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Pondel alive, Snyder done
Herald staff reports
ALTOONA, Pa. � David Pondel is stuck in the consolation bracket and Joe Snyder was eliminated from the postseason Friday night after the first day of competition at the Northwest Regional Class AAA Tournament.
Pondel (103) lost his preliminary bout to Hollidaysburg�s Ken Moyer by decision, 9-5.
But Pondel refused to give in. He whipped Langley�s Antonio Kirk 11-0 in the first consolation round.
Snyder (145) won his first bout of the night by a 9-1 margin over Carrick�s Jerame Smith.
Snyder, however, was knocked into the consolation bracket after he was pinned by Clearfield star Kyle Keane.
In the 145 consy, Snyder was pinned by DuBois� Rob Coccimiglio to end his chance of reaching the state tournament.
Pondel will face Warren�s Mike Gustafason in the second consolation this morning. Gustafason entered this weekend�s tournament with a 29-13 record. Pondel entered with a record of 30-9.
Today�s action begins at noon with the second round of consolations and the semifinals. The consolation finals are on tap for 5:30 p.m. with the championship finals set for 6:30 p.m.
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