Bristol, Tenn.- The King University men's wrestling team battled fiercely but ultimately fell just short against Montevallo in a close 18-16 match on January 28, 2026. The Tornado showed resilience and determination throughout the dual, with several key victories keeping the contest competitive until the final whistle.
King vs. Montevallo
- 125 – Cole Hunt (Montevallo) secured an early advantage with a fall over Roberto Garcia (King) in 2:12.
- 133 – Alex Fernandez III (King) responded with a strong 12-6 decision over Joseph Sowell (Montevallo).
- 141 – Ashtan Hendricks (King) kept momentum alive with a 7-3 decision against Kaden Brown (Montevallo).
- 149 – Maximos Stedeford (Montevallo) edged Brennan Watkins (King) 4-2 in a tightly contested match.
- 157 – Carson Freeman (Montevallo) continued the close battle with a 4-2 decision over Joe Bertrand (King).
- 165 – Sayfore Sieh (King) answered back with a 7-2 decision against Jakob Chisolm (Montevallo).
- 174 – Clinton Morrisette (King) dominated with a 12-3 major decision over Aiden Knight (Montevallo).
- 184 – Jeffery Tubbs (Montevallo) narrowly defeated Luke Justice (King) 4-1 in sudden victory.
- 197 – David Bertrand (King) earned an 8-2 decision over Cole Sykes (Montevallo).
- 285 – Willie Cox (Montevallo) clinched the match with a 2-1 sudden victory over Nathan Coley (King).
Final Score
King 16, Montevallo 18
Key Performances
- Clinton Morrisette (174) delivered a commanding major decision victory, showcasing strength and technique.
- Ashtan Hendricks (141) and Alex Fernandez III (133) both secured important wins by decision to keep King in the match.
- David Bertrand (197) contributed a solid decision win late in the lineup.
Looking Ahead
Despite the narrow loss, King's wrestling team demonstrated grit and competitiveness against a tough Montevallo squad. The Tornado will look to build on this effort as they continue they will compete at the Cumberland Open Sunday Feb. 2
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