ALLPORT — The Curwensville Area High School wrestling team climbed above .500 for the first time this season by defeating host West Branch 51-24 Thursday night.
The Golden Tide, 3-2, got falls from Jeff Thomas at 130 pounds, Nick Sipes at 189 and Nathan Russell at 215 and a decision by Matt Holland at 152, while Brett Sutika at 119, Brett McCracken at 145, Jarrett Sloppy at 160, Jesse Hoover at 171 and Derek Brothers 103 received forfeits.
The Golden Tide will host Clarion Tuesday.
Curwensville 51, West Branch 24
112-Shane Pewanick, WB, dec. Tyler Peters, 5-2. (0-3)
119-Brett Sutika, C, won by forfeit. (6-3)
125-Matt Willis, WB, pinned Kristi Newpher, :48. (6-9)
130-Jeff Thomas, C, pinned Amos Albright, 5:26. (12-9)
135-Aaron Albright, WB, pinned Justin Johnston, 2:50. (12-15)
140-Jon Demchak, WB, pinned Justin Smith, 1:29. (12-21)
145-Brett McCracken, C, won by forfeit. (18-21)
152-Matt Holland, C, dec. Dan Dreibelbis, 8-3. (21-21)
160-Jarrett Sloppy, C, won by forfeit. (27-21)
171-Jesse Hoover, C, won by forfeit. (33-21)
189-Nick Sipes, C, pinned Tyler Bell, 2:25. (39-21)
215-Nathan Russell, C, pinned Glenn Linberg, 1:58. (45-21)
285-Brad Michaels, WB, dec. Joe Hawkins, C, 5-1. (45-24)
103-Derek Brothers, C, won by forfeit. (51-24)
