Norwich claims STAC Central division with statement win over the Wildcats
NORWICH – The Tornado mat-men have staked their claim over the STAC Central division after handily defeating Johnson City by a large margin at 63-22.
The win came on the backs of an 11 win night where a nearly full lineup for the Tornado saw six match-ups go in their favor with an additional five wins come by forfeit.
As usual Jake Franklin and Brennan Slater, at 170 and 182 pounds respectively, closed the deal for Norwich both grabbing quick pins on the night for a 12 point swing early in the match on Dec. 20.
Fellow Norwich wrestlers – Dante Geislinger at 99 pounds, Mikey Squires at 106 pounds, and Dakota Powers at 138 pounds – each grabbed a win by pin on the night, as a powerful Norwich squad continued their pinning ways against the Wildcats.
Norwich's Tyler Rice snagged a big win, only an eighth grader, Rice grappled his way to a win at the 220 pounds match, where he defeated Johnson City's Daniel Guillaume by a decision at 7-3.
Suffering losses on the night for Norwich were Angel Francis at 195 pounds, Izaiah Cabalero at 113 pounds and most notably standout Eli Rodriguez at 126 pounds.
Rodriguez suffered through a blood-time filled matchup with Erick Rigal of JC. Rigal pinned the Norwich freshman at 5:51, after gaining a major lead over Rodriguez – a sight not seen often.
Corey Coleman of JC earned a win over Cabalero by a major decision while Francis of Norwich suffered a loss by pin to JCs Nicholas Palmer.
Following the completion of all six forfeits – five of them going in favor of Norwich – the Tornado walked away as the 7-2 overall STAC Central Champions. Norwich's lone losses as a team came at the Gouverneur Duals where Peru and Canastota.
Next up for Norwich, they will enjoy a few days off before heading to the Windsor Christmas Tournament on Dec. 28 and Dec. 29.
Results: Norwich wins 63 22 over Johnson City
145: Zachary Mills (NHS) over (JC) (For.) 152: Ty Rifanburg (NHS) over (JC) (For.) 160: Ty Rifanburg (NHS) over (JC) (For.) 170: Jake Franklin (NHS) over Yender Soto (JC) (Fall 2:45) 182: Brennan Slater (NHS) over Tyler Svenson (JC) (Fall 1:08) 195: Nicholas Palmer (JC) over Angel Francis (NHS) (Fall 2:12) 220: Tyler Rice (NHS) over Daniel Guillaume (JC) (Dec 7-3) 285: Cobey Breeze (JC) over (NHS) (For.) 99: Dante Geislinger (NHS) over Dante Rigal (JC) (Fall 5:42) 106: Mikey Squires (NSH) over Robert Gerdus (JC) (Fall 1:10) 113: Corey Casteline (JC) over Izaiah Cabalero (NHS) (MD 14-2) 120: Nick Glanville (NHS) over (JC) (For.) 126: Erick Rigal (JC) over Eli Rodriguez (NHS) (Fall 5:51) 132: Cristobol Cabalero (NHS) over (JC) (For.) 138: Dakota Powers (NHS) over Jose Manon (JC) (Fall 0:55).
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The win came on the backs of an 11 win night where a nearly full lineup for the Tornado saw six match-ups go in their favor with an additional five wins come by forfeit.
As usual Jake Franklin and Brennan Slater, at 170 and 182 pounds respectively, closed the deal for Norwich both grabbing quick pins on the night for a 12 point swing early in the match on Dec. 20.
Fellow Norwich wrestlers – Dante Geislinger at 99 pounds, Mikey Squires at 106 pounds, and Dakota Powers at 138 pounds – each grabbed a win by pin on the night, as a powerful Norwich squad continued their pinning ways against the Wildcats.
Norwich's Tyler Rice snagged a big win, only an eighth grader, Rice grappled his way to a win at the 220 pounds match, where he defeated Johnson City's Daniel Guillaume by a decision at 7-3.
Suffering losses on the night for Norwich were Angel Francis at 195 pounds, Izaiah Cabalero at 113 pounds and most notably standout Eli Rodriguez at 126 pounds.
Rodriguez suffered through a blood-time filled matchup with Erick Rigal of JC. Rigal pinned the Norwich freshman at 5:51, after gaining a major lead over Rodriguez – a sight not seen often.
Corey Coleman of JC earned a win over Cabalero by a major decision while Francis of Norwich suffered a loss by pin to JCs Nicholas Palmer.
Following the completion of all six forfeits – five of them going in favor of Norwich – the Tornado walked away as the 7-2 overall STAC Central Champions. Norwich's lone losses as a team came at the Gouverneur Duals where Peru and Canastota.
Next up for Norwich, they will enjoy a few days off before heading to the Windsor Christmas Tournament on Dec. 28 and Dec. 29.
Results: Norwich wins 63 22 over Johnson City
145: Zachary Mills (NHS) over (JC) (For.) 152: Ty Rifanburg (NHS) over (JC) (For.) 160: Ty Rifanburg (NHS) over (JC) (For.) 170: Jake Franklin (NHS) over Yender Soto (JC) (Fall 2:45) 182: Brennan Slater (NHS) over Tyler Svenson (JC) (Fall 1:08) 195: Nicholas Palmer (JC) over Angel Francis (NHS) (Fall 2:12) 220: Tyler Rice (NHS) over Daniel Guillaume (JC) (Dec 7-3) 285: Cobey Breeze (JC) over (NHS) (For.) 99: Dante Geislinger (NHS) over Dante Rigal (JC) (Fall 5:42) 106: Mikey Squires (NSH) over Robert Gerdus (JC) (Fall 1:10) 113: Corey Casteline (JC) over Izaiah Cabalero (NHS) (MD 14-2) 120: Nick Glanville (NHS) over (JC) (For.) 126: Erick Rigal (JC) over Eli Rodriguez (NHS) (Fall 5:51) 132: Cristobol Cabalero (NHS) over (JC) (For.) 138: Dakota Powers (NHS) over Jose Manon (JC) (Fall 0:55).
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