Ronan hosts Divisional wrestling tournament
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The Ronan High School’s bleachers were full and the wrestling mats a buzz on Saturday as teams from the Western B/C division duked it out on the mats. The Chiefs have had quite a rewarding season, coming in third overall at the meet with a 130 team score and boasting a first place finisher in the 145 pound class, senior Brandon Dumont.
Ronan Head Coach Cory Johnston is pleased with his team leaders. “Brandon’s been a leader for us; he leads by example,” Johnston said. “You can count on him every year. He’s been a staple for our team.”
Other seniors that have made an impact in Johnston eyes are Connor Benn, Ronnie Cullis and Chase Rhine. “Connor’s just a natural leader, and Ron and Chase have really stepped up,” Johnston said. Benn and Cullis both grabbed a second place finish.
Along with their upperclassman, several younger wrestlers have also qualified for a spot in at the State Tournament to be held in Billings Feb. 14-15.
Johnston sees great futures for his kids, especially for his freshman who’ve had a tough but victorious trip through their first year. Because they’ve been wrestling in heavier weight classes, the freshmen have been battling older kids, according to Johnston.
Rounding out the Chief’s big future plans and sophomores Lauren Christopher and Mike Irvine, both finishing in second place at the Divisional Tournament. Also competing at State is Tanner Mead.
“They’ve come through leaps and bounds,” Johnston said. “I expect top four at State from them.”
All in all, Johnston couldn’t be more proud of his kids and is excited for upcoming events. “They are all top caliber,” he said. “It speaks volumes for them.”
Chiefs who will compete in Billings at this weekend’s State tournament:
132 – Chase Rhine
145 – Brandon Dumont
152 – Connor Benn
170 – Ronnie Cullis
195 – Lauren Christopher
285 – Mike Irvine, Tanner Mead
Championship results
106 - Morgan Schultz (MC) fall TJ Knoll (ARL) 1:08
113 - Garrett White (EUR) dec. Anthony Parkin (SUP) 9-6
120 - Zach Durden (EUR) fall Gregory Weatherwax (MC) :32
126 - Connor Rogers (DL) dec. Jamie Mullins (MC) 5-4
132 - Russell Kujala (PH) dec. Torren Lawson (FC) 5-0
138 - Logan Goodwin (PH) dec. Bridger LaPierre (SUP) 7-5
145 - Brandon Dumont (RON) dec. Trent Dennison (MC) 6-3
152 - Kane Lawson (PH) fall Connor Benn (RON) 1:32
160 - Joe Detienne (PH) dec. Alex Bertolt (ARL) 8-4
170 - Jacen Petersen (MC) fall Ronny Cullis (RON) :33
182 - Steven Bravo (MC) fall Vinny Quirk (BF) 1:03
195 - Kaelan Yanak (EUR) fall Lauren Christopher (RON) 3:49
220 - John Onofrey (NOX) fall Keenan Hendricksen (FC) 2:25
285 - Ben Gorham (PH) fall Michael Irvine (RON)1:33
Divisional tournament team results:
1177.50St. Ignatius/Charlo
2166.50Plains/Hot Springs
3130.00Ronan
4129.00Lincoln County (Eureka)
573.00Florence-Carlton
672.00Powell County (Deer Lodge)
756.00Drummond/Granite
856.00Thompson Falls
954.00Superior
1049.00Arlee
1142.00Noxon
1221.00Bigfork
1177.50St. Ignatius/Charlo
2166.50Plains/Hot Springs
3130.00Ronan
4129.00Lincoln County (Eureka)
573.00Florence-Carlton
672.00Powell County (Deer Lodge)
756.00Drummond/Granite
856.00Thompson Falls
954.00Superior
1049.00Arlee
1142.00Noxon
1221.00Bigfork
