Junior Varsity vs Pendleton Heights High School The Cougar's Junior Varsity team wrestled 8 matches in a non-dual, non-tournament format. While no team score was kept, the Cougars won 5 of the 8 matches wrestled. Winners included Izaiah Beck who won by decision 9-7. Sophomore Hunter Wiswell and Freshman McCoy Wilson both won by fall in the third. Senior Dylan Luther dominated and won by tech fall 15-0. Finally, Landon Davis won by fall in 3:32. This team continues to improve daily. They are the future of the program and the future looks bright. Varsity vs Pendleton Heights High School (73 - 6) Win The varsity team came out with a bad taste in its mouth after going 2-2 last weekend. The focus was on going out like you know you are going to win. The Cougars did just that. Freshman Kellen Zuber got the winning started with a first-period fall. After freshman Hunter Jones lost a hard-fought match against Pendleton's most accomplished wrestler at 132, Cade Zuber won by decision 8-4. The Cougars then went on a tear recording 5 falls in a row by senior JJ Harlow, junior Cam Gardner, senior Aiden Briles, junior Mason Thompson, and sophomore Jackson Burgin. This run extended the lead to 39-6. In between two forfeits at 190 (Hayden Allen) and 285 (Zach Blevens), Tristan Lanum recorded a dominant first-period fall. At 106 Freshman Kainen shores continued his undefeated season with a 10-2 major decision. The dual ended with two forfeits for Lincoln Parsons and Jett McGuire at 113 and 120 respectively. The Cougars won the Battle for the Box by a score of 73-6. The Battle for the Box is an event in memory of Coach Krieble (PH) and Coach Hamant (GC). Both coaches worked in the trades and passed away unexpectedly. The two men made a difference in countless live and touched the live of many more. They will forever be missed.