Medford wins season opening tournament

Medford looked very good in winning Loyola Wrestling Tournament. The eight-team tournament included the following teams: Mankato Loyola, Southland, Wabasso, United South Centeral, Lesueur-Henderson, Maple River, and Nicollet. Medford had four Champions 103# Brent Reinhard, 112# Andy Cowell, 119# Mitch Kuhlman, and 130# Blaine Kuhlman; Three Runner-ups 135# Jeremy Glende, 171# Kevin Decox, and 275# Matt Larson

Comments on the wrestling:
103# Brent Reinhard looked very good. You would never have guessed it was his first varsity tournament. Brent was cool and methodical in his matches, he showed poise and confidence.
112# Andy Cowell had a great weekend working hard for the team, getting two pins and a tough 5-4 win in the finals.
119# Mitch Kuhlman dominated the field in pinning all three opponents.
125# Chad Mifek wrestled well in his first varsity tournament Placing 6th. Chad was competitive in every match and will win those close matches as he gains experience.
130# Blaine Kuhlman picked up his 100th win and pinned his way to a championship. Blaine and the rest of the upper classmen showed great leadership and support thoughtout the tournament.
135# Jeremy Glende wrestled to a tough 2nd place finish in probably the toughest weight class of the tournament.
140# Brent Glende wrestled well in his first varsity tournament Placing 3th.
145# Steve Maas placed 3th. Steve wrestled with heart losing only to the eventual champion.
152# Cary Liebig placed 5th. Cary showed sparks of quality wrestling and will his wrestling will solidify as the year progresses.
160# Jay Decox placed 5th. Jay also has good moments and will string more of those together as the year goes on.
171# Kevin Decox wrestled well in his second place finish. 189# Aaron Schrott was a pleasant surprise placing 3rd, Aaron looks to be a solid wrestler.
275# Matt Larson wrestled a tough match in the finals and came up just short of a championship.