Lisbon has a long and storied wrestling tradition.
On Thursday, Dec. 19, it added a new chapter, as the girls’ wrestling team hosted its first home duals, beating Lone Tree 64-12 and West Branch 60-12.
“It was exciting, and they brought it,” co-coach Seth Hall said. “That was probably the best I’ve seen them wrestle all year.”
While the final scores were padded by forfeits, the Lions went 6-1 in contested matches in the Lions’ Den.
The West Branch dual included a few revenge matches from losses earlier in the season.
Emma Dietsch (145) pinned Gisele Gross in 37 seconds. Kaylee Jordan (155) pinned Hanna Lacina in 3:24.
And it looked like Jordan might get pinned again in the first period. She escaped from several tough positions. In the second period, Jordan took control.
“We were both getting tired,” Jordan said. “I tried to not seem tired, and seem more energetic.”
Alina Mallie (140) and Dietsch were the top Lions that night, both winning two matches for Lisbon (3-1).
“Our progress is huge,” Hall said. “The biggest challenge now is getting confidence. Tonight is a big turning point.”
Lisbon wrestled at the Bubba Randles Winter Classic on Saturday, Dec. 21, at Cedar Rapids Prairie. The Lions placed 18th in a large field. Only six wrestlers competed, with Dietsch placing fourth and Jordan sixth.
Lisbon 64, Lone Tree 12
115 – Double forfeit. 120 – Kasey Nevins (L) won by forfeit. 125 – Lillian Gaiser (L) won by forfeit. 130 – Carlee Turkington (L) won by forfeit. 135 – Addison Clark (L) maj. dec. Olivia Magruder 9-1. 140 – Alina Mallie (L) pinned Alex Dautremont 1:40. 145 – Emma Dietsch (L) pinned Kayleigh Rundlett 3:01. 155 – Kaylee Jordan (L) won by forfeit. 170 – Kalya Moorman (L) won by forfeit. 190 – Shyanne Crane (L) won by forfeit. 235 – Sami Branson (LT) won by forfeit. 100 – Ann Marie Morgan (L) won by forfeit. 105 – Carlee Sexton (LT) won by forfeit. 110 – Jordyn Jarchow (L) won by forfeit.
Lisbon 60, West Branch 12
100 – Ann Marie Morgan (L) won by forfeit. 105 – Double forfeit. 110 – Double forfeit. 115 – Jordyn Jarchow (L) won by forfeit. 120 – Kasey Nevins (L) won by forfeit. 125 – Lillian Gaiser (L) won by forfeit. 130 – Carlee Turkington (L) won by forfeit. 135 – Addison Clark (L) won by forfeit. 140 – Alina Mallie (L) pinned Lyla Snyder 1:32. 145 – Emma Dietsch (L) pinned Gisele Gross :37. 155 – Kaylee Jordan (L) pinned Hanna Lacina 3:24. 170 – Kalya Moorman (L) won by forfeit. 190 – Teagyn Hartz (WB) won by forfeit. 235 – Saylee Gingerich (WB) pinned Shyanne Crane 2:48.
Bubba Randles Winter Classic
Team scores (Top 10) – 1. South Tama 207; 2. Linn-Mar 186; 3. Cedar Rapids Prairie 170; 4. Cedar Rapids Jefferson 140.5; 5. Cedar Rapids Kennedy 134.5; 6. Sumner-Fredericksburg 110.5; 7. Williamsburg 102; 8. Marion 97; 9. Solon 95.5; 10. Dubuque Hempstead 95. 18. Lisbon 39.
LISBON
125 – Lillian Gaiser, 3-1, 135 – Addison Clark, 1-3. 140 – Alina Mallie, 0-2, 145 – Emma Dietsch, 2-2, fourth. 155 – Kaylee Jordan, 3-2, sixth. 190 – Shyanne Crane, 0-2.