Missouri Wrestling
The Christian Brother College Cadets traveled to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio over the weekend for the toughest high school tournament: The Walsh Ironman. Although the Cadets came home empty-handed, they know what to work on.
Head Coach for the 2x returning team state champs Cornell Robinson says, “Overall we have a lot to work on. That’s the fun part of this sport. You never have the puzzle figured out. But it is so fun trying to solve and put it together. This experience should change the mindset of our team!”
Freshman Santino Robinson came away with the most wins for the Cadets, finishing the weekend with a 3-2 record. Santino lost first round by a quick fall but battled back with three straight victories before losing to 8th seeded Richard Hough 13-8.
“Satino had a rough start but showed a lot of heart and battled back. Travel and all the adversity that comes with being a top-notch high school wrestler takes time to get used to. Knowing how to manage everything. Hopefully, he will learn,” says Head Coach Cornell Robinson.
Vinny Zerban entered the tournament with the most hype for the Cadets but was only able to come away with a 2-2 record at the stacked 152 weight class only losing his matches 4-2 in SV1 and a 6-3 loss to end the tournament, including a loss to #4 seed Brayden Roberts in the quarterfinals.
Head Coach Cornell Robinson speaks about Vinny managing the long weekend plus travel, “Same thing with Vinny managing weight and travel is a tough part of the sport. If these guys want to make a world team they have to get use to being under hard travel and making weight at the same time. But as a coach, I love his competitive spirit. I think he will bounce back fine.”
Lucas White traded wins and losses with few points in between. Losing 2nd round 4-2SV1 and 6-3 to end the tournament, Lucas will need to compete better in every position in the wrestling match. He always comes to fight.
Sophomore, Jack Darrah, came away with a 2-2 record at the 182 weight class. Darrah, the 9th seeds lost to the 8th seed in the quarterfinals before ending his day with a 11-4 loss to Dominic Solis from McDonogh. “Jack’s take away is to realize he’s in the match with everyone. Knowing how to raise his intensity in matches and practice,” adds Head Coach Cornell Robinson.
The Cadets have been in travel mode the last two weeks from their tournament at the Cliff Keen Independence Invitational in Iowa and the Walsh Ironman in Ohio and will continue to be on the road as The Cadets have a quad scheduled for December 21st in Washington, Illinois before heading across the river again to the Red Schmitt Holiday Tournament, in Granite City, Illinois. This is another tough tournament that features many of the top teams from Missouri and Illinois (28 teams scheduled to compete).
Ironman Results
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Kolby Warren (2-2) place is unknown and scored 8.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – Kolby Warren (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 won by fall over Carson Webb (Christianburg) 0-2 (Fall 1:31)
Champ. Round 2 – Kolby Warren (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 won by fall over Timmy Putka (St. Ignatius) 25-9 (Fall 1:11)
Champ. Round 3 – Marc-Anthony McGowan (Blair Academy) 5-0 won by fall over Kolby Warren (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 (Fall 1:40)
Cons. Round 4 – Logan Attisano (Legacy Christian Academy) 3-2 won by fall over Kolby Warren (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 (Fall 1:31)
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Santino Robinson (3-2) place is unknown and scored 6.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – Braxton Appello (Easton Area) 2-2 won by fall over Santino Robinson (Christian Brothers College) 3-2 (Fall 0:29)
Cons. Round 1 – Santino Robinson (Christian Brothers College) 3-2 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 – Santino Robinson (Christian Brothers College) 3-2 won by decision over Spenser Barnhart (Malvern Prep) 0-2 (Dec 4-3)
Cons. Round 3 – Santino Robinson (Christian Brothers College) 3-2 won by major decision over Drew Dulcie (Massillon Perry) 1-2 (MD 14-0)
Cons. Round 4 – Santino Robinson (Christian Brothers College) 3-2 won by major decision over Peyton Fenton (Elyria HS) 1-2 (MD 13-3)
Cons. Round 5 – Richard Treanor (Hough) 8-2 won by decision over Santino Robinson (Christian Brothers College) 3-2 (Dec 13-8)
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Alex Flerlage (0-2) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – Alex Flerlage (Christian Brothers College) 0-2 received a bye () (Bye)
Champ. Round 2 – Gregor McNeil (Wyoming Seminary (PA)) 3-2 won by decision over Alex Flerlage (Christian Brothers College) 0-2 (Dec 11-5)
Cons. Round 2 – Davante Cooper (Dublin Coffman) 1-2 won by injury default over Alex Flerlage (Christian Brothers College) 0-2 (Inj. 1:00)
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Jacob Fryer (1-2) place is unknown and scored 2.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – Jacob Fryer (Christian Brothers College) 1-2 won by decision over Dreyvin Livingston (Reynolds) 4-2 (Dec 8-3)
Champ. Round 2 – Evan Buchanan (Atlee) 4-2 won by fall over Jacob Fryer (Christian Brothers College) 1-2 (Fall 5:26)
Cons. Round 2 – Collin Mojena (Tampa Preparatory School) 4-2 won by decision over Jacob Fryer (Christian Brothers College) 1-2 (Dec 4-0)
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Vinny Zerban (2-2) place is unknown and scored 6.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – Vinny Zerban (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 received a bye () (Bye)
Champ. Round 2 – Vinny Zerban (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 won by decision over Chris Roybal (Mount Saint Joseph) 8-2 (Dec 11-4)
Champ. Round 3 – Vinny Zerban (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 won by decision over Connor Kievman (Wyoming Seminary (PA)) 4-2 (Dec 5-2)
Quarterfinal – Brayden Roberts (Parkersburg South) 4-3 won by decision over Vinny Zerban (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 (Dec 3-0)
Cons. Round 6 – Caleb Dowling (St Josephs Catholic Academy) 5-2 won by decision over Vinny Zerban (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 (Dec 6-1)
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Lucas White (2-2) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – Lucas White (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 won in sudden victory – 1 over Cruz Alexander (West Holmes) 1-2 (SV-1 4-0)
Champ. Round 2 – ETHAN ANDERSON (Aurora) 8-3 won in sudden victory – 1 over Lucas White (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 (SV-1 4-2)
Cons. Round 2 – Lucas White (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 won by decision over Jo Jo Norwood (Elyria HS) 1-2 (Dec 1-0)
Cons. Round 3 – Shane Cannon (American Heritage School (Delray Beach)) 3-2 won by decision over Lucas White (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 (Dec 6-3)
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Jack Darrah (2-2) place is unknown and scored 8.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – Jack Darrah (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 received a bye () (Bye)
Champ. Round 2 – Jack Darrah (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 won by injury default over Evan Anderson (Aurora) 6-2 (Inj. 1:51)
Champ. Round 3 – Micah Ervin (Union County) 2-2 won by fall over Jack Darrah (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 (Fall 3:18)
Cons. Round 4 – Jack Darrah (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 won by major decision over Anthony Zancan (Mount Saint Joseph) 6-4 (MD 10-1)
Cons. Round 5 – Dominic Solis (McDonogh School) 6-2 won by decision over Jack Darrah (Christian Brothers College) 2-2 (Dec 11-4)
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Luke Ebers (1-2) place is unknown and scored 2.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 – Luke Ebers (Christian Brothers College) 1-2 won by decision over Santino Blanco (Mt. Carmel) 0-2 (Dec 11-8)
Champ. Round 2 – Sam Fisher (Fauquier) 3-3 won by major decision over Luke Ebers (Christian Brothers College) 1-2 (MD 17-7)
Cons. Round 2 – Cody Mies (Ontario) 3-2 won by major decision over Luke Ebers (Christian Brothers College) 1-2 (MD 14-2)
