Kettle Falls Wrestling Takes Third at NE2B Duals in Davenport

The Kettle Falls Bulldogs wrestling team powered through a busy Saturday to finish third at the Northeast 2B Duals on Feb. 7 in Davenport, posting a dominant win over Chewelah before dropping a hard-fought dual to Newport.

Kettle Falls opened the day with a commanding 66-17 victory over Chewelah, rolling up pins and bonus points across the lineup. The Bulldogs recorded falls in eight weight classes, setting the tone early and never looking back.

Lee Fowler (106 pounds) started the dual with a fall at 3:09, followed by pins from Joseph Young (132 pounds), Braden VanPelt (138 pounds), Charlie Hood (144 pounds), and Zhaine Herrera (285 pounds). Kettle Falls also picked up key forfeits at 113, 120, 126, 175, 190, and 215 pounds, while Aiden Fowler (190 pounds) and Hunter Smith-Rowe (215 pounds) capitalized to keep the scoreboard moving.

Later in the day, Kettle Falls faced Newport Grizzlies in a matchup that proved decisive for tournament placement. Newport edged the Bulldogs 46-36 in a dual that featured momentum swings and multiple quick pins on both sides.

Kettle Falls again came out strong early, as Lee Fowler pinned Acein Johnston in just 25 seconds at 106 pounds. Michael Winn (120 pounds), Gideon Evans (126 pounds), Joseph Young (132 pounds), and Ezekiel Evans (150 pounds) each added falls to keep the Bulldogs within striking distance.

Newport countered with pins at 138, 157, 175, 190, 215, and 285 pounds, along with technical falls at 144 and 165 pounds, to pull ahead late. Despite the setback, Kettle Falls’ overall performance across the two duals secured the Bulldogs a third-place finish at the tournament.