by Warren Kozireski
Harold Juergens and Dan Norris pinned their opponent in the first minute of the third period in consecutive matches to launch Hilton to a 37-31 victory over Lockport in wrestling.
Juergens escaped and had a takedown in the third leading to his fall in 4:28 at 182 lb. and Norris followed at 195 lb. with takedowns in each of the first two periods before closing the bout in 4:20.
John Diakomihalis (99 lb.) pinned his man in 3:07 and Lou DePrez followed at 120 lb. after a six point first period with a fall in 3:32.
Other winners for the Cadets were a convincing 12-1 major decision at 138 lb. by Vincent DePrez, Austin Hertel with an 8-3 win at 106 lb. and Anthony DePrez by a 4-2 count at 145 lb. on a pair of third period escapes.
Mike Spallina won the most exciting bout of the match winning on a takedown with just 15 seconds remaining to take a 6-4 decision at 152 lb.
The victory extends Hilton’s record to 2-0 following their season-opening win at Byron-Bergen.
Before the match, Anthony DePrez was recognized for his 100th career win in the Byron-Bergen match.
