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SOMERS, Wis. (Dec. 11, 2013)-- The University of Wisconsin-Parkside wrestling squad flexed its muscles against in-state rival Concordia University on Wednesday night, winning eight of the ten weight classes and rolling to the 37-8 victory inside DeSimone Gymnasium.

The visiting Falcons (1-1) opened the dual with a major decision victory at 157-pounds but it was all Rangers (2-1) the rest of the way. Nick Fishback won by decision 6-0 over Casey Kenealy at the 165-pound weight class while Montrail Johnson notched a 22-6 tech fall victory at 174-pounds, improving his season record to 16-3. Josh Anthony etched a 17-1 tech fall win at 184-pounds while Brady Stumpf pinned Ryan Cook at 285-pounds.

Ronzel Darling notched the Rangers' third tech fall of the night, downing Brandon Mayhew 23-8 at 125-pounds to improve to 17-4 on the season while Joseph Her edged Marcus Lubner 8-5 at 133. Adam Yde won by forfeit at 141 while Brandt Welcher closed the competition with a 12-3 major decision victory over Eric Lease at 149-pounds.

The Rangers return to the mat on Saturday, heading to Minnesota for the Saint Cloud State Open.

157  Pierce Holtfreter (Concordia (WI)) won by major decision over Daniel Argueta (Wisconsin-Parkside) 8-0.
165  Nick Fishback (Wisconsin-Parkside) won by decision over Casey Kenealy (Concordia (WI)) 6-0.
174  Montrail Johnson (Wisconsin-Parkside) won by tech fall over Mac Braylock (Concordia (WI)) 4:09 22-6.
184  Josh Anthony (Wisconsin-Parkside) won by tech fall over Thomas Schmidt (Concordia (WI)) 6:40 17-1.
197  Jake Reuteler (Concordia (WI)) won by major decision over Blaine Conner (Wisconsin-Parkside) 11-3.
285  Brady Stumpf (Wisconsin-Parkside) won by pin over Ryan Cook (Concordia (WI)) 0:41.
125  Ronzel Darling (Wisconsin-Parkside) won by tech fall over Brandon Mayhew (Concordia (WI)) 2:04 23-8.
133  Joseph Her (Wisconsin-Parkside) won by decision over Marcus Lubner (Concordia (WI)) 8-5.
141  Adam Yde (Wisconsin-Parkside) won by forfeit.
149  Brandt Welcher (Wisconsin-Parkside) won by major decision over Eric Lease (Concordia (WI)) 12-3.