ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Shenandoah University wrestling team took to the mats in the Lehigh Valley on Saturday, participating in the Scotty Wood Duals hosted by Muhlenberg College. The Hornets (1-3) started the day strong with a dominant 51-3 victory over Keystone College but fell short in subsequent matchups against Muhlenberg (46-6), Lycoming (35-15), and Messiah (43-7).
Match Recaps
Dual 1: Shenandoah Defeats Keystone, 51-3
Shenandoah capitalized on a shorthanded Keystone lineup, earning five victories via forfeit to jump out to a commanding 30-0 lead.
At 141 pounds, Sean Rinebolt secured a first-period fall over Justin Santiago, and Hunter Ballantine followed with another pin at 149 pounds. While Keystone picked up their lone win at 197 pounds, Rives Hargis closed out the dual with a hard-fought 8-5 decision at 285 pounds, giving the Hornets a decisive win.
Dual 2: Muhlenberg Tops Shenandoah, 46-6
The Hornets faced a tough challenge against the host Mules in their second dual. Despite early close matches, with Anakin Burks and Heath Burks losing narrow decisions at 125 and 133 pounds respectively, Muhlenberg extended their lead with strong performances across the lineup.
Cannon Long provided a highlight for the Hornets, earning a lightning-fast pin just 23 seconds into his match at 157 pounds. However, Muhlenberg proved too strong, securing bonus-point victories in the remaining bouts.
Dual 3: Lycoming Outlasts Shenandoah, 35-15
The Hornets stayed competitive against Lycoming, with Sean Rinebolt igniting the effort at 141 pounds, recording his second pin of the day. Brendan Orr added a 10-4 decision at 157 pounds, and Cannon Long notched another first-period pin at 165 pounds. Despite the Hornets' efforts, Lycoming controlled the upper weights, finishing the dual with four consecutive pins to claim the victory.
Dual 4: Messiah Defeats Shenandoah, 43-7
Shenandoah opened its final dual with promise as Anakin Burks earned a decision victory at 125 pounds. Rives Hargis added another win for the Hornets, securing a fall at 285 pounds. However, Messiah showcased depth and skill across the board, winning eight consecutive bouts, including multiple tech falls and pins, to seal the win.
Team Highlights
- Sean Rinebolt continued his impressive season, recording two pins on the day.
- Cannon Long showcased dominance in the middle weights, earning two first-period falls.
- Rives Hargis secured a decision and a pin, contributing key points for the Hornets.
Up Next
Shenandoah will return to the mats next weekend, competing in the Petrofes Invitational hosted by Messiah University.
Results
Shenandoah defeats Keystone 51-3
125 – Anakin Burks (Shen) wins via forfeit
133 – Heath Burks (Shen) wins via forfeit
141 – Sean Rinebolt (Shen) wins via pin over Justin Santiago (Key)
149 – Hunter Ballantine (Shen) wins via pin over Michael Palinkas (Key)
157 – Cannon Long (Shen) wins via forfeit
165 – Bryan Mpengo (Shen) wins via forfeit
174 – Daiveon Barlow (Shen) wins via forfeit
184 – Robert Keener (Shen) wins via forfeit
197 – James Craig (Key) wins via pin over Corbin Yelton (Shen)
285 – Rives Hargis (Shen) wins via decision Rocco Arduni (Key)
Muhlenberg defeats Shenandoah 46-6.
125 – Joey Lamparelli (Muhl) wins via decision Anakin Burks (Shen)
133 – CJ Horvath (Muhl) wins via decision Heath Burks (Shen)
141 – Andrew Loniewski (Muhl) wins via pin Sean Rinebolt (Shen)
149 – Alex Greco (Muhl) wins via tech fall Hunter Ballantine (Shen)
157 – Cannon Long (Shen) wins via fall Brandon Bowles (Muhl)
165 – Chris Sockler (Muhl) wins via fall Daiveon Barlow (Shen)
174 – Aiden Weingrad (Muhl) wins via forfeit
184 – Fletcher Goodman (Muhl) wins via tech fall Robert Keener (Shen)
197 – Paul Parise (Muhl) wins via fall Corbin Yelton (Shen)
285 – Krauss Ben (Muhl) wins via fall Daniel Basil-Barker (Shen)
Lycoming defeats Shenandoah 35-15.
125 – Kaden Majcher (Lyco) wins via major decision Anakin Burks (Shen)
133 – Thomas Conselyea (Lyco) wins via major decision Heath Burks (Shen)
141 – Sean Rinebolt (Shen) wins via fall Shane Perry (Lyco)
149 – Kobin Karper (Lyco) wins via decision Hunter Ballantine (Shen)
157 – Brendan Orr (Shen) wins via decision Jayden Drummond (Lyco)
165 – Cannon Long (Shen) wins via fall Wyatt Frawley (Lyco)
174 – Nolen Zeigler (Lyco) wins via fall Daiveon Barlow (Shen)
184 – Eli Crum (Lyco) wins via fall Robert Keener (Shen)
197 – James Ellis (Lyco) wins via fall Corbin Yelton (Shen)
285 – Robbie West (Lyco) wins via fall Daniel Basil-Barker (Shen)
Messiah defeats Shenandoah 43-7.
125 – Anakin Burks (Shen) wins via decision Bryce Arnold (Mess)
133 – Mason Casey (Mess) wins via decision Heath Burks (Shen)
141 – Asa Brunk (Mess) wins via tech fall Sean Rinebolt (Shen)
149 – Levin Synder (Mess) wins via tech fall Hunter Ballantine (Shen)
157 – Noah Rice (Mess) wins via major decision Cannon Long (Shen)
165 – Keegan Demarest (Mess) wins via fall Brendan Orr (Shen)
174 – Austin Brass (Mess) wins via fall Daiveon Barlow (Shen)
184 – Ryder Slayton (Mess) wins via tech fall Robert Keener (Shen)
197 – Sawyer Dereszynski (Mess) wins via forfeit
285 – Rives Hargis (Shen) wins via fall Micah Martinez (Mess)
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