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Short-handed Demons drop dual
Burlington knocks Washington off in Southeast Conference showdown
WASHINGTON — The Washington wrestling team knew it had to make up for lost ground in a Southeast Conference home dual against Burlington on Thursday night, but the Demons didn’t quite have enough, falling 37-24.
Washington had to forfeit four weights due to injury and illness, resulting in 18 free Grayhound points and one double forfeit. In matches that saw the mat, the teams split 5-5.
“Everything pretty much had to go right with all those forfeits,” said Washington head coach Brent Van Weelden. “They pretty much had a full lineup.”
Washington had a nice start to the dual. Jude Carter picked up four points in the 132-pound match on a 10-0 major decision, and 138-pounder Lane Schrock won 9-2.
“The first couple matchups went our way,” said Van Weelden. “You can't fault a guy for winning, but we probably needed some bonus points there.”
Washington led 13-9 after a pin by Chase Greiner in the 170-pound match, but Burlington would respond with six-straight wins to take a commanding 37-13 advantage.
Washington freshman Aaron Boone stayed undefeated with a major decision at 113 pounds. Jack Kleese ended the night on a positive note for the Demons when he picked up a pin in the first period of the 126-pound bout.
“Overall it was a pretty competitive dual,” Van Weelden said. “It should have been fun for the fans to watch.”
Burlington 37, Washington 24
132: Jude Carter (WASH) over Brian Velazquez (BURL) (MD 10-0) 138: Lane Schrock (WASH) over Titus Counterman (BURL) (Dec 9-2) 145: Micah Zaugg (BURL) over Fredy Aguilar (WASH) (Dec 3-2) 152: Porter Humphrey (BURL) over (WASH) (For.) 160: Double Forfeit 170: Chase Greiner (WASH) over Landon Whiting (BURL) (Fall 2:31) 182: Caleb Zaugg (BURL) over (WASH) (For.) 195: Nolan Simpson (BURL) over Curtis Stender (WASH) (MD 11-2) 220: Julian Perez-Hall (BURL) over Colley Billingsly (WASH) (Dec 6-2) 285: Julius Harris (BURL) over (WASH) (For.) 106: Braxton Hutchinson (BURL) over Jace Sanders (WASH) (Fall 0:24) 113: Buxton Carlson (BURL) over Nate Edmonds (WASH) (Dec 7-1) 120: Aaron Boone (WASH) over Jacob Widmer (BURL) (TF 20-4 5:04) 126: Jack Kleese (WASH) over Blaze Dochterman (BURL) (Fall 1:53)
Washington’s Lane Schrock controls Burlington’s Titus Counterman during the 138-pound match on Thursday night. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Washington 195-pounder Curtis Stender scrambles to hang on to Burlington’s Nolan Simpson on Thursday night. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
Washington’s Aaron Boone competes in the 113-pound match against Burlington’s Jacob Widmer on Thursday night. (Andy Krutisnger/The Union)
Washington’s Jack Kleese picks up a pin over Burlington’s Blaze Dochterman in the 126 pound match on Thursday night. (Andy Krutsinger/The Union)
