Eureka rides pins to dual mat win over Vikes

BIGFORK — As expected, it was a long night for Bigfork’s wrestling team on Friday.

Visiting Eureka used its experience to pin its way to a 65-6 Class B dual victory in the season opener for both schools.

The match was also the first for Bigfork in 12 seasons. The Vikings dropped wrestling in 2002.

“Inexperience,” Bigfork coach Josh Feller said of the biggest obstacle facing his wrestlers this season.

“But this will give us a great base to work forward from.”

Vinny Quirk provided Bigfork with the lone highlight — posting a pin in his 182-pound match.

Getting pins for Eureka were Zach Durden (120), Levi Lambertson (132), James Dunn (138), Colby Hammack (152), Wyatt Miller (160), Joe Fehr (170), Miles Plemmons (182), Kaelen Yanick (195) and Kamoran Anderson (heavyweight).

Bigfork’s next outing is Tuesday at home with St. Ignatius.

Eureka is back on the mats today at the Polson Invitational.

98 — Open; 106 — Open; 113 — Eureka wins by forfeit; 120 — Zach Durden, E, pinned Colton Woll, no time listed; 126 — Josh Schmidt, E, tech fall Connor Meyer, 16-0; 132 — Levi Lambertson, E, pinned Shade Youso, 1:47; 138 — James Dunn, E, pinned Daniel Mitchke, 2:42; 145 — Eureka wins by forfeit; 152 — Colby Hammack, E, pinned Gunnar Boose, 1:42; 160 — Wyatt Miller, E, pinned Damon Maitland, :26; 170 — Joe Fehr, E, pinned Camden Massey, 1:46; 182 — Vinny Quirk, B, pinned Miles Plemmons, 1:46; 195 — Kaelen Yanick, E, pinned Riley Meyer, 2:48; 220 — Open; Hwt — Kamoran Anderson, E, pinned Alex Reis, 1:26.

Columbia Falls 81 Whitefish 0

Eight pins, five forfeits and a decision added up to a lopsided Northwestern A dual victory for Columbia Falls.

It was the season opener for both schools.

The quick pin award went to Mason Fetters, who needed just 21 seconds to stick Sage Cornelius of Whitefish in their 120-pound match.

Shonn Roberts (126) and Haze Bell (132) were next with pins in 44 and 52 seconds, respectively.

Columbia Falls and Whitefish are back on the mats today at the Polson Invitational.

98 — Eli Scheeler, CF, won by forfeit; 106 — Open; 113 — Winfield West, CF, pinned James Buckeley, 3:27; 120 Mason Fetters, CF, pinned Sage Cornelius, :21; 126 — Shonn Roberts, CF, pinned Christian Newby, :44; 132 — Haze Bell, CF, pinned Kaleb Venemen, :52; 138 — Colton Gove, CF, won by forfeit; 145 — Zayne Brunz, CF, dec Judah Prestegaard, 2-0; 152 — Bryan Shaeffer, CF, pinned Matthew Sampson, 3:41; 160 — Cody Walters, CF, pinned Marcus Jackson,1:50; 170 — Jason Williams, CF, pinned Travis Catina, 3:04; 182 — Ike Schwiekert, CF, won by forfeit; 195 — Andrew Burgess, CF, pinned Matt Carr, 2:53; 220 — Mikey Dennison, CF, won by forfeit; HWT — Spencer Ross, CF, won by forfeit