Tornado compete at Lucha Open

POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. – The King University men's wrestling team competed at the Lucha Open, hosted by Life University Saturday.

THE BASICS
LOCATION: McEachern High School; Powder Springs, Ga.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Brennan Watkins won his first match of the day 4-1 over Jake Nicolosi of Mount Olive before earning an 8-7 win over Tyler Cabral of Central Baptist. After dropping a 11-3 major decision in the quarterfinals, he won a tech fall over Ellis Otting, 20-4.
• Trent Mahoney won his first match via pin, before winning a 11-3 major decision in round two and a 19-3 tech fall over Life University's Alexander Clark. In the quarterfinals, he narrowly dropped a 6-5 decision before winning 9-0 over Lane Robinson of Life University.He beat Ty Rodriguez of Southeastern 12-5 to close the day.
• After receiving a first round bye, Clint Morrisette won via major decision, 15-5 before taking a 10-4 decision over Ethan Baker from Apprentice School. He dropped his quarterfinal match 4-1 to Alexander Couto of Life University. He then won a 14-4 major decision over TJ Huber of Cumberlands.
• Competing in the silver division, Adan Estrada finished third, winning his first two matches of the day via pin, including a 1:20 pin of Tavares Gates of Brewton-Parker in the first round.
• After winning a 11-3 major decision over UNC Pembroke's Bryson Harper, he lost his semifinal match before winning over Erick Hair of Southeastern in the consolation semifinal. He closed the day with a first period pin to take third.

RESULTS BY WEIGHT CLASS
Gold 125 – Tyson Upchurch 0-2; Roberto Garcia 0-2
Gold 133 – Nico Crosnoe 0-2
Gold 149 – Jamarius Koshko 1-2
Gold 157 – Brennan Watkins 8th, 3-1
Gold 165 – Trent Mahoney 6th, 5-1; Darious Williams 1-2
Gold 174 – Clint Morrisette 3-2; Brad Mahoney 1-2; Nathan Coley 1-2
Silver 125 – Adan Estrada 3rd, 5-1
Silver 141 – Gavin Qualls 1-2
Silver 157 – Joe Bertrand 1-2
Silver 285 – Teo Armendariz 2-2

UP NEXT

• The Tornado will host Allen University on Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m. inside the Student Center.