Trojan grapplers win TCU Invite Three wrestlers win individual titles
For the second time this season, the 5th ranked New Prague wrestling team has returned from a tournament with hardware.
The Trojans had 17 top six finishers, including three champions, winning the Tri City United Invitational Saturday, Jan. 4 in Montgomery.
Koy Buesgens (106), Colton Bornholdt (113), and Jake Trachte (182) each claimed individual titles.
New Prague, the 5th ranked Class AAA team, edged No. 3 rated Class AA Fairmont/Martin County West, 246.5 to 235.5 to claim the team title. Tri City United finished third (161), Albert Lea Area fourth (104.5), and Plainview-Elgin-Millville fifth (97).
Buesgens improved to 23-1 this season with four victories, including an injury default over Evan Farley of New Prague in the championship bout. Farley and Buesgens are both freshmen.
Bornholdt improved to 21-4 overall with a 5-2 decision over Derek Steele of Sibley East. Steele entered the tourney undefeated until Bornoldt, a freshmen defeated him in the title bout.
Trachte improved to 19-4 overall with his 182 pound championship. He pinned Avery Northquest of Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial in the championship. Northquest was the No. 1 seed and is ranked 8th in Class A at 195 pounds.
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