In a thrilling showdown between cross-town rivals, your Boulder High Panthers secured a hard-earned 40-31 victory over Fairview in a wrestling meet filled with energy, grit, and momentum swings.

The Panthers got off to a strong start, winning the first three matches by fall to build an early lead. Ollie Reynolds (106 lbs), Liam Hembury (113 lbs), and Milo Mowen (120 lbs) each pinned their opponents in under two minutes, giving Boulder an immediate 18-0 advantage.

The tide turned in the middleweights as Fairview battled back, with Joby Saad (132 lbs) and Kubric Sanchez (138 lbs) earning falls of their own to close the gap. Fairview also picked up a 7-3 decision win at 150 lbs from Severin Melaina, showing resilience as they chipped away at Boulder's lead.

But the Panthers responded in a big way. Isaac Wing (144 lbs) added another pin for Boulder, while Johanan Ramirez (157 lbs) picked up a major decision, securing a combined eight points that helped the Panthers stay ahead.

One of the biggest moments of the night came at 175 lbs, when Finn Batey delivered a clutch pin in 2:29, electrifying the Boulder bench and all but sealing the team win.

Fairview picked up forfeit victories at 190 and 285 lbs, but by then, the Panthers had already built an insurmountable lead.

To finish the night strong, Luca Molina (215 lbs) delivered one final fall, putting an exclamation mark on Boulder's impressive performance.

Final Score: Boulder 40, Fairview 31

Key Highlights

• Boulder recorded six falls, contributing 36 of their 40 points.
• Finn Batey's pin at 175 lbs helped Boulder stay in control.
• Johanan Ramirez picked up crucial major decision win at 157.
• Fairview capitalized on forfeits at 190 and 285, keeping the team score close.

What's Next?

The Panthers will look to keep the momentum going as they prepare for their next match on Feb 7th at Fruita Monument at 4:00 PM.

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