Bulldog wrestlers nip Mules

SIKESTON -- Sikeston High School opened its wrestling season with a successful debut under new head coach Ivan Robison.

The young Bulldogs, comprised primarily of freshmen and sophomores, defeated Poplar Bluff 46-28 in a dual match.

"I'm pretty happy with the outcome," said Robison. "We had a lot of freshmen come through with wins."

Freshmen Cody Anderson and Gavilan Bland turned in impressive opening-night wins.

Sikeston hosts Farmington, where Robison formerly served as an assistant, on Tuesday.

103 -- Dee Bizzell (S) won by forfeit.

112 -- Tyler Ramey (S) lost maj. dec., 18-4, to Andy Ellis.

119 -- Ben Powers (S) won by forfeit.

125 -- Craig Burton (S) won by forfeit.

130 -- Cody Anderson (S) won by fall over Josh Quigley, 1:50.

135 -- Logan Berry (S) won by fall over Jacob Ford, 1:46.

140 -- Logan White (S) lost by fall to Gideon Peterson, 1:26.

145 -- Ashton Cantrell (S) lost by fall to Eric Lundstrom, 1:31.

152 -- Gavilan Bland (S) won maj. dec., 15-4, over Josh West.

160 -- Zach Friend (S) lost by fall to Jesse Rogers, 1:42.

171 -- Caleb Dockins (PB) won by forfeit.

189 -- Matt Boyers (PB) won by forfeit.

215 -- Chris Northern (S) won by fall over Philip Klaproth, 1:21.

Hwt -- Joe Johnson (S) won by fall over Zeke Hockersmith, 1:06.

JV result

Hwt -- Robert Madison (S) won by fall over Eric Scott, 1:29.

Next meek at Sikeston against Farmington, assist. at