by Paige Ross, Sports Information Student Assistant

Arkadelphia, Ark. — The Alma College wrestling team took second place on Saturday (Nov. 12) at the Hatcher Duals, posting a 3-1 record in its four matches. The Scots defeated three teams to take them into the first place match, where they fell against Williams Baptist.

In Alma's first dual of the day is posted a 33-24 win over University of The Ozarks. Freshman Brendan Ladd (Ortonville, Mich./Brandon) began the day with an 8-6 decision at 125 pounds, while freshman Aaron Kelley (Byron, Mich./Byron Area), sophomore Jared Fleming (Williamston, Mich./Williamston), junior Taylor McPhail (Muskegon, Mich./Mona Shores) and seniors Trent Hullett (Jackson, Mich./Parma Western) and Chance Smith (Hamilton, Mich./Hamilton) all won by fall.

The Scots continued the momentum into their second match against Ouachita Baptist University, winning 30-25. Ladd and Hullett continued their day with another set of pins as did Lopez. OBU forfeited two weight classes giving Fleming and McPhail victories.

The championship bracket match was against Lyon College and the Scots continued their succes with a 34-15 victory. Ladd extended his win streak of the day by gaining the major decision at 125 pounds. Senior Anthony Lesko (Tecumseh, Mich./Tecumseh) and freshman Aaron Kelley (Byron, Mich./Byron Area) won via decisions at 149 pounds and 285 pounds, respectively, while Hullett won by fall at 184 pounds.

The only setback of the day for Alma was in the championship, where it suffered a 35-20 loss to Williams Baptist. Fleming won by an 8-6 decision at 157 pounds while Ladd rounded out his win streak with a technical fall at 125 pounds. McPhail gained his second pin of the day at 174 pounds while Hullett got his fourth at 184 pounds.

Hullet finished the day undefeated and won by fall in all four of his matches, while Ladd was also 4-0 for the day.

The Scots are back in action on Saturday, Nov. 19, competing at the Mount Union Duals. 

RESULTS

Alma College defeated Univerisity of The Ozarks 39-18

125 - Brendan Ladd (Alma College) over Siaygnoun Hnamnhouane (Univerisity of The Ozarks) Dec 8-6
133 - Noah Lopez (Alma College) over Sergio Nugent (Univerisity of The Ozarks) Fall 2:59
141 - Mario Vasquez (Univerisity of The Ozarks) over Travis DeRossett (Alma College) Fall 2:10
149 - Ny'Trell Dean (Univerisity of The Ozarks) over Anthony Lesko (Alma College) Fall 2:43
157 - Jared Fleming (Alma College) over Nicholas McDaniel (Univerisity of The Ozarks) Fall 1:32
165 - Jacob Sherrill (Univerisity of The Ozarks) over Mitchell Franklin (Alma College) Fall 1:10
174 - Taylor McPhail (Alma College) over Joey Schenck (Univerisity of The Ozarks) Fall 1:50
184 - Trent Hullett (Alma College) over Andrew Cannon (Univerisity of The Ozarks) Fall 1:50
197 - Chance Smith (Alma College) over Montre Blade (Univerisity of The Ozarks) Fall 3:43
285 - Aaron Kelley (Alma College) over Zackery Wintz (Univerisity of The Ozarks) Fall 4:56

Alma College defeated Ouachita Baptist University 30-25

125 - Brendan Ladd (Alma College) over Hunter Jones (Ouachita Baptist University) Fall 3:38
133 - Noah Lopez (Alma College) over Dakota Bromley (Ouachita Baptist University) Fall 3:40
141 - Harrison Bamman (Ouachita Baptist University) over Travis DeRossett (Alma College) Maj 9-1
149 - Blake Clevenger (Ouachita Baptist University) over Anthony Lesko (Alma College) Fall 0:48
157 - Jared Fleming (Alma College) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
165 - Conner Loderhose (Ouachita Baptist University) over Mitchell Franklin (Alma College) Fall 4:59
174 - Taylor McPhail (Alma College) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
184 - Trent Hullett (Alma College) over Kaleb Rippy (Ouachita Baptist University) Fall 4:39
197 - Aaron Clayton (Ouachita Baptist University) over Chance Smith (Alma College) Dec 8-5
285 - Jerhett Lee (Ouachita Baptist University) over Aaron Kelley (Alma College) Fall 5:10

Championship Bracket: Alma College defeated Lyon College 34-15

125 - Brendan Ladd (Alma College) over Dustin Miller (Lyon College) Maj 15-6
133 - Noah Lopez (Alma College) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
141 - Robb Rodriguez (Lyon College) over Travis DeRossett (Alma College) Dec 6-4
149 - Anthony Lesko (Alma College) over Albert Ordonez (Lyon College) Dec 14-9
157 - Jared Fleming (Alma College) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
165 - Connor Webber (Lyon College) over Mitchell Franklin (Alma College) Fall 3:09
174 - Taylor McPhail (Alma College) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
184 - Trent Hullett (Alma College) over Hunter Robinson (Lyon College) Fall 2:57
197 - Troy Mercer (Lyon College) over Chance Smith (Alma College) Fall 3:51
285 - Aaron Kelley (Alma College) over John Bentley (Lyon College) Dec 6-4

1st Place Match: Williams Baptist defeated Alma College 35-20

125 - Brendan Ladd (Alma College) over Pierre Dowling (Williams Baptist) TF 15-0
133 - Tanner Irwin (Williams Baptist) over Noah Lopez (Alma College) Fall 4:17
141 - David Leyva (Williams Baptist) over Anthony Lesko (Alma College) Fall 1:45
149 - Tyler Fraley (Williams Baptist) over Travis DeRossett (Alma College) TF 18-0
157 - Jared Fleming (Alma College) over Nick Hooper (Williams Baptist) Dec 8-6
165 - Zach Revier (Williams Baptist) over Mitchell Franklin (Alma College) Fall 1:40
174 - Taylor McPhail (Alma College) over Keion McVay (Williams Baptist) Fall 4:56
184 - Trent Hullett (Alma College) over Josh Chiles (Williams Baptist) Fall 2:31
197 - Jeffrey Haley (Williams Baptist) over Chance Smith (Alma College) Fall 2:03
285 - Demetrius Thomas (Williams Baptist) over Aaron Kelley (Alma College) Fall 0:40

QUOTES

Head Coach Jeremiah Tobias

On the teams performance...

"Overall I feel that we had a strong performance in our second week of competition. Freshmen stepped up big time to help the team garner wins against a mix of schools from different divisions. Our guys looked conditioned, we just need to fix some technical errors."

On competing in Arkansas...

"It's an honor to come down and compete against other programs that Mr. Hatcher has helped to establish. Our wrestlers realize what he has done for Alma and the sport of wrestling and are grateful for the opportunity to compete in his home state. We look forward to coming back down in the future."