RUDE BOWS OUT IN SECOND ROUND OF WRESTLEBACKS AT CLASS AA CHAMPIONSHIPS
By: Tim Birney | AthensWildcats.com | March 11, 2022 | Photo courtesy Tim Birney
HERSHEY — Athens senior Karter Rude saw his high school career come to
an end Friday morning with a setback in the second round of wrestlebacks
here at the PIAA Class AA Championships at the Giant Center.
Rude,
who finishes his season with a 33-9 record, dropped a 7-5 decision to
Northwest Region champion Kane Kettering of Reynolds, who was upset in
the round-of-16.
Rude struggled to finish his takedown attempts on the lanky 6-3 Kettering throughout the match.
“It was tough, that kid was super-long … Karter needed to finish a little bit quicker,” said Athens coach Shawn Bradley.
“That
one hurts,” noted Bradley. “(Karter) gave one away yesterday, I would
have like to have seen what he could have done if he won that one
yesterday, but (wrestling) is a very unforgiving sport.
“Karter
kept wrestling and had a chance to win, and that’s a testament to his
development over the last few years,” added Bradley. “He actually came a
long way in one year. I think he wrestled with more of a purpose this
year.”
After a scoreless 60-second first period, Rude cut Kettering loose to start the second period.
About 30 seconds later, Rude got in on a leg, but Kettering was able to stuff the attempt and score a takedown for a 3-0 lead.
After
a Rude escape, he once again got in on Kettering, only to have the
Reynolds senior counter for the takedown and a 5-1 lead.
Rude scored a quick takedown in the third period, but Kettering registered a reversal moments later to take a 7-3 lead.
Rude
recorded an escape with 34 seconds remaining, and Kettering was banged
for stalling with 5 seconds remaining to provide the final margin.
“This
loss stinks, but (Karter) is going to do great things in life,” said
Bradley. “He is a class act. I wish I had 20 more of him.
“He’s a leader on our team without a doubt, and he led by example,” added Bradley. “He’s a great kid.”
Rude finishes his four-year varsity career with a 96-42 record.
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