Takedown Report

App State’s Cody Bond named SoCon Wrestler of the Week

Went 3-0 in the Mountaineer Invitational
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – App State’s Cody Bond has been named the Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week for all competition from Nov. 8-14. The selection is made by the league office.  
Bond, who is ranked No. 25 at 149 pounds, went 3-0 at the Mountaineer Invitational on Nov. 11, winning the individual title at the event. The Danielsville, Georgia, native began his day with a 20-5 major decision win over Gardner-Webb’s Sam Harris in the quarterfinal round and a 7-6 win against Virginia’s Erik Roggie in the semifinals. In the final, the redshirt senior picked up a 5-4 decision over 31st-ranked Virginia wrestler Michael Gioffre. Bond entered the third period of the final down 4-1 before getting an escape and delivering a three-point takedown with 33 seconds left to get the win.  
The Mountaineers had three total champions in the Mountaineer Invitational. … rest of story … Soconsports.com/Wrestling-app-states-cody-bond-named-socon-wrestler-of-the-week.

Crusaders Open Home Slate With Victory over Bluefield State
BELMONT, N.C. – The Belmont Abbey wrestling team earned a victory in its first home dual match of the season by defeating Bluefield State 56-0 Wednesday evening at the Wheeler Center.
The match was highlighted by Justin Crawford and Mason Kump both earning pins while Brett Balzan won his first collegiate bout at the 125-pound weight class.
Belmont Abbey is now 1-1 on the season following the victory while Wednesday marked the season opener for the Big Blue.
RESULTS
125: Brett Balzan (BAC) def. Luke Roberts (BSU) (16-3 MD)
133: Elijah Boyd (BAC) def. Sebastiano Spina (BSU) (TF 20-4 6:30)
141: John Carayiannis (BAC) won by forfeit
149: Skyler Caban (BAC) won by forfeit … rest of story … Abbeyathletics.com/Wrestling-crusaders-open-home-slate-with-victory-over-bluefield-state

November 26, 2023 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized