FRANKLINVILLE - Pins played in major role in Randolph getting its wrestling season off to a good start in Division 2 on Wednesday night.
The Cardinals recorded six pins to Franklinville's (1-1) four and that was the difference in a 42-33 decision.
The fastest pin by the winners was at 182 pounds where Jimmy Carr put Damon Vroman on his back in a quick 13 seconds.
The last match at 145 pounds was where Austin Shapp came through with an 8-7 win over Pat DeFoe that clinched the victory.
Randolph coach Todd Conley was pleased with first-time starter Dennis Andrews pinning Carl Ratzel at 4:41 at 195 pounds.
Conley also praised the work of 120-pound Tristan Holdridge, who got an upset 12-9 win over Devan Wessolek of Frankinville.
152: Eric Michaelis (F) p. Devin Parker, 2:55.
160: Chris Doubek (R) p. Charlie Furnham, 0:40.
170: Chris Buvoltz (R) p. Dentin Gilley, 1:29.
182: Jimmy Carr (R) p. Damon Vroman, :13.
195: Dennis Andrews (R) p. Carl Ratzel, 4:41.
220: Dean Cole (F) d. Jeff Andrews, 7-6.
285: Pat Kibbe (R) p. Dylan Dash, 3:28.
106: Dakota Parkhurst (R) p. Zach McMannis, :18.
113: Butch Rubal (F) won via forfeit.
120: Tristan Holdridge (R) d. Devan Wesolek, 12-9.
126: Matt Bacher (F) p. Ben Clinger, 0:36.
132: Branden Winter (F) p. Liam McDonald, 3:48.
145: Austin Shapp (R) d. Pat DeFoe, 8-7.