LIBBY — Polson’s wrestling team opened 2014 on the right foot, crushing Libby in a Northwest A Conference dual match on Thursday, Jan. 2.

The Pirates channeled pins from Thunder Morales, Jaben Wenzel, Jared Young, Warren Wood and Isaiah Williams into a decisive 69-33 victory over the Loggers.

Polson senior Tel Motichka also managed a 9-4 win in the 170-pound weight class.

from Thursday, Jan. 2

Dual Results

98 — open.

106 — open.

113 — Thunder Morales, P, pinned Ty Hight, 1:47;

120 — Jaben Wenzel, P, pinned Dylan Roby, 1:25;

126 — Skyler Knutson, P, won by forfeit;

132 — Zach Crace, L, pinned Carlos Quinones, 5:02;

138 — Skylar Higareda, L, dec. Alex Helegson, 4-1;

145 — Jared Young, P, pinned Bradon Thom, 1:39;

152 — Warren Wood, P, pinned Alex Yeadon 1:06;

160 — Josh Bowers, L, pinned Triston Martin, 1:49;

170 — Tel Motichka, P, dec. Garret Chapel, 9-4;

182 — Tele Seemann, P, won by forfeit;

195 — Mike Corrigan, P, won by forfeit;

220 — Isaiah Williams, P, pinned Josh McGough 3:20;

285 — open.