Laguna Creek

On January 13, the DHS Wrestling team hosted Laguna Creek in league competition. Half way through the meet, Coach Ty Brown passionately instructed "Hand Control" to his first year wrestler, Andrew Olivas. Ahead 9-3, Olivas set up a pinning combination. The referee slapped the mat, signaling Olivas' victory, and the 135 pound wrestler, earned his first varsity pin. After 6 matches, the Blue Devils led the Cardinals 28-6. But despite the great start, Davis would eventually forfeit 4 of the 5 upper weight matches and fall to Laguna Creek, 44-28.

Earlier that night, co-captain Philip Toy at 112 pounds earned the first points for the Blue Devils. Toy, the defending league champion, dominated his opponent with a takedown, multiple back points, and a pin--all in 50 seconds.

Spencer Abilgaard at 119 pounds won a major decision, 16-8. From the neutral or bottom position, Abilgaard scored 8 takedowns or reversals at will, while limiting his opponent to 8 escapes. Like Toy, Abilgaard is undefeated (2-0) in league competition.

Freshman and co-captain Andy Schmidl had a decisive victory. From the neutral position, the 125 pounder tied up with his opponent and rolled him immediately to his back. The quick strike caught the Cardinal off guard, which Schmidl converted to a pin.

The Blue Devils were on a roll. Following Schmidl, Sophomore Scott Derby at 130 pounds won his match by forfeit. Then, Andrew Olivas pinned his opponent, giving DHS its biggest lead of the night.

Next up was co-captain Cody Calhoun who lost a tough match, 12-11. In the first period, Calhoun scored both takedown and near fall points to lead 8-2. But by the final period, the momentum had shifted and the 145 pound senior lost a tough match.

Other varsity wrestlers competing were Emanuel Castro, Matt Lundgren, and Tim Yang. In JV competition Navid Fani, posted a 5-4 victory for the Devils. Other JV wrestlers were Conner DeKnikker and Westin Crites.

Next up, the Blue Devils travel to Elk Grove on Wednesday, Jan 20.