Dallastown's Clay Gable turned out another solid performance in his 171-pound quarterfinal round bout of the PIAA Class AAA Wrestling Championships, winning an 8-0 major decision over Ty Wilps of Chartiers Valley.
The victory puts the Wildcat senior into tomorrow morning's semifinal around against Belle Vernon's Patrick Tasser. Tasser upset pre-tournament favorite Nick Milano of Erie Cathedral Prep, 3-1, in their quarterfinal bout.
Friday's win was a carbon copy of Gable's opening round win Thursday against Scott Schretzenmaier of Great Valley.
The YAIAA wrestler scored first and again the takedown came with 20 seconds left in the first period. He then rode Wilps for the entire second period, nearly turning him a couple of times. Then, the third period was all Gable with an escape, a takedown, and - for good measure - a three-point nearfall at the buzzer to cap an outstanding bout.
The remaining seven Class AAA competitors have yet to hit the mat for their second-round consolation matches. That round is set to start at 2:45.
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