(Earlham) – The Atlantic wrestling team kicked off their season with a strong performance, defeating Earlham 42-31 on Thursday. The Trojans claimed victory in eight of the 14 matches, including one by forfeit, as they showcased their dominance on the mat.
The following Atlantic wrestlers earned victories:
- Keaton Schroeder (106): Won by forfeit
- Collin Harris (113): Won by major decision (14-6)
- Carter Hadley (132): Won by tech fall (17-2) in 4:19
- Aiden Smith (138): Won by fall in 0:38
- Kalvin Hayes (144): Won 13-10 in overtime
- Jayden Harter (150): Won by pin at 3:31
- Donovan Hedrington (190): Won by fall in 1:47
- Evan Sorensen (285): Won by fall in 0:41
Atlantic Head Coach Tim Duff on the Trojans season opening competition.
The Trojans’ next challenge will be at the Joe Fitch Tournament in Humboldt, later today. Coach says Humboldt will be favored at their home meet.
Match Results:
- 120: Max Millage (EARL) over Mason Betts (ATLA) (Tech Fall 19-2, 2:46)
- 126: Dallas Canoyer (EARL) over Braxton Hass (ATLA) (Decision 6-2)
- 132: Carter Hadley (ATLA) over Bishop Hammen (EARL) (Tech Fall 17-2, 4:19)
- 138: Aiden Smith (ATLA) over Ethan Winey (EARL) (Fall 0:38)
- 144: Kalvin Hayes (ATLA) over Josh Winey (EARL) (SV-1 13-10)
- 150: Jayden Harter (ATLA) over Cole Eitel (EARL) (Fall 3:31)
- 157: Jackson Berkley (EARL) over Dreven Smith (ATLA) (Fall 1:41)
- 165: Konnar Stiles (EARL) over Roland Hinman (ATLA) (Tech Fall 17-1, 5:17)
- 175: Colton Nixt (EARL) over Callan Kluever (ATLA) (Fall 1:10)
- 190: Donovan Hedrington (ATLA) over Aidan Oscarson (EARL) (Fall 1:47)
- 215: Corbin Etter (EARL) over Travin Thomas (ATLA) (Fall 0:39)
- 285: Evan Sorensen (ATLA) over Keegan Long (EARL) (Fall 0:41)
- 106: Keaton Schroeder (ATLA) over (EARL) (Forfeit)
- 113: Collin Harris (ATLA) over Konner Keller (EARL) (Major Decision 14-6)
