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Blue Knight Wrestling Team Finding Their Place In the First Month of Season
11/26/06
Bison Open
The DCTC Blue Knights wrestling team began their season at the Bison Open on Nov. 11. While the day saw some successful individual performances, the real victory came in preseason when the program found itself with the deepest recruiting class in the history of DCTC wrestling.
"At this point in the season, it’s not whether you win or lose. It’s how you win and lose. I think we did a great job competing against some very solid opponents and wrestling to our potential," said DCTC Blue Knight Head Wrestling Coach Curt Foley.
Of particular note was heavyweight Jake Morgan.
"Morgan’s performance made him a real factor at the junior college level after losing to only two Division I opponents," said Foley.
For all the result of the Bison Open, click on the links below.
Bison Open Final Brackets | Bison Open Final Summary
Minnesota West and Briar Cliff Dual
Days following the Bison Open, the DCTC Blue Knights participated in the Minnesota West and Briar Cliff Dual.
"We have some guys that consistently show they are ready to wrestle at this level. The team is beginning to realize the importance of wrestling with intensity every time you put on the wrestling shoes," said Coach Foley.
Results from the Minnesota West and Briar Cliff Dual are as follows:
Minnesota West Community College 25 vs. DCTC 12
125: Dusty Colon (MW) defeated Andy Larson (DCTC) 18-9
133: Seth Schlee (MW) received a forfeit
141: Tyler Faust (DCTC) defeated Jacob Butrous (MW) 9-7
149: Josh Treseler (DCTC) defeated Wade Granger (MW) 7-4
157: Ryan Orel (MW) defeated Micah Flodeen (DCTC) 4-2 OT
165: Tony Sauer (MW) defeated Glenn Mincer (DCTC) Fall 1:13
174: Tyler Bowling (DCTC) defeated Jesse Evans (MW) 8-3
184: Dominich Oliver (MW) defeated Matt Siems (DCTC) 12-9
197: Mark Griessen (MW) defeated Joel Lawson (DCTC) 3-1
Hwt: Jake Morgan (DCTC) defeated Maxie Berrain (MW) 6-2
Briar Cliff 28 vs. DCTC 16
125: Jeff Miller (BC) defeated Andy Larson (DCTC) 11-7
133: Angelo Crinzi (BC) received a forfeit
141: Tyler Faust (DCTC) defeated Pat Watkins (BC) 6-3
149: Josh Treseler (DCTC) defeated Cody Runge 12-2
157: Shane Priest (BC) defeated Micah Flodeen (DCTC) Fall 1:20
165: Adam Klippenstein (BC) defeated Glenn Mincer (DCTC) 11-3
174: Tyler Bowling (DCTC) defeated Jeremy Coe (BC) 8-4
184: Jason Cruz (BC) defeated Matt Siems (DCTC) Fall 6:36
197: Jordaryl Logan (BC) defeated Joel Lawson (DCTC) 13-5
Hwt: Jake Morgan (DCTC) defeated Richard Hernandez (BC) Fall 4:37
Kauffman Brand Open
As the end of the first month of the wrestling season came to a close, the Blue Knights participated in one of the toughest tournaments they would see all year - the Kauffman Brand Open.
"The fact that the Kauffman Brand is the toughest is the reason that we competed. We will now go back, after having competed against the best in sport, and perfect the things we did well and work on those things that didn't work well," said Coach Foley. "The season allows us to gradually improve our process. There are many learning curves for these talented young men."
Results of the Kauffman Brand Open:
Kauffman Brand Open Results & Bracket
