Warriors take on Chargers at dual meet
SIOUX CITY, IOWA- The Waldorf University Wrestling Warriors emerged victorious in their dual meet against the Briar Cliff Chargers on December 11, 2025, with a convincing score of 39-15. The meet saw the Warriors showcasing their skills and strategy effectively throughout the events.
Key moments included standout performances by several Warriors wrestlers. Dalton Thorson secured a fall over Adam Ohnoutka of Briar Cliff just one minute into their bout, adding valuable points to Waldorf's tally. Andy Rodriguez closely contested his match, ultimately winning by a narrow decision of 1-0 against Charles Witas. Another notable performance was by Malachi Aispuro, who achieved a fall against Calex Banta, completing it in just 1 minute and 32 seconds. These victories played a significant role in cementing the overall win for the Warriors.
Looking ahead, the Waldorf University Wrestling Warriors will next compete on January 3, 2026, in Mason City, Iowa. As the team prepares for this upcoming event, they will no doubt seek to maintain their strength and tactical prowess to continue their successful season.
125 Malachi Aispuro (Waldorf (Iowa)) over Calex Banta (Briar Cliff (Iowa)) (Fall 1:32)
133 Jarrod Gilliam (Briar Cliff (Iowa)) over Ikuhaiakalani Akina (Waldorf (Iowa)) (Fall 2:10)
141 Evan Fuchs (Briar Cliff (Iowa)) over Unknown (For.)
149 Trystan Berry (Briar Cliff (Iowa)) over Noah Avila (Waldorf (Iowa)) (Fall 6:35)
157 Dalton Thorson (Waldorf (Iowa)) over Adam Ohnoutka (Briar Cliff (Iowa)) (Fall 1:00)
165 Jackson Balmer (Briar Cliff (Iowa)) over Dominique Morrissette (Waldorf (Iowa)) (TF 18-1 0:00)
174 Erik Lessears (Briar Cliff (Iowa)) over Daven Hames (Waldorf (Iowa)) (Fall 2:16)
184 Ethan Gregg (Briar Cliff (Iowa)) over Ellis Hughes (Waldorf (Iowa)) (Fall 4:32)
197 Jeremiah Bethel (Briar Cliff (Iowa)) over Jackson Rickter (Waldorf (Iowa)) (MD 15-7)
HWT Andy Rodriguez (Waldorf (Iowa)) over Charles Witas (Briar Cliff (Iowa)) (Dec 1-0)