Baxter pin helps Rangers stay #1

Alex Baxter registered the only pin of the match and the Rangers won nine other decisions and a forfeit leading the four-time state and defending sectional champ to a 40-6 victory over Brockport and retain their number one ranking in New York state.

Baxter pinned his man in 1:46 at 215 lb. Other winners for the Rangers included Dan Tomasso who picked up an escape, a takedown and back points all in the third period of his 5-0 win at 135 lb. Adam Snook won at 140 lb. 5-1, Mike Terenzi 6-1 at 145 lb., Sebastian Baliva 6-0 at 171 lb. and Bryan Bourne 9-1 at 119 lb.

In much closer bouts, the Rangers Mike Collura registered a reverse in the third period and hung on for a 5-3 victory at 152 lb. and Jared Plucknette scored a takedown with just nine seconds left in a 7-6 come-from-behind win at 189 lb.

For Brockport, Vitaly Basisty led his match at 160 lb. 2-0 before needing an escape with nine seconds left for a 3-2 win and Shane Stoyle won his 103 lb. match 10-6 for their only team points.

The Rangers also picked up wins from Derek Gray at 112 lb. 5-2, Jason Woodward with a takedown in the final twenty seconds at 125 lb. for a 3-1 win and Brett Woodward won at 130 lb. by forfeit.