Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Panama/Clymer claimed the Section VI Division II wrestling dual meet championship for the second year in a row, downing Southwestern 42-19 in the final on Saturday at Niagara County Community College.

By virtue of the victory, the Eagles advance to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Dual Meet Championships on Jan. 27 at SRC Arena and Events Center in Syracuse.

The Eagles fell into a 9-0 hole after the first two matches — the Trojans’ Kenji Walters (124 pounds) and Carmine Calimeri (131) posted wins by major decision and technical fall, respectively — but then ran off six straight victories.

Those prevailing for CL/W/P/C were Jordin Eddy (138), Toby Watson and John Watson (160) via pin; Jordan Joslyn (152) via forfeit; and Colton Hamilton (170) and Jayden Malecki (190) via decision.

Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Panama/Clymer beat Southwestern 42-19 to capture the Section VI Division II title Saturday at Niagara County Community College. Photo courtesy of Michelle Gilbert

The Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association rivals alternated wins in the final five weight classes, all by decision. The winners for the Eagles were Walter Lukasiak (285) and Gavin Burchanowski (108). Claiming victories for the Trojans were Tavio Hoose (215), Adrian Torres (101) and Miles Torres (116).

Local programs have done well in the Section VI Wrestling Duals since their inception. After Pioneer won the section’s first Division II crown in 2016-17, Falconer/Cassadaga Valley won the next three titles, including a state championship in 2019-20. The 2020-21 team championship was canceled due to COVID-19, Newfane captured the 2021-22 crown and CL/W/P/C won it last season.

Now the Eagles have one more title to add to the program resume.

Newfane finished in third place on Saturday following a 37-29 victory over Gowanda.

The Panthers’ effort was led by pins from Michael Horth (170), Brody Mescall (190) and Jayden John (215).

RIPLEY INVITATIONAL

MAYVILLE — Maple Grove was the top local finisher at the 30th annual Ripley Invitational.

The Red Dragons finished with 95 points, 89 behind first-place St. Joseph’s.

Frontier was second with 130, Eden was third with 124.5, Springville was fourth with 101 and Maple Grove was fifth. The rest of the field included West Seneca with 82, Dunkirk with 79.5, Lockport with 74, Fredonia with 73, Olean with 69, Lafayette with 63.5, Sweet Home with 59, Frewsburg with 43, Randolph with 25.5, Erie with 17 and Lake Shore with 15.

The lone local first-place finisher was Eliel Collazo of Dunkirk, who scored a 2-1 decision at 285 pounds.

Second-place finishers among the area wrestlers were Issiah Ruiz of Fredonia (124), Jaxon Kraft of Maple Grove (131), Kolden McCall of Maple Grove (190) and Matt Trim of Maple Grove (215).

The third-place finishers among the area wrestlers were Rocco Muscarella of Fredonia (101), Logan Fuller of Frewsburg (108) and Christian Hernandez of Dunkirk (190).

The fourth-place local finishers were Mason Raymond of Frewsburg (101) and Timothy Warrior of Dunkirk (124).

GIRLS

CHAUTAUQUA LAKE INVITATIONAL

MAYVILLE — Chautauqua Lake finished in second place at the girls wrestling invitational the Eagles hosted Saturday.

The winner was Lockport with 147 points, followed by Chautauqua Lake with 143 and Niagara Wheatfield with 142.5.

The rest of the field included Sweet Home, 89; Dunkirk, 80.5; Fredonia, 76; Iroquois, 38.5; Frontier, 36; Kenmore West, 29; Springville, 28.5; Lake Shore, 21, Gowanda, 18; Rush-Henrietta, 16; and Frewsburg, 15.

Claiming first-place finishes among area wrestlers were McKella Hodkin of Fredonia (120 pounds), who improved to 13-0 on the season; and Sophia Gervasio of Chautauqua Lake (145).

Local second-place finishers were Gabriella Testa of Chautauqua Lake (138); Jianna Cave of Dunkirk (145); Kiernan Quinn of Gowanda (152); and Kristina Dickey of Chautauqua Lake (185).

Local third-place finishes were recorded by Mia Smith of Chautauqua Lake (132); Eva Colon DeJesus of Dunkirk (138); and Evelyn Cuthbert of Fredonia (152).

The area fourth-place finishers were Madison Szymanowski of Chautauqua Lake (126); Addaline Grayson of Dunkirk (152); and Bryleigh Wicks of Fredonia (165).