FIRESTORM EARN 28-15 WIN IN SEASON OPENER
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Arizona Christian University wrestling program (1-0) opened its season with a 28-15 win over Hastings College (Neb.) (0-1) on Saturday morning inside the ACU Events Center in Glendale, Ariz.
The Results:
With the win, ACU moves to 1-0 all time against the Broncos with this being the two team's first competition. Neither team is ranked, but both teams received votes in the initial NAIA Top-20 Coaches' Poll.
125: Eli Gonzales (ACU) over Konner Alejandro (HC) (TF 16-1 2:58)
133: Abraham Rivera (ACU) over Kavika Aholelei (HC) (MD 11-2)
141: Chris Kelly (ACU) over Edrich Nortje (HC) (Dec 14-9)
149: Trystan Berry (HC) over Johnny Acevedo (ACU) (Dec 7-4)
157: Thomas Stevenson (HC) over Carlo Castagnaro (ACU) (Fall 0:20)
165: Andrew Torres (ACU) over Austin Mitchell (HC) (MD 15-5)
174: Taygen Smith (HC) over Jacob Viera (ACU) (Dec 5-3)
184: Connor Rosane (ACU) over Jayden Miller (HC) (Fall 4:08)
197: VA Ili (ACU) over Johnathan Wegleitner (HC) (Fall 4:05)
285: Marco Valdivia (HC) over Caleb Baker (ACU) (Dec 12-5)
Thought from Coach:
After the match, Head Coach Travis Patrick stated, "Eli dominated like we had expected him to do. For a freshman like Abraham to go out there and to get a major decision against one of their top returners was a huge win. Chris got a win over the No. 8-ranked wrestler in the country at 133, and the way that Andrew battled through adversity to earn a win, and VA and Connor both put a big stamp on the dual with their victories. Overall I am proud of how everyone performed today and I am happy we earned the win."