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Kaiden Cisneros preps for his match
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ACU Unable To Capitalize Against Top-Ranked SOU

Ashland, Ore.- The Firestorm hung around but ultimately could not turn the tide in their favor in a 35-10 loss to #20-ranked Southern Oregon. Kaiden Cisneros (285 lbs.) was the lone point-earner not achieved by forfeit, as he defeated the Raider's Sebastian Echeverria by a 14-3 major decision. 

Despite their third consecutive loss, the Firestorm recently set a program record with nine wrestlers in the top-10 of their respective weight classes in the Cascade Conference rankings. Kaden Martin (184 lbs.) remains ranked 17th in the latest NAIA Coaches' Poll and is now fourth in the Cascade Conference.

RESULTS

Southern Oregon 35, Arizona Christian 10
  • 125 lbs. - Vonn Fenn (SOU) wins by 2-0 decision over James Maheras (SOU 3-0) 
  • 133 lbs. - Jason Ramirez (ACU) wins by forfeit (ACU 6-3)
  • 141 lbs. - Anthony Perez (SOU) wins by 3-2 decision over Terrell Kinlicheenie (Tied 6-6)
  • 149 lbs. - Travis Thorpe (SOU) wins by 19-4 tech. fall over Channing Porter (SOU 11-6)
  • 157 lbs. - Dylan Straley (SOU) wins by 9-0 m. decision over Rico Robles (SOU 15-6)
  • 165 lbs. - Noah Talavera (SOU) wins by pin over Christian Gallardo (SOU 21-6)
  • 174 lbs. - Alex Hernandez (SOU) wins by 16-1 tech. fall over Bronson Swan (SOU 26-6)
  • 184 lbs. - John White (SOU) wins by 8-5 decision over Kaden Martin (SOU 29-6)
  • 197 lbs. - Andrew Herrera (SOU) wins by pin over Michael Moreno (SOU 35-6)
  • 285 lbs. - Kaiden Cisneros (ACU) wins by 14-3 m. decision over Sebastian Echeverria (SOU 35-10)
COACH MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD'S THOUGHTS
   
"Today we took on #20 SOU in Ashland," Coach Butterfield said. "Our guys came out and battled in several close matches that unfortunately didn't fall our way. We came out better than we had in the previous week and definitely made some improvements, but there is work to do. We are thankful for the hospitality provided by SOU and their coaches. Tomorrow we look to bounce back and hit the mat against Corban and Evergreen State."

NEXT UP

The Firestorm drive up to Salem, Oregon for duals against Corban University and Evergreen State tomorrow evening. ACU will face Evergreen State first at 6:00 PM MST and Corban second at 8:00 PM MST. 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

Kaiden Cisneros

Kaiden Cisneros

6' 0"
Sophomore
Terrell Kinlicheenie

Terrell Kinlicheenie

5' 10"
Sophomore
James Maheras

James Maheras

5' 6"
Junior
Kaden Martin

Kaden Martin

5' 11"
Sophomore
Michael Moreno

Michael Moreno

6' 2"
Senior
Rico Robles

Rico Robles

5' 7"
Junior
Jason Ramirez

Jason Ramirez

5' 7"
Freshman
Channing Porter

Channing Porter

5' 10"
Freshman
Christian Gallardo

Christian Gallardo

5' 8"
Freshman
Bronson Swan

Bronson Swan

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Kaiden Cisneros

Kaiden Cisneros

6' 0"
Sophomore
Terrell Kinlicheenie

Terrell Kinlicheenie

5' 10"
Sophomore
James Maheras

James Maheras

5' 6"
Junior
Kaden Martin

Kaden Martin

5' 11"
Sophomore
Michael Moreno

Michael Moreno

6' 2"
Senior
Rico Robles

Rico Robles

5' 7"
Junior
Jason Ramirez

Jason Ramirez

5' 7"
Freshman
Channing Porter

Channing Porter

5' 10"
Freshman
Christian Gallardo

Christian Gallardo

5' 8"
Freshman
Bronson Swan

Bronson Swan

Freshman