Andy Simmons takes 4th at Schultz in his return to mat
Simmons, Churella brothers round out Michigan placewinners
2/9 - Andy Simmons' return to the mat was a sucessfull one as he
finished 4th at the Dave Schultz International Open last weekend.
Simmons was the highest placing American wrestler at 60kg and he
defeated two of the current Top 10 Americans in his weight class en route
to his 4th place finish. Simmons, a 2007 graduate of Michigan State and
2x All-American, had not competed in nearly two years.
The other Michigan natives placing at the Schultz were the Churella
brothers, Josh and Ryan, who finished 3rd and 5th at 66kg and 74kg.
Josh defeated former Iowa Hawkeye and NCAA Finalist Joe Johnston in
the consolation finals. For full results from the Dave Schultz International,
click below.
Michigan Placewinners
Freestyle
60kg - Andy Simmons (Sunkist) - 4th
66kg - Josh Churella (NYAC) - 3rd
74kg - Ryan Churella (NYAC) - 5th
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