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Vian hands Checotah a 42-24 defeat in wrestling
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December 18, 2024
Vian hands Checotah a 42-24 defeat in wrestling
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

The Checotah Wildcats came up short in their road dual at Vian’s B.J. Traw Gymnasium on Friday night. The Wolverines out scored the Wildcats 42-24.

“We gave it everything we had tonight. Vian has a good team and is well coached. They got a quick start winning four out of the first five matches. But I was happy with how we competed. We have a lot to work on. I do want to mention that Jaydon Casey remains undefeated so far this season,” Checotah head wrestling coach Brent Oleson said.

Vian 42, Checotah 24 106 — Charles Lucas (V) wins by forfeit.

113 — Double Forferit.

120 — Kyle Major (V) wins by forfeit.

126 — Colt Collett (C) pins Kingston Lee (:11).

132 — Lance Jordan (V) pins Diesal Purdom (1:22).

138 — Adoff Stahl (V) pins Xain Stallings (:40).

144 — Woodrow Spears (C) wins by forfeit.

150 — Jaxon Gearhart (C) wins by forfeit.

157 — Gunner Richey (V) wins by forfeit.

165 — Double Forfeit. 175 — Jaydon Casey (C) pins Jace Huff (1:49).

190 — Tristan Wiley (V) wins by forfeit.

215 — Double Forfeit. Heavyweight — Garritt Hunt (V) wins by forfeit.

Girls

Annabelle Mowdy (C) pins Carmen Rautenberg (2:19).

EXhibition Matches

Adoff Stahl (V) def. Woodrow Spears 5-3.

Gunner Richey (V) 16-0 technical fall over Jaxon Gearhart.

Diesel Purdom (C) pins Kingsto Lee (:52).

Annabelle Mowdy (C) 19-3 technical fall over Maddison Turman.

The Checotah JH defeated Vian 61-9.

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