Statesmen Fall 47-6 to Old Rival Central

William Penn University Athletics

Pella–The William Penn wrestling team was nearly shut out in a 47-6 loss to Central in dual meet action Thursday.

Scottie Bonds (So., Chicago, Ill., Physical Education) was the only navy and gold victor on an evening in which WPU (2-4) was in a 12-point hole from the beginning with forfeits at 133 and 184 pounds.

Bonds pinned Jahleel Vester at 133 pounds in a time of 4:47. The sophomore is now 18-2 with 13 falls. Central improved to 7-3 on the season.

Next Up: William Penn travels to Des Moines Saturday to compete in the Grand View Open. Action begins at 9 a.m.

125–Daniel Page (CEN) won by fall over Bryce Castagna, 2:59 (0-6)
133–AJ Pestano (CEN) won by forfeit (0-12)
141–Scottie Bonds (WPU) won by fall over Jahleel Vester, 4:47 (6-12)
149–Ryan Vandall (CEN) won by major decision over Brad Watson, 12‐4 (6-16)
157–Mike O’Connor (CEN) won by fall over Charlton Benjamin, 4:09 (6-22)
165–Cory McCleary (CEN) won by fall over Jay Fresh, 3:59 (6-28)
174–Sam Apland (CEN) won by fall over Ishmael Rempson, 4:58 (6-34)
184–Tyler Lowy (CEN) won by forfeit (6-40)
197–Matt Seabold (CEN) won by decision over Kyle Soderblom, 11‐5 (6-43)
285–Jay Pike (CEN) won by major decision over Mark Gadson, 9‐0 (6-47)