The West Liberty-Salem boys wrestling team closed out its home schedule Tuesday night in dramatic fashion, edging Mechanicsburg 32–30 on Senior Night in a hard-fought dual that featured lineup shuffles and plenty of intensity.
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With both teams bumping wrestlers to create the most competitive matchups possible, the dual stayed tight throughout. In the end, the Tigers did just enough to secure the narrow victory and send their seniors out on a high note.
West Liberty-Salem earned key wins from Silas Krabill, who picked up a dominant technical fall at 165 pounds, Sam Bradford, who posted an 8–3 decision at 215, and Lucas Merriman, who sealed six points with a pin at 126. The Tigers also benefited from multiple forfeits, including heavyweight Maverick Reames, as the back-and-forth dual came down to the final bouts.
Despite several pins by Mechanicsburg, the Tigers’ depth and timely bonus points proved to be the difference.
Final Score:
West Liberty-Salem 32, Mechanicsburg 30
The Tigers now turn their attention to the OHC Championships, scheduled for next Saturday at Northeastern, before entering postseason tournament action.
Boys’ head coach Andy Hartshorn gives his thoughts are the dual
Earlier in the evening, the West Liberty-Salem girls wrestling team also competed at home during a Senior Night scramble, highlighted by strong performances from veteran leaders.
Senior Chloe Griffith went a perfect 2–0 on the night, earning one pin and one major decision, while Shelby Vincent also finished 2–0 with a pin and a technical fall.
Both squads continue to build momentum as the postseason approaches.
