BISMARCK, N.D. – The Parkside Wrestling team hit the road on Friday to Bismarck, N.D. to take on the No.14 ranked UMary Mauraders. The Rangers controlled the dual throughout, improving to 7-0 on the year with a 31-9 victory. 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
No.5 Shane Corrigan got the night started for the Rangers with a major decision in a match that he controlled throughout. The true freshman Corrigan earned his 23rd win and his eighth major decision of the year, defeating Jaden Verhagen 12-3. At 133-pounds freshman Troy Dolphin came out strong as he won by fall in the first period over the No.3 ranked wrestler in Reece Barnhardt. Dolphin now has back-to-back takedowns while also earning his first win over a ranked opponent. The Rangers started their night with both matches earning bonus points and were off to a quick 10-0 lead over No.14 UMary.
Redshirt sophomore and No.10 ranked Cayden Henschel earned his third win in a row in what began as a close match at 141-pounds. Henschel lead 4-3 late in the third but was able to earn a takedown and two near falls that turned into nine additional points in the final 30 seconds, giving Henschel a 13-3 major decision. In the 149-pound matchup, No.6 redshirt sophomore Jalen Spuhler remained dominant and earned a 13-1 major decision. Spuhler continues to prove his national strength in the 149-pound class, earning his 22nd victory of the decision. No.12 ranked redshirt sophomore Ben Durocher continues to stack wins together as he earned a 13-6 decision in the 157-pound matchup. Heading into the Intermission, the Rangers lead 21-0, their largest lead through the first five matches of the season.
The No.1 ranked wrestler at 165-pounds Shane Gantz earned the 102nd win of his Parkside career in a 14-5 major decision. Gantz was able to get a takedown with 20 seconds remaining to give him a 13-5 lead before the bonus point for riding time. In the 174-pound matchup sophomore Crosby Schlosser took on No.3 ranked Max Bruss and was able to keep it close through the first period, but Bruss overall took the win by an 8-0 major decision. At 184-pounds No.9 ranked Reece Worachek was held scoreless through the first two periods and trailed 1-0 entering the final period. Worachek escaped quickly to start the third period and was able to earn two takedowns in the final 50 seconds to win a 5-3 decision. Worachek has now won five in a row and improves to 21-4 on the season. With two matches remaining, the Rangers lead 28-4.
At 197-pounds, freshman Kaden Hooker fell 16-0 in a technical fall. In the heavyweight matchup, redshirt sophomore Lloyd Reynolds was able to tie to match 1-1 with an escape in the third period. Reynolds took his opponent to overtime where he was able to earn the winning takedown in a 3-1 sudden victory.
The Rangers earned their fifth dual win over a ranked opponent, improving to 7-0 on the season.

HEAR FROM COACH BECKER
"Up and down our lineup tonight our guys came out with fight and a lot of heart. Might be the best we have collectively wrestled all year. It was a fun one for sure. Their crowd was hostile and it definitely was a great environment to compete in. Looking forward to getting after it again tomorrow against Minot"
 
UP NEXT FOR PARKSIDE
The Rangers will travel two hours north to Minot, N.D. to take on Minot State on Saturday at 4 p.m. Links to coverage, including the live stream can be found at ParksideRangers.com/coverage.
 

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