Tough event for ’Cats wrestlers

In a Jan. 15 meet with Bothell, the Mount Si wrestlers had more wins, but fewer points, ending the night with a 39-36 loss to the Cougars.

In a Jan. 15 meet with Bothell, the Mount Si wrestlers had more wins, but fewer points, ending the night with a 39-36 loss to the Cougars.

Wrestling at 170, Mark Mulligan won his match by pinning Bothell’s Kenton Siegelman. Andrew Harris, at 220, pinned his opponent, Kevin Lopez, and Henry Foster, at 120, pinned Bryce Ames of Bothell.

Jack Hamerly, 145 won with a technical fall, over Logan McKinney. Adam Taylor, 160, won by forfeit.

In decisions, Connor Holt, 126, won 6-1 over Bothell’s Branden Chappel and Gunnar Harrison won a major decision, 14-4, over Josh Thompson.

Four wrestlers lost their matches by a pin. Austin Balko, at 113, was pinned by Trevor Crabb. Trevor Taylor, 132, was pinned by Andrew Hansen. Corey Seaman, 182, was pinned by Zack Slovikiev. Cameron McLain, 195, was pinned by Aaron Ibenez.

Justin Edens narrowly lost to Virgil Smith, in a 2-1 decision.