Forfeits cost Fallbrook grapplers in season opener

Team scoring in high school wrestling includes six points for a forfeit, which usually occurs when one school does not field a grappler in a specific weight class rather than when a wrestler is disqualified. Fallbrook High School's 2016-17 season opener Dec. 1 at home against Sage Creek included the Warriors forfeiting three of the 14 weight classes, giving Sage Creek 18 points which contributed to the Bobcats' 42-30 victory.

"I actually enjoyed the effort and the energy that the team showed," said Lawrence Jones, who has replaced Cristian Vera as the Warriors' head coach. "I look forward to t...