The Carthage High School wrestling team went 4-0 and took first place at the Farmington Duals on Saturday.
Tigers coach Kenny Brown told SoMo Sports the team was without three key performers, two due to ACT testing and another due to injury.
Carthage defeated Warrenton 66-3
Brett Rockers won by fall at 170 pounds, while Kip Castor (126) and Davion King (145) won decisions. The Tigers won nine matches by forfeit.
Carthage defeated Hannibal 42-22.
Winning matches by fall were Dagan Sappington (132), Eli Sneed (138), King, Kanen Vogt (220) and Malachi Housh (285). Joshua Griffith (106) and Bradyn Tate (113) won decisions.
Carthage beat Farmington 37-30.
Carlos Reyes (120), Grey Petticrew (160), Luke Gall (182) and Vogt (220) all won by fall. King earned a major decision, 12-2, while Gabe Lambeth earned a 4-2 decision at 152.
Carthage defeated Pacific 49-21.
Winning by fall for the Tigers were Sneed, Petticrew, Gall and Vogt.
Reyes earned a 7-2 decision at 120, while Sappington recorded a major decision, 13-3, at 132.
The Tigers are now 7-0 in duals this season.
Carthage hosts Joplin at 6 on Tuesday night.
