Maltone advances to semis in Clearwater Classic meet

Kevin Nellis of Colfax, top, and Peter Nelson of Liberty hit the mat in the 189 class at Colfax.

Daython Maltone advanced all the way to the semi-final round Saturday in the 215-pound class of the Clearwater Classic at Lewiston. Maltone booked three straight pins to get into the semi round where he had a lead in the opening minutes against Narceso Gutierrez of Toppenish.

He lost the lead on a lock and then had to gamble to get it back.

“He tried some moves, he wouldn’t have otherwise tried, and it didn’t work out,” Coach Jeremy Lanthorn said.

Gutierrez took the semi 11-7 and then bowed to Nick...