Union County vs Father Ryan (TN)

[ukpridewrestler11 276]

This should be a great dual matchup Friday as Father Ryan travels to Union bringing along 6 wrestlers ranked #1 and their whole lineup ranked in top 6 in Tennessee at their respective weight classes. Also, Calloway County will be there as well. 

[Wrestling Dad 99]

Wow, it says a lot about Union's program that Father Ryan (Nashville) would travel that far for a dual meet.  They are pretty selective of where they compete.  Very impressive.  Too bad they don't travel a few more miles and jump into the Mater Dei Invitational next week.  I have seen a lot of state champions over the years wrestling for 3rd and 5th place at Mater Dei.

Will UC be at full strength for the Ryan dual?

Good luck, guys!!!!!

[BobcatWrestling 1]

Anyone know what time wrestling starts Friday? I would love to go see this.

[DrBaker 497]

Noon

 

[ukpridewrestler11 276]

If anyone attends this match, would like to know how it ends up. 

[DrBaker 497]

I'll be there. Not sure if I'll have time to stay for UC vs Calloway. I'd like to. 

 

[ukpridewrestler11 276]

Found this lineup on Facebook

"Union C. vs Father Ryan
106: Zeke(#1) vs P Killian(#2)
113: G Adams (#8) vs J Killian(#2)
120: Bacon (#7). vs Simpson(#1)
126: Carr vs Madson(#4)
132: Saul(#1). vs Eason(#1)
138: Sheffer(#1). vs Vogelpohl(#5)
145: Oxford (#5). vs Laden(#5)
?152: Micah(#4). vs King(#1)
160: Moore. vs A Hagey(#6)
?170: Matthias(#3). vs Clements(#7)
182: Griffin. vs H Hagey(#9)
195: Buckman(#1). vs Wesnofske(#1)
220: Hicks. vs Hooker(#1)
Hwt: Snyder. vs Hayes(#5)"

Micah and Matthias rankings look a little high to me tho

[ukpridewrestler11 276]

Zeke pin at 106, Gabe Adams won 7-2 at 113.. Live stream on the Union County Wrestling Facebook page

 

[ukpridewrestler11 276]

Sam Bacon dec. 7-2 over Simpson (120).. Union 12-0

Payne Carr Maj. Dec 9-0 over Madson (126)...Union 16-0

Saul Ervin dec. 5-1 over Eason (132)... Union 19-0

Bryce Sheffer pin L. Marfone (138)... Union 25-0

Chance Oxford Tech. Fall F. Marfone (145)... Union 30-0

Father Ryan forfeit 152... Union 30-6 (Micah bumped up to 160 for the dual)

Micah Ervin pin Crouch (160)... Union 36-6

Matthias Ervin dec. 8-3 over A Hagey  (170)... Union 39-6

Avery Buckman pin Clements (182)... Union 45-6

Father Ryan Forfeit 195... Union 45-12

Wesnafske pinned Hicks (220)... Union 45-18

Hayes pinned Snyder (HWT)... Final score Union 45, Father Ryan 24

[DrBaker 497]

That post was mine. I embellished ranking a little for the UC guys. Good win for us. 

[FalconWrestling 147]

That's a stunning result turned in from Union County

[Nike Man 292]

Simply put, WOW!

[crazyotto 381]

Fantastic! Hopefully this will become a nice rivalry. Will Union Co travel to Fr Ryan next year?

[ukpridewrestler11 276]

They compete in the Father Ryan Invitational now (placed second behind FR last season). Not sure if this dual will alternate or be continued yet. Big win nonetheless 

[BobcatWrestling 1]

What was the situation with Micah bumping to 160? Was it to avoid King, I assume?

[ukpridewrestler11 276]

Strategy. I'm guessing to avoid King and wrestle their 160. Could've risked losing both 152/160 if he didn't bump up. King is one of the best pound for pound wrestlers in Tennessee. Tough matchup for a freshman Ervin. 

[tja 150]

Not really a stunning victory for Union but a very impressive one they have been handing out these type of losses to begin the season...

[DrBaker 497]

Micah was teched by King last year at the Father Ryan tourney. He would have given it a shot, but he had a sore shoulder. They probably want him ready for a tough weight class at Mater Dei. 

[NatureBoy 117]

I'm not really getting it is a team that has 2 forfeits in their lineup really that good .and with the dual well in hand what strategy is there in running from a good match ,If someone is hurt why wrestle them at all if you are blowing out a team ?

[Wky 25]

2 hours ago, NatureBoy said:

I'm not really getting it is a team that has 2 forfeits in their lineup really that good .and with the dual well in hand what strategy is there in running from a good match ,If someone is hurt why wrestle them at all if you are blowing out a team ?

Match them up with a good team . Can't explain the second part . 

[ukpridewrestler11 276]

On 12/26/2016 at 10:31 PM, NatureBoy said:

I'm not really getting it is a team that has 2 forfeits in their lineup really that good .and with the dual well in hand what strategy is there in running from a good match ,If someone is hurt why wrestle them at all if you are blowing out a team ?

[Braves coach 82]

Bad info.