Four wins end dual season; Luensman sets career mark

     In a season of milestones, the Monticello High School wrestling team notched another one in a five-team round robin meet Jan. 28 at North Fayette Valley in West Union.

     That came from Kain Luensman, who became Monticello’s all-time career wins leader during a 4-0 night. His first match, a pin of North Fayette Valley’s Jesse Grimes in 31 seconds, pushed him past Chase Luensman as the all-time leader. Kain finished the night with 168 career wins. He also tied Logan Felton for career falls, at 103.

     “These are great milestones for Kain,” Monticello coach Ryan Luensman said. “The consistency of winning he has done the past four years, and battling through injuries, is why he now holds this record. We are very proud of Kain and all his accomplishments.”

     There was much to celebrate from a team standpoint as well, as the Panthers defeated four opponents, taking down North Fayette Valley 40-34, Central Elkader 48-30, Edgewood-Colesburg 60-15, and Maquoketa Valley 54-27.

     Those wins finished Monticello’s dual meet season with a 23-4 record.

     “It wasn’t our greatest night of wrestling, but everyone battled hard and fought,” coach Luensman said. “I’m always proud of our team and how someone new seems to step up every night to help us be successful.”

     Along with Kain Luensman’s pin against NFV, the Panthers also got a fall by Bo Kramer, and major decision win from Mark Sunlin. Monticello also picked up four forfeit wins.

     Getting pins against Central Elkader were Kramer and Sunlin. Kain Luensman, Tyler Luensman and Cael Sampson won by fall against Ed-Co, while Kramer won a 9-8 decision. Nine forfeit wins carried the Panthers in the win over Maquoketa Valley.

Conference meet

cancelled

     Monticello was set to host the River Valley Conference Meet Jan. 30, but poor weather, along with a number of teams backing out to stay healthy for the Feb. 6 sectionals, caused the meet to be cancelled.

     “It was a sad day,” coach Luensman said. “We had many individuals with opportunities to win this tournament. If we have learned anything about this year, it is that you have to be flexible and keep moving forward.”

     The Panthers will compete in the sectional tournament Feb. 6 at West Delaware, starting at noon.

Monticello 40,

North Fayette Valley 34

Match results

(Montiello wrestlers listed first)

     120 – Kale Hansen lost to Nick Koch, 8-4. 126 – Mark Sunlin won by major dec. over Caden Kerr, 12-4. 132 – Owen Ray was pinned by Braeden Ellis, 2:25. 138 – Kain Luensman pinned Jesse Grimes, 0:31. 145 – Tyler Luensman lost to Alex Streif, 10-8. 152 – Bo Kramer pinned Brendan Wander, 3:00. 160 – Dylan Monk lost by major dec. to Dylan Lerch, 11-2. 170 – Dakota Olsen won by forfeit. 182 – Miles Hatchel was pinned by Kale Rodgers, 1:29. 195 – Monticello lost by forfeit. 220 – Skyler Sharp won by forfeit. 285 – Owen Thomas was pinned by Jackson Blue, 4:40. 106 – Ethan Long won by forfeit. 113 – Cael Sampson won by forfeit.

Exhibition

     113 – Dillion Sparrgrove pinned Elias Etzel, 2:14.

     113 – Dillion Sparrgrove pinned Ty Tallman, 1:34.

Monticello 48,

Central Elkader 30

Match results

(Montiello wrestlers listed first)

     126 – Owen Ray was pinned by Nick Deitschler, 5:14. 132 – open. 138 – Kain Luensman won by forfeit. 145 – Tyler Luensman won by forfeit. 152 – Bo Kramer pinned Sam Fettkether, 1:10. 160 – Dylan Monk was pinned by Sean Wilwert, 4:12. 170 – Dakota Olsen was pinned by Nate Shirbroun, 3:43. 182 – Miles Hatchel lost to Noah Diersen, injury time. 195 – Skyler Sharp won by forfeit. 220 – Zach Yates was pinned by Brandon Whittle, 0:36. 285 – Owen Thomas won by forfeit. 106 – Cael Sampson won by forfeit. 113 – Kale Hansen won by forfeit. 120 – Mark Sunlin pinned Daniel Royer, 1:57.

Exhibition

     160 – Elias Etzel pinned Gabriel Erickson, 2:00.

Monticello 60,

Ed-Co 15

Match results

(Monticello wrestlers listed first)

     132 – Owen Ray won by forfeit. 138 – Kain Luensman pinned Connor Wilson, 0:47. 145 – Tyler Luensman pinned Aaron Kloser, 0:58. 152 – Bo Kramer dec. Nathaniel Gaul, 9-8. 182 – Monticello lost by forfeit. 195 – Skyler Sharp won by forfeit. 220 – Zach Yates won by forfeit. 285 – Owen Thomas won by forfeit. 106 – Cael Sampson dec. Peyton Gaul, 10-4. 113 – Kale Hansen lost to Dawson Bergan, 7-4. 120 – Jonah Luensman won by forfeit. 126 – Mark Sunlin won by forfeit.

Exhibition

     106 – Ethan Long pinned Clayton Davis, 4:26.

     106 – Ethan Long pinned Marcus Gaul, 0:23.

Monticello 54,

Maq. Valley 27

Match results

(Monticello wrestlers listed first)

     138 – Kain Luensman won by forfeit. 145 – Elias Etzel was pinned by Michael Schaul, 3:29. 152 – Bo Kramer won by forfeit. 160 – Dylan Monk won by forfeit. 170 – Dakota Olsen won by forfeit. 182 – Miles Hatchell won by forfeit. 195 – Skyler Sharp was pinned by Tim Harmon, 0:29. 220 – Zach Yates was pinned by Brady Davis, 0:40. 285 – Owen Thomas lost to Devin Smith, 2-1. 106 – Cael Sampson won by forfeit. 113 – Kale Hansen won by forfeit. 120 – Mark Sunlin won by forfeit. 126 – Owen Ray won by forfeit. 132 – Monticello lost by forfeit.