Lowell’s wrestling team wins on criteria for state title

Lowell and St. Johns squared off again for the Division 2 state title in team wrestling with Lowell taking a dramatic 34-34 victory on criteria Saturday at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena.

St. Johns, which had won the last four titles, including the past two over Lowell, had a 31-22 lead at 160 pounds after Logan Massa pinned Jacob Garcia in 2:21. Only three classes were left and St. Johns appeared to be all set. But Kanon Dean pinned Blake Thelen in 3:09 for Lowell at 171 to make it 31-28. But the Red Wings’ undefeated wrestler Angus Arthur at 189 just needed a major decision or better to get St. Johns the title. He decisioned Max Dean 8-6 and Lowell was still alive. At 215 Nic Sturgis of Lowell battled to not get pinned but was called for too many stalling penalties, giving Garret Stehley the DQ win for the 34-34 tie. Lowell won the match on criteria.

St Johns’ started out with a 9-6 lead. The Wings’ Ty Wildmo at 285 beat John Colegrove 8-4. Lucas Hall for Lowell pinned Emilio Sanchez in 1:35 at 103. Ian Parker got a pin for St. Johns at 2:29 over Kyle Washburn at 112.

Lowell won four straight matches to take a 22-9 lead. It was Zeth Dean over Lucas McFarland 9-0 at 119, Derek Krajewski with a decision at 125 over Derek Droste 10-6, Bailey Jacks at 130 over Bret Fedew in a 5-3 decision and Jordan Hall at 135 with a pin over Alejandro Guajardo in 23 seconds.

St. Johns came back with four straight wins, ending with Massa’s victory.

It was Zac Hall at 140 with a 25-10 win over Dan Kruse, Mark Bozzo at 145 with a 21-6 win over Eli Boulton and Drew Wixson at 152 with a pin on Nate Stephens in 56 seconds.

Lowell ended the season at 24-1. St. Johns is 20-3.

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Detroit Catholic Central takes Division I title

Detroit Catholic Central made it three straight state championships in Division 1 with a 34-19 victory over Davison in the state team finals on Saturday at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena.

Catholic Central, which has won the title four of the last five seasons, also beat Davison 29-26 in last seasons tourney.

Catholic Central, which ended the season at 18-4, started out with a 9-0 lead. Jimmy Russell beat Dakota Powers 7-1 at 285 pounds and Aaron Rehfeldt pinned Jacob Alvarez in 131 at 103. Davison won at 112 with Max Johnson getting a decision over Parker O’Brien 4-0. Trevor Zdebski won for Catholic Central 9-1 at 119 for a 13-3 lead.

But Davison won the next four matches to take a 19-13 lead. Lincoln Olson decisioned Evan Toth 13-5 at 125, Derek Humphrey defeated Greg Johnson 9-4 at 130. Mathew Miller at 135 decisioned Eli Joseph 3-0 and Justin Oliver pinned Ryan O’Connor in 1:07 at 140.

But Catholic Central enjoyed victories in the final six matches to finish with the win. At 145, it was Myles Amne defeating Dominic Russ 6-4, at 152 it was Malik Amne over Brenden McRill 5-3, at 160 Nick Bennett pinned Jacob Robart in 1:40, at 171 it was Tyler Morland edging Thomas Gartly 9-5, at 189 Drew Garcia edged Jordan Cooks 3-1 in overtime and at 215, Nick Giese beat Jake Ellis 4-1.

Catholic Central has won three straight state titles and four of the last five. They also beat Davison 29-26 last season.

Davison won the state title in 2000 and from 2002 to 2006 under coach Roy Hall.

Catholic Central is 18-4 while Davison is 25-5.

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St. Johns edges Tecumseh in state semifinals

St. Johns snuck past Tecumseh 35-33 to set up a state finals battle Saturday afternoon against Lowell. St. Johns is 20-2 while Tecumseh’s season ends at 32-3. St John’s trailed 30-29 with two matches to go. Ian Parker pnned Jarred Waite at 112 to provide what would prove to be the winning points for St. Johns. St. Johns’ trailed 12-0 but came back with wins from  Zac Hall, Mark Bozzo, Drew Wixson, Logan Massa, Angus Arthur and Parker.

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Lowell advances to state wrestlng finals

Lowell took another step toward a state title on Saturday with a 43-16 victory over Niles in the Division 2 state semifinals. Lowell takes a 23-1 record into the title match against St Johns Saturday afternon.

 

Winners for Lowell were Bailey Jack at 130, Jordan Hall at 135, Nate Stephens at 152, Jacob Garcia at 160, Kanon Dean at 171, Max Dean at 189, Josh Colegrove at 215, Garrett Stehley at 285, Lucas Hall at 103 and Brandon Meek at 112.

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Swan Valley falls in semifinals

Saginaw Swan Valley’s wrestling season ended on Saturday in the Division 3 semifinals with a 58-9 loss to Dundee.

Saginaw Swan Valley’s season ends at 41-2.

Swan Valley won three classes, all by decision. Matt Santos won at 125 pounds over Brendan O’Connor 6-5 at 125 pounds to open the match. But Dundee reeled off 46 unanswered points before Steve Decker won at 285 pounds with a 4-2 decision over Dec Russell. K.J. Suitor won at 112 pounds with a 5-2 decision over Kenny Reinhart.

 

Dundee faces Richmond Saturday afternoon for the state title.

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Davison advances to state title match

 

Davison, 25-4,  will be wrestling Detroit Catholic Central, 17-4,  later Saturday afternoon in the Division 1 state finals at Battle Creek Kellogg Arena. In semifinal action Saturday morning, Davison beat Oxford 47-16. Winners for Davison were Mark Lange at 171, Jordan Cooks at 189, Max Johnson at 112, Jacob Madrigal at 119, Lincoln Olson 125, Derek Humphrey 130, Mathew Miller 135, Justin Oliver 140, Dominic Russ 145 and Brenden McRill 152.

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New Lothrop in state final match

New Lothrop improved to 30-1 with a semifinal victory over Lawton 64-10 in the Division 4 state finals at Battle Creek’ Kellogg Arena Saturday morning.

New Lothrop will wrestle Dundee in the state finals later today. Winners for New Lothrop were Taylor Krupp, Cody Symons, Owen Wilson, David Robertson, Connor Krupp, Cole Hersh, Dalton Birchmeier, Steve Garza, Erik Birchmeier, Aaron Bauman, Josh Wendling and Joe Fisher.

 

Hudson defeated Hesperia 37-22  in the other semifinal.

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New Lothrop improves to 29-1 in wrestling

New Lothrop improved to 29-1 with a 67-9 win over Norway on Friday in the Division 4 state quarterfinals at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena.

 

Winners for New Lothrop were Trevor Copes, Steven Garza, Aaron Bauman, Josh Wendling, Caleb Symons, Dakota Clark, David Robertson, Connor Krupp, Cole Hirsch, Patrick Carnahan and Levi Krupp

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Carson City-Crystal’s wrestling season ends

Carson City-Crystal’s wrestling season ended at 25-3 on Friday with a 44-21 loss to Hesperia in the state quarterfinals for Division 3 at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena.

 Winner for the Eagles were Frank Smith at 189, Austin Hopkins at 215, Brad Osterman at 285 and Dallas O’Green at 130.

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Chippewa Hills wrestling season ends

 

Chippewa Hills’ wrestling season ended at 25-5 with a 42-24 loss to Richmond in the Division 3 state quarterfinals Friday at Battle Creek. Winners for the Warriors were Mason Dey at 145, Jon Spedowski at 189, Richie Ostrander at 103, Zach King at 119 and Mike Felix at 125.

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