Marshall, MO - Arizona Christian University's men's wrestling traveled to Marshall, MO and competed in the annual Missouri Valley Invitational wrestling tournament. The Firestorm earned 13th place overall in the tournament and had two wrestlers, Channing Porter and Rico Robles, earn 4th place overall in their weight classes. Enzo Morales placed 6th place overall in the 157 weight class. 


RESULTS

• 125 lbs - Julio Gonzales (19-11) place is unknown and scored 5.0 team points
  • Champ. Round 1 - Julio Gonzales (Arizona Christian University) 19-11 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Saoul Prado (Baker (Kan.)) 19-4 won by decision over Julio Gonzales (Arizona Christian University) 19-11 (Dec 8-5)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Julio Gonzales (Arizona Christian University) 19-11 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 - Julio Gonzales (Arizona Christian University) 19-11 won by tech fall over Tyler Ramos (Truett-McConnell (Ga.)) 18-12 (TF-1.5 6:01 (18-2))
  • Cons. Round 4 - Julio Gonzales (Arizona Christian University) 19-11 won by injury default over Aidan Rodriguez (Hastings (Neb.)) 1-2 (Inj. 5:17)
  • Cons. Round 5 - Kaden Weber (Grand View (Iowa)) 5-2 won by tech fall over Julio Gonzales (Arizona Christian University) 19-11 (TF-1.5 5:00 (17-0))
• 141 lbs - Channing Porter (21-7) placed 4th and scored 17.0 team points
  • Champ. Round 1 - Channing Porter (Arizona Christian University) 21-7 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Channing Porter (Arizona Christian University) 21-7 won by major decision over Evan Fuchs (Briar Cliff (Iowa)) 5-12 (MD 12-0)
  • Champ. Round 3 - Channing Porter (Arizona Christian University) 21-7 won by tech fall over Asher Larson (Ottawa University) 8-14 (TF-1.5 4:50 (19-3))
  • Quarterfinal - Reese Courtney (Grand View (Iowa)) 21-9 won by decision over Channing Porter (Arizona Christian University) 21-7 (Dec 8-4)
  • Cons. Round 6 - Channing Porter (Arizona Christian University) 21-7 won by decision over Joseph Hutchins (Southeastern) 14-5 (Dec 10-3)
  • Cons. Round 7 - Channing Porter (Arizona Christian University) 21-7 won by major decision over Conner Kimbrough (Indiana Tech) 22-9 (MD 11-0)
  • Cons. Semi - Channing Porter (Arizona Christian University) 21-7 won by decision over Jazen Brown (Baker (Kan.)) 16-8 (Dec 9-7)
  • 3rd Place Match - Logan Wagner (Marian University (IN)) 18-1 won in sudden victory - 1 over Channing Porter (Arizona Christian University) 21-7 (SV-1 4-1)
• 149 lbs - Albert Ambriz (9-7) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points
  • Champ. Round 1 - Albert Ambriz (Arizona Christian University) 9-7 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Marlone Kirksy (Indiana Tech) 19-10 won by major decision over Albert Ambriz (Arizona Christian University) 9-7 (MD 13-3)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Albert Ambriz (Arizona Christian University) 9-7 won by decision over Donovan Johnston (Northwestern (Iowa)) 0-2 (Dec 11-5)
  • Cons. Round 3 - Albert Ambriz (Arizona Christian University) 9-7 won by fall over Colston Parks (Ottawa University) 10-13 (Fall 5:38)
  • Cons. Round 4 - Jaxon Mackey (Southeastern) 17-8 won by decision over Albert Ambriz (Arizona Christian University) 9-7 (Dec 8-3)
• 149 lbs - Rico Robles (13-12) placed 4th and scored 20.0 team points
  • Champ. Round 1 - Rico Robles (Arizona Christian University) 13-12 won by fall over Colston Parks (Ottawa University) 10-13 (Fall 2:59)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Rico Robles (Arizona Christian University) 13-12 won by tech fall over Ayden Kelley (Briar Cliff (Iowa)) 2-10 (TF-1.5 5:11 (21-5))
  • Champ. Round 3 - Rico Robles (Arizona Christian University) 13-12 won by decision over Raymond Cavey (Southeastern) 21-8 (Dec 4-1)
  • Quarterfinal - Kristofer Arrey (Missouri Valley) 5-1 won by major decision over Rico Robles (Arizona Christian University) 13-12 (MD 16-5)
  • Cons. Round 6 - Rico Robles (Arizona Christian University) 13-12 won by forfeit over Tomas Jacobo (Simpson (Calif.)) 16-7 (For.)
  • Cons. Round 7 - Rico Robles (Arizona Christian University) 13-12 won by decision over Georgino Moraga (St. Ambrose University) 19-18 (Dec 9-8)
  • Cons. Semi - Rico Robles (Arizona Christian University) 13-12 won by major decision over Boedi Kirkland (Montreat College) 29-9 (MD 15-7)
  • 3rd Place Match - Kristofer Arrey (Missouri Valley) 5-1 won by major decision over Rico Robles (Arizona Christian University) 13-12 (MD 10-0)
• 157 lbs - Enzo Morales (16-4) placed 6th and scored 11.5 team points.
  • Champ. Round 1 - Enzo Morales (Arizona Christian University) 16-4 won by decision over Austin Scott (Southeastern) 11-6 (Dec 7-3)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Enzo Morales (Arizona Christian University) 16-4 won by decision over Jordan Tobias (Hastings (Neb.)) 8-2 (Dec 11-5)
  • Champ. Round 3 - Enzo Morales (Arizona Christian University) 16-4 won by tech fall over Cale Hein (Ottawa University) 13-15 (TF-1.5 4:35 (18-3))
  • Quarterfinal - Enzo Morales (Arizona Christian University) 16-4 won by decision over Easton Larson (Grand View (Iowa)) 19-4 (Dec 11-6)
  • Semifinal - Hagen Heistand (Concordia (Neb.)) 13-1 won by major decision over Enzo Morales (Arizona Christian University) 16-4 (MD 13-3)
  • Cons. Semi - Jordan Tobias (Hastings (Neb.)) 8-2 won by medical forfeit over Enzo Morales (Arizona Christian University) 16-4 (M. For.)
  • 5th Place Match - Irish Furthmyre (Providence (Mont.)) 18-7 won by medical forfeit over Enzo Morales (Arizona Christian University) 16-4 (M. For.)
• 157 lbs - Kadrick Lewallen (10-12) place is unknown and scored 2.0 team points
  • Champ. Round 1 - Kadrick Lewallen (Arizona Christian University) 10-12 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Kadrick Lewallen (Arizona Christian University) 10-12 won by decision over Nicholas Freeland (Hastings (Neb.)) 1-2 (Dec 12-5)
  • Champ. Round 3 - Brandon Bollinger (Missouri Baptist University) 16-10 won by fall over Kadrick Lewallen (Arizona Christian University) 10-12 (Fall 2:30)
  • Cons. Round 4 - Ryan Bennett (Southeastern) 13-8 won by tech fall over Kadrick Lewallen (Arizona Christian University) 10-12 (TF-1.5 6:29 (17-1))
• 165 lbs - Nicholas Pina (16-12) place is unknown and scored 1.0 team points
  • Champ. Round 1 - Nicholas Piña (Arizona Christian University) 16-12 won by decision over Eric Hodge (Central Methodist) 18-9 (Dec 7-2)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Luke Schlosser (Campbellsville (Ky.)) 15-7 won by fall over Nicholas Piña (Arizona Christian University) 16-12 (Fall 6:57)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Julian Gonzales (Keiser University ) 2-2 won by decision over Nicholas Piña (Arizona Christian University) 16-12 (Dec 4-0)
• 174 lbs - Carter Fawcett (12-6) place is unknown and scored 1.0 team points
  • Champ. Round 1 - Hunter Weimer (Concordia (Neb.)) 11-9 won by tech fall over Carter Fawcett (Arizona Christian University) 12-6 (TF-1.5 5:43 (15-0))
  • Cons. Round 1 - Carter Fawcett (Arizona Christian University) 12-6 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Carter Fawcett (Arizona Christian University) 12-6 won by decision over Jase Motlagh (Avila) 11-13 (Dec 11-8)
  • Cons. Round 3 - Christopher Bauer (Missouri Baptist University) 17-13 won by tech fall over Carter Fawcett (Arizona Christian University) 12-6 (TF-1.5 3:53 (15-0))
• 184 lbs - Bronson Swan (7-6) place is unknown and scored 3.5 team points 
  • Champ. Round 1 - Bronson Swan (Arizona Christian University) 7-6 won by decision over Luke Sarich (Missouri Valley) 1-2 (Dec 13-10)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Nate Mcdonald (Midland (Neb.)) 24-12 won by decision over Bronson Swan (Arizona Christian University) 7-6 (Dec 2-1)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Bronson Swan (Arizona Christian University) 7-6 won by fall over Colin O`grady (St. Ambrose University) 11-15 (Fall 4:21)
  • Cons. Round 3 - Ladainian Gordon (William Penn (Iowa)) 1-2 won by fall over Bronson Swan (Arizona Christian University) 7-6 (Fall 2:08)
• 184 lbs - Kaden Martin (18-11) place is unknown and scored 3.0 team points
  • Champ. Round 1 - Kaden Martin (Arizona Christian University) 18-11 won by decision over Francisco Espinoza (William Penn (Iowa)) 0-2 (Dec 8-1)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Rocco D`ascoli (Keiser University ) 1-2 won by decision over Kaden Martin (Arizona Christian University) 18-11 (Dec 4-1)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Kaden Martin (Arizona Christian University) 18-11 won by tech fall over Ellis Hughes (Waldorf (Iowa)) 0-2 (TF-1.5 5:00 (15-0))
  • Cons. Round 3 - Nathan Andrina (Montana State-Northern) 3-3 won by tech fall over Kaden Martin (Arizona Christian University) 18-11 (TF-1.5 6:02 (17-1))
• 197 lbs - Brandon Townsell (15-9) place is unknown and scored 2.0 team points
  • Champ. Round 1 - Brandon Townsell (Arizona Christian University) 15-9 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Brandon Townsell (Arizona Christian University) 15-9 won by decision over Brandon Lively (Brewton-Parker (GA)) 0-2 (Dec 4-2)
  • Champ. Round 3 - Marcus James (Georgetown (KY)) 5-1 won by fall over Brandon Townsell (Arizona Christian University) 15-9 (Fall 4:14)
  • Cons. Round 4 - Mekhi Bovee (Morningside (Iowa)) 14-9 won by major decision over Brandon Townsell (Arizona Christian University) 15-9 (MD 10-2)
• 285 lbs - Kaiden Cisneros (11-11) place is unknown and scored 4.0 team points
  • Champ. Round 1 - Kaiden Cisneros (Arizona Christian University) 11-11 won by decision over Steven Elwell (Ottawa University) 12-8 (Dec 4-1)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Kaiden Cisneros (Arizona Christian University) 11-11 won by fall over Hayden Martin (Eastern Oregon University (OR)) 19-7 (Fall 6:19)
  • Champ. Round 3 - Dmarian Lopez (Grand View (Iowa)) 6-2 won by fall over Kaiden Cisneros (Arizona Christian University) 11-11 (Fall 5:27)
  • Cons. Round 4 - Seth Suvak (Dickinson State (N.D.)) 4-2 won by major decision over Kaiden Cisneros (Arizona Christian University) 11-11 (MD 14-3)

Thoughts from Coach Butterfield
"I am very proud of the way our wrestlers competed this weekend at the Missouri valley Invite. Channing Porter, Rico Robles, and Enzo Morales all came home as placers, which is the most we have ever had in this tournament in our teams history. The Missouri Valley Invite is the most prestigious NAIA tournament in the country, and with 6 different freshman in the lineup for the tournament, we had our highest team placement as well. This speaks to the talent of our younger wrestlers, and shows that the future is extremely bright for our program. I am excited for our guys this week as we celebrate our seniors on Friday night at home against EOU."


Next Up
On Friday, the Firestorm will return home and host Eastern Oregon University in a dual in the Firestorm Recreation Center at 5:00 PM.