January 16, 2014
Naperville Central won six matches against Wheaton North at home in a DVC contest. Wheaton North won the dual 27-45. After Matt Chobak and Rick Marciniak were defeated at 145 and 152 pounds, Riley Guttosch scored a first period pin on a headlock. Robby Martins dropped a tough loss at 170 pounds – losing 3-6. Kyle Hildebrand found off several takedown attempts to escape the first period scoreless. He lost in the second period. Alex Hunter was pinned at 220.
Naperville Central then ran off three wins in a row. Hayden Saldivar began with a victory at heavyweight. He scored a key takedown with just seconds remaining in the first period. A quick escape to start the second period put Saldivar in the driver’s seat and he then coasted to a 7-2 win. Saldivar earned the team’s “I’m Somebody” for his accomplishment. Shuji Mizoguchi came out aggressively earning a fall at 106 pounds and Derek Wilke captured a third period fall at 113 pounds. Evin Kilicarslan and Connor Ceseratti both lost by pin at 120 and 126 pounds.
The Redhawks ended the dual with two wins by decisions. Nick Nunziato scored an exciting 12-9 victory wrestling at 132 pounds. Nick scored the first two takedowns in the match to take a lead. His opponent came back with scores of his own and pulled within two point midway through the third period. Nick scored a takedown to help secure the victory. Ben Williamson locked down the key takedown in the first period and held on for a big 2-1 win at 138 pounds.
At the JV1 level, Wheaton North nicked Naperville Central 34-39. The Redhawk JV2 team won 39-33. Wheaton North won at the freshman level 30-50.
GO REDHAWKS!