Toal, Hannan, Hixenbaugh falls pace Bees
Three falls and six forfeits helped Byron-Bergen to a 58-30 win to spoil Leroy’s senior night wrestling match.
After Jared Frego began with a forfeit at 172 lb., Will Thompson, ranked third in Section V, used two takedowns and a reverse in the second period in an easy 11-3 major decision at 182 lb.
Chase Toal had three first period takedowns and a second stanza reverse before pinning his opponent in 2:46.
After Adam Walter (220 lb.) and Brendan Marsocci (285 lb.) were awarded forfeit wins, Justin Hannan made quick work of his 113 lb. opponent with a pin in :36.
Chad Toal (120 lb.), Zach Hannan (132 lb.) and Cam Brumsted (138 lb.) all won by forfeit before Jake Hixenbaugh racked up five first period points before winning by fall in 2:52.
The Bees were fifth among Division II schools in the January 18 Armdrag rankings. In addition to Thompson, both Toals, Walter and Marsocci were Honorable Mention in the respective weight classes in the most recent rankings.