Trojans Have Best Regional Finish In Program History

Hannibal, MO - This season proves to be the best performance by HLGU wrestlers in the young program's history. The Trojans finished in 9th place by 13 points over NO. 17 William Penn. Three wrestlers placed in a region marked with heavy team players such as NO. 1 ranked Grandview University, NO. 5 Oklahoma City, NO. 7 Baker, and Missouri Valley. Bryce Alexander lead the way for the Trojans topping off a 32-13 record with a fourth place finish. Alexander's highlight in the tournament was winning by fall over NO. 6 ranked Rashad Moss from Waldorf College and a true 4th challenge match victory over MO Valley's Brandon Perkins. Nathan Downs battled his way to a 5th place finish. Downs had a win by fall over NO. 8 ranked Parker Owen from Baker. Dan Capp lost a close match 2-1 to the NO. 1 seeded Jarid Price from Baker as the result of the officials failure to award two points by take down. Coaches from other institutions were also calling out to the official that two points should have been awarded. Capp battled back but was injured in the consolation semis and was unable to wrestle for 5th place. Capp finished the day in 6th place.
Overall I was proud of the efforts of our team and the improvement we have seen throughout the season. One parent commented on what a difference a year has made. After looking at the results and comparing them to our past, I would have to agree with them. Great Job Trojans! Time to set some more records in Des Moines!

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-Coach Hawes


149: Price, Jarell (Baker (Kan.)) MD Pickens, Tommy(Hannibal La Grange) 12-2

149: Cloud, Carey (William Penn (Iowa)) DEC Pickens, Tommy(Hannibal La Grange) 9-2

165: Moss, Rashad (Waldorf (Iowa)) DEC Alexandar, Bryce(Hannibal La Grange) 18-11

165: Alexandar, Bryce (Hannibal La Grange) FALL Martinez, Anthony(William Penn (Iowa))
5:34

165: Alexandar, Bryce (Hannibal La Grange) DEC Sommer, Nathan(Baker (Kan.)) 4-0

165: Alexandar, Bryce (Hannibal La Grange) FALL Moss, Rashad(Waldorf (Iowa)) 4:53

165: Jackson, Damon (Missouri Valley) DEC Alexandar, Bryce(Hannibal La Grange) 5-9

165: Alexandar, Bryce (Hannibal La Grange) DEC Perkins, Brandon(Missouri Valley) 8-7

174: Vasquez, Gabe (Waldorf (Iowa)) TF5 Taylor, Ian(Hannibal La Grange) 22-7

174: Owen, Parker (Baker (Kan.)) DEC Taylor, Ian(Hannibal La Grange) 8-3

174: Downs, Nathan (Hannibal La Grange) DEC Ward, Jordon(Bethany (Kan.)) 7-2

174: Peperas, Derek (Oklahoma City) FALL Downs, Nathan(Hannibal La Grange) 2:29

174: Downs, Nathan (Hannibal La Grange) DEC Wagner, Brad(Bethany (Kan.)) 5-2

174: Downs, Nathan (Hannibal La Grange) FALL Owen, Parker(Baker (Kan.)) 2:45

174: Knowler, Ty (Grand View (Iowa)) FALL Downs, Nathan(Hannibal La Grange) 5:51

174: Downs, Nathan (Hannibal La Grange) Mfor Swim, Cody(Grand View (Iowa)) -

184: Price, Jarid (Baker (Kan.)) DEC Capp, Dan(Hannibal La Grange) 1-2

184: Capp, Dan (Hannibal La Grange) MD Massay, Mark(York (Neb.)) 13-4

184: Capp, Dan (Hannibal La Grange) DEC Soderblom, Kyle(William Penn (Iowa)) 8-2

184: Franco, Teagan (Oklahoma City) DEC Capp, Dan(Hannibal La Grange) 7-3

285: Duffy, Jason (Bethany (Kan.)) FALL Hare, Jake(Hannibal La Grange) :55

285: Hare, Jake (Hannibal La Grange) Mfor Morrow, Kory(William Penn (Iowa)) -

285: Hare, Jake (Hannibal La Grange) FALL Cook, Tyler(Hannibal-LaGrange (MO)) 4:15

285: Lawrence, Carl (Missouri Valley) FALL Hare, Jake(Hannibal La Grange) 1:09

285: Gebhardt, Brandon (Baker (Kan.)) FALL Cook, Tyler(Hannibal La Grange) 1:13

285: Hare, Jake (Hannibal-LaGrange (MO)) FALL Cook, Tyler(Hannibal La Grange) 4:15