INDIANAPOLIS- The Parkside Rangers claimed the team championship at the 46^th Annual Midwest Classic, securing the title for a second consecutive season. Parkside totaled a program record 150 points on the way to its sixth Midwest Classic championship overall, finishing the tournament with eight total placers. Individually, Jalen Spuhler captured the 149-pound title for the second straight year, while Shane Corrigan and Easton Worachek each earned runner-up finishes in their respective weight classes. 

The level of competition at the Midwest Classic was among the strongest in the nation, with 47 teams competing in the two-day tournament. Of those programs, 15 were ranked in the current top 25, including four ranked inside the top five.

How it Happened:
Shane Corrigan (125lbs): No.2 ranked Corrigan opened the day winning his quarterfinal match by tech fall (16-1) over Braydon Mitchell of Emmanuel, followed by a win in the semifinals over third ranked Anthony Aniciete of Tiffin in a (12-3) major decision. Corrigan finished the meet in second place after losing to first ranked Trevon Gray of Pitt-Johnstown in a (7-2) decision. 

Elon Rodriguez (133lbs): Rodriguez advanced through his first match of the day after a forfeit by his opponent. In his second bout, he won by tech fall (22-7) over Zachary Parker of Glenville State. Rodriquez lost to Aidan Sprague of Indianapolis in a (14-13) in his next bout, before claiming the seventh-place title with a (12-6) decision victory over Devin Gomez of Western Colorado.

Emmett Nelson (141lbs): Nelson advanced to the semifinal match after defeating eighth ranked Jake Niffenegger in a (5-4) decision. In his semifinal bout, Nelson lost to, fifth ranked Colton Stoneking of Fairmont State in a (2-0) decision, then again to George Maholtz of Lander by fall. Nelson placed fifth overall in the tournament after defeating 14^th ranked Chad Ozias of Pitt Johnstown in a (4-2) decision. 

Jalen Spuhler (149lbs): No. 3 Spuhler won his opening bout of the day in a (4-2) decision over tenth ranked Rudy Lopez of Northern State, a late takedown in period three secured the victory. In the semifinals, he defeated eighth ranked Matthew Sarbo of Pitt Johnstown in a (5-4) decision. Spuhler secured the 149lb title after defeating sixth ranked Hayden Kuhn of Ashland by fall at 2:27. With the win, Jalen is the 149lb Midwest Classic Champion for the second consecutive year.

Easton Worachek (157lbs): Worachek edged out seventh ranked Kaden Renner of UMary in a (6-5) decision, a late period three takedown led him to victory. He defeated eighth ranked Casey Barnett of Tiffin in a (6-5) decision to secure his spot in the finals. In the finals, Worachek was edged out but fourth ranked Aaden Valdez of Adams State in a (5-2) decision. 

Brody Hemauer (165lbs): No. 4 Hemauer advanced to the semifinal bout after winning by a (4-1) decision in overtime, over Bryce Dauphin of Central Oklahoma. In the semifinals, he lost in a (6-4) decision to second ranked Nolan Gessler of Tiffin, before winning his next bout in a (5-4) decision over Sam Richardson of McKendree. With a medical forfeit in his final bout, Hemauer finished the weekend with a sixth place finish.  

Dajun Johnson (174lbs): No. 11 Johnson dropped his first bout of the day in a (5-1) decision in overtime to tenth ranked Sevriano Garza of Ashland. He then bounced back winning his next two bouts by major decision both (15-5) and (13-4) respectively. In the consolation semifinal bout, Johnson defeated Hunter Jump of Central Oklahoma in a (4-2) dec. In the third place matchup, Johnson lost to 12^th ranked Clint Morrisette of King in a (4-2) decision, resulting in a fourth-place finish.

Brady Schuh (184lbs): No. 7 ranked Schuh dropped his first bout of the day to sixth ranked Darion Johnson of McKendree in a (10-3) decision. He won his next two matches by decision (15-8) and a (4-1) over ninth ranked David Davis of Tiffin. In the consolation semifinals, Schuh lost to fifth ranked Patrick Jackson of Gannon in overtime. He finished the day in sixth after 15^th ranked Brady Westall of Northern State won in a (6-4) decision. 

Jordan Blanchard (197lbs): No. 13 Blanchard won his first bout of the day by fall at 2:33 over Sage Harrison of Western Colorado. In his second, he lost to Joey Lyons of Gannon in a (4-2) decision. 

The Rangers will return to dual competition on December 20, hosting Minnesota State Moorhead at De Simone Arena with action set to begin at 7:00 p.m.

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