Feb. 1, 2008
Released By:
Aaron "Swayz" Sweazy
Asst. Wrestling Coach
Neosho County Community College

Panthers Outshine Stars-

The 9th ranked Panthers hosted Oklahoma City University on Wednesday, January 30th in their final dual competition of the season. Having lost to OCU earlier in the season, Neosho wrestlers knew it would be a tough challenge. Things got off to a quick start when Donte Butler recorded a fall at 125 and Rory Kendall followed him at 133 with a 7-0 shutout. Jeremy Lawley used a 5pt second period to help him take and maintain the lead in a 6-4 decision. Ty Jaquess then was able to secure a takedown and fall in the 1st period to send the Panthers up 18-0 at this point. The Stars would strike back with the next 3 weights, as Neosho’s Dustin Burton, Ken Carney, and Jason Green all succumbed to defeat by tough decision losses. Tim Cross looked to be heading down the same path as his 3 previous teammates, but used a late 6 point surge to send the match into overtime where he eventually took his foe down for the 10-8 decision. Sam Robbins controlled his match in a low scoring 6-3 bout for a win at 197, then Dan Pynn went into double overtime and trailing 3-2 after the first 30 second ride out, was able to reverse and get nearfall criteria of 2 more points to elevate him to a 6-3 win as well.

Neosho ends its dual season at 11-7 on the year and will now prepare for the West/Central Regional to be held in Rock Springs, Wyoming on February 9th.

Neosho 27 Oklahoma City 9

125 Donte Butler (N) wbf Billy Burt
133 Rory Kendall (N) dec Jeremy Garner 7-0
141 Jeremy Lawley (N) dec Tyler Howard 6-4
149 Ty Jaquess (N) wbf Carlton Dorsey
157 Nik Turner (O)dec Dustin Burton (N) 5-4
165 Trevor Adkisson (O) dec Kenny Carney (N) 3-2
174Tyson Cambell (O) dec Jason Green (N) 10-3
184 Tim Cross (N) dec Collin MacMillan (O) 10-8 in Overtime
197 Sam Robbins (N) dec Jake Maby (O) 6-3
285 Dan Pynn (N) dec Ronnie Hood (O) 6-3 2ot