by Warren Kozireski
The College at Brockport’s nationally ranked wrestling team defeated RIT 32-12 in Brockport’s only home dual meet of the season. They followed that with a first place finish in the John Summa Invitational held at Baldwin Wallace College four days later.
Sophomore Tyler Marlow began the meet with a first period fall in 1:57 at 125 lb. Junior Rocco Rosso followed with a 4-0 decision at 133 lb. and Elijah Golding pinned his man in 1:25 at 141 lb. Sophomore Robert Troy scored an 18-5 major decision at 149 lb.
Brockport High grad Justin James celebrated his final regular season home meet with a tough 6-4 decision at 165 lb. before junior Wheeler Brunschmid registered a 5-2 decision at 184 lb.
Spencerport grad and former high school state champion Paul Glover picked up a 20-7 major decision at 197 and sophomore John Wilkinson finished the match with a 6-2 decision at 285 lb. as Brockport finished off their undefeated, 6-0 season.
Brockport will play host to the Empire Collegiate Wrestling Championships February 25th. The NCAA Division III Championships follow at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse March 9-10.
