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| HWT |
HWT at the Pete Willson Invitational has the potential to be a lot of fun. I was recently informed that (as in very recently. As in 125 through 197 were already written) that UW-La Crosse was most likely to only send reserves & that North Central would probably do the same. Not surprised by the Eagles doing so, but find it peculiar that the Cardinals would. North Central in my opinion has a sleeper team. As in a team good enough to shock the D3 nation and finish as high as say 4th at this year's national tournament. They have the talent on their team, they just need to showcase it. I would think they'd want a tough in-season competition like Pete Willson before Regionals. I would think.
Even if there are not starters from UW-La Crosse & North Central, HWT still looks to be a tough bracket. Take a look for yourself.
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| #1 Michael Douglas UW-La Crosse |
Of course, if Michael Douglas does show up to compete this weekend, he'll most certainly be out *1 seed. The Eagle is a two time NCAA DIII All American, who finished 2nd at last year's national tournament. Against the competition, he owns a 7-6 decision, as well as a 2-1 tiebreaker against Robby Bates. He also owns a 2:21 fall over Jackson Brinker.
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| #2 RayShawn Dixon Ferrum |
In a quest to become the Panthers first NCAA DIII champion, RayShawn Dixon is on a quest this weekend to become a three-time Pete Willson Invitational champion. The 5th place D3 All American owns an 8-6 decision over Robbie Bates, an 18-1 tech over Brody Miskimon & an 8-1 decision over Jackson Brinker.
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| #8 Mike D'Orazio Chicago |
Working his way up the rankings ladder, Mike D'Orazio looks to challenge Dixon this weekend for the Pete Willson Invite title. Owns 4-2, 11-1, 1-0 & 7-0 decisions over Leno Campbell & a very impressive 2:01 fall over Robby Bates.
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| #9 Robby Bates North Central |
I can North Central a darkhorse team very capable of finishing a lot higher than what they are currently ranked. I call Robby Bates, not even currently ranked in the top 8 at the moment, capable of winning an NCAA DIII title this season. When on, Bates is a tough wrestler to beat. Thus far owns 6th & 4th place finishes in the D3 nation. Love to see him compete here at the Pete Willson Invitational, see how he measures up against Dixon & another go with D'Orazio. Bates owns 1-0, 2-1, 2-0 & 3-1 decisions over Josh Woodrey. Owns a 6-2 decision over Jackson Brinker.
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| #13 Myles Johnson Ohio Northern |
D3 HWT is often not a kind world to newcomers, but Myles Johnson of Ohio Northern seems to be doing quite well. 24-2 on the year, owns a 9-7 decision over Jackson Brinker.
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| #15 Josh Woodrey Augustana (ILL) |
3rd at last year's Pete Willson Invitational, Josh Woodrey has a lot of opportunity to improve upon his ranking this weekend. Has proven his skills in the past with a 3-1 decision over Robby Bates. Owns 4-2, 8-1 & 7-3 victories over Jackson Brinker & has defeated Leno Campbell twice by scores of 4-0 & 4-3.
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| U.R. Jackson Brinker Cornell (IA) |
Built just like a Ram, Jackson Brinker was 5th at last year's Pete Willson Invitational. I would imagine, he's just outside of the rankings, and a good showing this weekend, he'd be within them the next time they come out. Owns 6-3 & 1-0 decisions, as well as a 3:57 fall over Leno Campbell.
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| U.R. Leno Campbell Millkin |
The Big Blue was 7th a year ago in these championships and will look to add another medal to his collection this weekend. Owns a 9-0 major over Jackson Brinker, an 8-4 decision over Jaden Brownlee & a 15-1 major over Mason Swanson.
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| U.R. Jadon Brownlee Ohio Northern |
While the Polar Bears have a very tough freshman in Mike D'Orazio, they also have a tough senior in Jadon Brownlee. He was 8th here a year ago in his own right and will be looking to earn himself another medal this weekend.
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| U.R. Mason Swanson Concordia (MN) |
The Cobber finished one match shy of a Pete Willson Invitational medal in 2024, and will be looking to earn one here in 2025. Owns both an 18-1 tech as well as a 3-0 decision against Brody Miskimon.
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| U.R. Brody Miskimon Alma |
R12 in 2024, Brody Miskimon will be another tough HWT looking for a top 8 finish here in Wheaton this weekend.
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