EAST LANSING, Mich. – Central Michigan wrestling kicked their season off at the Michigan State Open Saturday and sophomore Matt Stencel picked up right where he finished last season.
Stencel racked up three pinfall victories over Eli Boulton of Oklahoma, Luke Ready of Michigan and Michigan State’s Christian Rebottaro on his way to the championship in the 285-pound weight class. He was defeated by Mason Parris of Michigan in the first period.
Sophomore Drew Hildebrandt won two of his four matches of the day with a 5-0 decision over Michigan’s Jack Medley following a first round bye.