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Wrestling Enjoys Successful Showing at Tar Heel Wrestling Open
Dec 06 | Wrestling
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Rutgers wrestling had several student-athletes compete at the inaugural Tar Heel Wrestling Open, hosted by the Tar Heel Wrestling Club, this past Friday in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The freestyle event served as a preseason challenge for the highly-anticipate 2020-21 season, as all athletes wrestled as representatives from the Scarlet Knights Wrestling Club (SKWC).
During the main card, Nicolas Aguilar (125) and Sammy Alvarez (133) secured impressive tech falls. Alvarez defeated 2019 Junior World Bronze medalist Gabe Tagg, 10-0, while Aguilar won by the same margin against three-time NJSIAA state placer Joe Heilmann. Also wrestling in the main event, Joseph Grello (174) earned a hard-fought 8-2 decision over 2020 NCAA qualifier Cade Lautt.
Robert Kanniard (165) and Billy Janzer (197) earned wins against their respective opponents in the under card. 2020 graduate and two-time NCAA qualifier Jordan Pagano also enjoyed a win with an 11-5 decision over 2019 WPIAL wrestling champion Max Shaw.
Full Results
Under Card
165 lbs: Robert Kanniard 9-6 decision over Sawyer Davidson
200 lbs: Billy Janzer 10-0 tech fall over Hunter Queen
132 lbs: Timmy Decatur 6-4 decision over Dylan Shawver
Main Card
130 lbs: Nicolas Aguilar 10-0 tech fall over Joe Heilmann
143 lbs: Sammy Alvarez 10-0 tech fall over Gabe Tagg
180 lbs: Joseph Grello 8-2 decision over Clay Lautt
200 lbs: Jordan Pagano 11-5 decision over Max Shaw
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (/RutgersAthletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers wrestling, follow the program on Twitter (@RUWrestling) and Instagram (@RUWrestling). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com. For additional updates, please download the Gameday App.
During the main card, Nicolas Aguilar (125) and Sammy Alvarez (133) secured impressive tech falls. Alvarez defeated 2019 Junior World Bronze medalist Gabe Tagg, 10-0, while Aguilar won by the same margin against three-time NJSIAA state placer Joe Heilmann. Also wrestling in the main event, Joseph Grello (174) earned a hard-fought 8-2 decision over 2020 NCAA qualifier Cade Lautt.
Robert Kanniard (165) and Billy Janzer (197) earned wins against their respective opponents in the under card. 2020 graduate and two-time NCAA qualifier Jordan Pagano also enjoyed a win with an 11-5 decision over 2019 WPIAL wrestling champion Max Shaw.
Full Results
Under Card
165 lbs: Robert Kanniard 9-6 decision over Sawyer Davidson
200 lbs: Billy Janzer 10-0 tech fall over Hunter Queen
132 lbs: Timmy Decatur 6-4 decision over Dylan Shawver
Main Card
130 lbs: Nicolas Aguilar 10-0 tech fall over Joe Heilmann
143 lbs: Sammy Alvarez 10-0 tech fall over Gabe Tagg
180 lbs: Joseph Grello 8-2 decision over Clay Lautt
200 lbs: Jordan Pagano 11-5 decision over Max Shaw
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (/RutgersAthletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding Rutgers wrestling, follow the program on Twitter (@RUWrestling) and Instagram (@RUWrestling). Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on our social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com. For additional updates, please download the Gameday App.
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