MEQUON, Wis. - The Elmhurst wrestling team picked up its second dual meet win of the season with a 31-13 win over Concordia University (Wis.).
Elmhurst won five of the seven matches that were wrestled as the dual also contained three forfeits.Â
After Elmhurst forfeited at 125 pounds and Concordia forfeited 133 pounds, the dual began at 149 pounds. Concordia's Miguel Betancourt gave the Falcons a 10-6 lead with a 10-1 major decision over
Austin Maher. A forfeit win for Keone Derain at 157 pounds gave Elmhurst a 12-10 lead that they would not relinquish.
Gunnar Hjorth pinned Eric Martinson in 2:10 at 165 pounds to extend Elmhurst's lead to 18-10. Alex Montbriand upended
Shawn Swiderek 4-2 at 174 pounds to cut Elmhurst's lead down to five at 18-13.Â
Leo Ortiz scored a 9-5 win over Merrick O'Donnell at 184 pounds and
Mark Miller followed with a 17-9 major decision over MItchell Slatton at 197 pounds. Karim Fuentes scored a 7-3 win over Sam Olson in sudden victory at 285 pounds.
Grant Smiley closed out the dual for Elmhurst with a 4-3 win over Ramiro Vasquez at 141 pounds.Â
Elmhurst competes at the Gator Duals on Saturday, December 16.Â