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#6 Argos Out-Do Firestorm In CCC Battle

Channing Porter pinned his opponent on #6 Providence (MT)
Glendale, Ariz. - Less than 24 hours removed from Senior Night, the Firestorm engaged the #6 Providence (MT) Argos and were outmatched 46-9. ACU gifted Providence (MT) two matches and 12 points due to forfeits, but were outscored 34-9 in head-to-head competition. 

Freshman Channing Porter and senior Carlo Castagnaro provided something to write home about, both coming out on top. Porter pinned his opponent, Dante Reviglio, in a marathon 6:46 battle and Castagnaro outlasted Hunter Meinzen via a 4-2 decision.

In the latest NAIA Coaches' Top-20 rankings (January 25th), Castagnaro climbed to #21 in the 165-pound weight class and Kaiden Cisneros reached #25 in the 285-pound weight class. 

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

Providence (MT) 46, Arizona Christian 9
  • 125 lbs. - Deandre Coles (UP) won by forfeit over Unknown (UP 6-0)
  • 133 lbs. - Tristan Bremer (UP) won by fall (2:24) over Isaiah Marquez (ACU) (UP 12-0)
  • 141 lbs. - Channing Porter (ACU) won by fall (6:46) over Dante Reviglio (UP) (UP 12-6)
  • 149 lbs. - Dougie Swanson (UP) won by fall (1:03) over Aiden Brian (ACU) (UP 18-6)
  • 157 lbs. - Aden Graves (UP) won by fall (1:54) over Syage Ryan (ACU) (UP 24-6)
  • 165 lbs. - Carlo Castagnaro (ACU) won by 4-2 decision over Hunter Meinzen (UP) (UP 24-9)
  • 174 lbs. - Abel Nava (UP) won by 19-1 tech. fall over Anthony Aguilera (ACU) (UP 29-9)
  • 184 lbs. - Alan Badley (UP) won by forfeit over Unknown (UP 35-9)
  • 197 lbs. - Sawyer Hobbs (UP) won by fall (4:04) over Michael Moreno (UP) (UP 41-9)
  • 285 lbs. - KC Buday (UP) won by 22-5 tech. fall over Kaiden Cisneros (ACU) (UP 46-9)
COACH MICHAEL BUTTERFIELD'S THOUGHTS
   
"A little banged up after tough matches last night, but our guys who wrestled competed valiantly," Coach Butterfield said. "True freshman Channing Porter pinned his opponent who beat the #20 wrestler in the country from Embry (Riddle (AZ)) the night before. Carlo Castagnaro also won his match, getting an early lead and hanging onto it throughout. We are happy to have some solid late season competition at home, and are thankful to both Montana teams for making the trip. We are ready to heal up, make some technical adjustments, and go into the Cascade Conference Championships at 100%."

NEXT UP

ACU Wrestling prepares for their regular-season finale, the Firestorm Open, where Firestorm Recreation Center will host its fifth and final event of the 2023-24 year. The first match hits the mat this Saturday, February 10th at 10:00 AM. 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

Anthony Aguilera

Anthony Aguilera

5' 11"
Junior
Carlo Castagnaro

Carlo Castagnaro

5' 10"
Senior
Kaiden Cisneros

Kaiden Cisneros

6' 0"
Sophomore
Isaiah Marquez

Isaiah Marquez

5' 5"
Junior
Michael Moreno

Michael Moreno

6' 2"
Senior
Syage Ryan

Syage Ryan

Junior
Aiden Brian

Aiden Brian

5' 7"
Freshman
Channing Porter

Channing Porter

5' 10"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Anthony Aguilera

Anthony Aguilera

5' 11"
Junior
Carlo Castagnaro

Carlo Castagnaro

5' 10"
Senior
Kaiden Cisneros

Kaiden Cisneros

6' 0"
Sophomore
Isaiah Marquez

Isaiah Marquez

5' 5"
Junior
Michael Moreno

Michael Moreno

6' 2"
Senior
Syage Ryan

Syage Ryan

Junior
Aiden Brian

Aiden Brian

5' 7"
Freshman
Channing Porter

Channing Porter

5' 10"
Freshman