LEWISTOWN — The Central Mountain High School wrestling team secured a 38-22 victory over Mifflin County High School in an dual meet held at Mifflin County High School on December 19, 2024. The event drew 637 spectators. The dual featured several bonus-point victories across multiple weight classes.

Early Wildcats Momentum

The action began at 145 pounds where Hayes Donley (Central Mountain High School) secured a decision victory (10-4) to give the visitors an early lead at Mifflin County High School 0, Central Mountain High School 3. The 152-pound bout saw Dalton Perry (Central Mountain High School) earned a fall in 2:36, extending the visitors' advantage at Mifflin County High School 0, Central Mountain High School 9. At 160 pounds, Luke Ananea (Central Mountain High School) won by fall in 1:21, extending the visitors' advantage at Mifflin County High School 0, Central Mountain High School 15.

Key Middle Bouts

A key match came at 152 pounds where Dalton Perry (Central Mountain High School) earned a fall, extending the visitors' advantage to Mifflin County High School 0, Central Mountain High School 9. Luke Ananea kept the momentum going for the visitors at 160 pounds with a pin, making the score Mifflin County High School 0, Central Mountain High School 15. At 172 pounds, Reese Christine (Mifflin County High School) responded with a major decision, bringing the score to Mifflin County High School 4, Central Mountain High School 15.

Sealing the Victory

at 127 pounds, Aiden Kunes (Central Mountain High School) earned a technical fall in 2:00 (17-2), making the final score Mifflin County High School 16, Central Mountain High School 35. followed by Jake Knable at 133 pounds who won by fall in 2:19, In the final bout at 139 pounds, Patrick Tarantella won by decision (8-6), making the final score Mifflin County High School 22, Central Mountain High School 38.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Mifflin County High School led with a 5 takedown advantage. Overall, Mifflin County High School finished with 17 takedowns to Central Mountain High School's 12. Peyton Kearns (Mifflin County High School) led all wrestlers with 5 takedowns, followed by Avery Aurand (Mifflin County High School) with 4 takedowns and Dalton Perry (Central Mountain High School) with 3 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis