***William Ly is a participant of The Kewanee Voice Student Journalism Program, funded by the Harry Anderson Memorial Trust.
The Kewanee wrestling team opened up the new year with three convincing wins over Mendota, Putnam County and Somonauk.
In the wrestling world, Kewanee has been tearing down teams left and right. They even have a few wins against top-25 teams this season.
Throughout this season, Coach Charley Eads has shown that his team is a force to be reckoned with. Saturday’s meet showcased Kewanee’s dominance, as wrestlers were able to take swift wins.
In the first dual against Mendota, junior Hunter Vancil was able to pin Mendota’s Adrian Arteaga in just 24 seconds.
After a few forfeits, senior Ben Taylor was able to pin his opponent in 63 seconds. Junior Douglas Swearingen followed with a 44 second pin over his opponent.
In the second duel, Kewanee faced Putnam County. After a few exhibitions and forfeits in favor of Kewanee, the Boilers won the next five matches with pins and falls.
For the final duel of the night against Somonauk, Kewanee was able to get by the first five matches through forfeit. The next five allowed Kewanee wrestlers to get back into action. They took four out of five of the matches to get another convincing victory to end the night.
On Thursday, Jan. 9, Kewanee will travel to Knoxville for their next meet of the season. The Boilers will return to Brockman Gymnasium the following day to host Erie-Prophetstown and Saint Bede at 5:30 p.m.
Kewanee 58 – Mendota 11
106 – Double Forfeit
113 – Kurt Edens (Kewanee) Forfeit
120 – Trenton Edens falls to Gavin Stevenson
126 – Hunter Vancil pins Adrian Arteaga
132 – Landyn Greenhagen win by decision over Komen Denault
138 – Lain Taylor (Kewanee) Forfeit
144 – Dontel Wommack (Kewanee) Forfeit
150 – Ben Taylor pins Cole Kleckner
157 – Brayden Johnson falls to Gavin Evans
165 – Elijah Mitchell (Kewanee) Forfeit
175 – Ace LaFollette (Kewanee) Forfeit
190 – Douglas Swearingen over Arron Torres
215 – Oswaldo Sanchez (Kewanee) Forfeit
285 – Double Forfeit
Kewanee 53 – Putnam County 6
106 – Double Forfeit
113 – Tyson Currie pins Abigail Lindus
120 – Trenton Edens (Kewanee) Forfeit
126 – Hunter Vancil (Kewanee) Forfeit
132 – Landyn Greenhagen (Kewanee) Forfeit
138 – Dontell Wommack pins Keaton Finley
144 – Lain Taylor tech falls Cayden Bouxsein
150 – Double Forfeit
157 – Elijah Mitchell (Kewanee) Forfeit
165 – Brayden Johnson over Shane Scribner
175 – Double Forfeit
190 – Douglas Swearingen over Alex Tucker
215 – Alejandro Duarte over Justyn Doden
285 – Elijah Leota (Putnam County) Forfeit
Exhibition 113 – Kurt Edens falls to Abigail Lindus
Exhibition 215 – Landon Weir over Ella Irwin
Exhibition 285 – Oswaldo Sanchez over Bailey Herr
Kewanee 60 – Somonauk 6
106 – Double Forfeit
113 – Tyson Currie (Kewanee) Forfeit
120 – Trenton Edens (Kewanee) Forfeit
126 – Hunter Vancil (Kewanee) Forfeit
132 – Landyn Greenhagen over Owen Haggerty
138 – Lain Taylor over Daniel Stenzel
144 – Dontel Wommack (Kewanee) Forfeit
150 – Double Forfeit
157 – Elijah Mitchell falls to Tanner Daniels
165 – Brayden Johnson over Preston Campbell
175 – Ace LaFollette (Kewanee) Forfeit
190 – Oswaldo Sanchez (Kewanee) Forfeit
215 – Douglas Swearingen over Liam Orr
285 – Double Forfeit
