Bozeman'sHellgate secures its initial dual victory in a 12-year span, triumphing over an opponent.
Hellgate Knights Kick Off Wrestling Season with Win Against Bozeman High School
The Hellgate Knights wrestling team started their season on a high note, defeating Bozeman High School in their season opener on December 2, 2023. The final score was 35-21, providing an early boost of confidence for the Knights.
The match began with a loss for Pi Taylon, a 152-pounder for the Knights, giving Bozeman an initial 6-0 lead. However, the Knights quickly turned the tide. At 113, Oliver Caton secured a forfeit match, starting a run of 15 unanswered points for the Knights.
Jayden Friesen, a junior for the Knights, provided the first pin of the season for Hellgate. Friesen beat Bozeman's 285-pounder in the first period at 47 seconds, adding six points to the Knights' lead. Michael Almacher followed suit with a win by forfeit at 132, further increasing the Knights' lead to 18-6.
At 120, junior captain Eddie Rosbarsky won by major decision with a score of 6-4, including two near falls and a takedown. Grady Caton, at 145, won by major decision with a score of 16-3 over Bozeman's Anderson Lannoye, contributing 4 more points to the Knights' total.
Dillon Gunlock, a senior captain for the Knights, won his match in the 160-pound class with a score of 11-2. Gunlock's win included four takedowns, two escapes, and a nearfall. Jack Barret won by forfeit at 126, contributing another 6 points to the Knights' total.
Hector Gallegos of Bozeman won a defensive battle at 205, increasing Bozeman's lead to 15-4. However, the Knights continued to dominate, securing additional points and ultimately winning the dual match with a total of 35 points, while Bozeman had 21.
Up next for the Knights is the Mining City Duals in Butte on December 8-9. For the latest wrestling results, fans are encouraged to check Hellgate High School’s athletics official website, local sports news outlets, or platforms dedicated to high school sports like MaxPreps.
In addition to the wrestling team's success, both the boys and girls basketball teams will be at home this Friday (Dec. 8) for their season opening games against Billings Skyview.
The Hellgate Knights' wrestling team continued their sports triumph by securing a season-opening win against Bozeman High School in a 35-21 match. Pi Taylon suffered an early loss, but the Knights responded with 15 consecutive points, achieving 18 unanswered points in the first half.
