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The days of gymnasiums packed full of fans riding the waves of high school wrestling matches are few and far between nowadays. But Thursday night in Penns Valley’s gym, the Rams’ dual with Bellefonte presented a nostalgic feel that would give long-time wrestling fans a reminder of what the old days were like. “It’s Bellefonte and Penns Valley, two crosstown teams, good fan bases, great crowds, great high school atmosphere for these kids to be in,” said Penns Valley coach Joel Brinker after his team’s 36-33 win. “Kudos to both communities to come out and support these guys. It was really cool.” Added Red Raiders coach Mike Maney: “In today’s environment, it wants to be a lot of tournaments and a lot of multi-duals, but it’s hard to beat a good high school dual meet between two county teams. Credit to both teams to put on a good show. It was a good environment.

Penns Valley (11-1) trailed Bellefonte (6-4), 33-6, with five bouts left in the dual. However, the Rams knew they had four forfeits coming in five of those bouts. Once they received those victories, the dual was 33-30 with one bout left.

“We were prepared. We knew about any scenario they could throw. If we could weather it, like we did,” Brinker said, “we thought we (could get through it). We didn’t give up the bonus points they were maybe thinking they could get. I felt good, and then heavyweight, it was just a decision.

Watson, who said he was a little worried as he watched the match unfold, just trusted what he knew. “All my teammates and coaches were telling me, ‘We still have a chance.’ I believed in them,” Watson said. “I believe in what my coaches teach me. I believe that I can do it.” His belief allowed him to come out and record a takedown on Horn midway through the first period. Watson went to put Horn on his back, but was only able to collect nearfall points to lead 7-0. With 10 seconds remaining in the period, Watson put Horn to his back again, and this time collected a fall to lock up his team’s win with older brother, Ty, watching in the stands.

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