Matmen split tri-match, beating Skyview but losing to Twin Falls

The Mountain Home Tigers came away with a split of their tri-match at home last Thursday, beating Skyview, but losing to Twin Falls.

Tigers 58

Skyview 15

Mountain Home picked up 10 wins in a dual against the Skyview Hawks in Lloyd Schiller Gymnasium last Thursday night.

Winning by pins for the Tigers were Ty Kleffner (135 pounds), Cal Vivier (145), Kamron Spaulding (152), Chris Knudson (171) and Colby Lord (189). Winning by forfeit were T.J. Billinger (119), Erwin Ruiz (125), Nico Pinque (140) and James Bailey (215). Kaeo Doronio won a 15-3 major decision. Tanner Carpenter (160) dropped an 8-5 decision, Devonte McClain (112) lost by pin, and the Tigers forfeited at 285 pounds.

Twin Falls 39

Mtn. Home 29

The Tigers dropped a 39-29 dual match to Twin Falls as part of their tri-match at home.

Ty Kleffner (135), Nico Pinque (140), Chris Knudson (171) and Colby Lord (189) all won by pins, and Kaeo Doronio won a 18-3 technical fall.

T.J. Billinger (119) lost a 6-2 decision, Kamron Spaulding (152) dropped a 2-1 decision, and James Bailey (215) lost a 10-5 decision. Cal Vivier (145), Tanner Carpenter (160) and Scott Hammon (285) lost major decisions, and Devonte McClain (112) and Erwin Ruiz (125) lost by pin.

The Tigers forfeited at 103 pounds.

The Tigers travel to Nampa on Thursday evening for a conference dual with the Bulldogs.