Powell High School’s wrestlers had a busy week, competing in five duals. Two took place Thursday for the Panthers’ last home event of the 2020-21 season, while PHS competed in three duals on Saturday. 

At home, the Panthers were dominant: PHS cruised to wins over Thermopolis (60-18) and Riverton (51-30).

“We wrestled really well Thursday,” head coach Nick Fulton said. “It was good to see us being aggressive and taking it to guys. We had been struggling at home, so it was good to see us end our last home stand on a high note.”

Seth Horton, a senior, was the standout for the Panthers, according to Fulton. Horton pinned Thermopolis’ Roedy Farrell, a 2020 state finalist, in 4:48. 

Late last month, the Panthers had edged out a win against Riverton, but Thursday’s victory was much more lopsided. 

“I don’t know what happened; we hammered them pretty good,” Fulton said.

On Saturday, PHS showed up shorthanded to the Mustang Duals in Casper, due to injuries, sickness and ACT testing. Though the Panthers lost duals to Evanston, Rock Springs and Green River — by scores of 51-27, 47-28 and 65-9, respectively — Fulton was still pleased with his squad’s performance.

“I wasn’t overly concerned with the dual scores,” the coach said. “We didn’t wrestle poorly. We won some good ones, lost some good ones.”

Stetson Davis was one performer who stood out to the coach, finishing Saturday 3-0 individually.

“He [Davis] wrestled hard and was taking good shots,” Fulton said. “I hope he can build on that.”

Horton also went 3-0 at the Mustang Duals.

The Panthers have a couple weeks remaining before regionals — the start of postseason competition. While the coaching will change slightly as state gets closer, Fulton’s message will not. 

“Our focus is narrowing, but we’re still looking to get a little bit better,” Fulton said. “It will be more individualized going forward, focusing on each kid’s little things. Just tweak a few things here and there and continue to get better.”

The Panthers are set to travel to Cody today (Tuesday) for a 5 p.m. triangular before heading to Buffalo on Saturday for an 11 a.m. quad.

Powell Duals

PHS 51, Riverton 30

106: Drake Ecker (Riverton) (Forfeit) 

113: Weston Thomas over Talon Thoman (Riverton) (Fall 0:51) 

120: Logan Werner (Forfeit) 

126: Emma Karhu over Drew Lynch (Riverton) (Dec 9-7) 

132: Dalton Leach (Riverton) over Brent Childers (Fall 3:28) 

138: Mikey Timmons over Rhett Stover (Riverton) (Fall 1:06) 

145: Riley Bennett over Kaden Graham (Riverton) (Fall 0:45) 

152: Seth Horton over Soren Bang (Riverton) (Fall 0:40) 

160: Lannon Brazelton over Donald Grosch (Riverton) (Fall 0:57) 

170: Tray Hyatt (Riverton) over Stetson Davis (Fall 1:09) 

182: Karson Lamb over Jayden Buchholtz (Riverton) (Fall 2:34) 

195: Kaden Gantenbein (Riverton) over Jonathan Harms (Fall 1:12) 

220: Lyric Gordon (Riverton) over Clayton Emmett (Fall 3:39) 

285: Nevan McDonald (Forfeit)

PHS 60, Thermopolis 18

113: Weston Thomas (Forfeit) 

120: Logan Werner over Dalton Price (Thermop) (Fall 1:15) 

126: Emma Karhu over Jessen Basse (Thermop) (Fall 1:53) 

132: Brent Childers over Daniel Blair (Thermop) (Fall 0:22) 

138: Wyatt McDermott (Thermop) over Mikey Timmons (Fall 1:52) 

145: Riley Bennett (Forfeit) 

152: Seth Horton over Roedy Farrell (Thermop) (Fall 4:48) 

160: Lannon Brazelton over Mason Reese (Thermop) (Fall 0:28) 

170: Stetson Davis (Forfeit) 

182: Karson Lamb over Lee Grimm (Thermop) (Fall 0:33) 

195: Logan Cole (Thermop) over Jonathan Harms (Fall 0:32) 

220: Clayton Emmett (Thermop) (Forfeit) 

285: Remington Ferree (Thermop) over Nevan McDonald (Fall 1:31) 

Mustang Duals

Evanston 51, PHS 27

106: Walker Wilson (Evanston) (Forfeit) 

113: Ryder Wilson (Evanston) over Weston Thomas (Dec 10-8) 

120: Jaxon Haider (Evanston) (Forfeit) 

126: Emma Karhu over Riley Kohler (Evanston) (Fall 0:58) 

132: Brady Roberts (Evanston) over Brent Childers (Fall 1:45) 

138: Kendell Cummings (Evanston) over Mikey Timmons (Fall 1:22) 

145: Ryker Case (Evanston) over Jack Van Norman (Fall 1:47) 

152: Seth Horton over Rowdy Saavedra (Evanston) (Fall 1:27) 

160: Carter Gines over Carsen Knight (Evanston) (Fall 1:42) 

170: Stetson Davis over Aiden Liechty (Evanston) (Dec 11-6) 

182: Karson Lamb (Foreit) 

195: Mayson Erickson (Evanston) over Jonathan Harms (Fall 1:30) 

220: Rigan Hoggatt (Evanston) over Clayton Emmett (Fall 0:44) 

285: Trejo Guillermo (Evanston) (Forfeit)

Green River 47, PHS 28

106: Kale Knezovich (Green River) (Forfeit) 

113: Dominic Martinez (Green River) over Weston Thomas (Fall 3:20) 

120: Thomas Dalton (Green River) (Forfeit) 

126: Conner Todd (Green River) over Emma Karhu (Fall 1:00) 

132: Ethan Guzman (Green River) over Brent Childers (Fall 5:09) 

138: Mikey Timmons over Hunter Davis (Green River) (Fall 0:31) 

145: Brett Stanton (Green River) over Jack Van Norman (TF 16-0 5:40) 

152: Seth Horton over Zach Weipert (Green River) (MD 9-1) 

160: Carter Gines (Forfeit) 

170: Stetson Davis over Max Orr (Green River) (Fall 5:20) 

182: Karson Lamb over Kadan Wilson (Green River) (Fall 0:52) 

195: Michael Cynova (Green River) over Jonathan Harms (Fall 0:42) 

220: Deylin Miller (Green River) over Clayton Emmett (Fall 1:36) 

Rock Springs 65, PHS 9

106: Broc Fletcher (Rock Springs) (Forfeit) 

113: Justin Henry (Rock Springs) over Weston Thomas (Fall 2:50) 

126: Tim Henry (Rock Springs) over Emma Karhu (Fall 0:40) 

132: Garret Fletcher (Rock Springs) over Brent Childers (Fall 1:16) 

138: RJ Davidson (Rock Springs) over Mikey Timmons (Fall 1:36) 

145: Hayden Romero (Rock Springs) over Jack Van Norman (TF 15-0 4:26) 

152: Seth Horton over Mason Yenney (Rock Springs) (Dec 5-2) 

160: Cash Christensen (Rock Springs) over Carter Gines (Fall 0:52) 

170: Stetson Davis over Tanner Metcalf (Rock Springs) (Fall 3:42) 

182: Ian Dickinson (Rock Springs) over Karson Lamb (Fall 1:15) 

195: Pablo Meza (Rock Springs) over Jonathan Harms (Fall 1:06) 

220: Ranger Elkins (Rock Springs) over Clayton Emmett (Fall 6:39) 

285: AJ Kelly (Rock Springs) (Forfeit)