RHS wrestlers win dual at North Knox, 54-30

Posted on January 21, 2022

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Wrestling their first dual match in a month did not seem to phase Robinson High School’s wrestling team Wednesday night. The Maroons have returned to the mats following a lengthy layoff due to the holidays and some COVID-19 issues and were able to come up with a big win on the road, as they downed North Knox, Ind., 54-30.

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Wrestling their first dual match in a month did not seem to phase Robinson High School’s wrestling team Wednesday night.

The Maroons have returned to the mats following a lengthy layoff due to the holidays and some COVID-19 issues and were able to come up with a big win on the road, as they downed North Knox, Ind., 54-30.

Robinson picked up seven wins via pinfall, with Keaton Ault (113), Isiah Henriquez (126), Kahne Hyre (132), Charley McColpin (138), Gabe Butler (152), Jared Hermann (160) and David Staller (170) picking up those victories. Also for RHS, Austin Hargrave and Paul Benton won via forfeit at 195 and 220, respectively.

Meanwhile, Robinson also had a handful of wrestlers compete in the Carmi JV Tournament Monday.

Top finisher for RHS was Jacob Booher, who placed second at 106 with a 2-1 record. Booher won his first two matches via pin and decision before losing in the title bout.

Also placing for RHS was Benton with a fifth-place effort at 220. Benton pinned his first two opponents, then lost his next two matches before winning the fifth-place match via default.

Also competing for RHS but finishing with 0-2 records were Morgan Fiscus (120), Rachel Richey (132), Charley McColpin (138), Kreighton Parker (152) and Tyler Midgett (285).

Robinson is scheduled to compete in the Olney Duals Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m.

At Bicknell, Ind.

Team scores - Robinson 54, North Knox 30.

106 - Jacob Booher (R) pinned by Gabe Rohange (NK) 3:13.

113 - Keaton Ault (R) pinned Bryley Cliver (NK) 4:57.

120 - Morgan Fiscus (R) pinned by Madison Dolkey (NK) :51.

126 - Isiah Henriquez (R) pinned Abbey Burnside (NK) 1:28.

132 - Kahne Hyre (R) pinned Aubrey Smith (NK) 5:28.

138 - Charley McColpin (R) pinned David Wampler (NK) 2:52.

145 - Zack Mulkey (NK) won via forfeit.

152 - Gabe Butler (R) pinned Ethan Sandifer (NK) 1:41.

160 - Jared Hermann (R) pinned Andrew Fossmeyer (NK) :32.

170 - David Staller (R) pinned Logan Foster (NK) 1:55.

182 - Grayson Conrad (NK) won via forfeit.

195 - Austin Hargrave (R) won via forfeit.

220 - Paul Benton (R) won via forfeit.

285 - Dalton Woods (R) pinned by Beau Nolan (NK) 2:49.

2022 Carmi Junior Varsity Tournament

RHS results

106 - Jacob Booher (R) pinned Avery Henderson (Harrisburg) :46; dec. Brawsen Bloodworth (Carterville) 10-6; pinned by Jeremiah Pulliam (Goreville) 1:18. (2nd place)

120 - Morgan Fiscus (R) pinned by Mikah Merrill (Goreville) :33; pinned by Bronco Morgan (Goreville) 2:27.

132 - Rachel Richey (R) pinned by Noah Pollard (Carmi) 1:00; pinned by Dylan Ackerman (Carmi) 1:46.

138 - Charley McColpin (R) pinned by Brock Felty (Harrisburg) 3:35; pinned by Max Taylor (Trico) 1:56.

152 - Kreighton Parker (R) pinned by Alex Crim (Goreville) 1:50; pinned by Eric Duncan (West Frankfort) 1:03.

220 - Paul Benton (R) pinned Matt Carter (Goreville) 1:51; pinned Kade Estel (Trico) :19; pinned by Travis Sanders (Mt. Vernon) 4:28; pinned by Jordyn Beverly (Alton Marquette) :28; won via default over Kade Estel (Trico). (5th place)

285 - Tyler Midgett (R) pinned by Mason Reeder (Harrisburg) 3:58; pinned by Asher Rockwell (Goreville) 2:25.

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