Wrestling Drops Opening Duals

The ADM wrestling team opened its dual season on Thursday night at ADM High School, hosting Carlisle and Winterset. The Tigers battled hard but fell short in both matchups, losing to Carlisle 60-7 and narrowly to Winterset 42-32.

ADM vs. Carlisle Recap

The night started against a tough Carlisle team, with Rhett Boston providing a bright spot for ADM. Boston earned a decisive 7-3 decision at 285 pounds to give ADM its first points of the dual. Ethan Johnson followed at 144 pounds with a dominant 15-1 major decision over Noah Callies to account for ADM's only other scoring.

Notable Matches:

• 285 lbs: Rhett Boston (ADM) def. Andy Crowder (Carlisle) by decision, 7-3.
• 144 lbs: Ethan Johnson (ADM) def. Noah Callies (Carlisle) by major decision, 15-1.

Final Score: Carlisle 60, ADM 7

ADM vs. Winterset Recap

ADM rebounded with a competitive performance against Winterset, pushing the dual to the final matches. The Tigers claimed seven victories, including five by pin or major decision.

Rhett Boston capped the night with an emphatic win at heavyweight, pinning Maxwell Landers in just 58 seconds. ADM's other pins came from Grayson Sutter (138 lbs) and Jon Hatchitt (190 lbs), while Ethan Johnson (144 lbs), Kaeden Campbell (150 lbs), and Jackson Hasty (175 lbs) secured victories by decision or major decision.

Despite the Tigers' strong efforts, Winterset's six pins and two forfeits ultimately proved the difference in their 42-32 victory.

Notable Matches:

• 138 lbs: Grayson Sutter (ADM) def. Nile Benge (Winterset) by fall, 1:58.
• 144 lbs: Ethan Johnson (ADM) def. Gavin Day (Winterset) by decision, 11-5.
• 190 lbs: Jon Hatchitt (ADM) def. Sam McDonald (Winterset) by fall, 1:48.
• 285 lbs: Rhett Boston (ADM) def. Maxwell Landers (Winterset) by fall, 0:58.

Final Score: Winterset 42, ADM 32