Weekend Wrestling Recap

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Weyauwega-Fremont Shines at Beaver Dam Wrestling Tournament
The Weyauwega-Fremont High School wrestling team showcased its talent at the Beaver Dam Tournament, with several wrestlers securing top spots in their weight classes and contributing to a strong team performance.

Outstanding Performances

• Zander Baehnman (106 lbs): Baehnman captured 5th place with an impressive fall victory in just 1:18 against Jacek Kozikowski of Kimberly.
• Jaydon LeNoble (113 lbs): LeNoble claimed 3rd place, defeating Gavin Slark of Markesan with a commanding 11-2 major decision.
• Josue Azuara (120 lbs): Azuara earned 2nd place, narrowly falling in the finals to Hudson Henschel of Beaver Dam in a competitive 8-6 decision.
• Riley Scherg and Rylan Konen (126 lbs): Scherg secured 3rd place, and Konen took 4th, showcasing Weyauwega-Fremont’s depth in this weight class.
• Ezra Balthazor (138 lbs): Balthazor finished 3rd, pinning Daniel Grey of Kimberly in just 28 seconds.
• Carter Birdyshaw (144 lbs): Birdyshaw claimed the championship in his weight class, defeating Nathan Hines of Kenosha Tremper in a thrilling 12-10 decision.
• Collin Hamm (150 lbs): Hamm dominated his final match with a pin at 3:09, earning 1st place in his weight class.
• Aiden Marquette (150 lbs): Marquette added to the team’s success, finishing 3rd with a 9-0 major decision over Aidan Goehring of Markesan.
• Connor Johnson (157 lbs): Johnson finished as the runner-up after a tough finals bout, while teammate Zander Bayer secured 5th place with a fall victory.
• Alex Loehrke and Cooper Leschke (165 lbs): Loehrke took 5th, and Leschke placed 7th, further highlighting the team’s strong showing.

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Shawano Holiday Wrestling Tournament: Brillion and Freedom Dominate the Mats

The Shawano Holiday Wrestling Tournament showcased intense competition, skillful grappling, and standout performances from top high school wrestlers. Teams and individuals from across the region left their mark, with Brillion and Freedom emerging as dominant forces.

Notable Performances by Weight Class

106 Pounds

Brillion’s Zander Mueller, a freshman sensation, maintained his undefeated record (19-0) with a technical fall victory over Freedom’s Jackson Williams in the first-place match, 20-5. The 3rd-place match saw Marshfield’s Alex Davis overpower Freedom’s Caden Bock, demonstrating a commanding technical fall, 17-0.

113 Pounds

Brillion continued its dominance as sophomore Parker Spierings secured the title with a major decision (12-0) over Reegan Roy from Wabeno/Laona/Three Lakes. In the 3rd-place match, West De Pere’s Kaeden Van Camp pinned Shawano’s Cash Panske in 3:14.

120 Pounds

Wabeno/Laona/Three Lakes’ freshman Ryker Schingeck displayed his prowess, pinning Green Bay West’s Jose Santiago-Smith in the first-place match. Marinette’s Levi Kuenzli earned 3rd place with a lightning-fast fall (0:51) against Peshtigo’s Eli Camps.

132 Pounds

Brillion senior Bob Huntley (20-0) proved his dominance with a first-round fall (1:13) over Marshfield’s Joe Gianneschi in the championship. Oconto’s Tyler Beekman secured bronze by pinning Suring’s Gavin Staszak in 3:27.

144 Pounds

Oconto’s Ethan Wusterbarth claimed the title, pinning Peshtigo’s Nathen Kleikamp in just over two minutes. Athens’ Evin Passehl earned 3rd place with an impressive technical fall, 17-1, over Appleton West’s Lucas Collar.

175 Pounds

Freedom senior Vincent Cook continued his stellar season with a decisive technical fall (19-4) over Marshfield’s Haiden Carlson in the finals. Appleton West’s Abdelrahman Zeineldin placed 3rd with a medical forfeit victory.

285 Pounds

Freedom’s heavyweight, senior Hunter Vander Heiden, capped off the tournament with a dominant first-period pin (1:24) over Brillion’s Max Lau. Marshfield’s Bob Shearer earned 3rd by pinning Antigo’s Johanan Taylor.

Team Highlights

Brillion and Freedom led the pack with multiple individual champions. Brillion excelled with standout victories from wrestlers like Huntley, Spierings, and Mueller, showcasing depth across weight classes. Freedom countered with strong performances by Cook and the Vander Heiden brothers (Henry and Hunter).

Host Team Spotlight: Shawano

Shawano’s grapplers, including Kody Popelka (3rd at 150) and Marcus Brezgel (5th at 165), gave the home crowd moments to cheer for. Teagon Gerrits placed 6th at 106, while Drew Chelberg secured 5th at 175.

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Wrightstown Girls Invite

Tournament Summary

100 lbs

• Champion: Katherine Cook (Freedom, So.) secured 1st place with a decisive Major Decision (12-2) against Jackie Zuniga (Green Bay Preble, Sr.).
• Notable Matches: Paityn Fritchen (Winneconne, So.) claimed 3rd with a fall in 1:49 over Jakayla Steinhorst (Luxemburg-Casco, So.).

107 lbs

• Champion: Lily Baker (Freedom, Fr.) dominated Addison Brown (Winneconne, So.) with a fall in 3:48.
• Highlights: Grace Holguin (Marinette, Sr.) earned 3rd place with a fall in 1:45 over Lexi Schuenemann (Plymouth, Fr.).

114 lbs

• Champion: Brinley Miller (Brillion, Fr.) pinned Adalyn Raue (Hustisford, Jr.) in 3:41 to clinch the title.
• Top Performer: Kylie Peissig (Tomahawk, Jr.) secured 3rd place with a fall in 4:15 over Rylie Cole (Menominee, Fr.).

120 lbs

• Champion: Megan Schuenemann (Plymouth, Jr.) won by fall (5:21) against Nora LeFevre (Southern Door, Jr.).
• Strong Finish: Ariana Bongel (Green Bay Preble, Sr.) took 3rd place with a fall in 1:57 over Marley Rewolinski (Winneconne, So.).

126 lbs

• Champion: Jazleen Fong-Baake (Marinette, Jr.) triumphed with a fall in 2:38 over Ellie Brull (Two Rivers, So.).
• Memorable Moment: Portia Hah (Southern Door, So.) secured 3rd with an impressive fall in just 25 seconds.

132 lbs

• Champion: Chesney Bartoszek (Wrightstown, So.) pinned Sevanna Hoyer (Brillion, Fr.) in 3:55.
• Exciting Win: Stella Pettitt (Freedom, Fr.) earned 3rd place with a rapid fall in 38 seconds.

138 lbs

• Champion: Savana Hansen (Waupaca, Jr.) emerged victorious, defeating Sydney Turner (Southern Door, Jr.) by fall in 3:38.
• Competitive Bracket: Evelyn Lange (Luxemburg-Casco, Jr.) showcased her skills, securing 3rd place.

145 lbs

• Champion: Caylin Johnson (Waupaca, So.) went undefeated, clinching 1st with a fall in 1:02 against Faith Derleth (Tomahawk, Jr.).
• Rising Star: Jayden Mahlke (Winneconne, So.) earned 2nd place with notable victories.

152 lbs

• Champion: Arianna Niemojuski (Kewaunee, Fr.) dominated the bracket, finishing with a fall in 4:47 over Nicole Woosencraft (Oconto Falls, Sr.).
• Highlight: Denna Gehrke (Winneconne, Fr.) secured 3rd place with a fall in 4:41.

165 lbs

• Champion: Isabelle Fisher (Plymouth, Jr.) delivered a commanding performance, including a fall in 0:41 against Yovanah Garcia (Two Rivers, So.).
• Notable Performance: Attyson Wilson (Southern Door, Jr.) displayed strong matches to secure 2nd place

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Shawano Holiday Classic: Girls Wrestling Shines in Competitive Tournament

The Shawano Holiday Classic delivered thrilling moments as some of the state’s top female wrestlers showcased their skills. With intense bouts across weight classes, athletes from various schools battled for podium positions in a display of determination and talent. Here’s a breakdown of the champions and notable performances:

100 lbs

• Champion: Kaitlyn Kroening (Bonduel) secured first place with a commanding performance, edging out Kaelie Mabie-Wangerin (West De Pere) in the finals.
• Top Finishers: Aleya Agnew (West De Pere) and Kiley Peotter (Seymour) claimed third and fourth, respectively.

107 lbs

• Champion: Grace Holguin (Marinette) took top honors, with Gwyn Hermann (Shawano) earning the runner-up spot.
• Highlight: Loretta Ness (Bonduel) rounded out the top three, demonstrating resilience throughout the competition.

114 lbs

• Champion: Brinley Miller (Brillion) dominated her matches, taking the title over Ella Malek (Peshtigo).
• Shawano Spotlight: Jozlyn Brocker earned third, adding crucial points for the host team.

120 lbs

• Champion: Willow Gorecki (Seymour) showed her prowess, defeating Annaleah Jacobson (Appleton West) in a thrilling final.
• Standouts: Aarilyn Olson (Green Bay West) and Bella Tupper (Shawano) impressed with their third and fourth-place finishes.

126 lbs

• Champion: Jazleen Fong-Baake (Marinette) claimed gold, showcasing technical excellence.
• Key Performer: Natalia Lambrecht (West De Pere) fought valiantly to secure second place.

132 lbs

• Champion: Jazleen Fong-Baake (Marinette) repeated her success in the 126 and 132 categories, solidifying her dominance.

138 lbs

• Champion: Avery Losiewicz (Medford) led the pack, fending off tough competition from Brynn Hannes (Shawano).
• Notable Effort: Lauren Seehafer and Jacey Cowden, both from Shawano, placed third and fourth, contributing valuable team points.

145 lbs

• Champion: Olivia Hofrichter (Antigo) emerged victorious in a deep field, with Adalyn Barkley (Shawano) close behind in second.

152 lbs

• Champion: Madalyn Sokolski (Bonduel) earned first place, dominating her weight class.
• Rising Star: Micah Wright (Lakeland) took second, showcasing strong potential.

165 lbs

• Champion: Brooklynn Bell-Pab (Milwaukee Riverside/Golda Meir) claimed the title with finesse.
• Runner-Up: Madelyn Hert (Bonduel) gave a spirited effort to earn second place.

185 lbs

• Champion: Allyson Blasel (Abbotsford/Colby) displayed dominance in the heavier weight classes, securing first place.

235 lbs

• Champion: Keela Deering (Clintonville) capped off the tournament with an impressive performance.

Shawano wrestlers delivered solid performances, with podium finishes in multiple categories, including Gwyn Hermann (107 lbs) and Brynn Hannes (138 lbs). Bonduel also had a strong showing, highlighted by Kaitlyn Kroening’s victory at 100 lbs and Madalyn Sokolski’s triumph at 152 lbs.

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@ Menasha

100
2nd Place – Bryn Keberlein of Menasha
3rd Place – Kyleigh Siolka of Bay Port