W, pinned Luke Berg, 2:33. 189 - Matt Mangold, W, dec. Paul Klaboe, 8-2. 215 - Kevin Klaboe, BW, pinned Kyle Burns, 1:22. 275 - Troy Parker, W, pinned Kevin Schay, 1:17.

Third round

Billings Senior 37, Columbia Falls 33

98 - M. King, BS, dec. C. Patterson, 13-6. 105 - D. Pulver, BS, won by forfeit. 112 - C. Kdodejchuk, CF, dec. C. Berish, 4-3. 119 - Aric Tarr, CF, pinned B. Barker, 1:10. 125 - T. Strenkle, BS, pinned M. Hader, 5:23. 130 - K. Walter, CF, dec. J. Pacheco, 13-7. 135 - D. Averill, CF, pinned C. Ludwig, 1:04. 140 - B. Opp, CF, pinned R. Allen, 5:02. 145 - J. Beeman, BS, dec. R. Buck, 8-5. 152 - B. Hollis, CF, won by forfeit. 160 - C. Shilhanek, BS, maj. dec. C. Williams, 10-2. 171 - D. Neiter, BS, dec. D. Byrd, 12-7. 189 - N. Caron, CF, dec. R. Shilhanek, 5-1. 215 - W. Wine, BS, pinned T. Woodward, :46. 275 - P. Lyles, BS, pinned T. Church, 3:36.

Second round

Havre 43, Whitefish 30

98 - Chad Ranes, H, pinned Phillip Murphy, 0:33. 105 - Billy Wagner, H, won by forfeit. 112 - Danny Neff, W, pinned Loren Mack, 1:48. 119 - Kevin Kaltschmidt, W, dec. Nate Harada, 9-7. 125 - Beau LaSalle, H, pinned Andre Graschupf, 0:23. 130 - Mike Hipple, H, maj. dec. Matt Starr, 15-4. 135 - Pete Starr, W, dec. Mike Sutherland, 10-8. 140 - Cody Mikesell, W, pinned Logan Reichelt, 3:33. 145 - Brad Watterud, W, pinned Adam Burrington, 3:32. 152 - Brad Kuntz, W, dec. Alex Leyba, 10-8. 160 - Evan Hinebaugh, H, pinned Davit Lautaret, 4:37. 171 - Tim Lehner, W, dec. Cody Seely, 5-0. 189 - Dustin Haukinberry, H, pinned Matt Mangold, 5:35. 215 - Chad Seely, H, pinned Kyle Burns, 0:27. 275 - Matt Schnittgen, H, dec. Troy Parker, 2-1.

Polson 61, Helena 21

98 - Shane Ludwic, P, pinned Brad Bouttcher, 1:12. 105 - Logan Torgison, P, pinned Derek Leyva, :47. 112 - Conlin Benson, P, pinned Abel Dallas, 4:40. 119 - Steve Fusther, P, dec. Rob Gersbach, 2-0. 125 - Colby Wolfeinder, P, pinned Branden Leyva, 1:24. 130 - Kaine Zetterberg, P, maj. dec. Tom Brennan, 12-3. 135 - Jeremy Burrows, H, dec. Billy Johnson, 12-7. 140 - Colin Martin, H, pinned Patt Delling, 2:49. 145 - Ted Morilau, P, pinned Matt Felber, 1:43. 152 - Derek Gerrity, P, Matt Darfler, 3:09. 160 - Logan Kugler, P, pinned Kevin West, 1:48. 171 - Ryan Fetherston, H, pinned Brannon Gerrity, :50. 189 - Kevin Owen, P, won by forfeit. 215 - Aaron Jones, P, pinned Jake Lesafski, 1:16. 275 - Josh Yeager, H, pinned Jeff Smith, 1:00.

First Round

Flathead 61, Billings West 18

98 - Brian Ham, F, won by forfeit. 105 - T.C. Deekem, F, won by forfeit. 112 - Ricky James, F, won by forfeit. 119 - Austin Zapata, F, maj. dec. Lester Plotner, 13-2. 125 - Craig Moline, BW, dec. Brandon Mitchell, 9-7. 130 - Matt Schiero, BW, won by forfeit. 135 - Duran Flaget, F, won by forfeit, :51. 140 - Cole Pryor, BW, dec. Colter Lane, 8-4. 145 - Mickey Kuehne, F, dec. Michael Heart, 6-5. 152 - David Lav, F, pinned Michael Craig, 2:31. 160 - Josiah Nelson, F, pinned Mike Matz, 1:22. 171 - Levi Holt, F, pinned Luke Berg, 1:22. 189 - Chris Thompson, F, pinned Paul Klaboe, 2:11. 215 - Kevin Klaboe, BW, pinned Garrett Woodson, 3:31. 275 - Brandon Hoffenbacker, F, pinned Kevin Schey, :46.