Navy defeats Cal Baptist 26-6
Navy Middies invade Van Dyne Gym and defeats Cal Baptist 26-6
By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer – Van Dyne Gym – Cal Baptist University-Riverside, CA
Saturday, November 2, 2019-The Middies from the United States Naval Academy flew west to San Diego,CA where they defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs by a 25-9 score in the Broadway Pier Pavalion in the evening it was a different story where they were defeated by the 5th ranked Badgers squad from the University of Wisconsin by a 24-12.
Today was a different story at Van Dyne Gymnasium on the Cal Baptist University campus as the Middies took 8 of the 10 bouts with 5 decisions and 3 major decisions as they defeated the Lancers by a 27-6 score.
CBU got their only win from Garrett Strang 2 time CIF State Qualifier from Chapparel High School and place finisher by a 6-3 decision over Andrew Buckley at 184 and Zach Schrader from Army Navy Academy in Carlsbad with a 4-3 decision over John Birchmeier.
Other local California Wrestler that competed were Jacob Allen from Poway for the Naval Academy. Dilan Atjun from Downey High in Downey, CA, Chris Nunez from Bishop Amat in Ontario, CA, Adam Velasquez from Pittman High School in Modesto, CA, AJ Raya from Indiana High School in Yucaipa CA. Jacob Cooper from Vista Murrieta High in Murrieta, CA. Arick Lopez from Yucaipa HS in Yucaipa, CA
CBU Head Coach Lenny Zalesky on his team’s performance: “We have a young team but they fought hard, battled to the end, I was happy with that we battled a couple of their ranked guys at 157 and 165 pounds and are outstanding.” “There were 3 or 4 point matches that were close as in our 149 pounder in AJ Rava came back injured and didn’t open up, he is a tough person, has hung in well but once when the season opens up he will start to improve, at 157 Zack Rowe got thrown in there as he was defeated by a 2 time Oklahoma State Champion (Scott Skidgel from Navy).
Garrett Strang from Chapparel has been tough for us when he transferred from Western State of Colorado he has wrestled competitively ever since he has been on the mat, last year he defeated the Pac 12 champion in a dual which was a huge win for us he has given us a good performance here at CBU.” said Coach Zalesky
“Zach Schrader from Army Navy Academy is a very heavy and sly wrestler has won the National Collegiate Open along with defeating some tough athletes, he doesn’t look at physical sometimes but moves well.” said Coach Zalesky.
“We are currently redshirting 4 or 5 wrestlers until they feel that they are ready for next season and will do well.” said Coach Zalesky.
California Baptist University Wrestling Navy at California Baptist University Nov. 2, 2019: Van Dyne Gym (Riverside, Calif.) Attendance: Official: Jay Valencia
Navy (NAVY) vs. California Baptist University (CBU) NAVY CBU
125-pounds – Logan Treaster (NAVY) decision over Dilan Atjun (CBU); 10-8 3 0
133-pounds – Jacob Allen (NAVY) major decision over Christian Nunez (CBU); 12-4 7 0
141-pounds – Cody Trybus (NAVY) major decision over Adam Velasquez (CBU); 13-5 11 0
149-pounds – Morgan Fuenffinger (NAVY) decision AJ Raya (CBU); 3-1 14 0
157-pounds – Scout Skidgel (NAVY) decision Zach Rowe (CBU); 6-3 17 0
165-pounds – #12 Tanner Skidgel (NAVY) decision over Josh Grant (CBU); 3-0 20 0
174-pounds – #11 Spencer Carey (NAVY) major decision over Jacob Cooper (CBU); 17-7 24 0
184-pounds – Garrett Strang (CBU) decision ove Andrew Buckley (NAVY); 6-3 24 3
197-pounds – Jacob Koser (NAVY) decision over Arick Lopez (CBU); 12-7 27 3
285-pounds – Zach Schrader (CBU) decision over John Birchmeier (NAVY); 4-3 27 6
