Bonney Lake’s wrestling team took a huge win against Peninsula High School Thursday night, defeating the Seahawks 56-17.

The Panthers were helped along by four Peninsula forfeits in the 113, 182, 195 and 220 pound weight classes. But the team won in its own right, winning six of the 10 remaining rostered matches.

The night didn’t begin as auspiciously as it would end. Giuseppe Sabin, wrestling at 120 pounds, absorbed a 12-6 loss to Noah Endsley of Peninsula.

Colton Tracy, 126 pounds, brought things back on track by pinning William Lester in the third period.

Doug Nichols, 132 pounds,  raised spirits significantly when he pinned Zach Herbold in 25 seconds.

The wily Caid Caveness, 138 pounds, took to Kevin McPherson like a fish to water. He launched himself against McPherson  like a coiled spring, bringing him down again and again until a technical fall was called at 12-3.

But Michael Tucker, 145 pounds, became the target of the Seahawks’ sweet revenge in the next match. He was pinned by Randy Nimrock in 2 minutes, 32 seconds.

Matt Yuste, 152 pounds, defeated Jake Ricco 3-1.

160-pounder Cayle Williams lost to Casey Larson in a 6-4 overtime decision.

Alex Rae, 170 pounds, was pinned by Luke Holsinger.

David Smith, wrestling at the 285 pound weight class, pinned Trey Starks.

The night ended with the 103 pound weight class. Carson Corballey pinned Kelly Polk in 1 minute, 32 seconds.