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Arizona Christian University

OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE OF ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Michael Moreno wrestles his opponent
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Wrestling Payne Moses

Firestorm Hold Their Own Against #9 Eagles

Prescott, Ariz.- Firestorm Wrestling turned off the lights on 2023 with a highly competitive 35-9 loss to #9-ranked Embry-Riddle (AZ). Jason Ramirez notched his fourth straight match victory (6-1 in his last seven matches) dating back to the Desert Duals by pinning Allan Hendricks, the #10-ranked 125-pounder in the NAIA. Michael Moreno earned the Firestorm's second set of points by taking down the Eagle's Jett Swain in a down-to-the-wire decision. 

ACU strides into 2024 with a 6-9 overall record and knowledge that five home duals await them at Firestorm Recreation Center. 

RESULTS

Embry-Riddle (AZ) 35, Arizona Christian 9
  • 125 lbs. - Landon Smith (ERAU) wins by 10-7 decision over James Maheras (ACU) (ERAU 3-0)
  • 133 lbs. - Jason Ramirez (ACU) wins by fall over Allan Hendricks (ERAU) (ACU 6-3)
  • 141 lbs. - Carson Coy (ERAU) wins by 11-3 m. decision over Terrell Kinlicheenie (ACU) (ERAU 7-6)
  • 149 lbs. - Christian Lopez (ERAU) wins by 18-0 tech. fall over Aiden Brian (ACU) (ERAU 12-6)
  • 157 lbs. - Jonah Chew (ERAU) wins by fall over Davion Barnes (ACU) (ERAU 18-6)
  • 165 lbs. - Sheldon Cole (ERAU) wins by 6-4 decision over Carlo Castagnaro (ACU) (ERAU 21-6)
  • 174 lbs. - Keller Rock (ERAU) wins by 16-0 tech. fall over Bronson Swan (ACU) (ERAU 26-6)
  • 184 lbs. - Daniil Gorshkov (ERAU) wins by fall over Jacob Ford (ACU) (ERAU 32-3)
  • 197 lbs. - Michael Moreno (ACU) wins by 10-6 decision over Jett Swain (ERAU) (ERAU 32-9)
  • 285 lbs. - Corbin Hayes (ERAU) wins by 10-7 decision over Kaiden Cisneros (ACU) (ERAU 35-9)
COACH MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD'S THOUGHTS
   
"I am very proud of our guy's efforts against Embry-Riddle (AZ) today," Coach Butterfield said. "We wrestled this dual in front of one of Arizona's toughest tournaments (The Mile High Challenge) and our guys stepped on the elevated stage ready to compete. Our guys were the ones pushing the pace in the third period, getting takedowns and showed that our gas tanks are where they need to be this time of year. Jason Ramirez pinned the #10-ranked 125-pounder in the country, Michael Moreno won a tight match at 197 pounds. I am very excited for what is to come with this team and the momentum that we are creating heading into the second semester."

NEXT UP

The Firestorm will host their first duals of the season on January 5th, as they face off with Cascade opponents Eastern Oregon and Vanguard. Action begins at 3:30 PM from Firestorm Recreation Center. Follow ACU Wrestling on Instagram (@firestorm_wrestling) to stay up to date with the latest information and to watch live action this 2023-24 season.


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Players Mentioned

Davion Barnes

Davion Barnes

5' 9"
Junior
Carlo Castagnaro

Carlo Castagnaro

5' 10"
Senior
Kaiden Cisneros

Kaiden Cisneros

6' 0"
Sophomore
Terrell Kinlicheenie

Terrell Kinlicheenie

5' 10"
Sophomore
James Maheras

James Maheras

5' 6"
Junior
Michael Moreno

Michael Moreno

6' 2"
Senior
Jason Ramirez

Jason Ramirez

5' 7"
Freshman
Aiden Brian

Aiden Brian

5' 7"
Freshman
Jacob Ford

Jacob Ford

5' 8"
Freshman
Bronson Swan

Bronson Swan

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Davion Barnes

Davion Barnes

5' 9"
Junior
Carlo Castagnaro

Carlo Castagnaro

5' 10"
Senior
Kaiden Cisneros

Kaiden Cisneros

6' 0"
Sophomore
Terrell Kinlicheenie

Terrell Kinlicheenie

5' 10"
Sophomore
James Maheras

James Maheras

5' 6"
Junior
Michael Moreno

Michael Moreno

6' 2"
Senior
Jason Ramirez

Jason Ramirez

5' 7"
Freshman
Aiden Brian

Aiden Brian

5' 7"
Freshman
Jacob Ford

Jacob Ford

5' 8"
Freshman
Bronson Swan

Bronson Swan

Freshman