Dutton wins third tournament; Jays have strong showing

The best of the west in Class 5A wrestling gathered for the 46th Carl Albert Invitational. One of the best included the Guthrie BlueJays.

Bryan Dutton makes his move on Carl Albert's Blake Lam in the 140 finals of the Carl Albert Invitational. Photo By: Sarah Phillps - Oklahoman

Eight of the top 10 teams in Class 5A, according to the coaches tournament rankings, attended the two-day event. Top ranked Altus won titles at 119, 145, and 160 pounds to win the team championship. Fifth ranked Duncan was runner-up followed by fourth ranked Deer Creek, sixth ranked Guthrie and third ranked Carl Albert.

Guthrie sophomore Bryan Dutton won his third tournament of the season, at 140, with a 3-1 win over Carl Albert’s Blake Lam. Dutton, participating in his fourth tournament this season, got a late first period take down to control the match.

Dutton was one of seven Jays to place.

Junior Landry Chappell squared off with a familiar opponent in Deer Creek’s Alex Christensen in the finals of the 215 match. The match, featuring the two favorites to win state in 5A, was the third meeting in seven days and fifth in the last two seasons. Just two days ago inside the GHS gym, Chappell controlled the match from the beginning in capturing the 10-1 major decision to get back with Christensen, who defeated him in the finals of the Cushing Tournament the previous Saturday.

The dual was scoreless going into the third period before Christensen got an escape early in the period and went on to get the 3-0 decision for the tournament championship.

Senior Dennis Murphy (152) had a great showing in the tournament, including a 4-1 win in his final match, and finished with a third place finish.

Michael Conner (171) and John Davison (285) both dropped their final match in the consolation finals to finish fourth overall.

Guthrie Results:

112 Timothy O’Connor 2-2, Did not place (DNP)

119 Austin O’Connor 1-3, 6th

125 Camden Helm 0-2, DNP

130 Ryan Kitch, 2-2, DNP

135 Ryan Medina, 1-2, DNP

140 Bryan Dutton, 4-0, 1st

145 Devin Bilyeu 2-2, 6th

152 Dennis Murphy, 4-1, 3rd

160 Travis Hudson, 0-2, DNP

171 Michael Conner, 3-2, 4th

215 Landry Chappell, 3-1, 2nd

285 John Davison, 3-2, 4th

Final team and Championship Round: Thanks to Bob Przyblo

1. Altus 213; 2. Duncan 166; 3. Deer Creek 158.5; 4. Guthrie 135; 5. Carl Albert 133; 6. Ardmore 129; 7. Harrah 128; 8. Lawton MacArthur 124.50; 9. Tahlequah 81; 10. Western Heights 80; 11. Shawnee 68; 12. Ada 67; 13. Chickasha 64; 14. Edmond Santa Fe 62; 15. Southeast 59.5; 16. Durant 55; 17. Noble 45; 18. Miami 41; 19. NW Classen 23.5; 20. Tecumseh 21; 21. Putnam West 20.5

Championship finals

103: Jamie Copeland, Ada, 6-3 dec. Andrew Revilla, Altus

112: Aaron Brew, Duncan, 3-2 dec. Eli Hale, Miami

119: Jordan Litton, Altus, 4-3 dec. Jacob Lusch, Carl Albert

125: Jake Todd, Ada, 2-1 dec. Brett Durning, Edmond Santa Fe

130: Justin Hughes, Duncan, 8-4 dec. Jemuel Duran, Southeast

135: Austin Goyette, Harrah, 6-3 dec. Eric Waggoner, Carl Albert

140: Bryan Dutton, Guthrie, 3-1 dec. Blake Lam, Carl Albert

145: Keilan Torres, Altus, 5-2 dec. Ricky McCarty, Lawton MacArthur

152: Kenneth Hartfield, Western Heights, 3-1 SV dec. Payton Atchley, Duncan

160: Jeremy Delzer, Altus, 6-2 dec. Richard Griffin, Harrah

171: Nolan Boyd, Deer Creek, 5-0 dec. Drake Martel, Altus