By RICHIE HALL
Reporter Sports Editor
The Noblesville wrestling team is in the midst of a busy stretch of action.
The Millers won the Triton Invitational last Saturday, but have had no time to rest on their laurels since then. Noblesville hosted its first dual meet of the season on Wednesday, taking on Hoosier Crossroads Conference opponent Zionsville.
The Eagles won the meet 47-19. But first-year Noblesville coach Michael Weimer said he was happy with his team’s effort, especially since he knew what to expect from Zionsville’s team, since he’s known the Eagles coach for a long time.
“We coached together at Lawrence North and I know the team that he’s going to bring,” said Weimer. “It was fun. The kids fought. No one rolled over. They fought for every point and that was something I was very excited about.”
The Millers won five of the 13 matches that took place on Wednesday. (The 195-pound match was declared a double forfeit.) Tim Alexander got Noblesville’s first win on a 9-2 decision in the 106-pound bout, then Joey Kitko won at 113 pounds in a 12-6 decision.
Justin Johnson-Sparks got an extra point for the Millers by earning a major-decision victory at 132 pounds, with the score 15-5. Gary Kitko then took the 138-pound match, getting a pin for Noblesville right at the end of the first period – a pin is worth six team points.
“I think one of the highlights is our guys wrestling to the bonus,” said Weimer. “The kids are getting bonus points.”
Sebastian Dillon then won at 145 pounds in overtime, getting a takedown in the extra period for a 3-1 victory and giving Noblesville a 19-17 lead. But Zionsville took over after that, ending the meet with five consecutive pins.
The Wednesday meet was unique in that the varsity wrestlers were competing at the same time with elementary school wrestlers from Noblesville and Zionsville. The young wrestlers faced off on an adjacent mat, with everyone getting together for a photo afterwards.
The Millers will be back in The Mill this evening, hosting HCC and county rival Fishers at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, Noblesville will compete at the Valparaiso Viking Duals.
‘Rocks fall to Brownsburg
The Westfield wrestling team lost a tough dual meet to defending state champion Brownsburg 58-15 on Wednesday.
The Shamrocks finished out the dual meet in an impressive fashion. Dylan Driver won by pin at 106 pounds. In the 113-pound bout, Carson Eldred closed out the dual by pinning No. 5 ranked Kyson Montgomery.
The Noblesville High School wrestling team shared its Wednesday dual meet with the elementary school wrestlers. Both the high school and the elementary school Millers took on Zionsville at The Mill. (Photo provided)