Flomajor 10 - 2012 PoweradeDec 29, 2012 by Willie Saylor
POWERADE Finals To Feature Premier Match-Ups!
POWERADE Finals To Feature Premier Match-Ups!
Powerade Finals Set!
Willie Saylor, Editor
After a very exciting semi-final round where 44 of the 56 competitors were of national recognition, the finals are set.
The semi-final round was highlighted by monster match-ups at 126 where #5-Connor Schram took down #3-Ryan Diehl for the deciding score late in the 3rd period. In the top half of the bracket, #13-Michael Kemerer edged Cadet World Team Member, Joey McKenna, 2-1.
The highly anticipated 138 semi with #1-Retherford and #13-Galasso was epic as Galasso had a 2-1 lead late before a reversal and escape pushed the bout to OT tied at 3.
Other Semi Results of Note:
- Kolodzik pushed to OT by Brandon Thompson
- Jordan Allen taking out Ricky Cavallo with an overtime pin
- Jason Nolf getting redemption for his Super32 loss to Gustafson
- Josh Shields getting redemption for an Ironman loss to Colt Cotton.
Here is the data breakdown for the 28 finalists:
- 26 Nationally Recognized = 93%
- 20 Top 20 Wrestlers = 71%
- 14 Top 5 Wrestlers = 50%
The finals are set for 7:30 ET. Don’t miss what will be an incredible culmination to the event. Tech Wave members log in and watch the action live!
106lbs:
HM-So. Devan Brown, Saegarstown, Pa vs. #4-Fr. Luke Pletcher, Greater Latrobe, Pa
113lbs:
#11-Jr. Ethan Lizak, Parkland, Pa vs. HM-So. Jordan Allen, Huntington, WV
120lbs:
#3-So. Matt Kolodzik, Blair Academy, NJ vs. #5-So. Sam Krivus, Hempfield, Pa
126lbs:
#13-So. Mike Kemerer, Franklin Regional, Pa vs. #5-Sr. Connor Schram, Canon-Mac, Pa
132lbs:
#4-Jr. Jason Nolf, Kittaning, Pa vs. Jr. Tyler Smith, Franklin Regional, Pa
138lbs:
#1-Sr. Zain Retherford, Benton, Pa vs. #8-Fr. Mason Manville, Blair Academy, NJ
145lbs:
#10-Jr. Dylan Milonas, Blair Academy, NJ vs. #14-So. Josh Shields, Franklin Regional, Pa
152lbs:
#5-Sr. Russ Parsons, Blair Academy, NJ vs. #4-Sr. Anthony Collica, Solon, OH
160lbs:
HM-Jr. Zack Zavatsky, Greater Latrobe, Pa vs. HM-Jr. Zach Voytek, Greensburg-Salem, Pa
170lbs:
#1-Jr. Chance Marsteller, Kennard Dale, Pa vs. #2-Sr. Cody Wiercioch, Canon-Mac, Pa
182lbs:
#11-Sr. Dakota Deslauriers, Burrell, Pa vs. HM-Sr. Addison Knepshield, Blair Academy, NJ
195lbs:
HM-Sr. Jake Hart, Hampton, Pa vs. #4-Sr. Frank Mattiace, Blair Academy, NJ
220lbs:
#2-Sr. Kyle Snyder, Good Counsel, Md vs. #3-Jr. Thomas Haines, Solanco, Pa
HWT:
#2-Sr. Brooks Black, Blair Academy, NJ vs. Sr. Daryl Hicks, Ripley, WV