By Harrison LaLone, Sports Information student assistant

Chicago, Ill. - The Alma College wrestling team resumed action on Saturday (Dec. 30) taking on host University of Chicago, Harper College (IL), and Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the Chicago Duals. Sophomore Brendan Ladd (Ortonville, Mich./Brandon) entered the day ranked third in the country in the 141-pound weight class, but could not escape the Chicago Duals unblemished.

As a team, Alma went 0-3 during the event. 

What Happened

• Brendan Ladd finished the day with a 2-1 record, defeating Gage Bayless of Chicago by pinfall and Craig Stallings of Harper by technical fall. Ladd fell short of going three-for-three, dropping his match with Jordan Meyer of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Meyer entered the day ranked 16th in the nation at 141 pounds.
• Freshman Austin Wieczorek (Kentwood, Mich./East Kentwood) was the lone Scot to earn points in all three duals, earning a 6-0 victory over Ryan Boncamper of Chicago, along with two victories via forfeit in the 125-pound class.
• At 149 pounds, sophomore Jake Anderson (Rochester Hills, Mich./Rochester Adams) claimed victory in the dual with Chicago, defeating Chaise Hauck by a 7-5 decision.

Notables

• Ladd's first match of the afternoon with Chicago's Gage Bayless was a rematch from the Trine Invitational. Ladd defeated Bayless in a 16-5 major decision on Nov. 11.
• The Scots faced five nationally-ranked wrestlers in the dual with Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Up Next

The Scots return home to host a dual with MIAA rival Trine University (IN) on Saturday, Jan. 6. Competition begins at 7 p.m. at Art Smith Arena on the campus of Alma College.

Results

University of Chicago 37, Alma College 12

125 – Austin Wieczorek (Alma) def. Ryan Boncamper (Chicago), 6-0 decision
133 – Louis Demarco (Chicago) won via forfeit
141 – #3 Brendan Ladd (Alma) def. Gage Bayless (Chicago), Fall (2nd Period)
149 – Jake Anderson (Alma) def. Chaise Hauck (Chicago), 7-5 decision
157 – Jason Crary (Chicago) def. Gus Richter (Alma), Fall (1st Period)
165 – Kahlan Lee-Lermer (Chicago) def. Joe Vondrasek (Alma), Fall (1st Period)
174 – Matt Shoub (Chicago) def. Erik Arnegard (Alma), 9-0 major decision
184 – Nick Ferraro (Chicago) def. Austin Fox (Alma), Medical Forfeit (1st Period)
197 – Joseph Scheidt (Chicago) won via forfeit
285 – Patrick Mulkerin (Chicago) def. Austin Popp (Alma), 8-4 decision

Harper College 29, Alma College 11

125 – Austin Wieczorek (Alma) won via forfeit
133 – Tyler Futris (Harper) won via forfeit
141 – #3 Brendan Ladd (Alma) def. Craig Stallings (Harper), 18-0 technical fall
149 – Carlos Montiel (Harper) def. Jake Anderson (Alma), 11-3 major decision
157 – Jordan Davis (Harper) def. Gus Richter (Alma), 14-6 major decision
165 – Tristin Guaman (Harper) def. Erik Arnegard (Alma), 11-5 decision
174 – Placidi Niyigena (Harper) def. Joe Vondrasek (Alma), Fall (2nd period)
184 – Double Forfeit
197 – Double Forfeit
285 – Jordan Williams (Harper) def. Austin Popp (Alma), Fall (1st period)

Wisconsin-Eau Claire 48, Alma 6

125 – Austin Wieczorek (Alma) won via forfeit
133 – Cody Vogel (Wisc.-Eau Claire) won via forfeit
141 – #16 Jordan Meyer (Wisc.-Eau Claire) def. #3 Brendan Ladd (Alma), 16-7 major decision
149 – Carter Focht (Wisc.-Eau Claire) def. Jake Anderson (Alma), Fall (1st Period)
157 – Hunter DeLeon (Wisc.-Eau Claire) def. Gus Richter (Alma), 5-0 decision
165 – #25 Seth Vosters (Wisc.-Eau Claire) def. Joe Vondrasek (Alma), 15-0 technical fall
174 – Tyler Vogt (Wisc.-Eau Claire) def. Erik Arnegard (Alma), Fall (1st Period)
184 – #21 Cecil Philson (Wisc.-Eau Claire) won via forfeit
197 – #21 Ramsey Bloy (Wisc.-Eau Claire) won via forfeit
285 – #24 Tyler Burt (Wisc.-Eau Claire) def. Austin Popp (Alma), Fall (1st Period)