On Feb. 21-22, the Men’s Wrestling Team traveled to Hastings, Nebraska to compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Championships.
Starting in the 125 was senior Hunter Bennett who placed first with a final score of 17-6. Also placing in the 125 was freshman Brian Peck who walked away with second having a final score of 16-8. Placing first in the 133 was junior Matthew Terrence, who had a final score of 31-7.
In the 141 was junior Devin Avedissian who had a score of 12-3, which placed him second. Placing first in the 149 was senior Nathan Lendt who had a final score of 17-2. Also taking home first in the 157 was junior Ben Miller who had a score of 26-5.
In the 174 was senior Benjamin Dobler who placed second with a score of 17-7, and placing first in the 184 was senior Tyson Beauperthuy who had a score of 29-0. Finishing in fifth in the 184 was senior Kolton Kammeyer who had a score of 12-9.
Taking home first in the 197 was returning senior Bradly Antesberger who finished with a score of 23-1, and placing second was returning senior Kasten Grape who had a score of 26-3. Finishing up in the 285 was sophomore Eli Criblez who had a score of 17-12, which placed him fifth.
In total the Tigers received 218.0 points which put them in first place, making them the GPAC Champs.
On Mar. 1, the Women’s wrestling team will be competing at home in their GPAC Championship beginning at 1 p.m., with the Men’s team traveling to Wichita, Kansas to compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Championships on March 6-8.
