Taking to Spencer Tuesday for a dual meet, the S-B Oriole varsity traveled to Abbotsford Saturday, finishing third as a team after finishing their dual meet record 3-0 for third in the conference on duals. The Oriole varsity has an 8-2 record this season for overall performance.

As to Saturday at Abbotsford, head coach Greg Burzynski said it went well.

“Saturday went well, “he said. “We finished third as a team. I have seen a lot of improvement in our younger guys on this team from the beginning of the season to now. This team continues to work hard every day in practice and it is showing when they step to the center and shake hands. Justin, Troy, Breckin, and Willy all placed second and earned all-conference honors. Troy and Breckin had the opportunity to wrestle the #1 ranked kids in the state at their respective weight classes, so that was great experience for them. Now we are looking forward to regionals this week. Our ‘playoffs’ start now. It’s time to leave it all on the mat!”

With the season now in transition, here’s a short summary of how each wrestler did at Abbotsford.

In the 120-pound weight class, Justin McManus (21-17) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points, losing by fall (0:52) to Theo Hovde of Bloomer Colfax in the first place match.

For the 126-pound weight class, Troy Trevino (26-13) placed second and scored 18.0 team points, losing by tech fall (TF-1.5 4:46 (21-2)) to Luke Dux of Neillsville/Greenwood/ Loyal.

In the 132-pound weight class, Breckin Burzynski (27-9) placed second and scored 16.0 team points, making it to the first place match where he lost to Brayden Sonnentag of Cadott by major decision (MD 15-3).

For the 138-pound weight class, Landen Hoel (25-14) placed 4th and scored 13.5 team points, falling by decision (12-9) to Mikey Weiler of Spencer/Columbus in the third place match.

As for the 145-pound weight class, Brody Westrom (1011) placed 5th and scored 11.0 team points, winning by fall (2:13) over Christian Fuentez of Abby/Colby in the fifth place match.

For the 170-pound weight class, Dylan Seichter (17-22) placed 4th and scored 14.0 team points, losing by fall (1:15) to Caden Kingston of Cadott in the third place match.

In the 195-pound weight class, Caden Koepl (12-19) placed 6th and scored 6.0 points, making it to the fifth place match where he lost by fall (2:52) to Carson Kitty of Spencer/ Columbus.

For the 220-pound weight class, Willy Graham (26-15) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points, losing by fall (3:03) to Axel Tegels of Cadott.

Finally for the 285-pound weight class, Damien Seichter placed third and received 14.0 team points, making it to the third place match where he won by fall (1:50) over Wyatt Engel of Cadott.