Blacksburg – Virginia Tech wrestling returned to Cassell Coliseum Friday night with a great crowd in attendance for the annual Orange and Maroon Intrasquad.
With a talent-laden depth chart, the excitement for the season lived up to the billing – big moves, edge-of-your-seat scrambles, and offense-heavy mindset leading to bonus point matches.
Friday night's results will help determine the 2021-2022 starting lineup according to head coach Tony Robie.
"Tonight was a good trail run for the guys that competed. It's a completely different feel when you have to make weight, strap up a singlet and wrestle in front of fans. Simulating that is incredibly important. I'm excited about the potential of this team. We appreciate everyone that came out and look forward to seeing everyone on Nov 19 when we host Ohio State."
Results
125 – Eddie Ventresca dec. Cooper Flynn, 4-2
133 – Korbin Myers tech. fall Andrew Wert, 20-5
141 – Collin Gerardi maj. dec. Jake Keeling, 11-1
149 – Bryce Andonian tech. fall Kylan Montgomery, 21-6
157 – Connor Brady dec. Jake Hart, 3-2
165 – Clayton Ulrey dec. Jackson Spires, 10-3
174 – Mekhi Lewis tech. fall Trey Kibe, 17-2
184 – Hunter Bolen maj. dec. Simeone Holmes, 18-6
197 – Dakota Howard med. forfeit Andy Smith
285 – Nathan Traxler dec. Hunter Catka, 3-1
Orange – 24, Maroon – 13
The Hokies begin the 2021-2022 campaign on November 7 at the Southeast Open in Salem, VA and open their dual season by welcoming Ohio State to Cassell Coliseum on November 19.
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