Gray wins again at Midwest Classic

Gray wins again at Midwest Classic

Garrett Gray had another strong showing at the 38th Annual Midwest Classic hosted by the University of Indianapolis, winning the 285 pound championship, while the Dragons also had a number of other placers.

Tiffin, which finished 14th of 38 teams, benefited from another dominating performance from Gray. He had a close 2-1 win over Ashland before posting falls in 21 seconds and 1:25 over Truman and Augustana on day one. He then won the weight class with a fall in 1:49 over Upper Iowa and a 7-2 decision against Maryville.

Trey Grine also took 5th at 141 pounds. Grine posted wins of 16-0 and 15-6 over Adams State and Gannon before squeeking out a 6-4 decision over Findlay to reach the Final Four after day one. On day two, Grine fell to Maryville 8-2 and McKendree 11-1 before picking up a win via medical forfeit over Findlay

Sam Viengmany (157) finished in 8th place, getting 5-3 and 7-4 decisions over King and Upper Iowa while also posting a 16-14 sudden victory over Gannon. His lone loss on day one was 11-0 against Lindsey Wilson. On day two, he fell to Northern State 6-5 before getting pinned by Indianapolis in 0:38.

Other wins at the Classic came from Mike Screptock (149), who posted a 13-2 decision followed by a pin in 4:10 and a dramatic 3-1 score in sudden victory before falling in narrow 3-2 and 5-3 decisions. Chase Boyd (174) got two wins by 3-2 and 4-3 scores while also falling in close matches 5-1 and 6-4 in sudden victory. Jared Chambers (184) also had a 16-0 major decision.

38th Annual Midwest Classic Results for Tiffin University
125 - Hunter Langeloh (10-9) place is unknown and scored 0.00 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - Darek Huff (Adams State) 12-5 won by decision over Hunter Langeloh (Tiffin University) 10-9 (Dec 14-10)
    Cons. Round 1 - Blake Glogouski (Lake Erie College) 12-8 won by tech fall over Hunter Langeloh (Tiffin University) 10-9 (TF-1.5 5:50 (17-1))

133 - Aaron Kilburn (1-6) place is unknown and scored 0.00 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - Sammy Rosario (Cumberland (Tenn.)) 4-2 won by injury default over Aaron Kilburn (Tiffin University) 1-6 (Inj. 2:27)
    Cons. Round 1 - Hunter Jones (Ouachita Baptist University) 2-7 won by medical forfeit over Aaron Kilburn (Tiffin University) 1-6 (M. For.)

141 - Trey Grine (14-7) placed 5th and scored 14.50 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - Trey Grine (Tiffin University) 14-7 won by tech fall over Sherod Bride (Adams State) 6-7 (TF-1.5 4:37 (16-0))
    Champ. Round 2 - Trey Grine (Tiffin University) 14-7 won by major decision over John Marotto (Gannon University ) 5-5 (MD 15-6)
    Quarterfinal - Trey Grine (Tiffin University) 14-7 won by decision over Josh Wimer (University of Findlay) 16-7 (Dec 6-4)
    Semifinal - Nate Rodriguez (Maryville University ) 16-2 won by decision over Trey Grine (Tiffin University) 14-7 (Dec 8-2)
    Cons. Semi - Darren Wynn (McKendree University) 17-4 won by major decision over Trey Grine (Tiffin University) 14-7 (MD 11-1)
    5th Place Match - Trey Grine (Tiffin University) 14-7 won by medical forfeit over Josh Wimer (University of Findlay) 16-7 (M. For.)

149 - Michael Screptock (9-8) place is unknown and scored 5.00 team points.
    Prelim - Michael Screptock (Tiffin University) 9-8 won by major decision over Austin Palmer (Newberry College) 7-8 (MD 13-2)
    Champ. Round 1 - Michael Screptock (Tiffin University) 9-8 won by fall over Nicholas Leitten (Limestone College) 5-6 (Fall 4:10)
    Champ. Round 2 - Michael Screptock (Tiffin University) 9-8 won in sudden victory - 1 over Adrain Gomez (Brewton Parker College) 6-2 (SV-1 3-1)
    Quarterfinal - Tyler Stenberg (Northern State University) 12-3 won by decision over Michael Screptock (Tiffin University) 9-8 (Dec 3-2)
    Cons. Round 4 - Tyler Mies (Newman University ) 11-7 won by decision over Michael Screptock (Tiffin University) 9-8 (Dec 5-3)

157 - Samphanh Viengmany (7-4) placed 8th and scored 5.50 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - Samphanh Viengmany (Tiffin University) 7-4 won by decision over Cory Collins (King University ) 6-5 (Dec 5-3)
    Champ. Round 2 - Samphanh Viengmany (Tiffin University) 7-4 won by decision over Zak Benitz (Upper Iowa University) 9-6 (Dec 7-4)
    Quarterfinal - Cam Tessari (Lindsey Wilson College) 17-2 won by major decision over Samphanh Viengmany (Tiffin University) 7-4 (MD 11-0)
    Cons. Round 4 - Samphanh Viengmany (Tiffin University) 7-4 won in sudden victory - 1 over Eric Lewandowski (Gannon University ) 5-2 (SV-1 16-14)
    Cons. Round 5 - Blake Perryman (Northern State University) 18-5 won by decision over Samphanh Viengmany (Tiffin University) 7-4 (Dec 6-5)
    7th Place Match - Heath Lange (University of Indianapolis) 13-2 won by fall over Samphanh Viengmany (Tiffin University) 7-4 (Fall 0:38)

165 - Beau Minnick (0-2) place is unknown and scored 0.00 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - Alonzo Turner (University of Findlay) 18-3 won by decision over Beau Minnick (Tiffin University) 0-2 (Dec 3-1)
    Cons. Round 1 - Mitchell Rechtzigel (Augustana University ) 9-8 won by decision over Beau Minnick (Tiffin University) 0-2 (Dec 4-3)

174 - Chase Boyd (7-6) place is unknown and scored 1.50 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - Chase Boyd (Tiffin University) 7-6 won by decision over Koery Windham (Adams State) 7-6 (Dec 3-2)
    Champ. Round 2 - Orlando Nawade (Cumberland (Tenn.)) 2-2 won by decision over Chase Boyd (Tiffin University) 7-6 (Dec 5-1)
    Cons. Round 2 - Chase Boyd (Tiffin University) 7-6 won by decision over Tanner Olson (Northern State University) 4-4 (Dec 4-3)
    Cons. Round 3 - Kyle Ryan (Newman University ) 4-4 won in sudden victory - 1 over Chase Boyd (Tiffin University) 7-6 (SV-1 6-4)

184 - Jared Chambers (7-5) place is unknown and scored 1.50 team points.
    Prelim - Jared Chambers (Tiffin University) 7-5 won by tech fall over Jules Joseph (Truman) 3-4 (TF-1.5 5:30 (16-0))
    Champ. Round 1 - David Hamil (Lindenwood University) 8-3 won by decision over Jared Chambers (Tiffin University) 7-5 (Dec 7-3)
    Cons. Round 1 - Konnor Schmidt (Western State Colorado University) 12-4 won by decision over Jared Chambers (Tiffin University) 7-5 (Dec 6-2)

197 - Jacob Perry (4-9) place is unknown and scored 0.00 team points.
    Prelim - Maveric Reichsteiner (Emmanuel College) 6-4 won by fall over Jacob Perry (Tiffin University) 4-9 (Fall 2:40)
    Champ. Round 1 - Jared Rennick (Drury University) 20-6 won by decision over Jacob Perry (Tiffin University) 4-9 (Dec 6-0)

285 - Garrett Gray (24-0) placed 1st and scored 26.00 team points.
    Champ. Round 1 - Garrett Gray (Tiffin University) 24-0 won by decision over Deaken McCoy (Ashland University ) 9-4 (Dec 2-1)
    Champ. Round 2 - Garrett Gray (Tiffin University) 24-0 won by fall over Ashton Mutuwa (Truman) 3-5 (Fall 0:21)
    Quarterfinal - Garrett Gray (Tiffin University) 24-0 won by fall over Michael Lowman (Augustana University ) 15-6 (Fall 1:25)
    Semifinal - Garrett Gray (Tiffin University) 24-0 won by fall over Logan Hopp (Upper Iowa University) 9-2 (Fall 1:49)
    1st Place Match - Garrett Gray (Tiffin University) 24-0 won by decision over Donnell Walker (Maryville University ) 8-3 (Dec 7-2)