The Joplin High School wrestling team defeated Cassville 57-22 on Thursday night.
Joplin’s Sam Melton (106 pounds), Alex Short (113), Trace Sargent (120) and Rocky Walker (126) all won by forfeit.
Cassville won the next four matches.
Cassville’s Matthew Whittenburg pinned Josiah Vaughn at 132, Gabe Hunter won by fall over Johnathon Burke at 138, Jadon Ewing pinned Reese Macios at 145 and Jake Anthonysz earned a major decision, 14-4, over Jack Stanley at 152.
Joplin’s Brenden Mynatt pinned Donald Pettyjohn at 160, while Joplin’s Drew Van Gilder (170), Draven Van Gilder (182), Aiden Short (195) and Scott Lowe (220) all won by forfeit.
In the heavyweight bout, Joplin’s Gunner Price earned a 5-2 decision over Zach Coenen.
WEBB CITY WINS TWO DUALS
Webb City defeated Diamond 57-24.
Webb City’s Bobby Pearish (113), Brenden Berry (132), Hunter England (145), Brayden Hollingsworth (170), Roger Carranco (182) and Kole Carr (285) all won their matches by fall.
Jacob Ott defeated Jayce Taylor 5-4 at 195.
Winning by fall for Diamond were Cody Behler (152), Kendal King (160) and Ty Douglas (220).
Webb City also beat Monett 45-36.
Recording pins for the Cardinals were Pearish, Colt Taylor (120), England, Cooper Heilbrun (160), Hollingsworth and Carranco.
Ott defeated Ethan Umfleet 5-4 at 195.
Monett’s Ben Bluel (132), Matthew Bahl (138), Elias Barrientos (152), Joe Korasick (220) and Harrison Merriman (285) all won by fall.
