Tiger wrestlers take part in final home dual of the season

With the season winding down, the Cowley College wrestling team hosted its final dual of the spring semester Wednesday against Labette Community College. The Tigers wrestled hard but came up short in the 31-15 loss to the Cardinals.

According to Cowley interim head coach Justice Circle, the squad has been battling injuries with a few of its wrestlers. However, the Tigers were led by Aidan O'Dell, defeating fifth-ranked Romelle Person-Williams 11-6 in the 133-pound weight class.

"I am super proud of Aidan for grinding that match out," Circle said. "This win is huge for seeding for nationals."

Fellow Tiger Melton Powe, wrestling at 174 pounds, continued his dominance on the mat by pinning Labette's Tony Connor in the first period. While Cowley's other win came at 197 pounds when Kanden Young won by default.

Cowley recognized its three sophomores during the match, beginning with team manager Renissa Cinnamon, Trenton Grant (31-14 career record), and Dean Setticase (34-8 career record). 

The Tigers will now prepare to compete at the Jayhawk Duals Sunday at 9 a.m. in Salina.

"The guys have had a long month and a half of wrestling every three to four days, and it is a grind, but it is part of it," Circle said. "We have to be better, and we will."

Results:

*125 pounds – Dalton Kivett (LC) defeated Ayden Montez (CC) 6-5.

*133 pounds – Aidan O'Dell (CC) defeated Romelle Person-Williams (LC) 11-6.

*141 pounds – Jazen Brown (LC) defeated Trenton Grant (CC) 9-2.

*149 pounds – Traylon Jackson (LC) won by fall over Chase Koehler (CC).

*157 pounds – Johnathan Vincent (LC) won due to open weight.

*165 pounds – Matt Smith (LC) defeated Landry Beeching (CC) 10-4.

*174 pounds – Melton Powe (CC) won by fall over Tony Connor (LC).

*184 pounds – Jeremiah Voliva (LC) defeated Lewis Caples (CC) 9-4.

*197 pounds – Kanden Young (CC) won due to open weight.

*285 pounds – Micah Liberman (LC) won by fall over Dean Setticase (CC).