After a three week break, the North Branch boys wrestling was back on the mat. On Jan. 5, the boys fell to Robbinsdale-Cooper 40-33.

The Vikings were missing a few key wrestlers due to injuries and were forced to use some wrestlers with less experience. This fact didn't bother head coach Tony Aho.

"Joe Blom and Zach Frink are working extremely hard to contribute and did a super job," Aho said.

Erik Kostik fell behind early in the 125 weight class but was able to get back in the match and earn the win, Aho said.

Results

North Branch 33 --Robbinsdale Cooper 40

103- Rett Long won by forfeit

112- Tom Mork pinned Jackson Abide

119- Chris Long was pinned by Kevin Dubay

125- Erik Kostik pinned Allen Kemper

130- Daub Bartylla was pinned by Cameron Barekzoy

135- Boyd Suparat pinned Allen Pipp

140- Joe Blom was defeated by Sean Quigley 6-11

145- Jared Landon was pinned by Kyle Hayes

152- Chad Anderson defeated Fernando Higgins 14-13

160- Zach Frink was defeated by Drew Smith 1-13

171- Greg Arnt pinned Allen Kerandi

189- John Wickoren was pinned by Cyrus Allen

215- Justin Bergerson was pinned by Jansen Ryback

HWT- John Morrison lost to Bryan Gruber 5-7

Tartan Tournament

The Vikings finished in fifth place out of nine teams at the Tartan Invitational on Jan. 6.

Greg Arnt won his second championship of the year and defended his title from last season. Aho said Ardnt is a great wrestler who is gaining confidence everyday.

Boyd Suparat and Erik Kostik wrestled their way to the finals but were unable to secure the first-place position.

For the team, Aho said, "They worked hard and learned a lot, which will help them as the season progresses,"

Team Results

Tartan 266

Chaska 244

Rosemount 228

Irondale 180.6

North Branch 174

Highland Park 169.5

Roseville 166

Amery, Wi 156

Andover 145

Unattached 43

Individual Results

Rett Long 6th

Tom Mork - DNP

Erik Kostik- 2nd

Daub Bartylla DNP

Levi Klande wrestled unattched and earned 5th place

Boyd Suparat- 2nd

Joe Blom- 5th

Jose Franco DNP

Chad Anderson- 5th

Zach Frink- Did not place

Greg Arnt- Champion