Panthers 4-0 after topping USC
By TROY THOMPSON
Sportswriter
The NRHEG wrestlers had their stamina tested last week as they faced six squads in three days. The Panthers split the stretch, going 3-3 as a team overall.
The Panthers dominated Maple River 43-16 on Thursday, Jan. 30 in what NRHEG coach Shawn Larson called their best match of the year.
“Of all of the matches this year, I feel like our team was on their best tonight,” said Larson. “Even in the matches we lost tonight, we were mixing it up well. I would have liked to have had a chance for them to have their best lineup tonight, but because of injuries they were a few weight classes short. We can feel good of how we performed and try to build on that as the tournaments are closing in on us quickly.”
Cordell Peterson (126) and Jet Wayne (152) recorded pins in their matches for the Panthers. Cole Lenort, Dillon Kubiatowicz, Cole Staloch, Trey Hoppe, Keith Maxon and Todd Erickson also recorded wins for the Panthers on their matches.NRHEG faced some stiff competition from Class AA power Albert Lea and Class AAA schools Lakeville North and Owatonna on Friday, Jan. 30th.
The Panthers were swept in the competition by their big-school foes, going 0-3 on the night.
NRHEG’s Todd Erickson, ranked No. 2 in the state in Class A, recorded pins over Lakeville North’s Tyler Rodewald and Owatonna’s Goy Tut, but suffered a rare loss against No. 2-ranked (Class AA) Tristan Westerlund in a 5-0 decision. Albert Lea is currently ranked No. 3 as a team in Class AA.
Panther wrestlers also faced some of the top-ranked Class AAA individuals in Peyton Robb (106, Owatonna),Tanner Cole (126, Owatonna) Wade Sullivan (126, Lakeville North) Brandon Moen (152, Owatonna), Lucas Westrich (160, Lakeville North), and Trystyn Hanson (195, Lakeville North), but still managed to battle to close matches overall.
The Panthers rebounded from their Friday fatigue to fight off Hayfield and USC in convincing fashion on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Cole Lenort (113), Jet Wayne (152), Nick Bartness (170), Matt Jensen (195), and Jon Weller (220), all recorded pins for the Panthers in a 61-13 win.
Cordell Peterson (126), Cole Staloch (132), and Palmer Peterson (145), each recorded pins in their bouts during a 37-20 win over Hayfield.
NRHEG 43, Maple River 16
1. (106 lbs.) Dillon Schmidt of Maple River beat Brett Kubiatowicz of NRHEG 9-1 (Major Decision).
2. (113 lbs.) Cole Lenort of NRHEG beat Nathan Moore of Maple River 4-3 (Decision).
3. (120 lbs.) Dillon Kubiatowicz of NRHEG beat Lincoln Arndt of Maple River 7-1 (Decision).
4. (126 lbs.) Cordell Peterson of NRHEG pinned Jared Moore of Maple River in 2 minutes and 52 seconds.
5. (132 lbs.) Cole Staloch of NRHEG beat Gavin doering of Maple River 17-3 (Major Decision).
6. (138 lbs.) Derek Moore of Maple River beat Alex Merritt of NRHEG 0-3 (Decision).
7. (145 lbs.) Russell Caldwell of Maple River beat Palmer Peterson of NRHEG 10-5 (Decision).
8. (152 lbs.) Jet Wayne of NRHEG pinned Dustyn Schmidt of Maple River in 5 minutes and 25 seconds.
9. (160 lbs.) Trey Hoppe of NRHEG beat Noah Decker of Maple River 4-3 (Decision).
10. (182 lbs.) Keith Maxon of NRHEG won by forfeit against Maple River.
11. (195 lbs.) Lukas Trio of Maple River pinned Matt Jensen of NRHEG in 4 minutes and 21 seconds.
12. (220 lbs.) Todd Erickson of NRHEG won by forfeit against Maple River.
13. (285 lbs.) Zeke Erickson of NRHEG pinned Ethan Caven of Maple River in 1 minute and 32 seconds.
NRHEG 61, United South Central 13
(106 lbs.) Blake Legred of USC pinned Brett Kubiatowicz of NRHEG in 5 minutes and 40 seconds.
(113 lbs.) Cole Lenort of NRHEG pinned Colin Brandt of USC in 2 minutes and 22 seconds.
(120 lbs.) Dillon Kubiatowicz of NRHEG won by forfeit against USC.
(126 lbs.) Cordell Peterson of NRHEG won by forfeit against USC.
(132 lbs.) Cole Staloch of NRHEG beat Keenan Biddle of USC 11-2 (Major Decision).
(138 lbs.) Alex Merritt of NRHEG beat Hunter Johnson of USC 4-2 (Decision).
(145 lbs.) Adam Knutson of USC beat Palmer Peterson of NRHEG 10-4 (Decision).
(152 lbs.) Jet Wayne of NRHEG pinned Ben Muhlenbeck of USC in 1 minute and 14 seconds.
(160 lbs.) Derek Herman of USC beat Trey Hoppe of NRHEG 16-2 (Major Decision).
(170 lbs.) Nick Bartness of NRHEG pinned Casey Dobbe of USC in 32 seconds.
(182 lbs.) Keith Maxon of NRHEG won by forfeit against USC.
(195 lbs.) Matt Jensen of NRHEG pinned Zachary Lorenz of USC in 1 minute and 14 seconds.
(220 lbs.) Jon Weller of NRHEG pinned Ethan Morales of USC in 1 minute and 26 seconds.
(285 lbs.) Todd Erickson of NRHEG won by forfeit against USC.
NRHEG 37, Hayfield 20
All of the missing weight classes were double forfeits
(106 lbs.) Wyatt Brennan of Hayfield beat Brett Kubiatowicz of NRHEG 15-0 (Technical Fall).
(113 lbs.) Jackson Heydt of Hayfield pinned Cole Lenort of NRHEG in 6 minutes and 10 seconds.
(120 lbs.) Dillon Kubiatowicz of NRHEG beat Cole Rasmussen of Hayfield 14-2 (Major Decision).
(126 lbs.) Cordell Peterson of NRHEG pinned Morgan Moreno of Hayfield in 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
(132 lbs.) Cole Staloch of NRHEG pinned Jordan Sullivan of Hayfield in 1 minute and 21 seconds.
(138 lbs.) Cameryn Stadler of Hayfield pinned Alex Merritt of NRHEG in 27 seconds.
(145 lbs.) Palmer Peterson of NRHEG pinned Garrett Kiser of Hayfield in 2 minutes and 52 seconds.
(152 lbs.) Karter Sletten of NRHEG won by forfeit against Hayfield.
(160 lbs.) Trey Hoppe of NRHEG won by forfeit against Hayfield.
(195 lbs.) Dylan Arndt of Hayfield beat Matt Jensen of NRHEG 5-0 (Decision).
(220 lbs.) Todd Erickson of NRHEG beat Trey Chatman of Hayfield 5-0 (Decision).