CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — Barnesville has had a lot of outstanding wrestlers, some of whom have gone on to win Ohio state titles. However, none of them have been able to earn a spot on the awards podium at the prestigious Ironman Invitational.

That all changed Saturday when Shamrock senior Ayden King placed fifth at 165 pounds. The two-time all-Ohioan went 6-2. Among his six victories were two pins — both under 40 seconds — two decisions and a medical forfeit and an injury default.

“He wrestled some good matches,” Barnesville head coach Jayson Stephen said. “That’s good for him.”

Seeded No. 13, King received a bye to start the tournament and then pinned Rhys Novosad of Bixby, Ok., in 27 ticks. He dropped a 4-2 decision to No. 4 Liam Carlin of Green Farms Academy, Ct.; before winning 5-1 over Barry Norman of Blair Academy, Pa., and 4-2 over No. 12 Anthony Gutierrez of St. Charles East, Ill., in the consolation round. King then received a medical forfeit from No. 6 Brody Sendele from Hononegah High School, Ill., and an injury default win over No. 7 Bradlee Farrer of Pleasant Grove, Utah. A 12-3 loss to No. 5 CJ Torres of Lake Highland Prep in Orlando sent him to the fifth-sixth place match where he pinned No. 11 Shane McFillin of Bethlehem Catholic, Pa., in a mere 39 seconds.

“I’m happy for Ayden. He works hard and there’s no way he shouldn’t earn a spot on the top of the podium at the end of the season,” Stephen said.

Linsly freshman Brock Humphrey, seeded No. 8 at 106 won his first two matches after receiving a bye. He fell in the semifinals, 3-0, to No. 1 and eventual champion Caleb Noble of Warren Township, Ill. He then fell 5-2 to Cruzer Dominguez of Creighton Prep in Omaha, Neb., in the blood round.

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MOUNDSVILLE — The Monarchs finished third in their own tournament as they defeated Buckhannon-Upshur (67-12), Seneca Valley, Pa. (45-26), East Fairmont (64-20) and Oak Glen (35-34).

McGuffey, Pa., won the eight-team event with a spotless 6-0 record. Ripley was second at 5-1.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Martins Ferry 69, River 35

MARTINS FERRY — Alivia Reese and Lindsey Best each scored 18 points as the Purple Riders (3-2) snapped a two-game losing skid with a win over the visiting Pilots inside Tolbert Gymnasium.

Giana Chirpas added 14 points for the winners.

River was led by Kaylee Hagan with 16. Maci Islay added eight.

John Marshall 55,

Spring Mills 50

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Monarchs improved to 2-0 with a narrow win over the Cardinals inside the ECO Center.

Rilee Storm tallied 27 points for John Marshall. Kaylee White added 13 and Kalyn Reese had nine.

The Monarchs play at Weirton tonight.

Harrison Central 49,

Steubenville Catholic 27

CADIZ — Maddie Sedgmer was a force inside Saturday as she scored 23 points and pulled down 10 rebounds for the Huskies. Lauren Doane added 11 markers and 10 boards.

Mary Rohde had eight points for the Crusaders.

SWIMMING

Linsly Wins

Mohawk Invitational

MORGANTOWN — The Cadets splashed to a first-place finish at the Mylan Park Aquatic Center with 391 points. South Fayette (Pa.) was second with 336 and John Marshall was sixth with 251.

Linsly won the boys’ competition with 257 points, topping Morgantown who was second with 178 and John Marshall was eighth with 85.

The Cadets’ Riccardo Piccini won the 50- and 100-freestyles and also anchored the winning 200- and 400-freestyle relays.

Emilio Soto, Rocco D’Aquila, Cassio Bendenelli and Sebastian Jayakamur all scored in two individual events for Linsly.

Elkiins won the girls’ division with 193 points John Marshall was third with 166 and Linsly was sixth with 134.

Maral Batsanal won the 50- and 100-freestyles. Jasmine Lourenco and Greta Temporin each placed in two individual events.

The John Marshall 200-freestyle relay team of Ella Finley, Zoe Zervos, Adah Aubrey and Maitlyn Miller finished first.