PINE CITY — John Pelarski pinned his 113-pound opponent in 18 seconds as the top-seeded Aitkin Gobblers defeated the No.4 seed Milaca Wolves 49-12 in the Section 7-2A Quarterfinals Thursday, Feb. 17.
Nathan Trotter, James Erickson, Marshall Larson and Kenny Erickson all picked up wins via pin for the Gobblers in the victory.
Aitkin advances to face Rock Ridge in the Section 7-2A semifinals Friday, Feb. 25.
Aitkin 49, Milaca 12
106: Jacob Benson-Vick (A) dec. Lincoln Starr 13-6
113: John Pelarski (A) pinned Cole Hawker 0:18
120: Kyle Hacker (A) dec. Austin Linder 11-8
126: Nathan Trotter (A) pinned Chance Parrott 1:20
132: James Erickson (A) pinned Chase Van Donsel 3:52
138: Marshall Larson (A) pinned Jack Schoenborn 4:54
145: Kenny Erickson (A) pinned Seth Noack 0:32
152: Carson Kullhem (A) dec. Caleb Sahlstrom 5-2
160: Jack Nord (M) dec. Hayden Workman 5-0
170: Jacob Williams (A) maj. Clay Anderson 15-6
182: Jack Hanson (M) pinned Daniel Decent 4:37
195: Zachary Leitinger (A) dec. Hunter Bockoven 10-7
220: Colbee Zens (M) dec. Nathan Stifter 3-2
285: Craig Ashton (A) dec. Logan Ash 6-1
Overall: A 22-4. Next: Aitkin vs Rock Ridge in Section 7-2A Semifinals at Mora 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 or Aitkin in Section 7-2A individual Tournament Friday, Feb. 25.
Pierz falls to Mora
PINE CITY — The No. 3 Pierz Pioneers defeated No. 6 Rush City/Brahm 70-3 in the Section 7-2A team opening round before falling 46-24 to the No. 2 Mora Mustangs in the 7-2A quarterfinals Thursday, Feb. 17.
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In the opening-round 70-3 victory over No. 6 Rush City/Braham, Caleb Koch recorded a 29-second pin. Liam Hennessy, Trevor Radunz and Wyatt Dingmann all posted 58-second pins for Pierz.
Koch recorded another pin for the Pioneers against Mora. Carter Young and Daniel Hoffman each recorded pins as Pierz ended its team season with a 21-6 record.
