JAMESTOWN, ND. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown High School boys wrestling team hit the home mats for the final time this season on Friday night in a dual victory against West Region foe Mandan. The final team total score favored the Blue Jays, 55-21.
Head coach Larry Eslick led his seniors onto the floor for the final home match of his 25-year coaching career with Jamestown. The Jays honored coach Eslick and the seniors with dominant performances from start to finish, winning five matches by pin. Ethan Gall, Jack Schauer, Sam Schlepuetz, Eric Chea, and Dalton Darby all won by fall.
Jamestown picked up wins by forfeit at 170, 182, and 195. Seniors Colton Mewes, Jackson Walters, and Preston Gall each earned six points for the Jays by forfeit. The only non-fall victory came at 126 with Pete Rasmussen winning by decision.
Jamestown improves to 9-5 overall and 6-3 in the WDA with the victory. The Jays travel to Valley City next Friday for a triangular against the Hi-Liners and Bismarck Legacy.