Sigman, Allibone Claim Titles in UNK Meet
KEARNEY, NEB. -- Heavyweight Les Sigman and 149-pounder Patrick Allibone captured titles to lead 16 Mavericks who placed in the Runza Loper Open at the Health and Sports Center at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Sigman, a two-time national champion, won his third tournament title of the year with a 9-4 decision over Tervel Dlagnev of UNK. Allibone posted a 4-2 decision over teammate Jake Naig. Both are the top-ranked wrestlers in their weight class in NCAA II.
In addition, Dustin Tovar, 125; Shane Unger, 149; Jay Wood, 174, all placed third in the meet.
Other placewinners: Dan Hilario, 133, fourth; Christian Alt, 141, fourth; Eli Dominguez, 141, fifth; Henry Wahle, 157, second; Matt Perry, 157, fourth; Jess Eichelberger, 157, fifth; Mark Ludlow, 165, fifth; Steve Conlin, 174, fourth; Nick Edmonds, 174, fifth; Nate Oviatt, 184, second; Mike Whitney, 197, fourth.
The Mavericks are now idle until the Jan. 8 Dana Open.
Sigman, a two-time national champion, won his third tournament title of the year with a 9-4 decision over Tervel Dlagnev of UNK. Allibone posted a 4-2 decision over teammate Jake Naig. Both are the top-ranked wrestlers in their weight class in NCAA II.
In addition, Dustin Tovar, 125; Shane Unger, 149; Jay Wood, 174, all placed third in the meet.
Other placewinners: Dan Hilario, 133, fourth; Christian Alt, 141, fourth; Eli Dominguez, 141, fifth; Henry Wahle, 157, second; Matt Perry, 157, fourth; Jess Eichelberger, 157, fifth; Mark Ludlow, 165, fifth; Steve Conlin, 174, fourth; Nick Edmonds, 174, fifth; Nate Oviatt, 184, second; Mike Whitney, 197, fourth.
The Mavericks are now idle until the Jan. 8 Dana Open.
