MONTEVALLO, Ala. — Montevallo wrestling will travel to Cleveland, Georgia, for its first dual of the season against Truett McConnell.
The last time these two teams faced off was at Central Bank State Arena in Montevallo, where the Falcons earned a 46-4 victory.
Cole Hunt,
Kaden Brown,
Carson Freeman,
Aiden Knight,
Cole Sykes,
Rhett Walters and
Willie Cox all earned victories to help the Falcons secure the win against the Bears.
FALCONS TO KEEP AN EYE ON
Last time out, the Falcons competed in the Glenville State Open and found success. Montevallo's
Cole Hunt captured the 125-pound title with a victory over Jorden Williams of Fairmont State. Hunt finished the weekend with an impressive 5-0 record.
Carson Freeman also found success at the open, placing second in the 165-pound weight class. Freeman recorded four victories, including two decisions, one major decision and one win by fall.
Colt Brown placed fifth in the 133-pound weight class, while
Cole Tolley finished fifth at 197 pounds. Brown recorded a technical fall in the opening round of the championship bracket against Fairmont State's Colsen Spragg and earned a 17-2 victory over Ferrum's Riley Conway. Tolley secured a 6-0 decision against Millersville's Jude Bremigan.
BEARS TO KEEP AN EYE ON
The Bears recently competed in the Pepsi Patriot Open. Keith Wheeler opened competition for the Bears against West Virginia Tech's Kaden Riggleman, earning a victory by fall. In the second round, Wheeler earned a major decision over Lindsey Wilson's Nolan Hardeman.
Truett McConnell has already begun dual action this season, earning two victories. The Bears defeated No. 24 Andrew College, 29-15, and New College of Florida, 22-21.
The match will take place Friday at 6 p.m. at the Harris Athletic Complex in Cleveland, Georgia.
