The Pagosa Springs boys wrestling team had a big week last week, celebrating their seniors and winning five out of the six duals they competed in.
The Pirates hosted the Bayfield Wolverines for a dual on Thursday, Jan. 22, winning 54-30. They also got to celebrate their seniors in what was their final home competition in a Pirate uniform.
Colton Lucero got a special celebration on Thursday when he was presented in front of the fans for winning 100 matches in a Pirate uniform. Lucero is currently at 128 wins total.
“It’s real tough to do, especially down here,” coach Dan Janowsky said of Lucero’s feat. “You’ve got to get started when you’re a freshman. Colton was an outstanding freshman and placed fourth at state and beat seniors that were state placers ahead of him to climb that ladder, and that’s just how he got started.”
Other seniors receiving recognition for their high school career were Truman Vasek, Johnny Baker, Gabe Ramirez and Samuel Kelly.
“The night was special as it featured Pagosa’s seniors’ last match at home,” Janowsky wrote in an email to The SUN.
Four Pirates won matches against Bayfield and five others added forfeit points.
Garrett Elliot pinned his opponent after two minutes and 27 seconds wrestling at 113 pounds. Baker was pinned after 5:33 while wrestling at 126 pounds. Eric Smith was pinned after 1:33 while wrestling at 132 pounds. Stetson Osborn pinned his opponent after 3:54 while wrestling at 138 pounds. Asher McKennie wrestled at 144 pounds and was pinned after 50 seconds. Hudson Mazur pinned his opponent after 5:35 while wrestling at 150 pounds. At 157 pounds, Alex Pacheco won by forfeit. Lucero pinned his opponent after 2:34 while wrestling at 165 pounds. Vasek was pinned after 1:10 while wrestling at 175 pounds. Ryker Hanson at 190 pounds, South Dozier at 215 pounds and Hunter Martinez at 285 pounds each won by forfeit.
The Pirates were back in action on Saturday, Jan. 24, when they traveled to La Jara for the Randy and Naomi Keys Duals hosted by Centauri.
The Pirates won four out of the five duals they competed in at the tournament.
Janowsky highlights that Lucero and Smith were undefeated on the day, with each picking up five wins.
The Pirates defeated Trinidad 42-34 in their first dual.
Elliot lost by a 18-1 technical fall. Smith pinned his opponent after 48 seconds. Osborn won by forfeit. McKennie pinned his opponent after five minutes. Mazur pinned his opponent after 49 seconds. Lucero pinned his opponent after 5:55 at 157 pounds. Devin Gonzalez lost by a 15-0 technical fall while wrestling at 165 pounds. Vasek was pinned after 51 seconds. At 215 pounds, Jimmy Elledge pinned his opponent after 21 seconds. Martinez pinned his opponent after 5:15.
The Pirates defeated Antonito 60-12 in the second dual.
Elliot pinned his opponent after 2:30. Smith pinned his opponent after 1:21. Osborn, McKennie, Mazur, Lucero, Gonzalez, Vasek, Elledge and Martinez all won by forfeit.
The Pirates defeated Monte Vista 45-27 in their third dual.
Elliot lost by a 15-0 technical fall. Smith pinned his opponent after 2:24. Osborn lost by an 11-0 major decision. McKennie pinned his opponent after 39 seconds. Mazur won by a 2-0 decision. Lucero pinned his opponent after 27 seconds. Martinez pinned his opponent after 2:43. Gonzalez, Vasek and Elledge all won by forfeit.
The Pirates defeated Buena Vista 42-36 in their fourth dual.
Elliot was pinned after 1:46. Smith pinned his opponent after 1:06, and Osborn pinned his opponent after 1:07. McKennie pinned his opponent after 2:43. Lucero pinned his opponent after 4:47. Elledge was pinned after 44 seconds, and Martinez was pinned after a minute. Mazur, Gonzalez and Vasek won by forfeit.
In their final dual, the Pirates were defeated by Centauri 45-30.
Elliot was pinned after 3:32. Smith pinned his opponent after 2:39. Osborn lost on an 18-3 technical fall. McKennie lost by a 14-4 major decision. Mazur was pinned after 2:34. Vasek pinned his opponent after 42 seconds. Elledge was pinned after 4:20. Lucero, Gonzalez and Martinez won by forfeit.
The Pirates will make a stop at Montezuma-Cortez High School for a dual this evening, Thursday, Jan. 29, beginning at 6 p.m.
The team will then head to Center for the two-day Valley Classic on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30 and 31. Action is set to begin at 10 a.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday.
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