NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The Carthage College men's wrestling team participated in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Championships held at North Central (Ill.) on Thursday afternoon. Carthage's Maxwell Schmitt was named this year's CCIW RESPECT Award Winner for the college.

The RESPECT Award was established in 2021 by the CCIW, and is presented at the conclusion of every sports season with each varsity program recognizing one student-athlete. RESPECT Award recipients have distinguished themselves as an integral member of the team, their institution and community by upholding the values of Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Service, Pride, Excellence, Collaboration and Trust. The RESPECT Award recognizes the intangible traits a student-athlete possesses that exemplify great character and encourages inclusiveness and a positive culture.

• North Central - 169
• Millikin - 111
• Wheaton (Ill.) - 100
• Concordia (Wis.) - 96.5
• Aurora - 80.5
• Elmhurst - 77
• Augustana (Ill.) - 52.5
• MSOE - 48
• Carthage - 28.5
• Lakeland - 0 

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Loren Semler placed sixth and scored 6.5 team points.

• Quarterfinal - Brendan Johnston (Wheaton (IL)) won by tech fall over Loren Semler (Carthage College) (TF 17-1)
• Cons. Round 1 - Loren Semler (Carthage College) won by fall over Dominic Iannantone (Elmhurst University) (Fall 4:25)
• Cons. Semi - Devin Gore (Concordia (WI)) won by major decision over Loren Semler (Carthage College) (Maj 18-5)
• 5th Place Match - Zane Ely (Aurora Universtiy) won by fall over Loren Semler (Carthage College) (Fall 1:02)

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• Quarterfinal - Coby Haney (Millikin) won by fall over Tate Stockman (Carthage College) (Fall 1:15)
• Cons. Round 1 - Emilio Acosta (Concordia (WI)) won by tech fall over Tate Stockman (Carthage College) (TF 19-0)

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• Champ. Round 1 - Cole Nelson (Carthage College) won by decision over Kameron Hanel (Augustana (IL)) (Dec 9-8)
• Quarterfinal - Ethan Harsted (Wheaton (IL)) won by tech fall over Cole Nelson (Carthage College) (TF 21-5)
• Cons. Round 2 - Troy Mock (Elmhurst University) won by major decision over Cole Nelson (Carthage College) (Maj 14-0)

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• Champ. Round 1 - Evan Reilly (Aurora Universtiy) won by fall over Jason Eismueller (Carthage College) (Fall 1:59)
• Cons. Round 1 - Jason Eismueller (Carthage College) received a bye
• Cons. Round 2 - Max Sanderfoot (MSOE) won by fall over Jason Eismueller (Carthage College) (Fall 2:12)

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Zaren Anderson placed fourth and scored 8.0 team points.

• Quarterfinal - Alex Villar (North Central) won by major decision over Zaren Anderson (Carthage College) (Maj 12-2)
• Cons. Round 1 - Zaren Anderson (Carthage College) won by decision over Ronald Massari (Elmhurst University) (Dec 6-1)
• Cons. Semi - Zaren Anderson (Carthage College) won by decision over Michael Smith (MSOE) (Dec 4-2)
• 3rd Place Match - Jack O`Donnell (Concordia (WI)) won by tech fall over Zaren Anderson (Carthage College) (TF 16-1)

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• Champ. Round 1 - Collin Ruiz (Carthage College) received a bye
• Quarterfinal - Jeff Nugent (Elmhurst University) won by fall over Collin Ruiz (Carthage College) (Fall 6:52)
• Cons. Round 2 - Collin Ruiz (Carthage College) received a bye
• Cons. Round 3 - Carson Cook (Concordia (WI)) won by decision over Collin Ruiz (Carthage College) (Dec 8-3)

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CJ Gilbert placed fifth and scored 10.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - CJ Gilbert (Carthage College) won in sudden victory - 1 over Joseph Estrada (MSOE) (SV-1 4-2)
• Quarterfinal - Luke Silva (Aurora Universtiy) won by tech fall over CJ Gilbert (Carthage College) (TF 16-1)
• Cons. Round 2 - CJ Gilbert (Carthage College) received a bye 
• Cons. Round 3 - CJ Gilbert (Carthage College) won by decision over Vinny Querciagrossa (Augustana (IL)) (Dec 9-4)
• Cons. Semi - Casey Aikman (North Central) won by major decision over CJ Gilbert (Carthage College) (Maj 19-7)
• 5th Place Match - CJ Gilbert (Carthage College) won by fall over Joe Caringella (Elmhurst University) (Fall 5:36)

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• Champ. Round 1 - Devin Rogers (Carthage College) won by tech fall over David Navarra (Millikin) (TF 16-1)
• Quarterfinal - Payton Geigner (North Central) won by fall over Devin Rogers (Carthage College) (Fall 6:55)
• Cons. Round 2 - Devin Rogers (Carthage College) received a bye
• Cons. Round 3 - Alton Mullinax (Aurora Universtiy) won by major decision over Devin Rogers (Carthage College) (Maj 14-5)

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• Champ. Round 1 - Diego Fuentes (Carthage College) received a bye
• Quarterfinal - Peyton Smith (Concordia (WI)) won by fall over Diego Fuentes (Carthage College) (Fall 3:53)
• Cons. Round 2 - Diego Fuentes (Carthage College) won by decision over Nidal Farah (Lakeland) (Dec 5-0)
• Cons. Round 3 - Jake Schmitt (MSOE) won by decision over Diego Fuentes (Carthage College) (Dec 7-0)

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• Champ. Round 1 - Mason Kochersperger (Carthage College) received a bye
• Quarterfinal - Robby Bates (North Central) won by fall over Mason Kochersperger (Carthage College) (Fall 4:17)
• Cons. Round 2 - Noah Nieberle (MSOE) won by fall over Mason Kochersperger (Carthage College) (Fall 5:51)

• Carthage will wrestle at the  Upper Midwest Regional Tournament which takes place February 25 at 9 a.m.