Experience won out in Monday’s Foothills Athletic Conference (FAC) wrestling opener as East Burke Middle, with 10 returning starters on their roster, raced to a 69-9 triumph at Walter R. Johnson.
EBMS claimed nine pins, two forfeits and one decision, while the host Yellow Jackets obtained one forfeit (from Elijah Deloatch) and one decision.
Michael Dollinger, one of the Jackets’ tri-captains, defeated Keegan Ruark 4-2 at the 119-pound class. After a scoreless opening period, Dollinger gained a 3-2 lead at the conclusion of the second period then managed an escape in the final frame.
East started the match with five straight wins from Trevor Gilbert (145; forfeit) Dylan Bodde (152; pinfall), London Page (160; pinfall), Jakob Prestwood (171; pinfall) and Eli Duckworth (189; pinfall). The Raiders later nabbed wins from Tanner Gilbert (83; decision) and Jacob McMonagle (93; forfeit), as well as pinfall victories from heavyweight Michael Stillwell, Brent Terry (103) and seventh-grader Noah Gilbert (112).
Noah Gilbert trailed James Robinson 7-5 and 11-7 before making a huge comeback capped by the pin with 55 seconds remaining in the match.
“I never gave up,” Gilbert said. “I made a reverse then pulled his knee to gain leverage before getting the pin.”
East’s Justin Franklin (125) and Dillon Childers (130) closed out the match with pins.
The Raiders (1-0 FAC) host Liberty while WJMS (0-1) travels to face West McDowell on Thursday.
Liberty 66, East McDowell 30 - The Knights claimed 11 pinfall victories in racing to a FAC opening home match win Monday versus the Trojans. Liberty match winners included Calvin Robinson (83), Gabe Church (93), Brendon Klein (103), Jackson McKinney (112), Gerald Basnett (119), Hunter Reid (125), Cody Nelson (130), Chris Calhoun (140), Hampton Brown (171), Jason Basnett (189) and heavyweight Evan Diab.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Walter Johnson 44, East Burke 43 - The Yellow Jackets rallied from a three-point halftime deficit to claim a narrow FAC road victory Monday behind the starting frontcourt of Josh Rutherford (12 points), Gelane Dula (11) and Marcus Hawkins (10).
East Burke (2-1, 0-1) was led by forward Brandon Clark (15 points) and point guard Jonas Bradshaw (12).
WJMS (1-2, 1-0) hosts West McDowell while East Burke travels to Liberty on Thursday.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Walter Johnson 53, East Burke 13 - The Lady Yellow Jackets improved to 3-0 for the year, jumping out to a 26-9 halftime lead and cruising to a FAC opening victory Monday in Icard. Madison Ervin (20 points) and Ansley Rooks (16) led the offensive charge, while center Christina Perkins added nine and forward Taylor Gardin had eight.
East (2-1, 0-1) picked up four points each from point guard Savannah Coble and center Kaelyn Miller.
Liberty 43, East McDowell 25 - The Lady Knights’ defensive effort propelled the team to a FAC opening road victory Monday in Marion. Malarie Tallent led Liberty (2-0, 1-0) with 16 points while Lindsey Adams tallied 11 and Sisalynn Norman had 10.
“I thought the girls played well,” said Liberty coach Jason Pritchard. “Offensively, I thought we were a little sluggish at times, but defensively I thought we did a great job."
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