LINCOLN, KS--Thursday night was a night of high emotion as the three leopard Seniors stepped out in front of the home crowd one last time. CJ Wilson, Mark Livesay, and Seth Suelter all had a hand in helping the team go 2-0 on the night in dual wins over Stafford High School and St. John's Military School. Even though Wilson and Livesay have season ending injuries, they were able to step onto the mat one last time and take forfeits as the other teams did not send a wrestler to the mat to compete at thier weight. "I was so glad that CJ and Mark were able to get out on the mat one final time even if they were unable to compete. Both of them have dealt with a lot of adversity and it was really nice for them to put a singlet on one last time here at home, but man was it emotional and I just wish Seth would have been able to have a match but both teams were open. John (Coach Gardner) and I have been blessed to have these boys the past four years and we are really excited to see what kind of men they grow into" said Coach Naasz when asked about the seniors.
The night got started with the Lincoln Co. Kids Club being recognized prior to the dual. The team is coached by Ryan Batchman, former LHS wrestler and assistant coach. After they were applauded by the croud, the kids club joined the varsity leopards on the team bench for both duals.
When reflecting on the night, Coach Naasz said, "It was awesome to have the past (seniors) meet the future (kids club) tonight. I think it is really important that wrestling in Lincoln feel like a family and that includes the young kids. They are the future of the program and it was awesome to have them witness senior night and two really big dual wins from our team bench."
LINCOLN 48 STAFFORD 15
103 open
112 Ross Harris (SHS) win by forfeit
119 open
125 A. Flores (SHS) Pinned Kyle Breneman (LHS)
130 Kevin Street (LHS) win by forfeit
135 Josh Street (LHS) win by forfeit
140 J. Morris (SHS) 11-4 over Kevin Cavalli (LHS)
145 Kyle Zachgo (LHS) win by forfeit
152 Mark Livesay (LHS) win by forfeit
160 Ty Young (LHS) pinned B. Campbell (SHS)
171 J. Wendelburg (SHS) win by forfeit
189 Collin Jones (LHS) win by forfeit
215 Steven Timson (LHS) win by forfeit
285 Seth Suelter (LHS) win by forfeit
LINCOLN 48 ST. JOHN'S MILITARY 10
103 open
112 open
119 C. Lewis (SJMS) win by forfeit
125 Kyle Breneman (LHS) win by forfeit
130 Kevin Street (LHS) pinned Josh Amen (SJMS)
135 Josh Street (LHS) win by forfeit
140 Kevin Cavalli (LHS) pinned Sergio Cois (SJMS)
145 Kyle Zachgo (LHS) pinned S. McPherson (SJMS)
152 Mark Livesay (LHS) win by forfeit
160 Ty Young (LHS) pinned C. Kile (SJMS)
171 S. Lewis (SJMS) win by forfeit
189 Collin Jones (LHS) win by forfeit
215 G. Saville (SJMS) pinned Steven Timson (LHS)
285 Seth Suelter (LHS) win by forfeit.
This Friday and Saturday, the team will be competing in the Hoisington 321A Regional Tournament where the top four placers from each weight class will qualify for the 321A State Tournament held in Hays.
Regional Schedule:
Session I (3 mats all day)
Round 1- First Round Friday 2:00
*Round 2- Championship Quarterfinals 10 min. after rd. 1
*Round 3- Consolation First Round 10 min. after rd. 2
*Round 4- Championship Semifinals 10 min. after rd. 3
*Rounds could start later if wrestler does not have mandatory rest of 45 min.
Session II
Round 5- Consolation Cross Bracketing (2 mats) Saturday 11:00a.m.
Round 6- Consolation Quarterfinals (2 mats) 1:00
Round 7- Consolation Semifinals (2mats) 3:00
Round 8- Consolation Finals (2 mats) 5:00
Round 9- Finals (1 Mat) 6:30
