Sandpoint wrestlers go 7-4 at state tourney opener

POCATELLO — The Sandpoint wrestling team went 7-4 in opening round matches at the state championships at Holt Arena, in Pocatello.

Tim Pepperdine recorded a 21 second pin at 103 pounds, Alec Ward (112) and Chad Spade (125) both recorded technical falls, Joey Fio (125) and Sheldon Cramer (215) both had major decisions and Jarod Morris (171) all were victorious in the first round.

Kyle Meschko, who was seeded second, was upset at 145 pounds in the first round, but rebounded nicely with a consolation round pin. Darren Thompson (130) and Jesse Peterson (275) both won their consolation round matches.

Many of the Bulldogs' wins carried with them extra points, and they will need some big wins today to stay in the hunt for a top three place. For up to the minute scores and bracket updates, go to Idahowrestlingnews.com.

Sandpoint wrestlers:

103 — Tim Pepperdine p. Dominic Pratt, Jerome, :21.

112 — Alec Ward tf. Mark Moss,, Vallivue, 17-0.

119 — Adam Dykman, Pocatello, d. Will Hughes, 8-2; Danny Booth, Post Falls, p. Will Hughes, 2:52.

125 — Joey Fio md. Richard Perkins, Vallivue, 19-10.

125 — Chad Spade tf. Jonathan Wood, Rigby, 17-2.

130 — Nathan Broadland, Burley, p. Sid Winter, 4:52; Jared Hendricks, Century, p. Sid Winter, 4:55.

130 — Anthony Weerheim, Preston, md. Darren Thompson, 18-6; Darren Thompson d. Jake Hruza, Minico, 7-4.

145 — James Greenfield, Mt. Home, d. Kyle Meschko, 13-9; Kyle Meschko p. Jordan Hunter, 2:59.

171 — Jerod Morris d. Matt Ward, 11-6.

215 — Sheldon Cramer md. Charles Davidson, 10-1.

275 — Jesse Jones, Burley, p. Jesse Peterson, :48; Jesse Peterson d. Zack Barrera, Vallivue, 5-3.