Packer wrestlers get 4 pins in win over Winona
Published 8:40 pm Thursday, December 14, 2017
- Austin’s Zach Smith gets control over Winona’s Jameson Larson at 126 pounds Thursday night in Ove Berven Gym. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
The Austin wrestling team had a quick night in its home opener as it racked up four pins and five forfeits to beat Winona (1-2 overall, 1-2 Big Nine) 54-24 in Ove Berven Gym Thursday.
Freshman Zach Smith picked up a first period pin for the Packers (4-3 overall, 1-1 Big Nine) at 126 pounds and Lathan Wilson picked up a first period at 138 pounds as both young wrestlers stepped up.
Austin’s Jacob Tapp tries to keep his balance during the opening match of a dual against Winona Thursday night in Ove Berven Gym. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
“The guys who got pins did a really good job of pushing the pace,” Austin head coach Jer Osgood said. “We’re really happy with Zach Smith and Lathan Wilson going out there and wrestling tough under the lights.”
Austin senior Phillip Zynda looked to be in full strength after last year’s injury. Zynda came out aggressive at 195 pounds and pinned Lance Thorn just 41 seconds into his match.
“It felt really good, especially after being out last year,” Zynda said. “It was good to be back out here. The quicker [I go the pin] the better, to be honest.”
Austin senior Eli Marks put the finishing touches on the win when he jumped out to an early 5-0 lead before pinning Zander Rusert half-way through the second period.
“I was psyched to wrestle here tonight,” Marks said. “I was waiting for him to make a mistake and that’s what the last match is all about.”
It is the 25th year in a row the Packers have beaten Winona.
Austin’s Moo Thaw grapples with Winona’s Eli Fabian during their 132 pound match Thursday night at Ove Berven Gym. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
AUSTIN RESULTS
106: Logan Henningson (W) 9-1 maj. dec. over Jacob Tapp (A)
113: Ryan Henningson (W) pinned Tae Weber (A) (1:59)
120: Shawn Donovan (A) won by forfeit
126: Zach Smith (A) pinned Jameson Larson (W) (1:09)
132: Evan Fabian (W) 15-4 maj. dec. over Moo Thaw (A)
138: Lathan Wilson (A) pinned Peyton Hoff (W) (:30)
145: Jack Vaselaar (W) 9-1 maj. dec. over Aiden Wilson (A)
152: Josh Belden (A) won by forfeit
160: Trevor Pomeroy (W) pinned Chance Brady (A) (:34)
170: Cole Carter (A) won by forfeit
182: Kaden Igou (A) won by forfeit
195: Phillip Zynda (A) pinned Lance Thorn (W) (:41)
220: Sam Johnson (A) won by forfeit
285: Eli Marks (A) pinned Zander Rusert (W) (2:51)
