MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – Freshman
Ryan Anderson won the 149-pound weight class to lead the Centenary University wrestling team against a talented field at the Shorty Hitchcock Tournament hosted by Millersville University on Saturday.
Anderson won his third tournament title of the season (Doug Parker Invitational, Bob Quade Cyclone Open, Shorty Hitchcock Tournament) after going 5-0 on Saturday.
Anderson started his day with a 4-2 decision against
Val Park of Navy. He followed that up with a 10-1 major decision over
Devin Woodworth from the Naval Academy Prep School. Anderson then recorded a forfeit win over
Luke Gardner of Penn State. In the semifinals he registered a tech fall, 19-0, while taking on
Matt Ryan of St. Benedicts. Anderson wrapped up his day with an 8-3 decision over
Morgan Fuenffinger of Navy.
Anderson now sports a 21-3 record on the season.
Senior
Michael Foca registered a pair of wins at 149-pounds on the day. He started his action with a 4-3 decision versus
Tony Locke of Greensboro College. Foca also registered a 6-0 decision while taking on
Dmytro Lakusta from Spartanburg Methodist.
Junior
Kenny Long had a pair of wins in four matches at 184-pounds on Saturday. Long's first victory of the day came via a 14-4 major decision over
Kyle Myers of West Virginia. He also posted a 10-2 major decision against
Colin Fegley of Lock Haven.'
Sophomore
Jacy Jones picked up a pair of wins at 133-pounds for the Cyclones. He recorded a fall in 1:56 over
Mitch Paton of Greensboro. Jones also posted a fall in 5:35 while taking on
Thomas Fiero of St. Benedicts.
The Cyclones are back in action on Saturday, Jan. 18 when they host the U.S. Merchant Marines Academy at 6 p.m.