MATCH DETAILS
Citrus Invitational
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Broward County Convention Center
ON THE MAT
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-The Eagles wrapped up action at the Citrus Invitational in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and finished in sixth place. Nathan Rankin won the 125 individual title. In the semifinals, Rankin won by major decision over Kaya Bogle (Castleton) (Maj 15-6). In the championship match, Rankin won by decision over Mac Cafurello (Roanoke College) (Dec 4-1). Jacob Dado (141) was fourth with a 4-2 record. Jaylen York (149) was fourth with a 4-2 record. Ndayambaje John (165) was sixth with a 2-3 record. Ka'Ron Lewis (285) was sixth with a 2-3 record.
COACH GARDNER QUOTE
"The guys wrestled really well this weekend. It was a good opportunity to see high level competition. I'm pumped for the guys on how they competed. We will just keep working and look forward to next semester. It was a good stepping stone to end the year on."
TEAM RESULTS
1. Augsburg (215.0)
2. Castleton (159.0)
3. Cornell College (129.0)
4. John Carroll (122.5)
5. Liberty (87.0)
6. University of the Ozarks (86.5)
7. Roanoke College (86.0)
8. Ferrum (73.0)
9. Ohio Wesleyan (51.5)
10. St. Johns (MN) (25.5)
11. St.Thomas University (15.0)
12. Bobcat W/C (1.0)
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
125
Nathan Rankin's place is 1st and has scored 23.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Nathan Rankin (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Champ. Round 2 - Nathan Rankin (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Nathan Rankin (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Donovan Ortiz (Ohio Wesleyan) (Fall 5:24)
Semifinal - Nathan Rankin (University of the Ozarks) won by major decision over Kaya Bogle (Castleton) (Maj 15-6)
1st Place Match - Nathan Rankin (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Mac Cafurello (Roanoke College) (Dec 4-1)
133
Gabriel Brandenburg's place is unknown and has scored 4.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Frank Darwak (Castleton) (Dec 11-10)
Champ. Round 2 - Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Anthony Santagata (John Carroll) (Fall 6:20)
Quarterfinal - Sean Hall (Roanoke College) won by decision over Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 6-3)
Cons. Round 4 - Kyle Murray (John Carroll) won by decision over Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 6-3)
141
Jake Dado's place is 4th and has scored 14.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Jake Dado (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Hayden Funck (Ferrum) (Fall 1:18)
Champ. Round 2 - Jake Dado (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Garrett Hughes (Roanoke College) (Dec 8-3)
Quarterfinal - Jake Dado (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Brady Gross (Augsburg) (Dec 7-3)
Semifinal - Cade Willis (Augsburg) won in tie breaker - 1 over Jake Dado (University of the Ozarks) (TB-1 3-2)
Cons. Semi - Jake Dado (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Morgan Robinson (Roanoke College) (Dec 11-6)
3rd Place Match - Jarrod Brezovec (John Carroll) won by major decision over Jake Dado (University of the Ozarks) (Maj 11-0)
149
Jaylen York's place is 4th and has scored 15.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Jaylen York (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Champ. Round 2 - Jaylen York (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Ryan Forrest (John Carroll) (Fall 2:19)
Quarterfinal - Tanner Kroells (Augsburg) won by decision over Jaylen York (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 10-6)
Cons. Round 4 - Jaylen York (University of the Ozarks) won by major decision over Jacob Ramirez (Cornell College) (Maj 17-3)
Cons. Round 5 - Jaylen York (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Kale Buckiso (John Carroll) (Dec 11-4)
Cons. Semi - Jaylen York (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Charlie Stuhl (Augsburg) (Dec 6-3)
3rd Place Match - Cristian Dixon (Cornell College) won by decision over Jaylen York (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 6-4)
157
Joaquin Bautista's place is unknown and has scored 2.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Joaquin Bautista (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Anthony Gaskin (Ferrum) (Dec 2-1)
Champ. Round 2 - Killian Perrigon (Cornell College) won by fall over Joaquin Bautista (University of the Ozarks) (Fall 2:34)
Cons. Round 2 - Joaquin Bautista (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over David Reid (Roanoke College) (Dec 9-3)
Cons. Round 3 - Joaquin Bautista (University of the Ozarks) won in sudden victory - 1 over Cory Stewart (Cornell College) (SV-1 6-4)
Cons. Round 4 - Caleb Blake (Ohio Wesleyan) won by fall over Joaquin Bautista (University of the Ozarks) (Fall 3:33)
165
Ndayambaje John's place is 6th and has scored 9.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Ndayambaje John (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Champ. Round 2 - Ndayambaje John (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Spencer Roth (Cornell College) (Dec 8-7)
Quarterfinal - Ndayambaje John (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Matt Rogge (Augsburg) (Dec 11-5)
Semifinal - Michael Angers (Castleton) won by decision over Ndayambaje John (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 6-3)
Cons. Semi - David Over (Liberty) won by medical forfeit over Ndayambaje John (University of the Ozarks) (MFF)
5th Place Match - Matt Rogge (Augsburg) won by medical forfeit over Ndayambaje John (University of the Ozarks) (MFF)
184
Daniel Benoit's place is unknown and has scored 4.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Haven Tatarek (Castleton) won by decision over Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 6-3)
Cons. Round 1 - Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Abraham Spurlock (Ohio Wesleyan) (Fall 1:47)
Cons. Round 3 - Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) won by major decision over Sean McElhinny (John Carroll) (Maj 18-5)
Cons. Round 4 - Sam Slate (Ferrum) won by decision over Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 10-5)
197
Cruz Partain's place is unknown and has scored 1.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Champ. Round 2 - Tyler Raway (Augsburg) won by decision over Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 8-3)
Cons. Round 2 - Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 3 - Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Sean Gillespie (Liberty) (Dec 8-3)
Cons. Round 4 - Parker Venz (Augsburg) won by tech fall over Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) (TF 18-0)
285
Ka`Ron Lewis's place is 6th and has scored 13.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Ka`Ron Lewis (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Champ. Round 2 - Ka`Ron Lewis (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Abbas Abdulrahman (Castleton) (Fall 2:23)
Quarterfinal - Ka`Ron Lewis (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Zachary Finn (Cornell College) (Fall 3:32)
Semifinal - Jefferey Allen (Liberty) won by decision over Ka`Ron Lewis (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 4-1)
Cons. Semi - Rayshawn Dixon (Ferrum) won by decision over Ka`Ron Lewis (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 4-3)
5th Place Match - Rick Weaver (Liberty) won by fall over Ka`Ron Lewis (University of the Ozarks) (Fall 0:13)
133W
Gabriel Brandenburg's place is 4th and has scored 4.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Frank Darwak (Castleton) (Dec 11-6)
Quarterfinal - Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Webb Drescher (Roanoke College) (Dec 8-4)
Semifinal - Ryan McElwee (Ohio Wesleyan) won by decision over Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 13-9)
3rd Place Match - Mason Lishness (Castleton) won by tech fall over Gabriel Brandenburg (University of the Ozarks) (TF 17-1)
157W-B
Joaquin Bautista's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Joaquin Bautista (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Jack Campbell (Roanoke College) won by fall over Joaquin Bautista (University of the Ozarks) (Fall 1:16)
184W
Daniel Benoit's place is 3rd and has scored 9.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) won by tech fall over Stefan Farian (John Carroll) (TF 15-0)
Semifinal - Adam Sylvester (Augsburg) won by decision over Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 8-6)
3rd Place Match - Daniel Benoit (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Sean McElhinny (John Carroll) (Fall 3:47)
197W
Cruz Partain's place is 3rd and has scored 10.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) won by injury default over Levi Henry (St. Johns (MN)) (Inj. 5:00)
Quarterfinal - Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Marquel Henry (Ohio Wesleyan) (Dec 14-7)
Semifinal - Thomas Blackwell (John Carroll) won by decision over Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 11-5)
3rd Place Match - Cruz Partain (University of the Ozarks) won by forfeit over Sean Gillespie (Liberty) (FF)
UP NEXT
The Eagles will travel to Poteau, Oklahoma, to take on Carl Albert College January 8.
