PREP ROUNDUP: Martin clinches win for Trojans against Vikings
JASON ELLIOTT/Press Post Falls wrestler Alex Austin attempts to get the advantage on Coeur d'Alene's Porter Craig during their match at 145 pounds on Thursday at Coeur d'Alene High.
WRESTLING
COEUR d’ALENE — As Post Falls coach Pete Reardon describes, Seth Martin is going to give himself a chance to win every night with his preparation.
So in front of a packed Elmer Jordan Court, Martin did exactly that, winning by a 4-2 decision at 138 pounds — the final bout of the night — to clinch a 39-38 dual win over the host Coeur d’Alene Vikings.
“Seth is just a very special kid,” Reardon said. “He’s an extra hard worker and fast learner. Things fell into place for him tonight and I’m really proud of him. He’s going to give himself a chance to win each time he takes the mat.”
Post Falls had pins from Trevor Miller (220 pounds), Ethan Wilson (106), Zack Campbell (113), Tyson Barnhart (120) and Gentry Smith (182).
“Our kids just fought until the end,” Reardon said. “We talk about being tough and not being overwhelmed. It was awesome to see the kids make gains and fight hard.”
Porter Craig (145), Sebastian Prangley (160), Rylan Rogers (195), Jaxson Washington (285) and Dax Larsen (132) had pins for Coeur d’Alene.
“We got up on them and they kept their composure and came back, which we knew they’d do,” Coeur d’Alene coach Jeff Moffat said. “Someone stays off their back here and there, and it’s a different outcome. We’re disappointed, but not upset. Our kids are doing the right things at the right time. They’re going to be fine by district tournament time.”
Both teams are off until the 5A Region 1 tournament on Feb. 19 at Lake City High.
145 — Porter Craig, CdA, p. Alex Austin, 5:43. 152 — Demarco Piazza, CdA, md. Walker Rouse, 17-5. 160 — Sebastian Prangley, Cd’A, p. John Rudebaugh, 2:55. 170 — Gunner Giulio, Cd’A, md. Jose Laguna, 14-3. 182 — Gentry Smith, PF, p. Louis McEvoy, 1:59. 195 — Rylan Rogers, Cd’A, p. Malcolm Duthie, 1:41. 220 — Trevor Miller, PF, p. Beau Speelman, 2:34. 285 — Jaxson Washington, Cd’A, p. Austin Portner, 3:40. 98 — Rider Seguine, PF, d. Christian Kelly, 2-1. 106 — Ethan Wilson, PF, p. Bode Alexander, 5:01. 113 — Zack Campbell, PF, p. Logan Bradley, 1:21. 120 — Tyson Barnhart, PF, p. Will Rossi, 3:53. 126 — Trey Smith, PF, d. Alyssa Randles, 8-1. 132 — Dax Larsen, Cd’A, p. Connor McCarroll, 1:27. 138 — Seth Martin, PF, d. Dylan Moffat, 4-2.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Coeur d’Alene JV 66
Genesis Prep 58
POST FALLS — Freshman Carter Rupp hit five of Coeur d’Alene’s 10 3-pointers and scored 21 points as the Viking junior varsity built a 20-point halftime lead and held off the Jaguars at The Courts at Real Life Ministries.
“They shot the ball well, and they made some clutch free throws,” Genesis Prep coach Lon Morast said. “I was proud of how we competed; I wish we could have played a little better in the first half.”
Caleb Schroeder and Tristan Snowder each scored 12 points for Genesis Prep (6-11), which travels to Wallace on Tuesday to wrap up Scenic Idaho Conference play.
Coeur d’Alene JV 15 19 13 19 — 66
Genesis Prep 7 7 15 29 — 58
COEUR d’ALENE JV — Clute 5, Rupp 21, Hagel 4, Cherny 8, Forsberg 1, Ramsay 8, Trost 4, Entzi 8, Smith 7, Zabel 0.
GENESIS PREP — Schroeder 12, Daniels 9, Russworm 1, McLuskie 14, Specht 10, Snowder 12, Young 0, Rubert 0.