Wildcats wrestlers win one, lose one

The River Valley Wildcats competed in a triangular meet Friday night. The Wildcats defeated Fulda-MCC in a thrilling dual, 40-37.  

The Wildcats jumped out to an early 18-9 lead, after Bertram, Meidl and Hammerschmidt all recorded quick falls.  

Fulda-MCC reclaimed the lead after the 160 pound weight class and had a 31-22 lead after the 170 pound match. Senior Jordan Meine closed the gap with a 10 second pin to bring the score to 28-31.  

The teams traded forfeits at 195 and 220 pounds and Lance Briard ended the night with a first period fall to give the Wildcats the win, 40-37.

Results

103 - Sam Baier, lost by decision 6-8

113 - Open

120 - Conner Bertram, won by fall

126 - Gerritt Meidl, won by fall

132 - Caleb Hammerschmidt, won by fall

138 - Alex Rodriguez, lost by fall

145 - Jacob Anderson, won by major decision 12-0

152 - Tristan Johnson, lost by fall

160 - open

170 - Tim Krueger, lost by major decision  0-13

182 - Jordan Meine, won by fall

195 - Issai Ramirez, won by forfeit

220 - Open

Hwt. - Lance Briard, won by fall    

 

The Wildcats were then defeated in their second dual by state ranked Wabasso-Red Rock Central 9-60.   

The River Valley wrestling team now sits at 5-8.

Results

103 - Sam Baier,won by decision

113 - Open

120 - Open

126 - Gerrit Meidl, lost by fall

132 - Caleb Hammerschmidt, lost by fall

138 - Alex Rodriguez, lost by fall

145 - Jacob Anderson, won by decision 4-3

152 - Open

160 - Open

170 - Tim Krueger, lost by fall

182 - Deandre Andreasen, lost by fall

195 - Jordan Meine, lost by fall

220 - Open

Hwt. - Lance Briard, won by decision 3-1    

The Wildcats return to action against conference rival Madelia-Truman this Thursday night at Madelia.