2 ‘Cats remain

Jake Anthonysz is named a winner in his first-round match at state Thursday. Rebbecca Merriman/Special to the Cassville Democrat

Two of the three Cassville boys wrestlers at state are still in contention after day one at the tournament.

Akhilleus Arguelles and Jake Anthonyz both won their first-round matches and will wrestle again on Friday.

Kurt Deaver fell in his opener, then lost in the first round of consolations and was eliminated from the tournament.

Akhilleus Arguelles battles in his first match at state. Rebbecca Merriman/Special to the Cassville Democrat

Full results from Thursday include:

113 Class 2

Kurt Deaver (15-11) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Kurt Deaver was eliminated from contention Thursday at the state tournament. Rebbecca Merriman/Special to the Cassville Democrat

• Champ. Round 1 - Caleb Husch (Cameron) 43-0 won by fall over Kurt Deaver (Cassville) 15-11 (Fall 1:36)

• Cons. Round 1 - Chance McKim (Kirksville) 30-14 won by fall over Kurt Deaver (Cassville) 15-11 (Fall 1:09)

132 Class 2

Akhilleus Arguelles (34-8) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Akhilleus Arguelles (Cassville) 34-8 won by fall over Ben Amerman (Kirksville) 23-10 (Fall 3:07)

160 Class 2

Jake Anthonysz (32-7) place is unknown and scored 2.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Jake Anthonysz (Cassville) 32-7 won by decision over Zane Palmer (Odessa) 41-9 (Dec 12-8)