SportsJanuary 4, 2023
Sikeston wrestling teams split meets on Senior Night
SIKESTON — The Sikeston wrestling teams hosted West Plains and Poplar Bluff for its senior night on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Each squad finished the evening with a 1-1 mark in the final meet of the season at the Field House. “We came out and competed well,” said Sikeston coach Blake Angle. ...
By Dennis Marshall/Standard Democrat
SIKESTON — The Sikeston wrestling teams hosted West Plains and Poplar Bluff for its senior night on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Each squad finished the evening with a 1-1 mark in the final meet of the season at the Field House.
“We came out and competed well,” said Sikeston coach Blake Angle. “Coming off of winter break, you’re hoping to improve on some things. There were some things that we got better at, but there were some other things we need to spend a little bit more time on. That’s what we’re going to focus on while we bucket down over the next month to get ready for districts.”
This senior class is a little extra special for Angle because he’s spent nearly the past decade coaching them.
“They’re kind of my first group that’s leading the charge for the future,” Angle said. “These seniors are the first group I started coaching with at the kids club before I was a high school coach. Now, they’re the ones creating the culture and setting the mindset of what we want to build on for the future.”
The Sikeston boys started things off with a 42-18 win over West Plains but ended the evening with a 43-29 loss to Poplar Bluff.
The Bulldogs jumped out to a 17-0 lead before the Mules came storming back.
“I thought we performed well,” senior Connor Lawrence said. “Poplar Bluff is a tough team and our guys competed.”
Lawrence, a black belt in taekwondo, plans to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point and become and officer in the U.S. Army.
“I am grateful to be a part of this senior group of guys because they have pushed me to be the best that I can be,” he said. “I can always count on them. They’re like brothers. I can ask any of them for help and I know they would be there for me.”
Lawrence said it was a bittersweet feeling competing in the Field House for the final time.
“We’re getting ready for districts, sectionals and the postseason, and we’re all excited for all that stuff, but this was the last time that many of us will ever wrestler in here,” Lawrence said. “So, it was nice to just take a moment and soak everything in.”
In a reversal of fortune, the Sikeston girls started the evening off with a 42-36 loss to West Plains but finished strong with a decisive 36-12 win over Poplar Bluff.
“I thought everyone performed well,” said senior Alayna Ray. “Everyone tried their hardest.”
Ray said it hasn’t hit her yet that it was her final time competing in the Field House but instead chose to focus on memories she’s had the past several seasons.
“I’ll definitely always remember how loud everyone cheers,” she said. “It’s always felt like a family out here. Everyone is always really supportive of all of us.”
Both teams will return to action at the Jackson Quad on Jan. 11.
“We have to continue to go into the wrestling room every day and stay consistent,” Angle said. “We have a lot of good teammates. I know they’re going to push each other into always wanting more.”
BOYS
__SIKESTON 42, WEST PLAINS 18__
106-pound weight class — Zanah Richardson (WP) fall over Sam Tyler, 4:52.
113 — Connor Lawrence (S) by forfeit.
126 — Anthony Lindsay (S) by forfeit.
132 — Tristan Levitt (S) by forfeit.
138— Colin Scott (S) dec. over Colton McGwire, 8-4.
144 — Jacob Leavitt (S) dec. over Keagan Alcorn, 7-0.
150 — Blayne McDermott (S) dec. over Josh Ingram, 9-4.
157 — Jax Lancaster (S) tech. fall over Demetrie Palton, 5:35.
154 — Sam Lancaster (S) major dec. over Tyler Ciomone, 14-1.
175 — Dominic Mullin (S) tech. fall over Cooper Darnell, 5:02.
190 — Jacob Cokes (WP) by forfeit.
285 — Logan Harris (WP) fall over Kobe Bryant, 2:53.
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__POPLAR BLUFF 43, SIKESTON 29__
106 — Samuel Tyler (S) by forfeit.
113 — Connor Lawrence (S) by forfeit.
120 — Branson Crum (PB) by forfeit.
126 — Anthony Lindsay (S) tech. fall over Caden Hambrick, 4:19.
132 — Tristan Leavitt (S) fall over Garrett Dearborn, 3:54.
138 — Colin Scott (S) fall over Grant Reynolds, 0:47.
145 — Dace Wisdom (PB) dec. over Jacob Leavitt, 4-2.
150 — Lucas Robertson (PB) major dec. over Blayne McDermott, 11-1.
157 — Kayden Walker (PB) dec. over Jax Lancaster, 4-2.
165 — Jack Earnst (PB) dec. over Sam Lancaster, 7-0.
175 — Logan Hite (PB) fall over Dominic Mullin, 3:32.
190 — Daine Dugas (PB) by forfeit.
215 — Taylor Jackson (PB) by forfeit.
285 — Hudson Matthew (PB) fall over Brodie Young.
GIRLS
__WEST PLAINS 42, SIKESTON 36__
100 — Ellie Douglass (S) by forfeit.
105 — Jasmynne Green (S) by forfeit.
110 — Destiny Bohnert (S) fall over Madyson Melvin, 2:48.
120 — Nikeshia Davis (WP) fall over Rehanna Jones, 1:44.
130 — Raven Davis (WP) dec. over Kimarhri Wilkins, 7-4.
140 — Liliana Knoeppel (S) by forfeit.
145 — Shanell Williams (S) fall over Kyra Roberson, 0:48.
155 — Zoey Foster (WP) by forfeit.
170 — Zoey Foster (WP) fall over Keniya Horton, 0:13.
235 — Alayna Ray (S) by forfeit.
__SIKESTON 36, POPLAR BLUFF 12__
100 — Ellie Douglass (S) by forfeit.
110 — Kayleigh Dazey (PB) fall over Jasmynne Green, 5:19.
115 — Destiny Rohnert (S) by forfeit.
125 — Rehanna Jones (S) fall over Madaleighanna Porter, 1:55.
130 — Kimarhri Wilkins (S) fall over Madaleighanna Porter, 5:46.
145 — Channel Williams (S) by forfeit.
170 — Keniya Horton (S) by forfeit.
235 — Alayna Ray (S) by forfeit.
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