Falcon Wrestling Set to Compete at Cleveland State Open Cleveland State Open9 a.m. ET, Saturday, December 7Woodling Gymnasium – Cleveland, Ohio This weekend, Falcon wrestling is set to participate in two tournaments. The leading wrestlers from Air Force are going to Cleveland, Ohio, to take part in the Cleveland State Open on Saturday (Dec. 7). The tournament draws […]
Falcon Wrestling Set to Compete at Cleveland State Open
Cleveland State Open
9 a.m. ET, Saturday, December 7
Woodling Gymnasium – Cleveland, Ohio
This weekend, Falcon wrestling is set to participate in two tournaments. The leading wrestlers from Air Force are going to Cleveland, Ohio, to take part in the Cleveland State Open on Saturday (Dec. 7).
The tournament draws a large number of competitors from around the country, including participants from Air Force, Bellarmine, Central Michigan, Clarion, Cleveland State, Edinboro, Indiana, Iowa State, Kent State, Lock Haven, Pitt, Purdue, Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern, Ohio, Ohio State, West Virginia, and a variety of Div. II and unattached wrestlers.
Results will be available live on the FloArena platform. A live stream will not be provided for this event.
REPRESENTING AIR FORCE
125: Bubba Wright
133: Gavin Caprella
133: Jacob Jones
141: Carter Nogle
141: Lincoln Gregersen
149: Alec Viduya
149: Bryce Shelton
157: EJ Beloncik
165: Andrew Harmon
165: Logan Fowler
174: Jack Ganos
184: Gage Musser
197: Brian Burburija
285: Antonio Ramos
285: Soren Herzog
This marks Air Force’s initial participation in the CSU Open.
Bob Smith Open
9 a.m. CT, Sunday, December 8
Gross Memorial Coliseum – Hays, Kansas
A group of wrestlers will make their way to Hays, Kansas, on Sunday (Dec. 8) to take part in the Bob Smith Open organized by Fort Hays State. Over 350 contenders from 25 educational institutions are signed up for Sunday’s open, which makes this the largest Bob Smith Open since 2016, when 379 wrestlers took part.
Fans can view live video of the tournament on both FloWrestling and The MIAA Network. Subscriptions to either platform will allow access to the coverage at no added cost. Monthly new subscriptions for FloWrestling are $29.99, while The MIAA Network offers viewing for $20. Results and brackets will be available on TrackWrestling.
REPRESENTING AIR FORCE
125: Nico Tocci
141: Trason Oehme
149: Charlie LaRocca
149: Colby Ryan
149: Ethan Freund
157: Josh Palacio
174: Mike Avelar
174: Ty Ryan
174: Drake Buchanan
174/184: Josh Cordio
184: Owen Heiser
197: Jackson Dewald
197: Andrew Wenzel
285: Peyton Hahn
UP NEXT
Following this weekend, Air Force will take a break from competition before facing CSU Pueblo in a dual meet on Tuesday (Dec. 17). The match is set to begin at 1 p.m. MT in Clune Arena.
LAST OUTING
The Falcons had a mixed result during their duals last weekend in California, suffering a loss to Big 12 rival California Baptist, 28-3, while dominating Vanguard, 54-0. Freshman EJ Beloncik stood out for Air Force with two victories during the weekend.
