Joplin defeated Webb City 45-28 in a prep wrestling dual on Tuesday night inside the Cardinal Dome.
It was the season opener for both squads.
At 106 pounds, Webb City’s Tyler Pearish earned an 11-2 major decision over Braden White.
Both teams were open at 113.
Webb City’s Jake Cottingham won by fall over Toryn Jones at 120, but Joplin’s Freddy Cerrato-Martinez pinned Tyler Allen at 126.
At 132 pounds, Webb City’s Aiden Moore won by fall over Alex Short, while Joplin’s Orion Norris pinned his opponent at 138.
Joplin’s Johnathon Burke won by fall over Carson Farmer at 145, but Webb City’s Hunter England pinned Ben Hedrick at 152.
At 160, Webb City’s Brantley Carter pinned Ethan Bentz before Joplin’s Elijah Neville earned an 11-7 decision over Aiden Rose at 170.
Joplin’s Drew VanGilder won by forfeit at 182.
Joplin’s Brayden Thomas won by fall over Liam Taylor at 195, while Draven VanGilder pinned Matt Cook at 220.
Joplin’s Gunner Price won by forfeit at 285.
Joplin is at Carl Junction on Thursday night. Webb City will host Diamond and Monett on Dec. 9.
Note: Joplin’s girls wrestling team defeated Webb City 12-9 on Tuesday. Match results were unavailable.
