INDIANAPOLIS- Great Midwest Wrestling programs competed at the Midwest Classic last weekend, with Tiffin having the highest team finish in a tie for fourth place.
 
Six dragons went undefeated at the event, with Nolan Gessler leading the way at 165-pounds. Gessler won his weight class and won the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the event after defeating opponents from Wheeling, Kentucky Wesleyan, Grand Valley, Gannon, Parkside, and Lander. The highlight of the event was the sophomore’s upset over Lander’s two-time national champion in David Hunsberger. The Dragons are ranked No. 8 in the latest Open Mat rankings.
 
Ashland tabbed a top-10 finish with 86.5 team points. Hayden Kuhn (149) and Sevriano Garza (174) each finished runner-up in their respective weight classes.
 
IN THE POLLS:
Individual Open Mat Wrestling Rankings
 
 125 lbs.
4. Anthony Aniciete, TU
9. Billy Smith, UF
10. Luke Acuna, AU
 
141 lbs.
13. Cole Thomas, TMU
 
149 lbs.
5. Hayden Kuhn, AU
 
157 lbs.
8. Casey Barnett, TU
 
165 lbs.
1.Nolan Gessler, TU
10. Nate Barrett, AU
 
174 lbs.
2. Sevi Garza, AU
18. Emilio Arellano, TU
 
184 lbs.
11. David Davis, TU
14. Fletcher Rose, AU
18. Vinny Scaramuzzino, LEC
 
197 lbs.
6. Peyton Lemon, AU
 
285 lbs.
8. Jake Powell, TU
10. Wyatt Bailey, AU
11. Giulian Bodiu, UF
 
UP NEXT:
Lake Erie will take on West Liberty in a Dual later Wednesday evening. Great Midwest Wrestling programs will continue competition following the holiday break.