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VW wrestlers lose to Wapak Redskins

Van Wert wrestler Zack Burk (right) is shown winning his match in the 126-pound weight class by a pin over a Wapakoneta opponent. (photo submitted)

The Van Wert varsity wrestling team won six weight classes in its match against Wapakoneta, but still lost 46-34 to the Redskins on Tuesday.

Winning their weight classes were Ritchie Espinoza, at 113 pounds, by void; Zack Burk, at 126 pounds, by a pin; Daniel Thompson, at 145 pounds, by a pin; Colten Royer, at 152 pounds, by a decision; Jordan Daniels, at 160 pounds, by a pin; and Terrin Contreras, at 285 pounds by a void.

The following is a listing of results of the full team:

  • 106 pounds – Korbin Schalois, lost
  • 113 pounds – Ritchie Espinoza, won by void
  • 120 pounds – Reed Baxter, lost
  • 126 pounds – Zack Burk, won by a pin
  • 132 pounds – Quinton Rutkowski, lost
  • 138 pounds – Spencer Trisel, lost
  • 145 pounds – Daniel Thompson, won by a pin
  • 152 pounds – Colten Royer, won by decision
  • 160 pounds – Jordan Daniels, won by pin
  • 170 pounds – Gabe Hill, lost
  • 182 pounds – Tyler Turnwald, lost
  • 195 pounds – Steven Kopp, lost
  • 220 pounds – Trevor Young, lost
  • 285 pounds – Terrin Contreras, won by void

POSTED: 12/07/11 at 8:15 am. FILED UNDER: Sports