Columbus Wildcat wrestling started its season on a strong note with a 61-18 dual victory over Mount Pleasant. Four Columbus wrestlers won their bout by pinning their opponent, including sophomore Jacob Nelson at 106 pounds; junior Ty Scorpil at 126; freshman Bowen Thomson at 132; and junior Cole Storm at 170.

Newcomer Riley Kaalberg got a win in his first bout as a Wildcat. The 182-pound sophomore won 14-12 on a sudden victory. Freshman Trevor Phillips rounded out the Cats’ head-to-head victories by winning a 10-2 major decision at 160 lbs. Columbus will get back to work tomorrow when they wrestle in a duals tournament at Williamsburg.