{"id":10283,"date":"2023-11-29T14:04:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T19:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=10283"},"modified":"2023-11-29T14:09:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T19:09:11","slug":"starfires-score-win-with-big-implications-in-season-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/29\/starfires-score-win-with-big-implications-in-season-opener\/","title":{"rendered":"Starfires score win with big implications in season opener"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignright is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: HS WR--Cowan at South Adams, 11\/28\/23\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/4m49fJaeW4Bbg4kUpSaa75?si=6234afa2668a4352&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Miss the broadcast? Listen to it here, and find archived broadcasts on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, search for WZBD Audio<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing that some of the team&#8217;s hopes and dreams for the upcoming season rested solely on Tuesday night&#8217;s results, the South Adams Starfires delivered an inspired performance for coach Robert Loshe&#8217;s head coaching debut, beating the Team State-bound Cowan Blackhawks 46-30 in the Stardome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0462.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0462-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0462-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0462-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0462-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0462-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0462-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0462-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Robert Loshe won his first match at head coach Tuesday, knocking off the state-ranked Cowan Blackhawks. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/28novRexAnDDaneWrap.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Rex Brewer and Dane Fuelling wrap up South Adams&#8217; win over Cowan Tuesday night from the StarDome. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The win allows South Adams to walk into Thursday night&#8217;s match (which will be broadcast on WZBD&#8217;s YouTube channel) at Delta with nothing to lose. No one is expecting the Starfires to knock off Delta, but it will be a good chance for the team to see just where they fall against a team that could be the favorite to take this year&#8217;s regional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mizlehman.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tee-shirt-logo.jpg?resize=640%2C359&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tee-shirt-logo.jpg?w=749&amp;ssl=1 749w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tee-shirt-logo.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the lead changed hands at the end of each of the first nine bouts, the Starfires did not relinquish the lead once freshman Wes Summersett 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0457-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0457-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Wes Summersett provides the final nail in the coffin of the Cowan Blackhawks. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Summersett was bumped up to help the team beat Cowan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/28novSummersettWin.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Wes Summersett puts the match in the win column for the Starfires with a big headlock in his high school wrestling debut. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest upset of the night came in the very first bout, where Dakota Sprunger beat Bowen Keith with a third-period reversal to win 3-2 at 120. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0426-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0426-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0426-1-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0426-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0426-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0426-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0426-1-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0426-1-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Starfire bench celebrates Dakota Sprunger&#8217;s victory at 120 pounds. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/28novSAearlywin.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Dakota Sprunger takes the first bout of the night to set the tone for South Adams. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also making an impressive debut was Will Patterson, who looked to be in great position to knock off Raef Keith with a tight cradle in the first period, but it was the Cowan senior who had the last laugh with a cradle of his own at 126. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yagerfurniture.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"261\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Billboard-ad-at-Parr-Rd.jpg?resize=640%2C261&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Billboard-ad-at-Parr-Rd.jpg?resize=1024%2C418&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Billboard-ad-at-Parr-Rd.jpg?resize=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Billboard-ad-at-Parr-Rd.jpg?resize=768%2C313&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Billboard-ad-at-Parr-Rd.jpg?resize=1536%2C627&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Billboard-ad-at-Parr-Rd.jpg?w=1838&amp;ssl=1 1838w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Billboard-ad-at-Parr-Rd.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/28novHumbleAndSummersett.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Assistant coach Barry Humble and freshman Wes Summersett spoke with the Z Team after the Starfire win Tuesday. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0435.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0435-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0435-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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Bowen Keith, 3-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>126-Raef Keith (C) p. Will Patterson, 3:02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>132-Braxton Kirchner (SA) p. CJ Bynum, :50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>138-Jackson Bradley (C) p. Wyatt Mann, 1:51<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>144-Colt Bollenbacher (SA) m.d. Jaden Unger, 10-0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>150-Jayden Jett (C) p. Mark McKinley, 1:14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>157-Isaiah Meyer (SA) p. Xander Sparks, 1:57<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>165-Levi Abbott (C) p. Nathan Plattner, 1:47<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>175-Wes Summersett (SA) p. Noah Modglin, 3:35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>190-Luke Bauman (SA) d. Peyton Kepler, 4-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>215-Bryan Roll (SA) WBF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>285-Phoenix Boxell (SA) p. Carson VanCleave, 5:15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>106-Daigan Barbosa (C) p. Titus Loshe, :36<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>113-Daniel Rupp (SA) WBF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Junior Varsity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>138-Jacob Unger (C) p. 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