Wildcats Pin the Competition

Nic Vargas, Reporter

On Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 the wildcats wrestling team took on the Fort Defiance Indians. The match marked the official start to the wildcats season. It also marked the first home wrestling match in three years. 

The focal  point of this match was on 4 individuals, Seniors: Brice Hall, Thomas Maxwell, Ezekiel Mohr and Zac Huntsman. Senior Brice Hall won his match with a pin. He had a takedown and a few back points then finished his opponent with a pin. Senior Thomas Maxwell lost his match 3-8 with three escapes. Senior Ezeikiel Mohr had a takedown which he later followed up with a pin. Senior Zac Huntsman won his match with a pin as well. He also had one escape. With a pin being 6 points these seniors contributed 18 points to their team. 

The Wildcats toppled the Indians 43-27 in a successful season opener. As they look to continue the streak the Wildcats next match will be on Dec, 7, 2022 at Wilson Memorial High School.