WILMINGTON — Under the spotlight, the Wilmington High School wrestling team defeated Bethel-Tate 59-24 Thursday on Senior Night.
The lights were dimmed and competition was held on a single mat under a spotlight at Fred Summers Court.
WHS seniors honored prior to the match were Owen Bloom, Gage Davis, Kaison Dodge, Carson Hibbs, Thane McCoy, Darrick Perdue, Josh Snell, Thad Stuckey and Azriel Reeder.
The Hurricane won six matches by forfeit. On the mat, though, WHS was impressive. Carson Hibbs began the match with a pin in 62 seconds. After two forfeits, Elijah Hibbs had a pin in 1:53 and Dodge won by pin in 25 seconds. Gage Davis then posted an 11-1 victory.
SUMMARY
Feb 2, 2023
@Fred Summers Court
Wilmington 59, Bethel-Tate 24
132: Carson Hibbs pinned Johnathan Harvey 1:02
138: Thane McCoy wins by forfeit
144: Caydn Denniston wins by forfeit
150: Elijah Hibbs pinned James Funston 1:53
157: Kaison Dodge pinned Jayden Raines 0:25
165: Gage Davis decisioned Joshua Vilardo 11-1
175: Owen Bloom was pinned by Hunter Darnell
190: Josh Snell wins by forfeit
215: Paul McKnight wins by forfeit
285: Brylin Ruddle was pinned by Caleb Lanigan 0:52
106: Alonzo Woody wins by forfeit
113: Mythias Stuckey wins by forfeit
120: Ethan Bates was pinned by Logan Dean 1:49
126: Darius Stewarts was pinned by Christoper Stober 3:28
