December 16, 2007
(Lock Haven): Clarion's Wrestling team traveled to Lock Haven on Sunday and posted a 1-2 record at the Lock Haven Duals.
The Golden Eagles opened with a 27-14 loss to Pitt-Johnstown, lost a 22-16 decision to Drexel and then finished with a 29-15 win over East Stroudsburg. Clarion now has a dual meet record of 3-6.
"I thought Sal (Lascari) and Hadley (Harrison) showed their team leadership with 3-0 records today," reflected second year head coach Teague Moore. "Travis (Uncapher) also wrestled well, but we lost a few critical bouts that kept us from having a winning day."
Clarion's 29-15 win over East Stroudsburg featured six wins for the Golden Eagles, including winning five of the first six bouts to take a commanding 23-3 lead.
Jay Ivanco opened the match with an 11-3 major decision over Matt Benedetti at 125, and Tony Lascari lost a 3-2 decision to Matt Swallow to narrow Clarion's lead to 4-3. The Golden Eagles followed with four straight wins.
Sal Lascari posted an 8-5 decision over Sean Carr at 141, Hadley Harrison pinned Alex Bimes at 1:34, Travis Uncapher majored Kyle Heselpoth 10-1 and Dave Cox pinned Joe Schick at 2:26 to put Clarion ahead 23-3.
Dixon Jordan won by forfeit at 197 to finish the scoring against the Warriors.
In the opener Clarion scored three wins in losing 27-14 to Pitt-Johnstown. Sal Lascari had a 15-6 major decision over Shane Valco who is ranked 7th in D-II at 141, Hadley Harrison also posted a major decision (14-1) over Adam Whetstone at 149 and Travis Uncapher pinned Ryan McIntyre at 5:53 at 157-pounds. Clarion led at that point 13-9, but UPJ won the final 5 bouts.
Jay Ivanco lost a tough 5-4 decision to Derrek Bosso (ranked #3) at 125 and Mario Morelli also lost a tough 3-1 decision to #6 ranked Albert Miles.
The second match saw Clarion lose 22-16 to Drexel. The Golden Eagles led 10-4 after 149, but Drexel won 5 straight matches to take a 22-10 lead before the Eagles won a forfeit at heavyweight. Tony Lascari posted a 10-8 decision over Billy Martin at 133, Sal Lascari won an 11-4 decision over Morgan Remillard at 141 and Hadley Harrison majored Kyle Bub 13-1 to give Clarion its 10-4 lead.
Clarion freshman Travis Uncapher battled D-I #7 ranked Ryan Hluschak to the wire before losing 5-3, but the pivotal match may have come at 165. Clarion's Dave Cox was leading 7-4 in the third period with riding time over Billy Haydt when the Dragon turned the tables and pinned Cox at 6:06.
Drexel's Scott Hunter edged Mario Morelli 4-3 at 174 and Kyle Frey decisioned the Eagles Dixon Jordan 6-5, before Clarion's Roman Husam won by forfeit to make the final 22-16.
CLARION NOTES: Clarion is 3-6 in dual action this year ... 2 of those losses have come against top teams including #2 ranked Iowa State and #5 rated Oklahoma State... Clarion hosts Kent State on Wednesday at Tippin Gym with match time set for 7pm... Kent was also at the LH Duals and was impressive posting a 3-0 record in winning 34-6 over Pitt-Johnstown, 35-3 over East Stroudsburg and 29-12 over Drexel... The Kent State match can be heard live on WCCR-FM (C-93) in Clarion and on the internet at redzonemedia.com. with Rich Herman and former head coach Bob Bubb calling the action.
PITT-JOHNSTOWN 27 CLARION 14
125- Derrek Bosso (PJ) dec. Jay Ivanco (CL) 5-4
133- Brandon Reasy pinned Rob LaBrake (CL) 1:16
141- Sal Lascari (CL) maj. dec. Shane Valco (PJ) 15-6
149- Hadley Harrison (CL) maj. dec. Adam Whetstone (PJ) 14-1
157- Travis Uncapher (CL) pinned Ryan McIntyre (PJ) 5:53
165- Kyle Keane (PJ) dec. Dave Cox (CL) 8-2
174- Albert Miles (PJ) dec. Mario Morelli (CL) 3-1
184- Mike Corcetti (PJ) maj. dec. Scott Joseph (CL) 15-5
197- Pat Walsh (PJ) tech. fall Dixon Jordan (CL) 18-3; 7:00
Hwt- Zach Majocha (PJ) dec. Roman Husam (PJ) 7-2
DREXEL 22 CLARION 16
125- Steve Mytych (D) maj. dec. Jay Ivanco (CL) 14-5
133: Tony Lasari (CL) dec. Billy Martin (D) 10-8
141: Sal Lasari (CL) dec. Morgan Remillard (D) 11-4
149: Hadley Harrison (CL) major dec. Kyle Bub (D) 13-1
157: Ryan Hluschak (D) dec. Travis Uncapher (CL) 5-3
165: Billy Haydt (D) pinned David Cox (CL) 6:06
174: Scott Hunter (D) dec. Mario Morelli (CL) 4-3
184: Justin Wieller (D) dec. Scott Joseph (CL) 7-4
197: Kyle Frey (D) dec. Dixon Jordon (CL) 6-5
HWT: Roman Husam (CL) won by forfiet
CLARION 29 EAST STROUDSBURG 15
125: Jay Ivanco (CL) major dec. Matt Benedetti ESU 11-3
133: Matt Swallow (ESU) dec. Tony Lascari (CL) 3-2
141: Sal Lascari (CL) dec. Sean Carr (ESU) 8-5
149: Hadley Harrison (CL) pinned Alex Bimes (ESU) 1:24
157: Travis Unacpaher (CL) major dec. Kyle Heselpoth (ESU) 10-1
165: David Cox (CL) pinned Joe Schick (ESU) 2:26
174: Shane Mallory (ESU) dec. Mario Morelli (Cl) 6-4
184: Dave Williams (ESU) pinned Scott Joseph (Cl) 3:30
197: Dixon Jordan (CL) won by forfeit
HWT: Chris Birchler (ESU) dec. Roman Husam (CL) 17-11
