Gauntlet of Gorillas advance to regionals

13 boys, one girl to wrestle for state berth

Drew Lawson, The Record-Times | Last updated Feb 09, 2023 11:43am0

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Davenport 182-pounder Brock Gustaveson works a pin on Curtis Winona of Pomeroy at the sub-regional meet Saturday, Feb. 4.

POMEROY - The Davenport boys wrestling team added another accomplishment to an already successful season, taking the District title at the sub-regional meet Saturday, Feb. 4.

Aside from the team accomplishment, 13 of the boys placed high enough to advance to this Saturday's regional meet.

"They're working hard and getting better every week," Davenport head coach Matt Schneider said. "Our seniors really stepped up, and we had a couple surprises."

Davenport swept the finals in two weight classes, with victor River Crandall defeating teammate Brendon Peters-Biggs in the 132-pound final as both ad...