Wildcats Defeat Capitals On Senior Night

Millbrook took the mat tonight undefeated in conference action and stayed that way as they defeated the Broughton Capitals 53-22.  Led by a large senior contingency of Nick Norton, Angelo O’Briant, Daniel Powell, Peter Neuenschwander, Jonathan Woodbury, Dillon & Donovan Dawkins, and Quintavian Baynes, the Wildcats took charge early and didn’t let up.

The match started at 120 pounds with senior Nick Norton making quick work of his opponent with pinfall by cradle just 32 seconds into the match.  The Wildcats also saw pinfall victories by Jordan Gailey (126 pounds), Daniel Powell (138 pounds), Alexander Janni (145 pounds), Dillon Dawkins (195 pounds) and Crayton Saby (106 pounds).

Senior Peter Neuenschwander took a victory by forfeit at 152 pounds.

In an exciting match at 170 pounds, senior Jonathan Woodbury racked up a handful of takedowns before winning the match by technical fall in the third period.

Quintavian Baynes took his match at 285 pounds the full six minutes and was decided by three nearfall points late in the third period.

The quickest match of the night belonged to sophomore Crayton Saby, with a win by pinfall just 8 seconds into the match.

Millbrook wrestles this weekend at the Firebird Duals at Southern Nash High School.

Full match results: Millbrook 53 – Broughton 22

Wildcats Take Flight, Soar Past Eagles

Millbrook started strong and never let of the pedal tonight as they defeated Enloe in dominating fashion, 76-3.  Cap-VIII conference wrestling kicked off tonight  for the Wildcats, who will face a tough road as they battle for a conference championship this season.

Action started at 195 pounds with the “Battle of the Bergs,” and ended in a short :35 second pinfall by senior Aaron Rehberg.  A total of eight pinfalls would be recorded by Millbrook on the night, with all the following Wildcats joining in:

• Jordan Gailey, 126 lbs
• Angelo O’Briant, 132 lbs
• Daniel Powell, 148 lbs
• Alexander Janni, 145 lbs
• Peter Neuenschwander, 152 lbs
• Justin McWilliams, 160 lbs
• Jonathan Woodbury, 170 lbs
• Aaron Rehberg, 182 lbs
• Vincent Ngwu, 195 lbs

Senior Jonathan Woodbury collected the fastest pin for the match, finishing his opponent in a cradle just :17 seconds into the first period.  The Wildcats also collected three forfeits on the night at the 106, 113 and 285 pound weight classes.

Millbrook travels back to Northern Durham this weekend to compete in the Sonny Inskip Invitational Tournament.

Full match results: Millbrook 76 – Enloe 3

Millbrook Dominates Green Hope

The Wildcat wrestlers traveled to Middle Creek High School to face off against the Falcons from Green Hope High School in an out-of-conference dual match.  Millbrook controlled the match from start to finish, not giving the Falcons any hope for victory.

Millbrook took charge early with back-to-back wins by twins Chris and Jonathan Medina at 113 lbs and 120 lbs.  The Wildcats were without regular 120 lb senior Nick Norton due to injury. Freshman Jordan Gailey followed with a win by pinfall at 126 lbs.  A familiar face back on the mat for the Wildcats was senior Angelo O’Briant at 132 lbs who quickly dispatched his opponent by first period pinfall.

Green Hope forfeited at both 138 lbs and 145 lbs and the match traded pinfalls with Peter Neuenschwander for Millbrook winning at 152 lbs and Devante Robinson dropping his match by pinfall at 160 lbs.  Senior Jonathan Woodbury put on a takedown clinic at 170 lbs and ended up winning by technical fall in the second period.   The Wildcats dropped the match at 182 lbs as Matthew Flores couldn’t fight off his back against a tough Falcon opponent.

The teams traded forfeits at the 195 lb and 220 lb weightclasses.

Quintavian Baynes lost a hard fought battle at 285 lbs by a one-point decision.  The match concluded with the lightweights at 106 lbs.  After six minutes of wrestling, Crayton Saby came away with the 7-1 decision, handing his opponent his second loss on the season.

Full match results: Millbrook 53 – Green Hope 21