Jefferson City tops Helias in dual showdown

Hunter Neighbors of Jefferson City tries to pin Ryan Mankin of Helias in the 112-pound match during Wednesday's crosstown dual at Fleming Fieldhouse.
Hunter Neighbors of Jefferson City tries to pin Ryan Mankin of Helias in the 112-pound match during Wednesday's crosstown dual at Fleming Fieldhouse.

It wouldn't be a Jays-Crusaders wrestling dual without it coming down to the final match.

And it wouldn't be a Jays-Crusaders wrestling dual without a bit of a disagreement.

Check. And check.

Heading into Wednesday night's crosstown showdown at Fleming Fieldhouse, both coaches thought the dual would likely come down to the last match. And it did, with Jared Johnson's major decision at 189 pounds icing Jefferson City's 36-29 victory.