Crescent-News.com - Streaks win Chuck Forward Duals

By CHUCK MARTINEZ
martinez@crescent-news.com

ARCHBOLD " When the smoke cleared from the "Thunder Dome" at Archbold on Saturday, it was the hosts that were left standing. The Blue Streaks worked their way to a perfect 5-0 finish to claim the team title at the annual Chuck Forward Duals.

"It's nice (to win the team trophy)," explained Archbold head coach Brian, Becher. "No matter what tournament you want to win, But at the same time the more important thing is getting better and I think some of our guys are doing that."

Coldwater was the tournament runner-up with a 4-1 mark while Edgerton and Defiance both finished with 3-2 marks, with the maroon-and-gold Bulldogs claiming third place thanks to a 39-33 head-to-head victory over DHS.
Tyler Short (152) was one of three (Trevor Meyer and Jordan Gracia) Blue Streaks to boast perfect days with Short adding an exclamation point with all of his wins coming via pin.

"Tyler Short is wrestling the best on our team right now," lauded Becher. "He's the type of kid that I wish I had a few more of."
Edgerton boasted the most undefeated wrestlers during the day with four turning in flawless performances. The Bulldogs were led by senior Jordan Karnes (24-2) and junior Billy Greutman, who turned in three pins apiece, while teammates Josh Goebel (140) and Dakota Sheets (160) were also 5-0.

"I just tried to come in and be aggressive and wrestle hard," said Greutman on his philosophy coming into Saturday. "I did that and I was able to come out on top. The key was just coming out and being aggressive."
Joining Goebel in the perfect column at 140 was Montpelier's Derek Jimenez, who walked out of Archbold with three pins

"I wasn't expecting to go 5-0, I just wanted to come in and do my best today," Jimenez said.

Montpelier's big man Chase Howard was also perfect, turning in three pins as well.

"I think today is only going to make me better," pointed out Howard. "It's going to help get me get ready for the rest of the season and hopefully it will help me finish out the season strong."

At the other end of the spectrum, Defiance sophomore 112-pounder B.J. Miller kept his record perfect not just for Saturday, but for the entire season. Miller, who picked up a pair of pins and upped his season mark to 27-0 thanks to his 5-0 effort.

The other undefeated wrestler in the gym, Nick Uhlenhake, of Coldwater, also added five wins to his total as he upped his record to 32-0.
Meanwhile, Miller's teammate Zach Hurst returned to action at 125 where he recorded five decisions as did fellow lightweight D.J. Ferguson of Montpelier.

"The key was coming out and getting the takedowns," said Ferguson. "It's nice to go 5-0 and this helps give me confidence, but I always know I can improve."

In the middle, Tinora freshman Jake Hancock stepped up big for the Rams and pinned four of his five opponents. The Rams' Blake boys Tom (145) and Rob (189) were also perfect.

"I came out here just looking to get some good matches," admitted Hancock. "But I came out doing a lot better than I thought I would. For a freshman I didn't think I'd do this well, but this is definitely going to give more confidence the rest of the season."
At 171, Defiance junior Desmond Yarnell wasn't sure if he was even going to hit the mats this weekend, but it turned out well.

"I'm pretty happy," said Yarnell, who was the third Bulldog to pull off a 5-0 day while also recording two sticks. "I came into today not even knowing if I could wrestle. I sort of came in timid today, so I wasn't expecting (5-0), but I'm definitely happy."

Although not perfect, Defiance's Clay Roehrig earned four wins, three via pin.

Team Finishes
Archbold 5-0, Coldwater 4-1, Edgerton 3-2, Defiance 3-2, Montpelier 2-3; Tinora 2-3; River Valley 1-4, Oak Harbor 0-5.
Round 1 - Archbold 42, Montpelier 27; Coldwater 42, River Valley 27; Edgerton 39, Defiance 33; Tinora 52, Oak Harbor 18. Round 2 - Archbold 42, Defiance 29; Coldwater 60, Oak Harbor 24; Edgerton 48, River Valley 21; Montpelier 46, Tinora 25. Round 3 - Archbold 38, Edgerton 35; Coldwater 40, Montpelier 34; Defiance 51, Oak Harbor 17; River Valley 42, Tinora 33. Round 4 - Archbold 57, River Valley 21; Coldwater 37, Tinora 27; Edgerton 51, Oak Harbor 21; Defiance 41, Montpelier 36. Round 5 - Archbold 42, Coldwater 37; Defiance 49, River Valley 30; Tinora 37, Edgerton 34; Montpelier 70, Oak Harbor 6.

Undefeated Wrestlers
Archbold - Tyler Short (152), Trevor Meyer (135), Jordan Gracia (215). Coldwater - Jarred Kohn (119), Nick Uhlenhake (215), Alex Uhlenhake (160), Tyler Kunk (171). Defiance - B.J. Miller (112), Zach Hurst (125), Desmond Yarnell (171). Edgerton - Josh Goebel (140), Jordan Karnes (125), Dakota Sheets (160), Billy Greutman (285). Montpelier - Derek Jimenez (140), D.J. Ferguson (103), Chase Howard (285). Oak Harbor - Drew Bahnsen (215). Tinora - Tom Blake (145), Rob Blake (189), Jake Hancock (130).