Chattanooga
Hokie Open
Young Wins 174 Title at the Hokie Open
11/9/2009 10:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Young also went 1-1 in the Mocs' two losses to Virginia Tech and Kent State on Saturday, leaving him with a 6-1 mark on the weekend. His only loss was by one point to Virginia Tech's Anthony Trongone 7-6. All five of Young's wins in the tournament were hard fought decisions, with four wins coming by less than three points.
Young was tied 1-1 in the closing moments of the championship match against Old Dominion's Eric Decker. He scored a takedown with just under 10 second left on the clock to score the 3-1 win and his first collegiate tournament championship.
"To come in as a true freshman and score a win in your first collegiate tournament is exactly what we need out of our new guys," stated head coach Heath Eslinger. "He set a new standard for our team with his performance this weekend."
Sophomore Brandon Wright also had a solid showing at the Hokie Open, finishing third in the 165 bracket. He posted four wins and one loss in the event and is also 6-1 on the season.
Junior Mark Rogers went 3-3 in the 174 bracket to finish in sixth place overall. Junior Tom Minwell also had an even record at 3-3 and finished in sixth place in the heavyweight division. Freshman Jason McCroskey also place sixth in the event at 184.
Senior Josh Statum and junior Bond Davis both finished eighth in the 133 and 157 brackets, respectively.
The Mocs will open the 2009-10 home season this weekend against Gardner-Webb and Anderson on Saturday, Nov. 14. Match time begins at 10:00 a.m. (E.S.T.) in Maclellan Gym.
