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)