NORTH MANCHESTER, IND. – Manchester University picked up one win and narrowly missed in two other matches to close its 2012-13 dual season with a 44-3 loss to Mt. St. Joseph Thursday, Feb. 21.
The Spartans, bringing down the curtain on their dual slate at 1-14, were led by freshman 133-pounder Kalib Jackson (Rome City, Ind.). Jackson claimed his team-leading 16th win due to a pair of third period takedowns in a 9-3 decision over Eddie Sanders.
Coach Matt Burlingame's squad almost added to their team point total at 197 and heavyweight. Sophomore Ray Wajda (North Judson, Ind.) battled Justin Meineke throughout the seven minutes, but a late second period takedown lifted Meineke to a 4-2 win. Junior heavyweight Jason Pedigo (Zionsville, Ind.) gave highly-touted Sean Brooks all he could handle, too. Pedigo trailed 3-2 late and tried several attempts in the final minute for a takedown, but Brooks held on for the win.
The Spartans break from competition to prepare for the 2013 NCAA Division III Midwest Regionals. The tournament is set for Saturday, March 2, at Elmhurst College's R.A. Faganel Hall.
NOTES: Jackson captured his sixth win in his last nine matches. … Following the heavyweight match, 157-pounder Chuck Holmquest (Plymouth, Ind.) and 174-pounder Kurt Monix (Crown Point, Ind.) were recognized by the Spartan wrestling squad for Senior Night 2013.
Mt. St. Joseph 44, Manchester University 3
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013
Official: Paul Ventrisi
125 – Charlie Heyob (MSJ) wins by forfeit
133 – Kalib Jackson (MU) dec. Eddie Sanders, 9-3
1st period – Jackson takedown, 2:25, 2-0; Sanders reversal, 2:50, 2-2
2nd period – Sanders chooses down – Jackson 2-pt. nearfall, 4:33, 4-2;
3rd period – Jackson chooses neutral – Jackson takedown, 5:45, 6-2; Sanders escape, 6:20, 6-3; Jackson takedown, 6:55, 8-3; Jackson riding pt., 9-3
141 – Wayne Black (MSJ) maj. Dec. Josh Juarez, 17-6
1st period – Black takedown, :10, 2-0; Juarez escape, :13, 2-1; Black takedown, :50, 4-1; Juarez escape, 1:10, 4-2; Black takedown, 1:35, 6-2; Juarez escape, 1:50, 6-3; Black takedown, 2:30, 8-3
2nd period – Black chooses down – Black reversal, 3:15, 10-3; Juarez escape, 3:20, 10-4; Black takedown, 4:40, 12-4
3rd period – Juarez chooses down – Juarez escape, 5:00, 12-5; Black takedown, 6:01, 14-5; Juarez escape, 6:04, 14-6; Black takedown, 6:50, 16-6; Black riding pt. 17-6
149 – Luis Godines (MSJ) wins by fall over Johnny Tullos, 2:19
1st period – Godines takedown, 2:10, 2-0; Godines wins by fall, 2:19
157 – Tommy Fehring (MSJ) wins by fall over Chuck Holmquest 2:18
1st period – Fehring takedown, 1:30, 2-0;
2nd period – Holmquest chooses neutral – Fehring wins by fall 2:18
165 – Bryce Roberts – Cory Disbennett
1st period – Disbennett takedown, :45, 2-0; Disbennett wins by fall :57
174 – Tyler Ray (MSJ) wins by forfeit
184 – Nolan Kowarski (MSJ) maj. Dec., Jacob Segraves, 23-9
1st period – Kowarski takedown, :15, 2-0; Segraves escape, :39, 2-1; Kowarski takedown :45, 4-1; Segraves escape, 1:00, 4-2; Kowarski takedown 1:10, 6-2; Segraves escape, 1:27, 6-3; Kowarski takedown, 1:55, 8-3; Segraves escape, 2:45, 8-4; Karwoski takedown, 2:55, 10-4
2nd period – Kowarski takes down – Kowarski reversal 3:15, 12-4; Segraves escape, 12-5, 4:12; Kowarski takedown, 4:35, 14-5; Segraves escape, 4:50, 14-6; Kowarski takedown, 4:55, 16-6
3rd period – Segraves chooses neutral – Kowarski takedown, 5:30, 18-6; Segraves escape, 5:53, 18-7; Kowarski takedown,6:10, 20-7; Segraves escape, 6:15, 20-8; Kowarski takedown, 22-8; 6:30, 22-8; Segraves escape, 6:40, 22-9; Kowarski riding pt.; 23-9 Kowarski
197 – Justin Meineke (MSJ) dec. Ray Wajda, 4-2
1st period – 0-0
2nd period – Meineke chooses down – Meineke escape, 3:42, 1-0; Meineke takedown, 4:38, 3-0;
3rd period – Wajda chooses down – Wajda reversal, 6:03, 3-2; Meineke escape, 6:25, 4-2; 4-2 Meineke
HWT – Jason Pedigo – Sean Brooks
1st period – 0-0
2nd period – Brooks chooses down – Brooks escape, 3:40, 1-0;
3rd period – Pedigo chooses down – Pedigo escape, 5:10, 1-1; Brooks takedown, 5:39, 3-1; Pedigo escape, 6:30, 3-2; 3-2 Brooks
