‘Eye opener’ for Dragons
Four Warren wrestlers place sixth at Tool City tourney
MEADVILLE — After several first varsity wins notched on the first night of the 42nd annual Tool City Wrestling Tournament on Friday, the young Dragons climbed a little higher on the learning curve Saturday.
While there were no more wins, Adika Fiscus (106 pounds), Christian Papalia (113 pounds), Cameron Williams (120 pounds) and Grant Heeter (145 pounds) each placed sixth in their respective weight brackets.
The good news: Heeter earned an award for “most pins in the shortest time,” said Warren coach Ted Carrington.
The bad news: “Adika Fiscus, wrestling in the semifinals, suffered a dislocated elbow,” said Carrington.
“Friday was an eye opener for sure,” he said. “The kids wrestled really tough. The kids really needed a few wins to boost morale. As always, the second day of a tournament is a dog fight. That was the real eye opener. Eating right, getting a good sleep, and getting a good warmup are keys to success for the second day. Our boys understand that now. For many of them, it was their very first tournament. As coach (Glenn) Baldensperger puts it, ‘They need to buy in to what we are selling.’ I think we made a few sales this weekend.
“Our biggest loss was the injury to Adika Fiscus,” added Carrington. “Adika suffered a severe dislocation and avulsion fracture to his elbow. Adika handled it like a champ; he was mentally tough even being in such physical pain. Our prayers are with him and his family for a speedy recovery. It’s always tough seeing an athlete that devotes his livelihood to a sport get injured. I know he will come back stronger than ever.”
YOUNGSVILLE 3-2 AT DUALS
COUDERSPORT — Youngsville went 3-2 at the Coudersport Duals on Saturday.
The Eagles beat Ridgway 42-6, Oswayo Valley 42-18 and Clarion 31-30 on criteria while losing to Lewisburg 60-15 and host Coudersport 36-21.
Logan McDonald (152 pounds) and Caden McCune (172 pounds) both went 3-2 for the Eagles.
“On the day Logan McDonald led the way on the mat wrestling up at 152 most of the time and picking up a couple quality wins,” Youngsville coach David Myers said, “while running into stiff competition in the Kaiden Wagner (Lewisburg) and Tyler Merritt (Ridgway) matches.”
Owen Auflick won his first varsity match, pinning Riley May of Oswayo Valley at 138 pounds.
“We’re really looking forward to the young wrestlers stepping up this week as the vets lead the way,” Myers added.
The Eagles travel to Seneca today and host Corry Wednesday.
Lewisburg 60, Youngsville 15
106: Jace Gessner(L) won via forfeit
113: Caden Michaels (L) won via forfeit
120: Quintonq Bartlett (L) p. Ian Mancuso, 2:12
126: Michael Carnahan (Y) won via forfeit
132: Derek Gessner (L) won via forfeit
138: Brady Cromley (L) p. Owen Auflick, :37
145: Kaiden Wagner (L) p. Logan McDonald, :29
152: Chase Wenrich (L) p. Aidan Mancuso, 1:02
160: Hagen Persun (L) won via forfeit
172: Caden McCune (Y) d. Ahmad Robertson, 9-2
189: Griffen Daley (Y) won via forfeit
215: Zander Walter (L) p. Cody Jespersen, 3:45
285: Cory Mahon (L) won via forfeit
Youngsville 42, Ridgway 6
113: Double forfeit
120: Ian Mancuso (Y) won via forfeit
126: Michael Carnahan (Y) won via forfeit
132: Double forfeit
138: Owen Auflick (Y) won via forfeit
145: Aidan Mancuso (Y) won via forfeit
152: Tyler Merritt (R) p. Logan McDonald, 3:59
160: Double forfeit
172: Caden McCune (Y) p. Eddie Sweitzer
189: Griffen Daley (Y) won via forfeit
215: Double forfeit
285: Cody Jespersen (Y) won via forfeit
106: Double forfeit
Coudersport 36, Youngsville 21
120: Ian Mancuso (Y) d. Wyatt Daisley, 11-4
126: Brett Moss (C) p. Michael Carnahan, 1:33
132: Nash Delp (C) won via forfeit
138: Owen Deutschlander (C) p. Owen Auflick, 1:26
145: Aidan Mancuso (Y) won via forfeit
152: Logan McDonald (Y) p. James Culvey, 1:42
160: Double forfeit
172: John Wright (C) p. Caden McCune, 5:16
189: Griffen Daley (Y) won via forfeit
215: Gavyn Ayers (C) p. Cody Jespersen, :28
285: Wyatt Meyer (C) won via forfeit
106: Double forfeit
113: Double forfeit
Youngsville 42, Oswayo Valley 18
126: Michael Carnahan (Y) won via forfeit
132: Double forfeit
138: Owen Auflick (Y) p. Riley May, 2:54
145: Aidan Mancuso (Y) won via forfeit
152: Logan McDonald (Y) won via forfeit
160: Harlee-Ann Panighetti (OV) won via forfeit
172: Caden McCune (Y) p. Abram Austin
189: Jacob Aldrich (OV) p. Griffen Daley, :32
215: Double forfeit
285: Cody Jespersen (Y) won via forfeit
106: Andrew Coriaty (OV) won via forfeit
113: Double forfeit
120: Ian Mancuso (Y) won via forfeit
Youngsville 31, Clarion 30
132: Double forfeit
138: Mason Gourley (C) p. Owen Auflick, :40
145: Aidan Mancuso (Y) won via forfeit
152: Logan McDonald (Y) p. Ashton Rex, 5:45
160: Double forfeit
172: Breckin Rex (C) p. Griffen Daley, 1:02
189: Caleb Edmonds (C) p. Caden McCune, 1:28
215: Cody Jespersen (Y) won via forfeit
285: Josh Beal (C) won via forfeit
106: Logan Powell (C) won via forfeit
113: Double forfeit
120: Ian Mancuso (Y) won via forfeit
126: Michael Carnahan (Y) won via forfeit



