CSC victorious in Sterling

Chadron State College defeated Northeastern Junior College 31-12, Saturday, in Sterling, Colorado, as the Eagles host Adams State University for its final home dual of the season, tonight, in the Chicoine Center.

As of Jan. 22, the 3-2 Grizzlies have three top-12 ranked wrestlers on its roster with No. 5 133-pounder Jonathan Andretta, junior of Walsenburg, Colorado, No. 4 141-pounder Noah Hermosillo, sophomore of Gypsum, Colorado and No. 9 149-pounder Josiah Rider, freshman of Grand Junction, Colorado, all according to the NCAA Div. II Wrestling Coaches Association.

“This time of year is what makes wrestling and competition special.” Brandon Kile, senior of Hastings, said. “I feel prepared for the final stretch of my wrestling career.”

Tonight’s dual marks the final home performance for five Eagles: 133-pounder Brandon Kile, 157-pounder Chase Clasen, senior of Moses Lake, Washington, 165-pounder Tate Allison, senior of Moorcroft, Wyoming, 184-pounder Jay Westcott, senior of Grand Junction, Colorado and No. 10 Wade French, senior of Herriman, Utah.

“I am very excited.” French said. “People keep telling me that I will be sad when my career is over but I look at it like another opportunity to cherish the moment and perform one last time at home.”

Saturday’s victory improved CSC to 7-10 overall as two Eagles defeated NJCAA ranked opponents.

Against the Plainsmen, 165-pounder Allison pinned No. 8 Davonn Keyes, sophomore of Port Orchard, Washington in the second period and 157-pounder Clasen, senior of Moses Lake, Washington, defeated No. 5 Sebastian Robles, sophomore of Port Orchard, Washington, by decision.

Other Eagle victories included 141-pounder Joe Taylor, redshirt freshman of Glenrock, Wyoming, 149-pounder Chance Karst, junior of Powell, Wyoming, both by decision and No.10 197-pounder French by major decision.

As of Jan. 22, French is CSC’s only top-12 wrestler ranked by the NCAA Div. II WCA.