Columbia, Missouri - The Dexter Bearcats took six athletes to the Missouri State High School Athletic Association State (MSHSAA) Wrestling Tournament held in Columbia, Missouri.  Today was Round 1 of some intense wrestling by our beloved 'Cats.  

In the 106 lb weight class Bryston Pemberton (43-7) defeated Caleb Worland (43-18) of Cameron, Missouri by Decision 8-4.    He will wrestle Jackson Casell (43-4) from Fulton on Friday  Pemberton is a sophomore at Dexter High School.

In the 113 lb weight class CJ Greene (22-11) freshman was defeated by Sam Hrabovsky who was undefeated in regular season (39-0) from Fulton.  Greene also fell to Will Courtney (39-15) from Savannah.  Greene is a freshman at Dexter High School.

In the 120 lb weight class Seth Harris (39-9) a senior lost to Eric Holt (36-7) from Cape Fair, Missouri.  In the next round Harris defeated Thorin Green (41-19) and has moved on to wrestling tomorrow.  His opponent is unknown at this time.  Harris has had 33 pins this season.

In the 126 lb weight class Travis Waldner (42-2) a sophomore defeated Jonah Gann (31-10) from Logan-Rogersville, Missouri.  Waldner will compete against Colten Sewell (34-12) from Chillicothe.  Waldner has had  36 pins, 4 techs, and 4 majors in the regular season.