High school boys wrestling: Mountain Crest returns to the top of the 4A heap

The Mountain Crest Mustangs rejoice their victory within the 4A wrestling state event on Saturday, February 19, 2022 on the Sevier Valley Middle in Richfield, Utah.

Dave Anderson, for the Deseret Information

The Mountain Crest Excessive College boys wrestling staff reclaimed the highest spot on the 4A podium Saturday night time in Richfield.

Jay Tovey, in his fourth 12 months as the pinnacle coach of Mountain Crest, was capable of ship the varsity’s eighth state championship to a rowdy crowd after final profitable it in 2020.

“Final 12 months was powerful on our staff and our coaches and it didn’t finish the best way we wished it to,” Tovey stated.

“This feels superior to have the ability to bounce again. I’m completely satisfied simply to see the boys smiling and the way the top turned out for them ... I’m simply glad to be there and assist out the place I can.”

It was a Mountain Crest night time on the Sevier Valley Middle, as each the girls and boys gained staff titles.

“The women program has executed numerous good and we’re excited for them,” Tovey stated. “For us, it’s the key has simply been wrestling arduous. We attempt to prepare tougher within the room than our opponents.

“By means of the 12 months it might not have appeared to repay as a lot, however right here I believe we gained numerous shut matches.”

“There wasn’t a straightforward match, however that’s what makes wrestling the very best sport. Typically, the man who works probably the most will get what he deserves,” Tovey stated.

“Our boys benefited from the arduous work and deserved every little thing they acquired.”

Carter Nelson (113) picked up his first state championship to assist get the Mustangs going within the finals, beating Bear River’s Kayden Ward.

“It took numerous constructing confidence in myself,” Nelson stated. “This can be a heck of a staff. My staff has helped me greater than anybody.”

Easton Evans (120) was one other Mountain Crest wrestler who added to the tally as he was capable of outlast Pine View’s Jaron Marx within the finals.

“It feels good,” Evans stated. “There was numerous arduous work and arduous practices day by day.”

Luke Schroder (126) saved issues rolling for the Mustangs as he earned a good 3-1 choice over Hurricane’s Seth Armstrong.

“Wrestling has modified me a lot,” Schroder stated. “I’m so grateful I can play this sport.”

Senior Brock Gunthrie (175) helped Mountain Crest by means of the finals as nicely, beating Bear River’s River Smith in an in depth 9-7 match and incomes his first particular person title.

“I’m simply grateful for all of the teammates I've,” Guthrie stated. “Everyone is simply there to assist construct one another up 12 months after 12 months.”

Dontay McMurtrey ended his run within the finals towards Snow Canyon’s Rockwell Jones in a match that went the complete three rounds, ending 7-3 in favor of Jones.

“I really feel like Dontay McMurtrey stunned lots of people this 12 months,” Tovey stated. “He didn’t shock us, as a result of we all know he’s tremendously proficient and works very arduous.”

Maybe the hardest bout of the day was a five-rounder between Inexperienced Canyon’s Will Wheatley (215) and Snow Canyon’s Vincent Threlfall, as every scrapped to get the benefit.

Because the third regulation spherical ended, neither wrestler had scored. It will take two bonus rounds earlier than Wheatley was capable of seize the win on a 4-2 rating.

“I simply saved telling myself to offer all of it I acquired for the final 5 seconds or 20 seconds, no matter it was,” Wheatley stated.

Whereas Wheatley gained the gold, each gained respect.

“Vince is a canine. I like the child to demise and he’s an incredible sport,” Wheatley stated. “I’m glad I wrestled him. He’s cool man and both of us may have gained that.”

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4A boys state event

At Sevier Valley Middle

Crew scores

1. Mountain Crest, 312

2. Snow Canyon, 245

3. Bear River, 242.5

4. Ridgeline, 167

5. Hurricane, 142.5

6. Pine View, 126

7. Desert Hills, 125

8. Inexperienced Canyon, 122

Particular person outcomes

106 kilos

1. Daxton Bingham, Bear River

2. Asher Farr, Snow Canyon

3. Zach Halligan, Mountain Crest

4. Hayden Wittwer, Dixie

5. Parker Revis, Hurricane

6. Payton Redd, Logan

Championship — Daxton Bingham, Bear River def. Asher Farr, Snow Canyon, Dec 8-7

113 kilos

1. Carter Nelson, Mountain Crest

2. Kayden Ward, Bear River

3. Kaden Guymon, Snow Canyon

4. Max Miller, Bear River

5. Cason Smith, Snow Canyon

6. Corbin Hansen, Crimson Cliffs

Championship — Carter Nelson, Mountain Crest def. Kayden Ward, Bear River, Dec 10-4

120 kilos

1. Easton Evans, Mountain Crest

2. Jaren Marx, Pine View

3. Edgar Renteria, Snow Canyon

4. Daxton Darley, Inexperienced Canyon

5. Hudson Mosher, Ridgeline

6. Payton Marx, Pine View

Championship — Easton Evans, Mountain Crest def. Jaren Marx, Pine View, Dec 6-5

126 kilos

1. Luke Schroeder, Mountain Crest

2. Seth Armstrong, Hurricane

3. Kayden Madsen, Crimson Cliffs

4. Ty Hawkes, Bear River

5. Collin Miller, Sky View

6. Ashton Dofelmire, Hurricane

Championship — Luke Schroeder, Mountain Crest def. Seth Armstrong, Hurricane, Dec 3-1

132 kilos

1. Nathaniel Fordham, Desert Hills

2. Lincoln Lofthouse, Mountain Crest

3. Dominik Benedetto, Snow Canyon

4. Parley Thacker, Sky View

5. Ben Jackman, Hurricane

6. Cooper Redd, Logan

Championship — Nathaniel Fordham, Desert Hills def. Lincoln Lofthouse, Mountain Crest, Dec 4-2

138 kilos

1. Ty Winward, Ridgeline

2. Caleb Bundy, Pine View

3. Kade Croft, Sky View

4. Mikah Murphy, Hurricane

5. Wyatt Coulam, Mountain Crest

6. Braegger Richards, Bear River

Championship — Ty Winward, Ridgeline def. Caleb Bundy, Pine View, Dec 7-2

144 kilos

1. Terrell Lee, Mountain Crest

2. Brenden Smith, Snow Canyon

3. Zach Gunderson, Bear River

4. Cooper Anderson, Cedar Metropolis

5. Cam Craney, Ridgeline

6. Cody Jordan, Desert Hills

Championship — Terrell Lee, Mountain Crest def. Brenden Smith, Snow Canyon, Fall 0:58

150 kilos

1. Tristyn Dennett, Hurricane

2. Jace McBride, Mountain Crest

3. Dustin Douglas, Bear River

4. Brayden Jones, Snow Canyon

5. Alex Stubbs, Hurricane

6. Vincent Fertig, Bear River

Championship — Tristyn Dennett, Hurricane def. Jace McBride, Mountain Crest, Dec 3-1

157 kilos

1. Keagan Boyce, Desert Hills

2. Nic Baum, Crimson Cliffs

3. Kadin Halona, Logan

4. Tegun Curtis Whitehead, Snow Canyon

5. Sam Pirtle, Ridgeline

6. Bridger Gifford, Pine View

Championship — Keagan Boyce, Desert Hills def. Nic Baum, Crimson Cliffs, 19-2

165 kilos

1. Rockwell Jones, Snow Canyon

2. Dontay McMurtrey, Mountain Crest

3. Logan Hull, Inexperienced Canyon

4. Teddy Larson, Pine View

5. Owen Munk, Ridgeline

6. Justin Anderson, Cedar Metropolis

Championship — Rockwell Jones, Snow Canyon def. Dontay McMurtrey, Mountain Crest, Dec 7-3

175 kilos

1. Brock Guthrie, Mountain Crest

2. River Smith, Bear River

3. Money Carlisle, Dixie

4. Phoenix Oliver, Snow Canyon

5. Jackson Landon, Inexperienced Canyon

6. Kwade Kosoff, Bear River

Championship — Brock Guthrie, Mountain Crest def. River Smith, Bear River, Dec 9-7

190 kilos

1. Ronan Melani, Ridgeline

2. Eldon Milton, Crimson Cliffs

3. Kaeson Burn, Bear River

4. Luke Blake, Inexperienced Canyon

5. Sam Schroeder, Mountain Crest

6. Breccan Fisher, Snow Canyon

Championship — Ronan Melani, Ridgeline def. Eldon Milton, Crimson Cliffs, Fall 5:35

215 kilos

1. Will Wheatley, Inexperienced Canyon

2. Vincent Threlfall, Snow Canyon

3. Hunter Hammer, Mountain Crest

4. Noah Fuailetolo, Desert Hills

5. Brayden Barlow, Pine View

6. Beau Miller, Snow Canyon

Championship — Will Wheatley, Inexperienced Canyon def. Vincent Threlfall, Snow Canyon, 4-2

285 kilos

1. Dawson Bundy, Desert Hills

2. Kenneth Ericksen, Dixie

3. Payton Calico, Pine View

4. Carson Pond, Bear River

5. Aiden Crawford, Dixie

6. Tag Gubler, Snow Canyon

Championship — Dawson Bundy, Desert Hills def. Kenneth Ericksen, Dixie, Fall 1:31