by Warren Kozireski
Byron-Bergen received falls from six different wrestlers plus a one-point decision to defeat Alexander 45-36.
Three of the first four bouts resulted in 18 points for the Bees beginning with Hunter Taylor picking up a second period fall in 3:36 after a reverse at 132 lb.
Senior Dennis Payne followed with a first period takedown and pin in 1:55 at 138 lb. and classmate Josh Hixenbaugh made quick work of his 152 lb. opponent in just 55 seconds.
Jon Levchuk’s 170 lb. bout lasted just 29 seconds before he pinned his man for his 102nd career win. Senior Cole Thompson took 3:45 at 195 lbs. and Charles Otter rebounded from a takedown to reverse his man and pin him in one minute flat at 220 lb.
Mike Saxman had a 3-2 second period lead before a third period escape allowed him to squeak out a 4-3 victory at 285 lb. Anthony Miriaglia won at 106 lb. via forfeit for the Bees, who picked up their first dual meet win of the young campaign.
