Close finish for Viking grapplers

By Becky Walz,

Although the final team score wasn’t what any coach would like, Decorah wrestling coach Jordan Thompson should be excited with what he saw Tuesday night as the Vikings opened the season at home.
The Vikes welcomed Independence for the first dual of the year, falling in a close match 39-33.
Several grapplers put up impressive wins to start the season with seven wins. At 113 pounds, Gavin Knutson pinned Zach Homen in 1:32. D’mitry Lesser quickly took care of Wyatt Mether, throwing him in 23 seconds at 120 pounds. By a 10-4 decision, Mason Avila was victorious over Kameron Kremer at 132 pounds. Putting the shoulders of Carson Cameron to the mat in 1:22, Kollin Henry earned the win a 150 pounds. Brody Hanson (175), Thomas Sexton (190) and Kaiden Youngblood (215) all picked up major decisions over their opponents.
Decorah’s next competition will be at the Dan Gable Donnybrook at the Xtreme Arena in Coralville Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-2.

Decorah 33, Independence 39
106 – Kelton Casteron (Dec) LBF in 1:54 to Adam Fish (Indee); 113 – Gavin Knutson (Dec) WBF in 1:32 over Zach Homan (Indee); 120 – D’mitry Lesser (Dec) WBF in 0:23 over Wyatt Mether (Indee); 126 – Michael Clement (Dec) LBF in 2:57 to Tanner Wilson (Indee); 132 – Mason Avila (Dec) won 10-4 dec. over Kameron Kremer (Indee); 138 – Will Larson (Dec) LBF in 0:52 to Kaden Kremer (Indee); 144 – William Fullhart (Dec) lost sudden victory 5-3 to Tyler Wieland (Indee); 150 – Kollin Henry (Dec) WBF in 1:22 over Carson Cameron (Indee); 157 – Daniel See (Dec) LBF in 5:32 to Christopher Meyer (Indee); 165 – Bradan Darling (Dec) LBF in 1:36 to Luke Johnson (Indee); 175 – Brody Hanson (Dec) won 9-1 maj. dec. over Braylen Bieber (Indee); 190 – Thomas Sexton (Dec) won 10-1 maj. dec. over Landon Duffy (Indee); 215 – Kaiden Youngblood (Dec) won 13-3 maj. dec. over Gable Eddy (Indee); 285 – Anthony Putnam (Dec) LBF in 4:42 to Brady McDonald (Indee); Exh. 144 – Kash Turner (Dec) LBF in 2:19 to Kaleb Clendenen (Indee); Exh. 144 – Turner (Dec) LBF in 1:55 to Owen Miller (Indee); Exh. 157 – Steven Munoz (Dec) LBF in 1:25 to Jackson Beatty (Indee); Exh. 165 – Steven Munoz (Dec) LBF in 2:00 to Carter Fangmann (Indee); Exh. 190 – Adrian Smith (Dec) LBF in 5:56 to Mikey Bailey (Indee); Exh. 190 – Smith (Dec) LBF in 0:45 to AJ Kitner (Indee); Exh. 285 – William Tallier (Dec) LBF in 1:08 to Jaxon Krogmann (Indee)

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