Muskegon CC finishes 2nd at Central District, advances 9 to Nationals

2/16  The Muskegon Community College wrestling team finished second to Lincoln College (IL) in the Central District Championships held at Triton College in River Grove, Illinois, on February 15, 2009.  

The Jayhawks effort was led by returning NJCAA 2008 National Runner-up and All American Chad Friend (197) who defeated Travis Pettingill of Meramec CC 10-4 in the championship finals. 

Also winning a tournament title for Muskegon was freshman and former Grand Haven standout Seth Holt, who won the 184lb title.  Another freshman, Tom Webster of Pine River also reached the finals at 125lbs, but fell in the finals to finish 2nd. 

Taking third place for Muskegon were Cody Carpenter 133 (Orchard View), Travis Otten 149 (Kenowa Hills), and Justin Leonard 285 (Webberville ).  Cody Groeneveld 157 (Allendale) and David Brandon 165 (Grand Haven) finished fourth.  Matt Fetterley 174 (Reeths Puffer) was selected as a wildcard. 

These wrestlers will be competing at the NJCAA Wrestling Tournament in Rochester, MN on February 27-28, 2009. 

Final Team Scores:
Lincoln College (IL)  118
Muskegon CC (MI)  117.5
Meramec CC (MO)  117
Harper College (IL)  89.5
Waubonsee CC (IL)  77.5
Triton College (IL)  65
Rend Lake College (IL)  52.5
Kennedy King (IL)  18
Wright College (IL)  0





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