Plans change, Panthers adjust

WRESTLING

     The weather threw a change of schedule into the Monticello High School wrestling team’s routine last week, but the Panthers took advantage anyway.

     Monticello was scheduled to compete in the Nashua-Plainfield tournament Saturday, Dec. 10. When winter weather made such a long trip more difficult, it was decided that the Panthers would instead go to the Zimmerman Invitational in Maquoketa.

     “It was a big disappointment not getting to attend the Nashua meet,” Monticello coach Ryan Luensman said. “It was a totally different competition base that we haven’t seen before. But I totally understand why we didn’t attend. I was thankful we got to go to Maquoketa, so the team had the opportunity to wrestle.”

     There, Chase Luensman was a champion in the 120-pound weight class, and the Panthers had three runner-up finishes and a pair of third place slots.

     Taking second place were Alaina Sunlin at 106 pounds, Keegan Achenbach at 195, and Wade Picray at 220. Jordan Smith (182) and Tyler Kuper (285) were third.

     “Chase dominated his bracket and looked very sharp doing it,” the coach said. “Keegan Achenbach continues to surprise everyone. Wade Picray had a great tournament and placed second in his first-ever varsity tournament.

     “Alaina Sunlin continues to improve each match, and was right in her finals match. Tyler Ungs battled his way to a fourth place finish, and Tyler Kuper had a solid day while still adjusting to the heavyweight division.”

     Garrett McCoy, Travis Heinrich and Mason Reuter also had fourth place finishes.

     “We saw some positives, and every wrestler picked up a win,” coach Luensman said. “We need to start wrestling with more intensity, and that will be our focus throughout the next couple of weeks.”

     The Panthers also competed in a dual meet at Camanche Dec. 8, and lost 57-24. Achenbach and Luensman picked up wins by fall, while Gavin Holub and Kuper won by forfeit.

     “We are still working to get everyone to the proper weights and finding our groove as a team,” Luensman said. “We were aggressive, but not patient, so we gave up a lot of points.”

Dec. 8

Camanche 57,

Monticello 24

(Monticello wrestlers listed first)

     152 – Tyler Ungs was pinned by Dawson Sally, 1:56. 160 – Thomas Broderick was pinned by Jimmy Zhang, 5:14. 170 – Monticello lost by forfeit. 182 – Gavin Holub won by forfeit. 195 – Keegan Achenbach pinned Carter Shaw, 1:00. 220 – Wade Picray was pinned by Kolby Snodgrass, 4:17. 285 – Tyler Kuper won by forfeit. 106 – Alaina Sunlin lost to Ben Vogel, 10-5. 113 – Chase Luensman pinned Nick Campie, 2:36. 120 – Monticello lost by forfeit. 126 – Monticello lost by forfeit. 132 – Monticello lost by forfeit. 138 – Monticello lost by forfeit. 145 – Monticello lost by forfeit.

Junior varsity

     113 – Garrett McCoy was pinned by Christian Leary. 132 – Andrew Wall lost to Nick Thoms, 11-5. 132 – Travis Heinrichs was pinned by Nolan Thoms. 138 – Noel Halder was pinned by Josh Walters. 145 – Noel Halder was pinned by Austen Clark.

Dec. 10

Zimmerman Inv.

(at Maquoketa)

TEAM SCORES

     1, Maquoketa 181; 2, Clinton 113.5; 3, Davenport Central 108; 4, Midland 101; 5, Monticello 91; 6, Bellevue 31.

MONTICELLO RESULTS

     106 – Alaina Sunlin (runner-up) pinned Justin Brewer, C, 3:10; lost to Mason Gersdorf, DC, 10-5.

     113 – Garrett McCoy (fourth place) was pinned by Justin Holst, MAQ, 0:45; was pinned by Cameron Heinz, DC, 0:32; was pinned by Colton Graham, MAQ,   0:25.

     120 – Chase Luensman (champion) pinned Diego Padilla, C, 1:56; pinned Slayder Hansen, MID, 4:52.

     132 – Andrew Wall (sixth) was pinned by Andrew Smith, DC, 1:02; received a bye; was pinned by Jasper Luckritz, C, 0”42; was pinned by Dalen Acton, MAQ, 4:42.

     138 – Travis Heinrich (fourth) was pinned by Brennan Weets, C, 3:40; was pinned by Trevor Shady, MAQ, 2:43; pinned Cade Smith, Bellevue, 1:07; lost to Brayden Gravel, MID, 9-3.

     145 – Tyler Ungs (fourth) pinned Ethan Wilkins, C, 4:43; was pinned by Callum Swanson, DC, 1:15; dec. Noel Halder, MON, 12-6; was pinned by Nick Hoffman, C, 1:42.

     145 – Noel Halder (sixth) was pinned by Nick Hoffman, C, 0:48; pinned Richard Gatewood, DC, 0:21; lost to Tyler Ungs, MON, 12-6; was pinned by Ethan Wilkins, C, 0:45.

     160 – Thomas Broderick (fifth) was pinned by Abraham Michael, MAQ, 2:57; pinned Johannes Rolhausen, MAQ, 1:26; lost to Lanfuya Kargbo, DC, 14-12; def. Luke Giesman, B, by forfeit.

     182 – Jordan Smith (third) was pinned by Hunter Randall, C, 5:05; was pinned by Zach Gavin, MAQ, 0:44.

     195 – Keegan Achenbach (runner-up) was pinned by Shawn Solomon, MAQ, 1:18; pinned Tim Dickherber, C, 2:54; pinned Johnny Ragsdale, MAQ, 0:20; pinned Mason Reuter, MON, 0:53.

     195 – Mason Reuter (fourth) pinned Johnny Ragsdale, MAQ, 3:28; was pinned by Tim Dickherber, C, 0:54; was pinned by Shawn Solomon, MAQ, 0:23; was pinned by Keegan Achenbach, MON, 0:53.

     220 – Wade Picray (runner-up) pinned William Lapke, MAQ, 0:36; lost to Brett Schoenherr, MID, 3-2; pinned Trevor Dickherber, C, 3:59; pinned Perry Barnes, MAQ, 0:16.

     285 – Tyler Kuper (third) was pinned by Ty’Rique Turman, MID 1:45; was pinned by Trevor Bickford, MAQ, 1:00; pinned Achilles Solomon, MAQ, 2:52; pinned Benjamin George DC, 0:40; pinned Adam Hyde DC, 0:16.