The Antwerp High School wrestling team recently competed in the sectional tournament at Archbold High School on February 22-23, 2019. Of the 6 wrestlers competing, 3 were able to place in the top 4 of their respective weight classes, thus earning them a spot in next week’s District tournament at Lakota High School on March 1 & 2. Placing 4th for the Archers was senior Tanner Wentland in the 145 pound weight class. Wentland finished the tournament with 3-2 record, earning 2 pins along the way. This marks the 1st time in his career qualifying for the District tournament.
Going undefeated for the tournament and winning sectional titles were senior Aidan McAlexander at 120 pounds and junior Randall Mills at 126 pounds. This marks the first time in program history that Antwerp has crowned 2 champions at the sectional tournament. McAlexander was 2-0 with 1 major decision to earn the 2nd sectional title of his career. Mills ended his tournament 4-0 with 1 pin and 1 major decision. He also avenged an earlier season loss to Drew Helmke of Tinora to earn the first sectional title of his career. Both McAlexander and Mills have each qualified for the district tournament 3 times as well, which ties an Antwerp wrestling record with former Archer wrestler Jarret Bute. This year’s squad also tied a program record by getting 3 wrestlers to the district tournament. If any wrestler is able to place in the top 4 this coming weekend at Districts, they will earn themselves a spot in the state tournament on March 7-9 in Columbus. We wish you the best as you prepare for your state tournament run. Good luck and GO ARCHERS!
132 – Jordan Mudel: Took 3rd place, with 2 pins and 1 minor decision, 1 loss by pin.
Brody Fisher: 2 losses by pin.
Jeramiah Smith: 2 losses by pin.
Koyla Paschall: Took 6th place, 2 wins by pin, 2 losses by pin.
Cole Mabis: Took 4th place, 1 win by major, 1 win by minor, 1 loss by pin, and 1 lost by major.
182 – Adrian Simonin: Took 2nd place, 3 wins by pin, 1 loss by major.
Sloan Foster: 1 win by pin, 2 losses by pin.
Jordan came out wrestling tough after recently returning from an injury, the first round he won by pins, he seems to really be turning the corner now towards some big wins. We had an expected loss in the semi finals against Delta, but came back and won a tough fought match against Fairview to make a district appearance next weekend. And pinned his finals kid to take 3rd. Koyla lost his quarterfinals match to the number one seed. He had a tough battle back to take sixth. Koyla got some big wins for us and a couple of pins in the consolation bracket. Lost a hard fought semi match and his just missed placing 5th in his finals match. Koyla surprised us with the effort and work he put into the tournament being a first year wrestler. We look forward to the years to come with his performance. Cole Mabis had a close first match against Edgerton but came out with the win. He lost a semi final match to the Ayersville kid. He had a good consolation semi final match to get advance to districts by major decision. Cole lost a hard fought match with the Edgerton kid in a rematch in the finals to take 4th.Cole has come a long way from the start of the season and is starting to put it all together for big wins. Adrian had a good tournament showing taking 2nd place overall. He pinned his way to the finals, to take on the number one seed from Archbold. Adrian had a hard fought match but lost by major decision. Adrian is starting to peak in his performance at the right time and we are looking for big things next weekend.
