Christian Brothers Tops Soddy Daisy, 34-27

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Christian Brothers coach Chris Lewis described Friday’s match of defending state champions as “iron sharpens iron.â€

 

The visiting Purple Wave from Memphis used a decision (Kaleb Baker 152) and a fall (Luke Parrish 160) in the final two matches to secure a 34-27 victory against Soddy Daisy, won the D-I state duals and traditional crowns a year ago.

 

“It’s two excellent teams facing each other and it provides us with a tough match on the eve of the Cleveland Duals.â€

 

After losing the opening match (at 170) by decision, Christian Brothers (3-0) then claimed the next four weights - two via fall (Michael Edwards, 195 and Phillip Nichols, 285) – for an 18-3 advantage.

 

The Trojans (6-1) then rallied to win five of the next seven matches for a 27-25 lead before the defending D-II state duals champs took the final two matches and the win.

 

“Both teams have a couple of starters out, but I thought our guys fought hard and came back after being down early so that is encouraging,†said Soddy Daisy coach Jim Higgins.

 

CBHS Leads 2-1: The two teams split two matches a year ago, with the Trojans winning on Friday night and Christian Bros. winning in the Cleveland Duals finals on Saturday …

 

Another Rubber Match: Two-time state champ Kaleb Baker (CBHS) defeated two-time state medalist Turbo Smith, 6-1, at 152 … The two wrestlers split matches on this same weekend last year.

 

Best Match: 182 – In a battle of 2012 state runners-up, James Walthall (CBHS) used seven takedowns to defeat Blaike Henry, 17-16 … Henry used a takedown and 3-point near fall near the end of the first period for a 7-4 advantage … Walthall used three takedowns in the second period for an 11-9 lead … Henry had two reverses, a takedown and escape in the third, but fell a point shy as Walthall had two takedowns and two escapes.

 

Fastest Fall: Soddy Daisy’s Austin Williamson (138) stopped Robert Croom in 49 seconds with a takedown to a cradle for the win ...

 

Good Riding: After gaining an escape in the second period, Garrett Alexander (SD) rode Brandon Hataway the entire third period for a 1-0 win …

 

State Champs in the Lineup: SD’s Jacob Stevens (120) and CBHS’s Elijah Oliver (113) and Caleb Baker (152) all posted wins.

 

Cleveland Duals: SD and CBHS could meet in the finals if they win their respective pools and win again in the semifinals.

 

Christian Brothers 34 Soddy Daisy 27

170: Garrett Alexander (SD) dec. Brandon Hataway, 1-0 … SD, 3-0 (+3)

182 – James Walthall (CB) dec. Blaike Henry, 17-16 … 3-3 (tied) (1)

195: Michael Edwards (CB) pinned Andrew Chadwick, 4:38 … CB, 9-3 (+6) lead change (1)

220: Corbin McOlgan (CB) dec. Luke Reno, 3-2 … CB, 12-3 (+9)

285: Phillip Nichols (CB) pinned Cody Grant, 1:08 … CB, 18-3 (+15)

106: Jake McClure (SD) dec. James Tidswell, 5-1 … CB, 18-6 (+12)

113: Elijah Oliver (CB) major dec. Austin Houser, 16-4 … CB, 22-6 (+16)

120: Jacob Stevens (SD) pinned John Santi, 4:15 … CB, 22-12 (+10)

126: Tucker Russo (SD) pinned Tanner Robertson, 1:51 …. CB, 22-18 (+4)

132: Nick Gray (CB) dec. Alex Oliver, 8-3 … CB, 25-18 (+7)

138: Austin Williamson (SD) pinned Robert Croom, :49 … CB, 25-24 (+1)

145: Gage Richmond (SD) dec. Bailey Wittman, 9-8 … SD, 27-25 (+2) lead change (2)

152: Kaleb Baker (CB) dec. Turbo Smith, 6-1 … CB, 28-27 (+1) lead change (3)

160: Luke Parrish (CB) pinned Brandon Hunt, 2:59 … CB, 34-27 (+7)

Records: Christian Brothers (3-0), Soddy Daisy (6-1)

 

Contact B.B. Branton at william.branton@comcast.net

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