HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. – Wrestling fans got their first look at the 2022-23 Centenary University wrestling team as the Cyclones hosted their Public Eliminations on Friday night.

Eleven Cyclones saw time on the mats as the Cyclones worked towards setting their starting line-up for the upcoming season.

The evening started with freshman Jack Thode securing an 11-2 major decision over junior Justin Gerkhardt at 125-pounds.

Next up at 133-pounds freshman Danny Haws pinned fellow freshman Miguel Lopez in 2:03.

Junior Xavier Pena (141-pounds), freshman Mark Venson (149-pounds) and graduate student Cameron Bruffy (157-pounds) were all unchallenged at their respective weight classes.

While senior Perry Maio (165-pounds) and sophomore Angelo Piazza (174-pounds) were unchallenged at their respective weight classes, the pair wrestled an exhibition match against each other. Piazza used a pair of third period takedowns to secure a 7-3 decision.

At 184-pounds it was senior Justin Hopman battling sophomore Aaron Llanas. Hopman jumped out to an early 8-1 lead after one period and rolled to a 16-5 major decision.

Junior Keevon Berry (197-pounds) and freshman Dalton Deevey (285-pounds) were unchallenged at their respective weights. The two wrestled an exhibition match with Berry earning the pin in 2:15.

Haws then returned to the mat to battle senior Aruki Revi Jr. in a second match at 133-pounds. After a scoreless first period, Haws opened up a 4-0 lead eventually claimed a 6-3 decision.

The evening ended with a pair of alumni matches. Will Livingston, who was Centenary's first All-American in 2010, took on Michael Foca, who was an NWCA Academic All-American. Foca had a 2-1 lead after one period, but Livingston responded with the only three points of the second period and eventually secured a 4-3 decision.

In the second alumni match, Jon Stillo who was a three-time Academic All-American took on Jacy Jones, who was a two-time Academic All-American. Jones had a 3-2 lead after two periods and used a four-point third period to claim a 7-2 decision.

Centenary kicks off the 2022-23 regular season on Sunday, Nov. 6 when the Cyclones take part in the East Stroudsburg Open.