The #6 ranked Lincoln College wrestling team traveled to Muskegon, MI. this past weekend to compete in the Muskegon Duals and the Ben McMullin Open. On Friday November 11th the team got their dual meet season started with victories over Olivet College and Niagara Community College. The results of the Dual meets are as followed:
Lincoln College 44 vs. Olivet 6
125- Prentice Thomas won by fall over Henry McKeown in 5:43
133- Derek McIntosh won by fall over Brandon Dunbar in 1:30
141- Ethan Raley won by major decision over Justin Holm 13-2
149- Mark Marianovich won by decision over Kyle Witgen 5-3
157- Darnell Thomas won by Forfeit
165- Andre Foster won by Forfeit
174- Kyle Harris Lost by fall Mickey Emenaiser in 4:30
184- Mike Johnson won by major decision over Jake Blackmer 12-1
197- Matt Dwyer won by decision over Andy Ottenwess 7-3
Hwt- West Cathcart won by fall over Tony Giordano in :41
Lincoln College 41 vs. Niagara C.C. 9
125- Prentice Thomas won by tech. Fall over Dwann Hall 15-0
133- Derek McIntosh won by decision over Caleb Green 9-2
141- Mike Togher won by decision over Ryan Baer 9-4
149- Mark Marianovich won by fall over Irvin Buck in :22
157- Kameron James won by fall over Steve Litbler in 4:22
165- Andre Foster lost by Disqualification to Kris Schimek
174- Colt Adye won by fall over David Lyons in :51
184- Mike Johnson won by fall over Joe Serio in 3:55
197- Matt Dwyer won by fall over Karvin Cox in 1:07
Hwt- West Cathcart lost by decision to Lance Moore 9-5
On Saturday November 12th the team had 19 wrestlers compete in the Ben McMullin Open at Muskegon C.C. It was a very productive day for the Lynx team winning championships at 5 of the 10 weight classes and 10 of the 19 placing in the top 4 of the tournament. Winners for the Lynx were at 125 #5 Prentice Thomas defeated Collin Lesko of Alma 6-1. 141 #12 Ethan Raley major decision Steven Ruppert of Muskegon 12-2. 149 #1Mark Marianovich defeated #3 Sean Turner of Muskegon 4-3. 184 #2 Mike Johnson major decision Thomas Bolday of Muskegon 13-5. 197 #7 Matt Dwyer fall Mathew Henry of Muskegon 5:55.
Others who placed for the Lynx:
133- Derek McIntosh 4th
141- Mike Togher 3rd
157- Steve Burling 3rd
174- Colt Adye 4th
Hwt- West Cathcart 2nd
Next weekend the team travels to St. Charles, MO. to compete in the Lindenwood Open. This will be a good test for our team and an opportunity to compete against some division 1 wrestlers.
