Nigel:

Back side wins by Geske and Peterson would not have overcome Scott City's lead.

The crushing blow was Blayze Bahe's fall over Dawson, and the inability of Kriegbaum and Taplin to win by fall. Had all three (3) of Abilene's finalists won by fall, Abilene would have won the team title by 1/2 point.

As you will recall, Strawn had Taplin on his back in the third period, and if not for the forgiving referee's was likely pinned. Taplin came out strong, dominating the first period and nearly coming up with the fall, and then stalled out the match, which nearly cost him.

Not nearly as convincing as you wish all to believe.


Richard D. Salyer