Firebirds Drop Hard-Fought CCIW Dual Against Elmhurst

ELMHURST - The Carthage College men's wrestling team fell to Elmhurst 27-15 Thursday night in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin action.

125: Chris Kish secured a hard-fought victory for Carthage with a 12-9 decision over Donovin Fields.
133: Elmhurst's Joe Fornaro gained momentum with a 16-7 major decision against Zach Miller.
141: Carthage's Cole Nelson earned a forfeit win, adding critical points for the Firebirds.
149: Diego Garcia delivered a 13-5 major decision over Elijah Zepeda, bringing Elmhurst back in the lead.
157: Rhenzo Augusto claimed an 8-3 decision for Elmhurst against Zaren Anderson.
165: Mataeo Blessing pinned Joey Barnett in 2:26 to extend Elmhurst's advantage.
174: Corey Bradley picked up a 6-1 decision over CJ Gilbert to add more points for Elmhurst.
184: Devin Rogers sparked the Firebirds with a 2:02 fall over Connor Kelly, giving Carthage a needed boost.
197: Colin O'Neill earned an 11-3 major decision for Elmhurst against Jared Werner.
285: David Ortiz closed out the dual with a narrow 4-1 decision over Mason Kochersperger.

Carthage heads to North Central (Ill.) for the North Central Invite on Saturday, December 14 at 9 a.m.

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Players Mentioned

Zaren Anderson: 5' 10"; Junior; 157

CJ Gilbert: 6' 1"; Junior; 165

Mason Kochersperger: 5' 9"; Senior; HWT

Cole Nelson: 5' 7"; Senior; 141

Devin Rogers: 5' 11"; Senior; 184

Jared Werner: 5' 11"; Sophomore; 197

Zach Miller: 5' 2"; Freshman; 125

Chris Kish: 5' 4"; Junior; 125

Joey Barnett: 5' 8"; Freshman; 149

Elijah Zepeda: 5' 9"; Freshman; 149

Players Mentioned

Zaren Anderson
: 5' 10"; Junior; 157

CJ Gilbert
: 6' 1"; Junior; 165

Mason Kochersperger
: 5' 9"; Senior; HWT

Cole Nelson
: 5' 7"; Senior; 141

Devin Rogers
: 5' 11"; Senior; 184

Jared Werner
: 5' 11"; Sophomore; 197

Zach Miller
: 5' 2"; Freshman; 125

Chris Kish
: 5' 4"; Junior; 125

Joey Barnett
: 5' 8"; Freshman; 149

Elijah Zepeda
: 5' 9"; Freshman; 149