The meet began at 106 pounds, where St. Joseph-Ogden’s Ben Wells set the tone with a first-period pin over RJ Cinnamon of St. Thomas More in just 1:30. Wells’ performance was one of the few contested matches, as the Sabers forfeited 10 of the 14 weight classes.
St. Thomas More found success in two of the three matches wrestled. Philip Christhilf earned a pin at 157 pounds, defeating Jonathon Moore of St. Joseph-Ogden in 1:23. James Schmidt added another win for the Sabers at 215 pounds, pinning Nathan Phillips in 1:32.
The Spartans’ depth was evident throughout the meet, with wrestlers like Jackson Walsh (113 pounds), Camden Getty (120 pounds), and Devan Swisher (175 pounds) earning points through forfeits. Aiden Hundley (138 pounds), Landen Butts (144 pounds), and Thomas Ware (150 pounds) also were present to help dominant scoreline.
With the victory, St. Joseph-Ogden improved its season record and solidified its position as a top contender in the conference. The team’s strong showing highlights its potential as postseason tournaments approach.
Next on the Schedule
The Spartans will host a multi-quad meet this Saturday, facing Decatur Unity Christian, Decatur MacArthur, Hoopeston, Cumberland, and St. Thomas More. Matches begin at 8:30 a.m.
St. Joseph-Ogden then hits the road for dual meets at Champaign Central High School on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and at GCMS on Thursday, Jan. 30.
Box Score
106 - WELLS, BEN (SJO) over Cinnamon, RJ (STM), Fall 1:30;
113 - WALSH, JACKSON (SJO) over Forfeit, (STM), FORFEIT;
120 - GETTY, CAMDEN (SJO) over Forfeit, (STM), FORFEIT;
126 - BIRT, ELI (SJO) over Forfeit, (STM), FORFEIT;
132 - Forfeit, (STM) over Forfeit, (SJO), Double Forfeit;
138 - HUNDLEY, AIDEN (SJO) over Forfeit, (STM), FORFEIT;
144 - BUTTS, LANDEN (SJO) over Forfeit, (STM), FORFEIT;
150 - WARE, THOMAS (SJO) over Forfeit, (STM), FORFEIT;
157 - Christhilf, Philip (STM) over MOORE, JONATHON (SJO), Fall 1:23;
165 - VAUGHN, ALEX (SJO) over Forfeit, (STM), FORFEIT;
175 - SWISHER, DEVAN (SJO) over Forfeit, (STM), FORFEIT;
190 - Carter, Liam (SJO) over Forfeit, (STM), FORFEIT;
215 - Schmidt, James (STM) over PHILLIPS, NATHAN (SJO), Fall 1:32;
285 - WAGNER, CAM (SJO) over Forfeit, (STM), FORFEIT.
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