Just call it the thrilla at the Phillia — Phillips Fieldhouse, that is — in fierce varsity wrestling competition Thursday night at Bartlesville High School.
Both Bartlesville and Owasso swapped forfeits and wins on the match — until the decision came down to the final match on the mat
Owasso led, 35-27, going into the next-to-final weight division. Bartlesville was already assured six more points at heavyweight (285), due to a forfeit, which would make the score 35-33, in favor of Owasso.
That meant Bartlesville’s Lukas Hammack had to win by a decision (three points) at 220 pounds in order to elevate the Bruins past Owasso.
He did it.
Trailing 2-0 after the first period, Hammack rallied to win, 5-3, and power Bartlesville to the 36-35 victory.
Note: This full report is planned for Friday’s E-E sports section.