Glacier wallops Hellgate

MISSOULA - The Wolfpack wrestlers defeated host Missoula Hellgate 79-0 on Thursday in a warmup dual for today's Rocky Mountain Classic.

Getting pins for the Wolfpack were Cody Decker (105), Christian Knopp (119), Alek Mitchell (125), Kaleb Mitchell (130), Cooper Sipe (145), Grant Tafoya (152), Shane St. Onge (160), Riley Pisk (171), Lane Armstrong (189) and Jake Tudahl.

"We had some really good performances," said Glacier coach Mark Fischer.

The Wolfpack's Quin Barber, at 98 pounds, avenged a major decision earlier in the season at the CMR Holiday Classic.

He defeated Demitri Kares by six points on Thursday.

"Completely turned it around," Fischer said.

"He defended the cradle. (Kares) has a tremendous cradle. (Barber) got hand control on the bottom and made sure that didn't happen," he said.

Fischer also complimented the efforts of heavyweight Mack Sutherland, who claimed a major decision over Jacob Moderie.

According to Fischer, Moderie weighed in at 283.

"Mack was outweighed by about 50 pounds. Just went after the kid. Looked pretty good," he said.

The Wolfpack is excited for today's Rocky Mountain Classic.

"That's always the tournament the kids look forward to the most. It's prestigious. It's one they want to go after," he said.

Glacier 79, Missoula Hellgate 0

98: Quin Barber, G, dec. Demitri Kares, 10-4; 105: Cody Decker, G, p. Jacob Kautz, 3:36; 112: Double forfeit; 119: Christian Knopp, G, p. Dylan Lewis, : 25; 125: Alek Mitchell, G, p. Shandon Hamel, :55; 130: Kaleb Mitchell, G, p. Chance Momberg, :52; 135: Zach Barber, G, won by forfeit; 140: Lucas Mantel, G, won by forfeit; 145: Cooper Sipe, G, p. Drew Wardolt, 3:05; 152: Grant Tafoya, G, p. Ethan Cheff , 1:30; 160: Shane St. Onge, G, p. Jack Martinich, 1:26; 171: Riley Pisk, G, p. Zeno Spizfer, 2:44; 189: Lane Armstrong, G, p. Zach Bauer, 3:10; 215: Jake Tudahl, G, p. Ryan Wozhair, :59; 285: Mack Sutherland, G, maj. dec Jacob Moderie, 11-2.

Columbia Falls 42, Polson 36

POLSON - One match difference.

The Columbia Falls MatCats picked up a 42-36 Northwestern A dual victory over the Polson Pirates on Thursday night.

"We got pinned at a couple weights where we should have been in the hunt," said Polson coach Bob Owen.

MatCat Marcus Ross caught and threw Marlin Burke at 189 pounds and Travis Province also caught Jared Young at 145.

"It was a good competitive meet. They just won more match," Owen said.

These two teams battled to a draw at last weekend's Western Montana Duals. Columbia Falls won that one on criteria.

Both teams are at the Rocky Mountain Classic today and Saturday.

"We've got quite a few guys who should compete pretty well and it's good for the younger kids to see that kind of competition," Owen said.

Columbia Falls 42, Polson 36

98: Shonn Roberts, CF, p. Alex Helgeson, 1:46; 105: Taylor Martin, P, won by forfeit; 112: Carlos Quinones, P, p. Harland Jordan, :23; 119: Dylan Moll, P, dec. Seth McCall, 5-1; 125: Craig Feistner, P, p. Cody Hader, 3:24; 130: Josiah Osborne, CF, dec. Drew Fouty, 10-6; 135: Adam Richardson, CF, dec. Skylar Anderson, 6-3; 140: Alex Nystrom, P, p. Bryan Shaffer, 5:38; 145: Travis Province, CF, p. Jared Young, 3:05; 152: Mike Devlin, P, dec. Kohl Thompson, 5-2; 160: Jacob Burgess, CF, won by forfeit; 171: Josh Folsom, CF, won by forfeit; 189: Marcus Ross, CF, p. Marlin Burke, 1:10; 215: Jacob Babcock, CF, p. Kaleb Auld, 1:44; 285: Josiah Clairmont, P, p. Wade Matichka, :16.

Libby 46,

Frenchtown 33

FRENCHTOWN - A pair of big decisions at 140 and 152 pounds lifted the Libby Greenchain to a 46-33 Northwestern A wrestling victory over host Frenchtown on Thursday.

Garrett Chape won a 9-4 decision at 140 and Josh Bowers was a 5-1 winner at 152.

"Frenchtown is a deep team with some good talent. I feel fortunate to come out of there with a win," said Libby coach Kelly Morford.

"Those were good wins by those guys. That was big for those guys to step up and get those wins for us," he said.

He also complimented the effort of Mitch Haugen at 130. He claimed a 12-4 major decision over Cody Lemon.

Haugen has been ill this past week.

"We were wondering about his endurance, since he's been sick. I was proud of the way he came out and wrestled. He gritted his teeth and wrestled well," the coach said.

The Greenchain will be at the Rocky Mountain Classic today and Saturday.

"They're excited. They want to do well as a team," Morford said.

Libby 46, Frenchtown 33

Frenchtown won 98 and 112 by forfeit.

105 - Preston Downard, F, p. Dylan Roby, :48; 119 - Zach Grace, L, p. Carson Wabaunsee, 4:42; 125 - Roy Shutter, F, p. Jason Seefeldt, 4:58; 130 - Mitch Haugen, L, maj. dec. Cody Lemon, 12-4; 135 - Cody Ishler, F, p. Cody Benefield, 1:46; 140 - Garrett Chape, L, dec. Kody Wilson, 9-4; 145 - Kyle Lier, L, p. Doug Womack, 1:52; 152 - Josh Bowers, L, dec. Jack Nerison, 5-1; 160 - Dylan Berget, L, p. Sam Gordon, 5:04; 171 - Dave Anderson, F, dec. Austin Bailey, 4-2; 189 - Robin Kyes, L, p. Rand Pritzkau, 2:39; 215 - Jordan Zuraff, F, p. Gunnar Moe, 4:49; Hwt - Zach Dolezal, L, pi. Kevin Hodges, 4:09.

Frenchtown 84, Whitefish 6

FRENCHTOWN - A quick night, but a long night for the Whitefish wrestling team.

Wolf Zinke was the lone bright spot for the Bulldogs as he pinned Brandon Sales at heavyweight.

Frenchtown had 10 pins and picked up four forfeits in the dual.

Frenchtown 84, Whitefish 6

Frenchtown won 98, 112, 160 and 171 by forfeit.

105 - Ryan Stenerson, F, p. Garret Rice, 4:51; 119 - Glenn Hensley, F, p. Emmit Schmidt, 1:43; 125 - Roy Shutter, F, p. James Bailey, 1:34; 130 - Cody Lemon, F, p. Matt Sampson, 1:30; 135 - Cody Ishler, F, p. Wyatt Price, 1:03; 140 - Kody Wilson, F, p. Judah Prestgaard, 2:40; 145 - Doug Womack, F, p. Madison McWhirter, 1:38; 152 - Seth Hagan, F, p. Kyle Bowerman, :28; 189 - Rand Pritzkau, F, p. Jack Forrest, 1:24; 215 - Kevin Hodges, F, p. Aaron Vick, 1:37; Hwt - Wolfe Zinke, W, p. Brandon Sales, 2:45.