Dirtyscramble;1089783 wrote:Made weight, not skin checks
Didn't even weigh in.....was not even at the Watkins site.....was sick in bed all day with a fever. Boswell was at the ER last night at midnight.....diagnosed with some sort a staph. Unbelievable way to end a career!
Just add it to the incredible day the CW team had. Of course, after the Boswell news I think everyone was in shock. 126 #2 seed Nick Hammond was in control of his semi match against eventual champ Barnhart-Sullivan....leading 7-2 in the 2nd period.....when he got caught with a head and arm. Was there for a LONG time. Ref finally called the pin.....IMO it was VERY controversial. From the view of MANY, he was not pinned. However, that was the call.......sucxx right?......but time to move on. So Hammond had to come right back in the "go to" match against Holter (Watkins) who he had pinned in the Watkins Tourney 2 weeks prior. The freshman wrestled like he was in a fog.....ended up getting pinned......and no district advancement. 126 was crazy all day long....#1 seed Driscoll had to score a takedown with 2 seconds left in the match to win his "go to" bout against the Pick N kid. Driscoll was down big in the 3rd period before making his late charge.
Then to top things off, at 145, Dalton Tullius was trying to come back at the very end of the season (from knee surgery) for the 2nd consecutive year. He looked really good all day.....soundly defeating DeLuse in the semis.....and ended up in the final against Driscoll (Bradley). Tullius dominated the first period....taking Driscoll to his back.....and rode him out in the first period to lead 5-0. Midway through the second period Driscoll scored a takedown and was then able to lock up a cradle. Tullius fought it.....and as the period wound down, he was clawing at his neck. The ref called the pin with 6 sec remaining. However, Tullius didn't move.....was choked out and lay there unconscious!! After being revived by the medical staff, it was decided to call the squad. The doctor was concerned about his neck and wanted to make sure all bases were covered.....when in doubt, call the squad.....no brainer right? So he was sent to Children's Hospital.....still have not heard anything at this time.
So tough day for the Indians....understatement of their season!! I guess that's wrestling. And that's why you have to bring it every time....take a look...lots of top seeds around the state struggled this weekend. Nothing is guaranteed......district advancement should be cherished and appreciated.....not assumed.