LOCK HAVEN — The Lock Haven Bald Eagles showcased their determination and skill en route to a convincing 25-16 victory over Clarion at Thomas Fieldhouse on February 1, 2024. The event drew a crowd of 1277 fans. The Bald Eagles seized control in this important conference battle.

Early Golden Eagles Momentum

The action began at 165 pounds where Eli Brinsky (Clarion) secured a decision victory (2-1) to give the visitors an early lead at Lock Haven 0, Clarion 3. The 174-pound bout saw Tyler Stoltzfus (Lock Haven) won by default, giving the home team the lead at Lock Haven 6, Clarion 3. The 184-pound bout saw Cam Pine (Clarion) won by major decision (17-5), giving the visitors the lead at Lock Haven 6, Clarion 7.

Match Turning Point

The momentum firmly shifted to Bald Eagles beginning at 133 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 3 consecutive victories. At 133 pounds, Gable Strickland earned a major decision, followed by Wyatt Henson with a major decision at 141 pounds, and at 149 pounds, Nick Stonecheck capped the run with a pin, pushing the score to Lock Haven 25, Clarion 13.

Sealing the Victory

at 141 pounds, Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven) earned a major decision (14-4), The team victory was mathematically secured at 149 pounds when Nick Stonecheck won by fall in 1:35, making the final score Lock Haven 25, Clarion 13. In the final bout at 157 pounds, Alejandro Herrera-Rondon earned a decision (9-6), making the final score Lock Haven 25, Clarion 16.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Lock Haven led with a 3 takedown advantage. Overall, Lock Haven finished with 13 takedowns to Clarion's 10. Colin Fegley (Lock Haven) led all wrestlers with 5 takedowns, followed by Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven) with 4 takedowns and Cam Pine (Clarion) with 3 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis