Brian Hagberg
SAEGERTOWN, Pa. – Saegertown picked up six wins via pinfall in a 48-22 win over visiting Eisenhower Tuesday.
The Knights jumped out to a 16-3 lead thanks to a pin and a pair of tech falls, but the Panthers roared back with eight straight wins, six by pin and one forfeit, to take control of the match.
Nolan Hughes got Saegertown on the board with an 11-7 decision over Derek Childs at 138.
Shawn Pascuzzi responded with a 15-0 tech fall over Gregory Kiser at 145 and Tucker Lindell picked up a first-period pin on Gabriel Jordan at 152 before Gannon Jaquay earned a 22-7 tech fall on Garrick Jordan at 160 to give the Knights a 16-3 edge.
Keenen Schaaf started the Panthers’ run at 172 with a second-period pin of Josh Parker and Aaron Shartle followed with a tight, 5-4 decision over Brok English at 189.
Landon Caldwell (215 over Justin Darr), Josh Perrine (285 over Michael Vanatta) and Carter Beck (106 over Griffin Williams) all scored first-period pins to put Saegertown on top, 30-16.
Travis Huya got a forfeit at 113 before Hunter Robison (120 over Ryan Chambers) and Owen Hershelman (126 over Kamden Ferrand) secured pinfall victories for the Panthers’ final points.
Cole Kellogg picked up a forfeit win at 132 to end the match.
The Knights are scheduled to welcome rival Youngsville for their home opener Thursday.
