Sikeston wrestling competes at Jackson on senior night

Sikeston's Colin Scott competes against West Plains on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at the Field House.  

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JACKSON, Mo. — The Sikeston wrestling teams faced some strong competition at the Jackson Triangular Meet on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

The boys’ team lost both its matches, falling 60-18 to Jackson and 52-23 to Ste. Genevieve. However, the Bulldogs had several fierce performances highlighted by Blayne McDermott and Dominic Mullins, both won each of their matches.

The Lady Bulldogs won both of their matches, defeating Jackson 42-18 and Ste. Genevieve 48-6. Members of the girls’ team that finished the meet 2-0 were Jasmynne Green, Kimarhri Wilkins, Liliana Knoeppel, Shanell Williams, Ryleigh Coburn and Alayna Ray.

The Sikeston boys will next compete in the SEMO Conference Tournament, beginning Jan. 20, while the girls’ team will travel to the Willard Tournament on Jan. 13.

Saluting the seniors

Jackson celebrated one of the largest senior classes in program history with a win over Sikeston and a close loss to Ste. Genevieve.

It was the first time since 2011 that the Indians lost a duel meet at home. All but two matches ended by fall.

After the Dragons jumped ahead early, the Indians were able to close the game to 18-16 after junior Jacob Shirrell pinned Gavin Amlong in 70 seconds.

The Dragons won the next three matches, senior Griffin Horman pinned Kaleb McBride and Tyler Beyatte pinned his opponent in 26 seconds to change the momentum of the meet. A pin by Kadon Shaw gave Jackson a chance to win the meet on the final match.

The meet came down to the last match between Landon Vassalli and Drake Meyer, both of whom are highly ranked in their respective classes. Vassalli needed to win by fall for Jackson to come out on top. Meyer won by pin to seal the win for the Dragons.

Senior Gavin Hicks won a 3-0 decision against Sikeston's Jacob Leavitt in his only match of the night.

BOYS

JACKSON 60, SIKESTON 18

113-pound weight class — Landon Vassalli (Jackson) by forfeit.

120 — Fisher Shirrell (Jackson) by forfeit.

126 — Kade King (Jackson) fall over Conner Michael, 3:21.

132 — Jacob Milam (Jackson) fall over Tristan Leavitt, 1:05.

138 — Matthew May (Jackson) sudden victory over Colin Scott, SV-1 6-4.

144 — Gavin Hicks (Jackson) dec. over Jacob Leavitt, 8-2.

150 — Blayne McDermott (Sikeston) fall over Jacob Shirrel, 3:51.

157 — Michael Lewis (Jackson) dec. over Jax Lancaster, 7-4.

165 — Braydon Gates (Jackson) fall over Michael Nance, 0:46.

175 — Dominic Mullin (Sikeston) fall over Charles McIntyre, 0:55.

190 — Griffin Horman (Jackson) by forfeit.

215 — Tyler Beyatte (Jackson) by forfeit.

285 — Noah Gibson (Jackson) fall over Kobe Bryant, 1:37.

106 — Kadon Shaw (Jackson) over Samuel Tyler, 0:10.

STE. GENEVIEVE 52, SIKESTON 23

106 — Jace Amschler (Ste. Genevieve) fall over Samuel Tyler, 2:27.

113 — Drake Meyer (Ste. Genevieve) by forfeit.

120 — Bryant Schwent (Ste. Genevieve) by forfeit.

126 — Cameron Vogt (Ste. Genevieve) sudden victory over Conner Michael, SV-1 11-9.

132 — Tristan Leavitt (Sikeston) fall over Owen Drury, 3:15.

138 — Gage Gross (Ste. Genevieve) major dec. over Colin Scott, 17-8.

144 — Jacob Leavitt (Sikeston) by forfeit.

150 — Blayne McDermott (Sikeston) fall over Gavin Amlong, 0:33.

157 — Mason Langeneckert (Ste. Genevieve) dec. over Jax Lancaster, 9-3.

165 — Madden Wolk (Ste. Genevieve) fall over Michael Nance, 0:50.

175 — Dominic Mullin (Sikeston) tech. fall over Gabriel Willett, 15-0/4:19.

190 — Dalton McBride (Ste. Genevieve) by forfeit.

215 — Jacob Warren (Ste. Genevieve) by forfeit.

285 — Jacob Schweigert (Ste. Genevieve) fall over Kobe Bryant, 2:39.

STE. GENEVIEVE 44, JACKSON 33

106 — Kadon Shaw (Jackson) fall over Jace Amschler (Ste. Genevieve), 0:46.

113 — Drake Meyer (Ste. Genevieve) fall over Landon Vassalli (Jackson).

120 — Bryant Schwent (Ste. Genevieve) fall over Kade King (Jackson).

126 — Russell Coy (Jackson) over Cameron Vogt (Ste. Genevieve), 12-2..

132 — Owen Drury fall over Jacob Milam (Jackson), 2:54.

138 — Gage Gross (Ste. Genevieve) fall over Matthew May (Jackson), 3:08.

144 — Gavin Hicks (Jackson) by forfeit.

150 — Jacob Shirrel fall over Gavin Amlong, 1:10.

157 — Mason Langeneckert (Ste. Genevieve) fall over Michael Lewis (Jackson) 1:19.

165 — Madden Wolk (Ste. Genevieve) fall over Braydon Gates (Jackson), 3:33.

175 — Gabriel Willett (Ste. Genevieve) fall over Charles McIntyre, 3:33.

190 — Griffin Horman (Jackson) fall over Dalton McBride (Ste. Genevieve), 4:54

215 — Tyler Beyatte (Jackson) fall over Jacob Warren (Ste. Genevieve), 0:26

285 — Jacob Schweigert (Ste. Genevieve) over Noah Gibson (Jackson), 6-3

GIRLS

SIKESTON 42, JACKSON 18

110 — Jasmynne Green (Sikeston) fall over Josephine Collins, 1:52.

115 — Gracie Metzger (Jackson) fall over Destiny Bohnert, 1:41.

120 — Mallorie Metzger (Jackson) by forfeit.

125 — Mollie Metzger (Jackson) fall over Rehanna Jones, 3:10.

130 — Kimarhri Wilkins (Sikeston) by forfeit.

140 — Liliana Knoeppel (Sikeston) by forfeit.

145 — Shanell Williams (Sikeston) by forfeit.

155 — Ryleigh Coburn (Sikeston) by forfeit.

170 — Keniya Horton (Sikeston) by forfeit.

235 — Alayna Ray (Sikeston) by forfeit.

SIKESTON 48, STE. GENEVIEVE 6

105 — Jasmynne Green (Sikeston) by forfeit.

115 — Destiny Bohnert (Sikeston) fall over Linley Wehner, 4:47.

125 — Rehanna Jones (Sikeston) by forfeit.

130 — Kimarhri Wilkins (Sikeston) fall over Addison Geiler, 3:38.

140 — Liliana Knoeppel (Sikeston) fall over Ragan Picou, 2:49.

145 — Shanell Williams (Sikeston) fall over Hailey Wheeler, 1:04.

155 — Ryleigh Coburn (Sikeston) by forfeit.

190 — Liliana Hastings (Ste. Genevieve) fall over Keniya Horton, 3:37.

235 — Alayna Ray (Sikeston) by forfeit.