It was a long trip for a few matches. 

The Columbia Falls wrestling team beat Stevensville in a dual Saturday night, 51-24. Both teams were open at 103, but Stevi gave up forfeits at 126, 132, 145, 152. It’s a symptom, unfortunately, of the state of Class A wrestling right now, as many schools who have programs can’t field a full team. Columbia Falls this year is proving to be the exception to the rule.

The team wraps up the regular season with the Whitefish duals tournament Friday starting at 1 p.m.. 

Coach Jessie Schaeffer said the goal is for the squad to get in about three matches apiece. The team has a solid core of nine to 10 wrestlers right now who will be looking to make a mark in the post season.  This year’s divisional tourney is in Whitefish Feb. 5-6.

Columbia Falls 51, Stevi, 24

103 - open. 113 - Elliott Vanosdell, Ste, dec. Ayden Role, 11-6. 120 - Winfield West, CF, pinned Bob Walker, 2:26. 138 - Caleb Gravelin, CF, pinned Ammon Simmons,:57. 160 - Colton McPhee, CF, dec. Caleb Edens, 3-2. 170 - Ben Crews, Ste, dec. Storm Kemppainen, 3-0. 182 - Jerry Cassidy, Ste, pinned Miguel Garate, 3:28. 205- Jake Freeman, CF, pinned Kordale Behner,:56. 285 - Tyler Woods, Ste, pinned Chris Howell, 3:52. Columbia Falls won forfeits at 126, 132, 145, 152.