Sidney wrestlers win two of five matches at Scottsbluff Duals

SCOTTSBLUFF — A busy day on the mats resulted in a 2-3 day for John Ganser’s Sidney High School wrestling team at the Scottsbluff Duals.

Sidney defeated Monarch 43-36 and then won an unattached match against Alliance’s junior varsity team, while the Red Raiders lost to Alliance, Scottsbluff and Jefferson.

The latter match ended in a 39-all tie, but Jefferson won the criteria tiebreaker.

Nathaniel Votruba picked up four wins at 138 pounds, taking two decisions and also winning twice by pin.

Two other Sidney wrestlers bagged four wins. Scott Kelsey (220), picked up three wins and a forfeit,and Tanner Wintholz (195) had two forfeits in addition to sticking a pair of foes.

Tanner Wernsman, at 160, had three wins (major decision, pin and forfeit) and with two wins each were Michael Muggli (132), Tucker Wintholz (heavyweight), Lane Riley (145), Brandon Lulf (182) and Kane Taylor (170).

Ryan Wooley (160) took a forfeit win to round out Sidney’s scorers.

Sidney will host Bridgeport Thursday evening.