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Shenandoah Wrestling Battles Ferrum in Closest Match in Program History

1/25/2025 8:55:00 PM

By: Matt Milich

WINCHESTER, Va. – The Shenandoah University wrestling team narrowly fell to Ferrum College in a conference dual on Saturday evening, losing 27-20.

The Hornets (3-7, 1-3 ODAC) earned four victories during the dual, including key wins from Sean Rinebolt (141), Jalen Cornelius (165), Dylan Weaver (174), and Tyler Tarallo (197).

Sean Rinebolt got the Hornets on the scoreboard with a 7-3 decision victory at 141 pounds. Jalen Cornelius followed with a critical win at 165 pounds, pinning his opponent in the second period (3:34) to cut the deficit to 18-10.

Dylan Weaver continued Shenandoah's momentum at 174 pounds, securing a dominant 17-2 technical fall. Although he narrowly missed earning a victory by fall, his efforts brought the Hornets within four points, 18-14. Additionally, Ferrum was penalized with a team point deduction for unsportsmanlike conduct, narrowing the gap to 17-14.

Ferrum regained control with a fall victory at 184 pounds before Tyler Tarallo responded with an emphatic first-round pin (1:22) at 197 pounds. His victory brought the Hornets back within three points at 23-20, setting up a dramatic finish.

The dual came down to the heavyweight matchup, where Rives Hargis faced Rayshawn Dixon. Despite Hargis' determined effort, Dixon proved too strong, earning a major decision (9-0) to clinch the 27-20 victory for Ferrum.

This close contest marked Shenandoah's best-ever performance against Ferrum in the program's young history.

Match Results

  • 125 pounds (Presented by Delta Contractors) – Zach Beckner (FC) wins by forfeit.
  • 133 pounds (Presented by Morgan Stanley) – Trent Proctor (FC) defeats Xavier Ramsey (SU) by major decision (16-3).
  • 141 pounds (Presented by Shenandoah RTC) – Sean Rinebolt (SU) defeats Josiah Canales (FC) by decision (7-3).
  • 149 pounds (Presented by The Valley Chorale) – Cameron Curva (FC) defeats Manny Lucas (SU) by major decision (13-1).
  • 157 pounds (Presented by Stanley's Market) – Joseph Olaide (FC) defeats Cannon Long (SU) by major decision (13-2).
  • 165 pounds (Presented by Negley's Water) – Jalen Cornelius (SU) defeats Gabriel Cortes (FC) by fall (3:34).
  • 174 pounds – Dylan Weaver (SU) defeats Avery Hall (FC) by tech fall (17-2). Ferrum deducted 1 team point for unsportsmanlike conduct.
  • 184 pounds – Joseph Toner (FC) defeats Dylan Wiegert (SU) by fall (5:30).
  • 197 pounds – Tyler Tarallo (SU) defeats Genowa Lane (FC) by fall (1:22).
  • 285 pounds (Presented by Gray Construction) – Rayshawn Dixon (FC) defeats Rives Hargis (SU) by major decision (9-0).

Up Next

Shenandoah University continues its conference schedule on Thursday, January 30, with a dual against Washington and Lee. The match will begin at 7 p.m. in Lexington.

#GoSUHornets

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