NJC Performs Well at Kearney

Kearney, Neb...

The Plainsmen wrestling team took the road headed into Thanksgiving break to compete in the Younes Hospitality Open in Kearney Nebraska. Northeastern had 19 participants competing in the biggest open tournament of the year, with representation from teams across every division in college wrestling. The team wrestled well with many guys earning multiple wins and three individuals placing in their respective weights.  

• At the 149-pound weight class Channing Warner rattled off 4 straight wins to make his way to the semi-final match. Unfortunately, in the third period of his semi-final match, Warner had to take a medical forfeit due to a head injury, leading to a 5^th place finish.  
• At 197 pounds freshman Angel Fuentes made a solid run going 3-1 on the day earning himself a 3^rd place finish.  
• The standout wrestler of the weekend was Connor Davis wrestling at 184 pounds. Davis notched a 5-1 record with 5 Pin Falls to earn a spot in the 3^rd place match. Due to the 6 match per day limit, Davis had to forfeit the 3^rd place match, but ended the day with an impressive 4^th place finish. Connor also earned 2 pins in the team's home opener on the previous Thursday resulting in 7 pins out of 8 matches on the weekend!