KENOSHA, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin - Parkside Wrestling team took home the Sake Bottle trophy in dominant fashion on Thursday night, as the Rangers defeated the Warhawks 24-9 in De Simone Arena.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The dual began in the 149-pound weight class where sophomore
Jalen Spuhler fell to Jake Burford of Whitewater by a 6-2 decision. Burford is currently ranked number eight in the country at the Division III level. At 157 sophomore
Ben Durocher brought the Rangers back to tie the match at three after beating Hunter Rudzinski by decision, 8-3.
Durocher made his season debut at 157 pounds and earned a hard-fought 8-3 decision over Hunter Rudzinski. At 165-pounds. Number one-ranked
Shane Gantz remained undefeated on the young season, controlling the entire match to earn a 19-8 major decision, his second major decision of the season.
Sophomore
Reece Worachek, ranked third in the nation, took on the number one ranked wrestler at 184 pounds on the division three level. Worachek remained within striking distance after the first period but ultimately lost in a 7-2 decision.
In his Parkside debut, freshman Joe Swanson won in exciting fashion, earning a sudden victory by a score of 4-2. At 285 sophomore
Lloyd Reynolds outlasted his opponent in a close 2-1 decision to give the Rangers a commanding 13-9 lead that the Warhawks would never recover from.
At the 125 class, freshman Shane Corrigan proved to be too much for Tyler Klein of Whitewater winning 17-0 by tech fall at 4:36. Sophomore
Joey Roti got off to an early lead in the 133 match and held on to win by decision, 10-5.
Cayden Henschel closed out the night for the Rangers, winning a hard-fought match by decision 4-2 as the Rangers took back the Sake Bottle Trophy by a score of 24-9.
149 –
Jalen Spuhler, Loss, 6-2 Decision
157 -
Ben Durocher, Win, 8-3 Decision
165 -
Shane Gantz, Win, 19-8 Major Decision
174 –
Eric Bauer, Loss, 5-4 Decision
184 –
Reece Worachek, Loss, 7-2 Decision
197 - Joe Swanson, Win, 4-2 Sudden Victory
285 -
Lloyd Reynolds, Win, 2-1 Decision
125 - Shane Corrigan, Win, 17-0 Tech Fall 4:36
133 -
Joey Roti, Win, 10-5 Decision
141 -
Cayden Henschel, Win, 4-2 Decision
HEAR FROM COACH BECKER
"I thought it was a solid dual tonight for us. Definitely some things we can improve on. I thought some of our guys looked a little flat footed but overall we won 7 matches to 3 so can't be too critical. Shoutout to all the fans that were in attendance, we heard you and we appreciate the support!"
WHAT'S NEXT
The Rangers will travel to Findlay, Ohio to compete in the Findlay Open on Saturday Nov. 19
th hosted by the University of Findlay.
