Yellowjackets Fly Past
OTTAWA, KS – Graceland University Wrestling posted a clean sweep over Ottawa University, winning the dual 54-0. The Yellowjackets are now 2-1 on the season.
"Extremely proud of these guys! HEading into the dual, we spoke about the mentality change from wrestling to not lose to wrestling to dominate," said Head Coach Zack Mullins. "They stepped up to the challenge and created history tonight by earning our first shutout since the program was brought back. A litte break now with family and friends, then back to keeping this momentum moving forward heading into our dual against Doane University."
Graceland started off the night with Dashiell Mann picking up a forfeit victory at the 125 lb weight class.
The teams then moved to 133 lbs, where Graceland's Kruz Adamson won by fall over Kylloe Goedert to push the Jackets lead to 12-0.
Calab Ashe and Brandon Seward kept the momentum going as the two both won by fall. Ashe (141) defeated Grant Hollingsworth, while Seward (149) took down Micahel Aldrich as Graceland led 24-0 after four matches.
The 157 match between Coulter Allen and John Pacha was close as Allen won by decision (6-4). Dakota Britt then competed at 165lbs against Noah Hart. The two battled to a 10-7 decision with Britt taking the match.
Matt Victor and Zach Kraus followed with wins by fall to push the Jacket score to 42-0. Victor defeated Trayvon Taylor, as Kraus overcame Kyle Dillion.
Ryan Paige earned a win by forfeit at 197 lbs. Will Samuels rounded out the night at 285 lbs, winning by fall over Caelan McMahon. Graceland took the dual 54-0.
The wrestling team competes next at home on Nov. 29th, as the Jackets host Doane University at 7 p.m.
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