Central Mountain Draws Bethlehem Catholic at States (Live Audio Stream)

HERSHEY – After a two year absence the Central Mountain wrestling team will be returning to the PIAA Team Dual Championships starting this Thursday evening but it won’t be easy.

First time out, at 8 p.m. Thursday, it’s defending PIAA champion Bethlehem Catholic, a Monday pigtail round winner over Cumberland Valley by a 54-12 score. The Golden Hawks are 14-4 on the year but wrestle the best competition they can find on the East Coast. Coach Jeff Karam’s team was stunned in last Saturday’s District 11 final by Nazareth by a 33-24 score. Becahi had defeated Nazareth 40-20 in the regular season.

The Bethlehem school’s other losses were to Wyoming Seminary, 34-27; Malvern Prep, 36-21; and Lake Highland (FLA), 39-26. Bethlehem Catholic is ranked number two in the state behind number one Nazareth (16-1), this according to this week’s PA Power Wrestling rankings. Central Mountain (14-0) is listed at number 14.

Should the Wildcats upset the Golden Hawks in their Thursday 8 p.m. opener, they would be back at the Giant Center at 2 p.m. Friday, drawing the winner of a first round match between Kiski Area (19-0) and Central Dauphin (18-2). A Wildcat loss Thursday will put them in the consolation round Friday at 10 a.m. against the loser of the CD – Kiski match.

The state team duals continue into Saturday. The event is a double-elimination format. 16 teams will be participating.

The record-online will offer live audio stream of the match and will also broadcast audio on WBPZ AM 1230 with John Lipez and Tom Elling offering up the call to bring you all the action. The stream will go live approximately 15 minutes before the match begins.

CENTRAL MOUNTAIN 12 BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC 49
285 – Nico Commacho, Bethlehem Catholic, pinned Richie Thompson, Central Mountain, 1:39.
106 – Dillon Murphy, Bethlehem Catholic, dec. Johnny Shreffler, Central Mountain, 8-5.
113 – Geo Barzona, Central Mountain, Kenny Herrman, Bethlehem Catholic, 4-2.
120 – Zach Glenn, Bethlehem Catholic, major dec. Dalton Bechdel, Central Mountain, 17-6.
126 – Ryan Anderson, Bethlehem Catholic, pinned Cody Coleman, Central Mountain, 1:11.
132 – Jarred Papcsy, Bethlehem Catholic, major dec. Seth Andrus, Central Mountain, 8-0.
138 – Luke Carty, Bethlehem Catholic, major dec. Logan Long, Central Mountain, 13-5.
145 – Luca Frinzi, Bethlehem Catholic, dec. Colton Weaver, Central Mountain, 6-2.
152 – Ryan Seiner, Bethlehem Catholic, major dec. Asher Corl, Central Mountain, 9-0.
160 – Tavion Banks, Bethlehem Catholic, dec. Tanner Weaver, Central Mountain, 3-2.
170 – Mike Labriola, Bethlehem Catholic, pinned Brandon Miller, Central Mountain, 1:13.
182 – Caleb Turner, Central Mountain, dec. Robert Spezza, Bethlehem Catholic, 8-3.
195 – Tanner Riggle, Central Mountain, pinned Andrew Balukas, Bethlehem Catholic, 5:43.
220 – Jody Crouse, Bethlehem Catholic, pinned Mahlik Houtz, Central Mountain, 3:44.