LOCK HAVEN — The Lock Haven wrestling team defended home territory with a 31-11 victory over the visiting Edinboro at Thomas Fieldhouse on February 20, 2025. The Bald Eagles claimed victory in this important conference dual meet.

Early Fighting Scots Momentum

The action began at 125 pounds where Chris Vargo (Edinboro) pinned his opponent in 6:08 to give the visitors an early lead at Lock Haven 0, Edinboro 6. The 133-pound bout saw Anthony Noto (Lock Haven) secured a decision victory (17-11), narrowing the gap at Lock Haven 3, Edinboro 6. The 141-pound bout saw Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven) prevailed by decision (9-6), tying the score at Lock Haven 6, Edinboro 6.

Key Middle Bouts

The momentum firmly shifted to Bald Eagles beginning at 157 pounds, as the home team put together a crucial streak of 6 consecutive victories. At 157 pounds, Nick Stampoulos won by technical fall, followed by Caden Dobbins with a decision at 165 pounds, followed by Avery Bassett with a decision at 174 pounds, followed by Colin Fegley with a technical fall at 184 pounds, followed by Tucker Hogan with a technical fall at 197 pounds, and at 285 pounds, Gavin Hoffman capped the run with a major decision, pushing the score to Lock Haven 31, Edinboro 11.

Sealing the Victory

at 184 pounds, Colin Fegley (Lock Haven) won by technical fall in 4:45 (20-3), The team victory was mathematically secured at 197 pounds when Tucker Hogan dominated with a tech fall in 4:43 (19-3), making the final score Lock Haven 27, Edinboro 11. In the final bout at 285 pounds, Gavin Hoffman won by major decision (11-2), making the final score Lock Haven 31, Edinboro 11.

Takedown Statistics

In the takedown battle, Lock Haven led with a 15 takedown advantage. Overall, Lock Haven finished with 23 takedowns to Edinboro's 8. Tucker Hogan (Lock Haven) led all wrestlers with 5 takedowns, followed by Anthony Noto (Lock Haven) with 4 takedowns and Ryan Michaels (Edinboro) with 4 takedowns.

Bout-by-Bout Analysis