Eagles Dominate at Rocky Top Duals Leading into the Christmas Break
Gatlinburg, TN—In an impressive showing at the Rocky Top Duals, the Eagles displayed their wrestling prowess with a series of sweeping victories over the Pikeville Bears, Rio Grande Red Storm, and Rochester Christian Warriors on Saturday in Tennessee.
The Eagles left no doubt about their dominance, defeating Pikeville with a staggering 59-0, overcoming the University of Rio Grande with a 49-6 score, and securing a similar triumph over Rochester Christian with a 49-5 score. It was a good showing by Coach Bedard and Coach Lee's wrestlers, where several got time on the mat.
The tournament was highlighted by standout performances from Eagles' wrestlers, including Colton Bishop, Liam Neal, Garrett Pace, Devin Griffen, and several others, each securing wins in their respective matches. Notable matches are Caleb Pruitt's two wins at 285, Lee Camp's two wins at 125, John Lovett's three wins at 197, and the long-awaited return of Jonathan Paramore who picked up three wins at 184.
As the Eagles look forward to their next challenge at the Huntingdon University Duals on January 3rd in Montgomery, Alabama, they carry a strong season record of six wins to one loss. The Eagles still have a #10 ranking in the NAIA, with several wrestlers ranked in the top 20 of each weight class. The biggest move individually was freshman Lee Camp, who moved to #5 in the 125 weight class after not being ranked. He was joined in the rankings by Angel Banda, who moved to 125 for the last tournament at Doane University. Banda was able to move to #4 in the weight class after dropping from 133.
Reinhardt Eagles 59 to 0 over Pikeville Bears
125 - Colton Bishop (Reinhardt) over Brandon Didat (Pikeville) (Fall 0:40)
133 - Liam Neal (Reinhardt) over Ethan Croom (Pikeville) (TF 18-2 3:22)
141 - Garrett Pace (Reinhardt) over Unknown (Forfeit)
149 - Devin Griffen (Reinhardt) over Hayden Canady (Pikeville) (Fall 1:15)
157 - Trevor Burdick (Reinhardt) over Unknown (Forfeit)
165 - Nate Napolitano (Reinhardt) over Chase Price (Pikeville) (Fall 1:43)
174 - Wyatt Higgins (Reinhardt) over Randall West (Pikeville) (Fall 0:41)
184 - Jonathan Paramore (Reinhardt) over Unknown (Forfeit)
197 - John Lovett (Reinhardt) over Unknown (Forfeit)
285 - Caleb Pruitt (Reinhardt) over Reginald Whyte (Pikeville) (Fall 1:02)
Reinhardt 49 to 6 over the University of Rio Grande
125 - Lee Camp (Reinhardt) over Unknown (Forfeit)
133 - Liam Neal (Reinhardt) over Unknown (Forfeit)
141 - Garrett Pace (Reinhardt) over Conner Blessing (Rio Grande) (Fall 4:06)
149 - CJ Shadinger (Reinhardt) over Unknown (Forfeit)
157 - Trevor Burdick (Reinhardt) over Mackandle Freeman (Rio Grande) (Fall 1:30)
165 - Matt Jenkins (Reinhardt) over Mitchell Freeman (Rio Grande) (Dec 4-0)
174 - Pate Eastin (Rio Grande) over Wyatt Higgins (Reinhardt) (Fall 4:25)
184 - Jonathan Paramore (Reinhardt) over Gary Reno (Rio Grande) (Fall 1:29)
197 - John Lovett (Reinhardt) over Ashton Simison (Rio Grande) (MD 12-3)
285 - Tre Goodgame (Reinhardt) over Michael Peneski (Rio Grande) (Fall 4:14)
Reinhardt 49 to 5 over Rochester Christian University
125 - Lee Camp (Reinhardt) over Cristian Rojas (Rochester Christian) (Fall 6:14)
133 - Angel Banda (Reinhardt) over Julian Rojas (Rochester Christian) (Fall 2:19)
141 - Hunter Thomson (Rochester Christian) over Garrett Pace (Reinhardt) (Fall 1:39)
149 - CJ Shadinger (Reinhardt) over Adam Polk (Rochester Christian) (Disqualified)
157 - AuShaud Evans (Reinhardt) over Nate Young (Rochester Christian) (MD 11-3)
165 - Matt Jenkins (Reinhardt) over Unknown (Forfeit)
174 - Wyatt Higgins (Reinhardt) over Julius Polk (Rochester Christian) (Fall 4:19)
184 - Jonathan Paramore (Reinhardt) over Jailen Tatum (Rochester Christian) (Fall 0:58)
197 - John Lovett (Reinhardt) over Kirgin Tanis (Rochester Christian) (Fall 6:52)
285 - Caleb Pruitt (Reinhardt) over Martine Jacobo (Rochester Christian) (Dec 2-1)