Williamsport, PA – This Sunday, the Ephs competed on the second day of the esteemed Budd Whitehill Duals. Participating in the 9th-12th place bracket, they competed in a four-team tournament. While they came up short against their first opponent, the Ohio Northern Bears, they ended the day strong with a victory over Cortland State, securing 3rd place in their group and finishing 11th overall. The Ephs fought hard over the past two days and have much to look forward to as they continue their 2024-25 campaign.
The Williams College wrestlers began the day at 9 a.m. against Ohio Northern.
Christopher Colon opened the dual at 125 but lost in a closely contested 5-0 decision. Senior
Jack Napeloni followed with a stellar performance, pinning his opponent just two minutes and 10 seconds into the match. However, victories by Ohio Northern's Brock Blankenhorn and Jacob Reed put Williams in a 9-point deficit after the first four matches. Junior captain
Peter Kane turned the tide with a decisive pin against Jayden Jones, cutting the deficit to just 3 points. This win shifted the momentum back in favor of the Ephs.
Fisher Stites,
Sean Tansey, and Jamie Evarts followed up with crucial wins, propelling Williams to a 24-15 lead. With just two matches remaining, Ohio Northern rallied and secured victories at 197 and 285, edging out the Ephs by 2 points in the final score. Despite the narrow loss, the Ephs delivered a thrilling dual that showcased top-level competition and drama until the very end.
After regrouping, Williams faced Cortland State in their second dual. The Ephs started with a 12-point advantage due to two vacant weight classes in the Cortland lineup. At 141,
Tylor Stubbs delivered an electrifying performance with two powerful slams, earning a 17-9 victory. Williams dominated the rest of the dual, racking up an impressive 49 points. To cap off their outing at the Budd Whitehill Duals,
Max Hall and
Thomas Goodwin delivered standout performances. Hall pinned his opponent, Gavin Layman, early in the second period, while Goodwin secured a technical fall with a commanding 25-9 lead.
Eph head Coach
Scott Honecker has clearly built a strong bond with his team and has high hopes for the season ahead. Reflecting on a hard-fought weekend, he shared: "This weekend was a stiff test. The level of competition combined with two days straight of wrestling will harden us for the battles to come. I love this team, and I'm excited to see how much better we can get during this intense stretch of the season."
In the end, the Ephs finished 11th overall at the Budd Whitehill Duals. They now head back to Williamstown to recover, reflect, and prepare for their next dual on Saturday against the Bridgewater State Bears. Stay tuned as this talented group of wrestlers looks to build on their impressive performances this season!
Ephs Results today:
Williams vs. Ohio Northern
Christopher Colon (125) loss by 5-0 decision to Colin Mellot
Jack Napeloni (133) win by 2:10 fall over Brock Blankenhorn
Donnie Morton (141) loss by 4:39 fall to Jacob Reed
Leonardo Maiuolo (149) loss by 1:08 fall to Cael Vanderhorst
Peter Kane (157) win by 2:07 fall Jayden Jones
Fisher Stites (165) win by 16-1 tech fall over Teagan Hendricks
Sean Tansey (174) win by 10-5 decision over Adam Meyers
Jamie Evarts (184) win by 12-4 major decision over Ajay Locke
Max Hall (197) loss by 3:43 fall to Gavin Layman
Thomas Goodwin (285) win loss 25-9 tech fall to Myles Johnson
Final Result: Williams – 24 Ohio Northern – 26
Williams vs Cortland State
Christopher Colon (125) win by forfeit
Jack Napeloni (133) win by forfeit
Tylor Stubbs (Williams) win by 17-9 major decision over Rocco Futia
Caleb Seyfried (Williams) loss by 24-5 tech fall to Angelo Centrone
Peter Kane (Williams) win by 1:16 fall over Justin Klein
Henry Forte (Williams) win by 4:08 fall over Jack Pickersgill
Sean Tansey (Williams) win by 13-4 major decision over Gavin Seiler
Jamie Evarts (Williams) win by 18-3 tech fall over Robert Cunningham
Max Hall (Williams) win by 2:30 fall over Bryson Tibbs
Thomas Goodwin (Williams) win by 3:36 fall over Seth Parker
Final Result: Williams – 49 Cortland State– 5
