Posted: 1/10/07
Boys earn fifth at Tartan Tournament; fall to Hawks
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
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