The Jefferson wrestling team’s match-up with Columbus-Absarokee last Friday was more than just another dual competition. Columbus-Absarokee are the defending Southern Division Champs; Jefferson, took the division title in 2018. So this was a meeting of small-school powers.
Leo Anderson, the Panthers’ All-State wrestler at 103 pounds, made quick work of his Columbus opponent with a pin. But Jefferson’s lead soon vanished as its next four wrestlers all lost by pin: Christian Davis at 113 pounds, Dominick Davis at 120, Cody St. Clair at 126 and Jace Oxarart at 132.
Finally, Jefferson’s Josh Armstrong was able to go the distance, but he lost his 138-pound match in a hard fought 11-4 decision. That left the team score at 27-6, with Columbus building a fat lead.
