2008-2009 Wrestling Schedule

October 25, 2008
Colby Community College Open
Colby, Kan. TBA

November 07, 2008
Black & Gold Scrimmage
Hays, Kan. 7 p.m.

November 16, 2008
Central Missouri Open
Warrensburg, Mo. TBA

November 22, 2008
Nebraska-Omaha Open
Omaha, Neb. TBA

December 06, 2008
FHSU-Bob Smith Open
Hays, Kan. 9 a.m.

December 13, 2008
Nebraska-Kearney Open
Kearney, Neb. TBA

January 02, 2009
Colorado Mines*
Golden, Colo. 8 p.m.

January 10, 2009
Hastings College Open
Hastings, Neb. TBA

January 16, 2009
Newman University
Hays, Kan. 7 p.m.

January 22, 2009
Central Oklahoma
Edmond, Okla. 7 p.m.

January 25, 2009
Minnesota State-Moorhead (UCM Dual Jamboree)
Warrensburg, Mo. 10 a.m.
January 25, 2009
University of Mary (UCM Dual Jamboree)
Warrensburg, Mo. TBD
January 25, 2009
Wisconsin-Parkside (UCM Dual Jamboree)
Warrensburg, Mo. TBD

January 30, 2009
New Mexico Highlands* (FHSU Double Dual)
Hays, Kan. 5 p.m.
January 30, 2009
CSU-Pueblo* (FHSU Double Dual)
Hays, Kan. 7 p.m.

February 06, 2009
Mesa State*
Grand Junction, Colo. 7 p.m.

February 07, 2009
Western State*
Gunnison, Colo. 7 p.m.

February 13, 2009
Adams State*
Hays, Kan. 7 p.m.

February 15, 2009
Truman State (MIAA Dual Championships)
Warrensburg, Mo. TBA
February 15, 2009
Central Missouri (MIAA Dual Championships)
Warrensburg, Mo. TBA
February 15, 2009
Nebraska-Omaha (MIAA Dual Championships)
Warrensburg, Mo. TBA

February 20, 2009
Augustana (UNK Triangular)
Kearney, Neb. 5 p.m.
February 20, 2009
Nebraska-Kearney* (UNK Triangular)
Kearney, Neb. 7 p.m.

February 28, 2009
NCAA II West Regional/RMAC Championships
Kearney, Neb. TBA

March 13, 2009
NCAA II Championships
Houston, Texas TBA

March 14, 2009
NCAA II Championships
Houston, Texas TBA

2008-2009 Wrestling Roster

Dustin Dooley 125 R-Fr Concordia, Kan. (Concordia HS)
Tommy Edgmon 125 Jr Goddard, Kan. (Pratt CC)
Blake Fisher 133 So Goddard, Kan. (Andale HS)
James Annon 141 Sr Norton, Kan. (Norton Community HS)
Colby Crawford 141 Jr Pawhuska, Okla. (Pratt CC)
Bradly Esterl 141 R-Fr Glen Elder, Kan. (Beloit HS)
Travis Kuhn 141 R-Fr Clarks, Neb. (High Plains Community HS)
Dylan Loyd 141 So St. Francis, Kan. (St. Francis HS)
Brent Fisher 149 Fr Goddard, Kan. (Goddard HS)
Andre Harrison 149 Jr Freeport, N.Y. (Nassau CC)
Levi Younkin 149 Jr Oakley, Kan. (Wichita State University)
Danny Grater 157 Jr Green, Kan. (Clay Center HS)
Patrick Keane 157 Sr Lansing, Kan. (Leavenworth HS)
Coty Reinhardt 157 Fr Derby, Kan. (Derby HS)
Aaron Berscheidt 165 R-Fr Gardner, Kan. (Gardner-Edgerton HS)
Kyle Hudgins 165 R-Fr Spring Hill, Kan. (Spring Hill HS)
Troy Lussenhop 165 Sr Loveland, Colo. (Loveland HS)
Blake Malloy 165 Sr Topeka, Kan. (Shawnee Heights HS)
Cody Gillespie 174 So Amherst, Neb. (Amherst HS)
Shawn Kuhlman 174 Jr Oakley, Kan. (Oakley HS)
Tyler Gonzales 184 Jr Topeka, Kan. (Shawnee Heights HS)
Ben Evans 197 R-Fr Hutchinson, Kan. (Hutchinson HS)
Justin Glenn 285 R-Fr Enid, Okla. (Enid HS)
Caleb Payne 285 R-Fr Paola, Kan. (Butler CC)

FHSU Black and Gold Dual Friday November 7th @ 7pm.

BLACK AND GOLD MATCH UPS

125
Tommy Edgmon - Goddard H.S. (Pratt CC) - junior- 3X Kansas state champion and a 2X NJCAA qualifier. Edgmon is a very powerful and quick wrestler who prefers to wrestle on his feet.

Vs.

Dustin Dooley - Concordia H.S. – red-shirt freshman – Undefeated high school state champion his senior year. Competed at 133 this past season for the Tigers as a red-shirt. Dustin is 5’8”, which is tall for his weight class, and allows him to use his length for leverage against shorter opponents. Dustin is very strong from the top position and is always looking for back points

133
Blake Fisher - Andale H.S. - sophomore - 13-14 as a freshman last season. Blake is very skilled on his feet with an unorthodox wrestling style. Expect to see a lot of motion when Blake is on the mat.

Vs.

Travis Kuhn - High Plains Community H.S. – red-shirt freshman - State medalist his senior year in Nebraska. Was 6-8 for the Tigers last season as a true freshman at 141. Travis is a hard worker who stays in very good position. You won’t see many flashy things, but Kuhn is a very strong wrestler.

141
Dylan Loyd - St. Francis H.S. - sophomore - 11-10 for the Tigers last season as a freshman. Loyd has quick shots and good cradles from the top position

Vs.

James Annon - Norton Community H.S. - senior- 24-11 last season and placed 5th at the NCAA DII national tournament to earn All American honors. James is currently ranked #2 in the country. Annon is a “gumby” type wrestler that can bend any which way. Many times he’ll look like he’s in a though spot but almost always comes out on top in scrambles.

149
Casey Hudson - Widefield H.S. - sophomore- 4-11 last season for the Tigers. Casey is a hard worker who is still learning the college wrestling style.

Vs.

Levi Younkin - Oakley H.S. (Colby CC/Wichita State) - senior- NJCAA All American for Colby and was also an NWCA All American for Wichita State. Levi came to FHSU after a year long break from the sport and has already stepped into a leadership roll for the team. Very solid on top and great duck-unders and low level shots.

157
Danny Grater - Clay Center H.S. - junior- 22-12 for the Tigers last season. Grater is a 2X National qualifier for the Tigers and is due for All American honors this season. Grater is currently ranked 7th in the country. Is a powerful wrestler with several devastating moves where opponents find themselves on their back.

Vs.

Sam Thoman - Andale H.S. - freshman - State champion as a senior at 160 lbs. Thoman is an extremely strong wrestler that doesn’t seem to be afraid of strong competition. Doesn’t have any flashy moves but gets the job done.

165
Troy Lussenhop - Loveland H.S. - senior- 7-6 last season after battling a knee injury. Troy is a 2 year starter for the Tigers.. Has several non traditional moves that he uses on top to put opponents on their backs.

Vs.

Kyle Hudgins - Spring Hill H.S. – red-shirt freshman- 7-10 at 174 lbs last season for the Tigers. Kyle is definitely a mat wrestler who has great mat savvy and likes to use several different leg rides from the top position.

174
Cody Gillespie - Amherst H.S. - sophomore - 4-10 last season for the Tigers. Laid out for a year after H.S. and made a come back last season. Cody is about 6’3 so he makes most wrestlers feel very uncomfortable with his length. Hard worker who shows promise in the room every day.

Vs.

Shawn Kuhlman - Oakley H.S. - junior - 8-14 last season for the Tigers at 184 lbs. Making the move down to 174 this season. Arguably the hardest worker on the team. Kuhlman has an amazing gas tank and always looks to push opponents to their breaking point.

184
Tyler Gonzales - Shawnee Heights H.S. – junior - 19-12 for the Tigers last season. Tyler is a 2X National qualifier at 197 lbs. Tyler has dropped to 184 lbs and is ranked 7th in the country to open the season. Very tall wrestler who gives opponents fits with his length and leverage.

Vs.

Aaron Bersheidt - Gardner Edgerton H.S. – red-shirt freshman - 4-10 for the Tigers last season at 165 lbs. Aaron is very tall and lean wrestler who uses length to turn opponents from to their back.

197
Ben Evans - Hutchinson H.S. - red-shirt freshman - 17-8 for the Tigers last season at 197 lbs with several impressive bonus point victories. Ben is very strong and has great mat awareness. Not ranked yet, but don’t be surprised to see his name in the rankings soon.

Vs.

Carl Wilkinson - Duncan H.S. (Pratt CC) - junior - 2X NJCAA national qualifier for Pratt. Carl is a big guy with a lot of heart. Doesn’t have any flashy moves but will give you his all every time on the mat.

Or

Roman Padilla - Chaparral H.S. - freshman- 6th place in the state of Colorado as a Senior at 189 lbs.

EXHIBITIONS

Brent Fisher vs. JT Hudson

Andre Harrison vs. Scott Markey

Blake Malloy vs. Coty Reinhart

MITCHELL MEANS SIGNS WITH TIGER WRESTLING
Fort Hays State University Head Wrestling Coach Chas Thompson has announced the signing of Mitchell Means, from Goddard, Kan., for the 2009-2010 season.

Means is currently a senior at Goddard High School, a school that he has helped to the 6A State Championship in wrestling two of the past three years (2006 & 2008). His projected college weight will be either 141 or 149 pounds.

Means was the state champion in 6A during his sophomore year of 2007, going 38-2 at 140 pounds. Last year, he placed second in the state with a 37-3 record at 135 pounds. Means was also a state placer (4th) as a freshman with a 34-12 mark at 140 pounds.

Means wrestles under his uncle at Goddard High School, and his father and uncle wrestled for Chas Thompson’s father at Labette Community College. He is the first early signing for FHSU for the 2009-2010 season.

Just a Reminder: The FHSU Bob Smith Open is Saturday, December 6th.

Any new news out of Fort Hays ? ...or the new Baker program as far as recruits, facilities etc ??

Mitchell Means - Goddard High School - Signed with Fort Hays State on November 19, 2008!

Mitchell Means Signs With Tiger Wrestling

Fort Hays State - 27
Colorado Mines - 13
125 Dustin Dooley (18-6) (R-Fr., Concordia, Kan.) Open Forfeit FHSU 6 CSM 0
133 Travis Kuhn (5-4) (R-Fr., Clarks, Neb.) Chris Saykally (0-5) Dec. 4-2 FHSU 9 CSM 0
141 Open Cody Weitzel (7-3) Forfeit FHSU 9 CSM 6
149 Levi Younkin (14-9) (Jr., Oakley, Kan.) Jesse Snider (10-7) Maj. 17-7 CSM 10 FHSU 9
157 #4 Danny Grater (11-6) (Jr., Green, Kan.) Travis Wokasch (6-7) Dec. 10-4 FHSU 12 CSM 10
165 Troy Lussenhop (11-6) (Sr., Loveland, Colo.) Jordan Larsen (8-8) Dec. 6-1 FHSU 15 CSM 10
174 Shawn Kuhlman (16-5) (Jr., Oakley, Kan.) Ryan Swanson (6-7) Dec. 9-4 FHSU 18 CSM 10
184 Cody Gillespie(11-10) (So., Amherst, Neb.) Bradley Price (3-7) Dec. 5-3 FHSU 21 CSM 10
197 Ben Evans (10-3) (R-Fr., Hutchinson, Kan.) Patrick Ryan (7-7) Fall 1:23 FHSU 27 CSM 10
285 Justin Glenn (2-3) (R-Fr., Enid, Okla.) Bryan Stansbury (6-8) Dec. 3-1 (OT) FHSU 27 CSM 13

Tiger Wrestlers Dominate Newman In Dual Action

Jan. 16, 2009

The Fort Hays State wrestling squad hosted Newman University on Friday, January 16, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. The Tigers won the dual in dominating fashion, winning nine of the 10 matches. Three of the Tiger wins were by fall.
The dual began with the heavyweights, as Justin Glenn of FHSU took on Josh Fansler of Newman. Each wrestler would score escape points in regulation, which forced overtime. Glenn took the match 3-1 in the extra period with a sudden victory takedown. Glenn is now 4-5 this season.

Tommy Edgmon would build to the FHSU lead at 125 pounds as he stayed unbeaten with a 7-4 decision over Cameron Motter. Edgmon moved to 6-0 on the year, giving the Tigers an early 6-0 advantage in the dual.

Newman’s lone bright spot of the night would be at 133 pounds, with Isaac Wall (now 18-4) winning by fall at 4:28 over Travis Kuhn. Kuhn is now 5-5 on the season. The fall tied the dual at 6-6.

The Tigers would go on to score 37 unanswered points to close out the dual. James Annon started the parade of points with a 13-4 major decision over John Hagan. Annon is ranked #2 in NCAA Division II and moved to 12-5 with the win. The Tigers would get forfeit wins at 149 and 157 pounds. Levi Younkin benefitted from the forfeit at 149, moving to 19-10 on the season, and Danny Grater, ranked #6 in NCAA Division II, moved to 16-6 with the win. The Tigers led by a score of 22-6 after the forfeits.

The falls for FHSU came in three of the last four matches. Troy Lussenhop posted a fall at 2:18 in the 165-pound match over Jayme Hoover. Shawn Kuhlman would win at 174 with a fall at 1:54 over Pete Tapia.

Tyler Gonzales worked hard to earn a 9-7 decision at 184 pounds over Chandler Hart. Ben Evans brought an abrupt end to the dual at 197 pounds with a lightning quick pin of Brandan Ewertt in 29 seconds.

The Tigers moved to 2-0 overall in dual action this season. The Tigers head on the road for their next dual, getting their first test of the year against a ranked team. FHSU is at #5 Central Oklahoma on Thursday, January 22, in Edmond, Okla., at 7:00 p.m.

Wrestling
Tigers Pull Off Enormous Upset Over #5 Ranked Central Oklahoma
Jan. 22, 2009

Fort Hays State wrestling squad took to the road on Thursday evening for a non-conference dual with #5 ranked Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Okla. The teams locked up in a very exciting dual that came down to the last match, which pitted 184 pounders Tyler Gonzales (FHSU) and Daniel Morrison (UCO). Gonzales scored a takedown in the waning moments of the match to grab a lead and lift the Tigers to a shocking 21-19 dual win. It was the first win ever for Fort Hays State in Edmond.

Fort Hays State bolted out to a quick 6-0 lead with the dual beginning at 197 pounds. FHSU Redshirt-freshman Ben Evans pinned Zach James in 1:05 to give the Tigers the early edge. Evans moved to 14-5 with the win.

Central Oklahoma would come back to win the next three matches. At heavyweight, #1 ranked Dustin Finn of UCO defeated redshirt-freshman Justin Glenn with a 6-2 decision. Glenn moved to 4-6 on the season. The Bronchos took the dual lead 9-6 after #4 ranked Tim Elliott pinned junior Tommy Edgmon in 5:28 at 125 pounds. It was Edgmon’s first loss of the year and is now 6-1 overall. UCO extended the lead to 12-6 at 133 pounds with Scott Berens scoring a 7-0 decision over redshirt-freshman Travis Kuhn. Kuhn is now 5-6 this season.

FHSU senior James Annon, ranked #2 in the nation at 141 pounds, pulled the Tigers back within three with a 4-2 sudden victory in overtime over #3 ranked Colby Robinson. Annon moved to 13-5 on the season. Levi Younkin almost pulled the Tigers even in the dual at 149 pounds, but lost by sudden victory in the second overtime to #6 ranked Luke Elmore by a score of 8-6. Younkin is now 19-11.

At 157 pounds, #4 ranked Danny Grater pulled the Tigers back to within three points of the Bronchos with a 5-2 decision over Kelly Henderson. Grater moved to 17-6 with the win.

Senior Troy Lussenhop would shift the whole momentum of the dual at 165 pounds by pinning #3 ranked Mikey Morgan in the second period in 3:25. Morgan nearly had the fall in the first period, but Lussenhop shocked the arena by putting the Tigers back on top 18-15 with two matches to go. Lussenhop is now 13-6.

Junior Shawn Kuhlman would play a big role in setting up the drama for the final match by avoiding a pin at 174 pounds to #5 ranked Tommy McCarty. McCarty had Kuhlman on his back but could not get the pin. Kuhlman lost by a 15-1 major decision, but UCO was only able to take a 19-18 lead in the dual with the result. It put everything on the final match of the evening. Kuhlman moved to 21-6 on the season.

Junior Tyler Gonzales would be up to the challenge at 184 pounds to deliver the Tigers a huge dual win on the road. In the fading seconds of the third period, he scored a takedown that would lead to his 4-1 win over Daniel Morrison. Gonzales is now 13-9 overall.

Fort Hays State grabbed just its second dual win in history over Central Oklahoma. The Bronchos had won 27 of 28 dual meetings with the Tigers before Thursday evening. The only other win for FHSU over Central Oklahoma came during the 1999-2000 season (Bob Smith’s final season as head coach) by a score of 21-20 in Hays.

The Tigers are now 3-0 in dual action this season. The Tigers are currently unranked, but have received votes for the top 20 poll in each of the last three national ranking releases. The Tigers have two more ranked teams to face this weekend in Warrensburg, Mo., which includes #19 Minnesota State-Moorhead and #10 Wisconsin-Parkside.

Outstanding Job!

Tough Loss...they lost five matches by less than 3 points. Hopefully they step it up for the next round at the CMSU Jamboree.

Round 1

No. 12 Wisconsin-Parkside 21, Fort Hays State 12

125 – Cody Zimmerman (UWP) dec. Tom Edgmon (FHSU) 6-4, UWP 3-0
133 – Brandon Kircher (UWP) dec. Travis Kuhn (FHSU) 3-1, UWP 6-0
141 – James Annon (FHSU) dec. Mike Migawa (UWP) 8-2, UWP 6-3
149 – Craig Becker (UWP) dec. Levi Younkin (FHSU) 6-4, UWP 9-3
157 – Danny Grater (FHSU) wbf Eddie Stefonek (UWP) 1:33, 9-9
165 – Corey VanGroll (UWP) dec. Troy Lussenhop (FHSU) 6-3, UWP 12-9
174 – Luke Rynish (UWP) dec. Shawn Kuhlman (FHSU) 9-3, UWP 15-9
184 – Lucas Haag (UWP) dec. Tyler Gonzales (FHSU) 3-1, UWP 18-9
197 – Malcolm Briggs (UWP) dec. Ben Evans (FHSU) 4-0, UWP 21-9
285 – Justin Glenn (FHSU) dec. Jon Treml (UWP) 3-0, UWP 21-12

Round 2
Fort Hays State 37, Mary 4
125 – Tommy Edgmon (FHSU) wins by FORFEIT, FHSU 6-0
133 – Travis Kuhn (FHSU) maj. dec. Dan Sabin (UM) 14-5, FHSU 10-0
141 – James Annon (FHSU) maj. dec. Landon DellaSilva (UM) 11-3, FHSU 14-0
149 – Levi Younkin (FHSU) wins by FORFEIT, FHSU 20-0
157 – Danny Grater (FHSU) dec. Collin Engelhardt (UM) 3-2, FHSU 23-0
165 – Troy Lussenhop (FHSU) maj. dec. Shane Primeau (UM) 18-4, FHSU 27-0
174 – Shawn Kuhlman (FHSU) maj. dec. Lance Piatz (UM) 9-0, FHSU 31-0
184 – Tyler Gonzales (FHSU) dec. Kurt Wiedrich (UM) 6-2, FHSU 34-0
197 – Ben Evans (FHSU) dec. Dusty Vliem (UM) 4-3, FHSU 37-0
285 – Kevin McCleary (UM) maj. dec. Justin Glenn (FHSU) 11-2, FHSU 37-4



Round 3
Minnesota State-Moorhead 21, Fort Hays State 17
125 – Joe Werner (MSUM) dec. Tommy Edgmon (FHSU) 4-2, MSUM 3-0
133 – Kelly Janke (MSUM) maj. dec. Travis Kuhn (FHSU) 10-1, MSUM 7-0
141 – James Annon (FHSU) maj. dec. Evan Forde (MSUM) 10-2, MSUM 7-4
149 – Levi Younkin (FHSU) dec. Derek Bromstad (MSUM) 3-2, 7-7
157 – Danny Grater (FHSU) dec. Tallen Wald (MSUM) 3-1, FHSU 10-7
165 – Tyler Tubbs (MSUM) maj. dec. Patrick Keane (FHSU) 12-4, MSUM 11-10
174 – Shawn Kuhlman (FHSU) dec. Jarrett Hall (MSUM) 5-3, FHSU 13-11
184 – Tyler Gonzales (FHSU) maj. dec. Dustin Nagel (MSUM) 10-2, FHSU 17-11
197 – Matt Nelson (MSUM) maj. dec. Ben Evans (FHSU) 10-2, FHSU 17-15
285 – Tim Johnson (MSUM) wbf Justin Glenn (FHSU) 1:49, MSUM 21-17

FHSU picked up a couple wins over CSU-Pueblo and New Mexico Highlands this weekend. The Tigers head out my way to the western slope this weekend to dual Mesa State and Western State. The Western dual should be a good one!

Tigers won big over Mesa State (31-6 I believe). Big dual with Western State tomorrow.

Fort Hays St. 31, Mesa St. 6

125 — Tommy Edgmon, FHSU, dec. Miguel Baltazar 8-5;
133 — Rhett Breed, Mesa, dec. Travis Kuhn 8-7;
141 — James Annon, FHSU, dec. Jason Wenger 11-6;
149 — Levi Younkin, FHSU, dec. Keith Johnson 5-2;
157 — Chase Walker, Mesa, dec. Danny Grater 3-2;
165 — Troy Lussenhop, FHSU, won by injury default;
174 — Shawn Kuhlman, FHSU, major dec. Kyle Brightman 12-2;
184 — Tyler Gonzalez, FHSU, dec. Luke Laurita 5-0;
197 — Ben Evans, FHSU, pinned Andy Laiminger 4:01;
285 — Justin Glenn, FHSU, dec. Dwayne Bacon 9-3.

http://www.wscathletics.com/News/wrestling/2009/2/7/wrwsctopsfhsu.asp?path=wrestling

#5 Mountaineers top Fort Hays State


The fifth-ranked Mountaineers went on to win seven duals on Saturday night to earn a 25-9 victory against Fort Hays State.

The Mountaineers went on to hand the Tigers their first conference loss this season. The victory improves the Mountaineers to 11-4 overall (6-0 RMAC), while the Tigers drop to 7-4 overall (4-1 RMAC).

Western jumped out to a 6-0 lead, after seniors Eddie Lopez and No. 4 Marques Bravo claimed decision victories over their FHSU opponents. Lopez won 8-4, while Bravo won 6-1.

No. 2 James Annon scored a 9-3 decision at 141 pounds to trim the Western lead to three (6-3). But Western went on to win five out of the remaining seven duals.

Chris Freije started it off, after earning a fall in the second period (4:01) against Levi Younkin.

Sophomore Kyle Francis upset No. 4 Danny Grater in a 13-7 decision to extend the Mountaineers lead, 15-3.

The Tigers battled back, as Troy Lussenhop took a 10-6 decision at 165 pounds, but No. 6 Larry Wilbanks regained the momentum as he claimed a 5-2 decision over Shawn Kunlman.

Tyler Gonzales earned the last points for the Tigers, after escaping with a 1-0 decision over Nick Ross at 184 pounds.

No. 2 Donovan McMahill took a 9-0 major decision over Ben Evans and No. 8 Charlie Alexander earned a 3-2 decision over Justin Glenn, to seal the victory for the Mountaineers.

The Mountaineers return to action at home on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. as they host New Mexico Highlands.

125 - Eddie Lopez (WSC) dec. Tommy Edgmon (FHSU), 8-4 3-0
133 - #4 Marques Bravo (WSC) dec. Travis Kuhn (FHSU), 6-1 6-0
141 - #2 James Annon (FHSU) dec. Daren Hockett (WSC), 9-3 6-3
149 - Chris Freije (WSC) def. Levi Younkin (FHSU), Fall (4:01) 12-3
157 - Kyle Francis (WSC) dec. #4 Danny Grater (FHSU), 13-7 15-3
165 - Troy Lussenhop (FHSU) dec. Skye Wells (WSC), 10-6 15-6
174 - #6 Larry Wilbanks (WSC) dec. Shawn Kuhlman (FHSU), 5-2 18-6
184 - Tyler Gonzales (FHSU) dec. Nick Ross (WSC), 1-0 18-9
197 - #2 Donovan McMahill (WSC) major dec. Ben Evans (FHSU), 9-0 22-9
HWT - #8 Charlie Alexander (WSC) dec. Justin Glenn (FHSU), 3-2 25-9

My two cents:

I thought the Tigers looked alright last night. They had a couple flat performances but some of the guys that lost were scrapin' pretty good. Edgemon was a toenail away from knocking off Lopez after getting in deep on a high C in the last 20 seconds or so. Lopez was able to clamp down on a foot and get a stale mate. Edgemon then went for broke and was taken down. I am pretty sure that the final score was 7-4...he may have topped the minute mark with riding time after that last takedown though. Kuhn hung in there with Bravo, Annon looked very good, Younkin was off, Grater was up early and appeared to quit wrestling, Lussenhop had an impressive workhorse performance. The kid he beat just beat #3 May from Kearney pretty handily the night before (like 7-1). Lussenhop has had some big wins lately and could bring home some AA honors for the Tigers if he keeps it up. Kuhlman hung in there and battled with a tough Wilbanks, Gonzales was slowed down by a short/strong opponent but still pulled out the W. Ben Evans wrestled very defensively against a tough opponent, he never turned on any offense. Glenn had his chances with a pretty tough HWT....he was in there.

The score didn't look that close, but the Tigers were in the majority of those matches. It was fun anyway.

The Tigers knocked off #9 Adams State 23-15 last night! Danny Grater had a big win knocking off #2 Noomis Jones and Tyler Gonzales also had a big win knocking off #6 Kyle Sand. The Tigers have two wins over Top 10 teams this year! Great job fellas!

Here is the press release:


#19 Tigers Knock Off #9 Grizzlies In Hays
Feb. 13, 2009

The Fort Hays State wrestling squad hosted Adams State College on Friday evening at Gross Memorial Coliseum, in a match-up of two nationally ranked teams. The #19 ranked Tigers won six of the last seven matches in the dual to come from behind and claim a 23-15 dual victory over the #9 ranked Grizzlies.
The dual started at 125 pounds. Arsenia Barksdale of Adams State, ranked #2 in the nation, needed overtime to defeat Tommy Edgmon by a 5-3 decision. He scored a sudden victory takedown to put the Grizzlies up 3-0 in the dual.

At 133 pounds, Adams State extended its lead to 9-0 when Dominic Valencia pinned Travis Kuhn in 2:56 just before the end of the first period.

The 141-pound match pitted two of the top wrestlers in Division II, #1 ranked Raymond Dunning of Adams State and #3 James Annon of FHSU. Dunning ended Annon’s run at a perfect dual record this season, scoring a 7-4 decision to put the Grizzlies up 12-0.

Levi Younkin would be the spark for the Tigers to get back in the dual, as he posted a 10-2 major decision at 149 pounds over Nick Dionisio to make the score 12-4 in Adams State’s favor.

Danny Grater would keep the Tiger momentum going at 157 pounds. Grater, ranked #4 in the nation, edged #2 ranked Noomis Jones with a 3-2 decision, pulling the Tigers to within five points of the Grizzlies.

Troy Lussenhop would vault the Tigers into the lead at 165 pounds with a fall in 5:51 over Omar Gonzalez. The Tigers led 13-12 at that point and kept their foot on the gas by winning the next two matches.

At 174 pounds, Shawn Kuhlman posted an 11-2 major decision over Don Medina and Tyler Gonzales edged #6 ranked Kyle Sand at 184 pounds by a 3-2 decision. The Tigers led 20-12 heading into the final two matches.

Adams State would keep its hopes alive at 197 pounds, with Torben Walters winning by a 5-4 decision. Walters’ riding time was the deciding factor in the match. The Tigers led 20-15 heading into the final match.

Adams State would need a fall in the last match, but Justin Glenn shut the Grizzlies’ hopes down by winning 4-2 over Josh Teeples. Glenn scored a takedown with four seconds remaining to break a 2-2 tie.

The Tigers moved to 8-3 overall and 5-1 in the RMAC with the win. The Grizzlies are now 5-3-1 overall and 5-3 in the RMAC. Fort Hays State heads to Warrensburg, Mo., Sunday for the MIAA Dual Championships. FHSU will wrestle Truman, #18 Central Missouri, and #1 Nebraska-Omaha at the event.