Kellogg Knights wrestling team wins first meet of the year

The Kellogg Knights began their season on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, by hosting the Eagles of Explorer Middle School. Explorer jumped out to an early 22 to 6 lead. Caleb Kassa pinned his opponent with three seconds left in the first round to start a 30-3 run for the Knights over the next six weight classes. 

Explorer would not be denied and mounted its own rally, taking five of the next six weights to build a 55 to 42 advantage with only three weights left. Kellogg wrestler Vance Cunningham muscled his way to the fastest pin of the day, taking only 18 seconds, as the Knights scored the last 18 points for a 60-55 victory.

Kellogg wrestles next in a double dual against Meadowdale and Brier Terrace at Meadowdale Middle School on Thursday, March 8, 2018. 

Kellogg 60 - Explorer 55
@ Kellogg Middle School

81: Mark Hruscka EX pinned George Fernandez 3:38
88: Jonny Sossa EX win by forfeit
93: Thomas Rhodes KEL pinned Shaelyn Gerrodette 2:30
98: Noah Parker EX maj. dec. Luke Smith 20-8
103: Angel Torres EX pinned Aiden Bartelink 1:22
108: Caleb Kassa KEL pinned James Zhen 1:27
113: Matthew Curtis KEL win by forfeit
118: Sam Serati EX dec. Carson Christianson 10-7
123: Aiden DiDio KEL pinned Ahmed Al-kheyat 0:43
128: Beau Ormsby KEL win by forfeit
133: Luke Schmidt KEL pinned Raul Apodaca 2:05
140: Thomas Koah EX pinned Cage Jensen 1:57
147: Mikhill Surkanov EX pinned Ryder Baldwin 1:21
157: Trey Hill KEL pinned Andrew Lawanely
167: Sam Owen EX win by forfeit
178: Jose Ramirez EX win by forfeit
188: Cecillia Williams EX pinned Grant Bailey 1:08
218: Vance Cunningham KEL pinned Javier Udave 0:18
248: Tyler Green KEL win by forfeit
278: Jonah Chestnut KEL win by forfeit

Kellogg Record: 1-0

--Clark Norton