“I’m finally able to take the next step in my athletic career.”Īs a sophomore, Stockmaster failed to wrestle his way beyond the sectional tournament. “It feels like everything I’ve worked for, for the past four years has finally come together,” Stockmaster said. Having placed eighth in the 160-pound weight class in the Division III wrestling tournament in March, the Margaretta senior signed a national letter of intent to continue his grappling career at the Division I level at Kent State University.
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Eastern Standard Time.Margaretta High School senior Caleb Stockmaster signs his letter of intent to wrestle at Kent State University as his family and coaches look on.ĬASTALIA – Success on the wrestling mat didn’t come immediately for Caleb Stockmaster.īut every time the Margaretta senior fell short of a goal, he rededicated himself to working harder to ensure a better outcome.
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They then travel to Norman, Oklahoma for a dual with the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday, February 10. Gary Traub of Ohio State got by with a 2-0 decision over Cheeks in the semifinals before another Buckeye, Chase Singletary won the third place match with a technical fall 16-0.Įdinboro returns to the mat next weekend when they travel to #5 Oklahoma State on Friday, February 9. He turned around next with a 4-2 decision over Nick Jenkins of Central Michigan and Samuel Weinger, 3-2. In the round of 32, Cheeks won by fall over Brandon Gray of Mount Union in just 52 seconds. In the championship, Geer lost by major decision to Lou DePrez of Binghamton, 10-0. In the quarterfinals he earned the major decision over Jake Lowell of Central Michigan before winning a 9-4 decision over Cameron Caffey of Michigan in the semifinals. earlier this season, opened the day with a 9-7 decision over Ethan Smith of Ohio State and followed that up with a 15-0 technical fall over Connor Doyle of Navy in the second round. Geer, who won the Clarion Open at 184 lbs. He fell in the championship to Kaleb Romero of Ohio State. He then turned around and got a pair of decisions over Devin Kane of North Carolina and Brandon Martino of Fresno State. He won a major decision over Fritz Schierl of Ohio State, 18-9, before getting the fall over Caleb Stockmaster of Cleveland State in the second round. Schoffstall started off with four straight wins before falling in the 174 lbs. In the fifth-place match, Gomez fell by a 9-0 major decision to Drew Marten of Central Michigan. It was Richie this time that came away with the 7-6 decision.
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Two matches later, Gomez won a 5-2 decision over Matthew Siszka, which set up a rematch with Volyanyuk. Gomez fell in the second round by a 5-2 decision to Mike Volyanyuk of Michigan before picking up a technical fall over Caleb Wiggins, 16-1. Zafirovski Sports & Recreation Dome on campus.Ī total of 18 Edinboro wrestlers participated with over 250 total athletes from all teams taking the mat. The tournament took place on nine mats inside the Mike. Richie Gomez (133 lbs.), Ty Schoffstall (174 lbs.), Dakota Geer (184 lbs.) and Terrence Cheeks (285 lbs.) all finished in the top six in their respective weight classes. The Edinboro wrestling team finished with three placers as the Fighting Scots hosted the 29th Annual Fighting Scots Open.