Spring Creek and J.H. Rose clash in a major showdown, with every move on the mat making a difference. (Kareem Brown|mountolivetribune.com)
Spring Creek and J.H. Rose clash in a major showdown, with every move on the mat making a difference. (Kareem Brown|mountolivetribune.com)
The Spring Creek Gators hosted a trio wrestling meet featuring the J.H. Rose Rampants and the Neuse Charter Cougars, with both the women’s and men’s teams from each school competing throughout the day. The event delivered a full slate of matches highlighted by decisive performances, momentum shifts, and multiple pins.
Before the competition, Spring Creek head coach Joseph Borgquist, along with assistant coaches Channing Rouse and John Denham, expressed optimism about the program’s progress. The coaching staff emphasized growth and development on the women’s side, while the men’s team entered the meet focused on establishing control early in their matches.
Women’s Results: J.H. Rose Rampants vs. Spring Creek Gators
114 lbs: Rosa Flores (SC) vs. Nyima Lovett (JHR)
Lovett set the tone early, building a 7–0 lead through aggressive offense. Flores earned a point following a breakout, but Lovett maintained control and secured a second-period pin.
120 lbs: Selena Perez-Sanchez (SC) vs. Serenitie Speight (JHR)
Speight wasted little time, quickly pinning Perez-Sanchez to earn the win for the Rampants.
152 lbs: Ana Flores (SC) vs. Keyshayla Brown (JHR)
Flores opened the match with an early three-point advantage, but Brown responded with a takedown and shifted the momentum. Brown completed the comeback with a pin.
Exhibition: Destinie Wilson (SC) vs. Takyla Blount (JHR)
Wilson controlled the opening portion of the match, jumping out to a 12–0 lead. Blount responded after the reset, scoring five points, but Wilson closed out the bout with a decisive 21–5 victory.
Several forfeits due to unavailable weight classes ultimately favored J.H. Rose, which claimed the overall women’s team result.
Men’s Results: Spring Creek Gators vs. J.H. Rose Rampants
113 lbs: Ronnie Frizzelle (SC) vs. Ian Keeter (JHR)
Frizzelle dominated from the outset, building a 7–0 lead before finishing the match with a 17–1 technical fall.
126 lbs: Jesus Perez (SC) vs. Colt Davis (JHR)
Perez used a takedown to gain an early 3–1 advantage and followed with a pin shortly after the reset.
138 lbs: Yoel Perez (SC) vs. Jackson Saunders (JHR)
Saunders held a narrow 3–2 lead before Perez rallied, earning a pin to secure the victory.
157 lbs: Joaquin Garcia (SC) vs. AJ Green (JHR)
Garcia needed just one minute to pin Green, giving Spring Creek additional momentum.
165 lbs: Cameron Blizzard (SC) vs. Jaelen Roberts (JHR)
Roberts opened with a 7–0 lead, but lock-hands penalties shifted the match in Blizzard’s favor. Blizzard capitalized, earning a pin to complete the comeback.
190 lbs: Jonathan Tyner (SC) vs. Julia Cline (JHR)
Tyner delivered one of the night’s quickest matches, earning a pin dominantly.
285 lbs: Jair Ignot-Hernan (SC) vs Martis Bradley (JHR)
The heavyweight matchup was evenly contested early. Bradley built a six-point lead before securing a second-period pin to earn the win.
106 lbs: Rosa Flores (SC) vs. Takyla Blount (JHR)
Flores closed the match with a quick pin.
Final Team Score
Spring Creek Gators 53, J.H. Rose Rampants 24
Spring Creek’s men’s team delivered a strong, consistent performance across multiple weight classes, using early pressure and decisive finishes to secure the overall victory.
