Spartan wrestlers split in Metro action against Franklin, Rainier Beach

The Bainbridge High varsity wrestling team demolished the team from Franklin High, then were themselves bested by the wrestlers from Rainier Beach at a home meet Wednesday, Dec. 18 in the BHS gymnasium.

BAINBRIDGE – The Bainbridge High varsity wrestling team demolished the team from Franklin High, then were themselves bested by the wrestlers from Rainier Beach at a home meet Wednesday, Dec. 18 in the BHS gymnasium.

The Spartans beat Franklin 44-18.

The Spartan’s own Greg Williams (120-pound class) went the distance with Franklin’s Angela Chien and won 19-4.

Bainbridge’s Jonathan Gallivan (126-pound) pinned his opponent in 1:28. Chaney Weaver (132-pound) also pinned his opponent.

Jack Miller claimed a victory for BHS in the 138-pound weight class, and won the match 10-4.

In the 152-pound class, Dylan Read brought home another win for Bainbridge after pinning Franklin’s Jimmy Truong in 2:32.

Joaquin Gurza won by forfeit in the 160-pound class.

In a stellar victory in the 195-pound class, Spartan Mike Grant pinned Franklin’s Rob Williams in only 32 seconds.

Double forfeits occurred in the 106-, 113-, 145-, 170- and 285-pound classes.

In the second round of the meet, Bainbridge was beaten by Rainier Beach 39-33.

The round was, however, not without some victories for the Spartans.

Greg Williams pinned R. Beach’s Prince Salazar in 3:14 for a win in the 120-pound class.

Jonathan Gallivan brought home a win in the 132-pound class, winning the match 10-4.

Jack Miller claimed a victory by forfeit in the 145-pound class, while Dylan Read pinned R. Beach’s Marco Ortega in only 37 seconds for a win in the 152-pound class.

Joaquin Gurza also pinned his opponent in 52 seconds for a win in the 160-pound class.

Mike Grant pinned R. Beach’s Juan Ortega in 3:04 for a win in the 195-pound class.

There was a double forfeit in the 106-pound class.