COUDERSPORT – Coudersport’s wrestling team celebrated its first Allegheny Mountain Wrestling League title in nearly four decades Tuesday night.

The Falcons put the finishing touches on a perfect 8-0 AMWL record with a 43-21 victory over visiting Sheffield.

“This was our first league title since 1987,” said John Bishel, Coudersport coach. “We began this year believing we had a shot at it and our wrestlers all wrestled well. From top to bottom, they were a pleasure to work with.

“I can’t really single out any one of them because when someone had an off night, someone else picked it up. This was a good night for our kids and our fans,” he added.

Leading the Falcons (11-3) win pins were Dustin Kudrick at 126, John Fitzgerald at 132 and Gage Arnold at 160. Teammate Eli Ayers recorded a major decision for the winners.

Individually, Arnold is now 22-5, Julian Smith is 21-5 and Nick Rogosta is 25-6.

“I want to thank Coach Rendos and Coach Storey for all their help this season and now we have to get ready for the post-season,” Bishel noted.

Sheffield got pins from Cole Holden at 113, Nick Knowles at 220 and Tavin Hooper at heavyweight.

COUDERSPORT 43, SHEFFIELD 21

106 – No match

113 – Cole Holden (S) pinned Brynen Kisiel, 1:44

120 – No match

126 – Dustin Kudrick (Co) pinned Igor Kopytyuk, 2:52

132 – John Fitzgerald (Co) pinned Shiel Wall, 2:50

138 – Kyle Holden (S) decisioned David Kudrick, 9-3

145 – Julian Smith won by forfeit

152 – Nick Ragosta (Co) decisioned Terrell Williams, 8-7

160 – Gage Arnold (Co) pinned Tanner Barr, 5:02

170 – Eli Ayers (Co) major decisioned Shareef Armstead, 11-2

182 – Isaac Wright (Co) won by forfeit

195 – Joe Lawton (Co) won by forfeit

220 – Nick Knowles (S) pinned Jeff Gunn, 1:45

Hwt – Tavin Hooper (S) pinned Ben Cochran, 3:32