Congratulations to Mason Motquin, Trevor Englebert, and Lance Veeser. All three qualified for next week's sectional tournament by placing in the top four at yesterday's D3 Regional tournament at Cedar Grove. Mason and Trevor both finished second, and Lance third. On the day, Trevor also earned his 100th career win. A great milestone for him.
At 132, Mason started with a bye, followed by a quick pin. In the semi-final, it was a second-period pin. Mason took his time with an unfamiliar opponent just back from injury. In the finals, Mason wrestled well against Carpenter from Oshkosh Lourdes. After losing the takedown, Mason quickly earned a reversal and rode Carpenter for the rest of the first period. In the second, Carpenter caught Mason and earned the fall. Carpenter's only two losses the season were at 138, and he placed second in last year's state tournament at 126. Mason beat Race from Cedar Grove for the second time in the wrestle back this season. Mason controlled the match from start to finish, earning a 7-2 decision. Next week, Mason will start with senior Brady Shepard (Waubeno Laona Three Lakes), who is 37-10 and finished third in the Crandon Regional.
At 144, Trevor also received a bye in the first round. In the second round, Trevor did not wrestle his best but was good enough to earn an 8-3 decision and advance. In the semi-final, Trevor lost to the eventual champion, Schacht from Mishicot. This was one of those matches where I think Trevor would agree he lost focus and was never really in the match. He could have done much better. In the third-place match, Trevor bounced back getting a first-period fall and a shot for a wrestle back for second. To our surprise, Kelly from Oostburg defaulted due to a sore shoulder, conceding the spot to Trevor. Next week, Trevor will start with junior Jordan Jahnke (Shiocton) 38-6. This will be a rematch of a very close match Trevor lost 4-0 at Oshkosh.
At 150, Lance followed Mason's lead with a bye and a quick pin. Unfortunately, in the semi-final, Lance lost to the eventual champion, Stone Pomeroy from Random Lake. Pomeroy placed at last year's state tournament, which was too much for Lance today. Lance bounced right back in the third-place match, looking very good getting a first-period pin. Lance aggregated a knee injury in his wrestle back for second, so we chose to default the match and try to heal up for next week, leaving him in third. Next week, Lance will start with junior Colin Fischer (Bonduel) 29-7.
Ethan Alexander wrestled well but came up short despite getting three wins, and Spencer Slezewski went 2-2 on the day.
We went into regionals a few wrestlers short due to injuries to sophomore Trevin Veeser, junior Wyatt Wilke, and senior Hayden Jeanquart. Hayden qualified for sectionals last year and ended with 97 career wins. Other seniors ending their careers this week were four-year wrestlers Spencer Slezewski and Thomas Jackson, along with newcomers Joe McDonald, Jonathan Alas and Joshua Nachtwey. It was my privilege to coach all of these seniors, and it was fantastic having the newcomers help the team this year.
Next week, Saturday, the sectional tournament will be hosted by Bonduel but held at Shawano. In addition to Mason, Trevor, and Lance, the girls will wrestle as well. For the boys, the top three placers qualify for state. For the girls, only the champion advances. We'll look to fix a few small things this week but mainly stay fresh and healthy.
Thanks
Coach Englebert
WIAA D3 Reg BII @ Cedar Grove-Belgium Results for Southern Door
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Ethan Alexander (20-17) placed 6th and scored 11.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Ethan Alexander (Southern Door) 20-17 won by fall over Isaac Petrie (New Holstein) 7-20 (Fall 3:13)
Quarterfinal - Jack Wendling (Valders) 41-12 won by fall over Ethan Alexander (Southern Door) 20-17 (Fall 3:18
Cons. Round 2 - Ethan Alexander (Southern Door) 20-17 won by fall over Isaac Ehlenbeck (Saint Lawrence Seminary) 3-9 (Fall 0:51)
Cons. Semi - Ethan Alexander (Southern Door) 20-17 won by decision over Ethyn Sebo (Reedsville) 27-24 (Dec 10-5)
5th Place Match - Seth Kessen (Cedar Grove-Belgium) 29-15 won by fall over Ethan Alexander (Southern Door) 20-17 (Fall 1:30)
132
Mason Motquin (38-10) placed 2nd and scored 24.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Mason Motquin (Southern Door) 38-10 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Mason Motquin (Southern Door) 38-10 won by fall over Kaden Tesarik (Mishicot) 26-19 (Fall 0:47)
Semifinal - Mason Motquin (Southern Door) 38-10 won by fall over Charlie Steinert (Ozaukee) 11-4 (Fall 3:19)
1st Place Match - Mason Carpenter (Lourdes Ac./Valley Chr. (Osh.)) 46-2 won by fall over Mason Motquin (Southern Door) 38-10 (Fall 3:17)
2nd Place Match - Mason Motquin (Southern Door) 38-10 won by decision over Seth Race (Cedar Grove-Belgium) 33-14 (Dec 7-2)
138
Spencer Slezewski (26-18) place is unknown and scored 2.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Spencer Slezewski (Southern Door) 26-18 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Michael Higginbotham (Ozaukee) 28-17 won by decision over Spencer Slezewski (Southern Door) 26-18 (Dec 7-3)
Cons. Round 2 - Spencer Slezewski (Southern Door) 26-18 won by major decision over Levi DeZoute (Oostburg) 18-19 (MD 13-3)
Cons. Semi - Elijah McChain (Random Lake) 20-23 won by tech fall over Spencer Slezewski (Southern Door) 26-18 (TF-1.5 5:20 (20-5))
144
Trevor Englebert (32-11) placed 2nd and scored 22.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Trevor Englebert (Southern Door) 32-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Trevor Englebert (Southern Door) 32-11 won by decision over Seth Smallish (Random Lake) 29-19 (Dec 8-3)
Semifinal - Owen Schacht (Mishicot) 33-9 won by fall over Trevor Englebert (Southern Door) 32-11 (Fall 1:31)
3rd Place Match - Trevor Englebert (Southern Door) 32-11 won by fall over Clayton Ebert (Winnebago Luth. Ac.) 23-10 (Fall 1:23)
2nd Place Match - Trevor Englebert (Southern Door) 32-11 won by medical forfeit over Collin Kelly (Oostburg) 23-5 (M. For.)
150
Lance Veeser (26-19) placed 3rd and scored 19.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Lance Veeser (Southern Door) 26-19 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Lance Veeser (Southern Door) 26-19 won by fall over Landen Pekarek (Mishicot) 15-18 (Fall 1:21)
Semifinal - Stone Pomeroy (Random Lake) 41-3 won by fall over Lance Veeser (Southern Door) 26-19 (Fall 1:14)
3rd Place Match - Lance Veeser (Southern Door) 26-19 won by fall over Talan Dybul (Ozaukee) 28-15 (Fall 1:27)
2nd Place Match - Liam Richards (Oostburg) 36-5 won by injury default over Lance Veeser (Southern Door) 26-19 (Inj. 2:00)
165
Joseph McDonald (1-9) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Joseph McDonald (Southern Door) 1-9 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Toren Vandenbush (Random Lake) 39-1 won by forfeit over Joseph McDonald (Southern Door) 1-9 (For.)
Cons. Round 2 - Joseph McDonald (Southern Door) 1-9 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Semi - Ian Richards (Oostburg) 19-13 won by fall over Joseph McDonald (Southern Door) 1-9 (Fall 2:56)
190
Thomas Jackson (15-23) place is unknown and scored 5.5 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Simon Schwabe (Random Lake) 15-19 won by fall over Thomas Jackson (Southern Door) 15-23 (Fall 4:59)
Cons. Round 1 - Thomas Jackson (Southern Door) 15-23 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Thomas Jackson (Southern Door) 15-23 won by tech fall over Max Bolf (Oostburg) 2-4 (TF-1.5 4:00 (18-2))
Cons. Semi - Kevin Diaz (Ozaukee) 19-19 won by fall over Thomas Jackson (Southern Door) 15-23 (Fall 4:20)
215
Jonathan Alas (3-7) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Kale Zimmermann (Valders) 26-20 won by fall over Jonathan Alas (Southern Door) 3-7 (Fall 2:25)
Cons. Round 1 - Jonathan Alas (Southern Door) 3-7 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Matthew Boeder (Kewaunee) 16-6 won by fall over Jonathan Alas (Southern Door) 3-7 (Fall 0:48)
285
Josh Nachtwey (4-11) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Eric Silvan (Oostburg) 7-9 won by fall over Josh Nachtwey (Southern Door) 4-11 (Fall 1:01)
Cons. Round 1 - Josh Nachtwey (Southern Door) 4-11 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Liam Johnson (Valders) 19-25 won by fall over Josh Nachtwey (Southern Door) 4-11 (Fall 0:48)
