Spartans Crown Two Champions At Eastern Michigan Open

Nov. 5, 2001

YPSILANTI, Mich. - The Michigan State wrestling team sent over 30 individuals to compete in the Eastern Michigan Open on Saturday, Nov. 3. There was no team scoring at the event because the wrestlers were unattached, not representing Michigan State. However, the matches will count on the official individual records. Former junior college champions Ryan L'Amoreaux (So., Clarkston, Mich.) and Anton Hall (Jr., Ada, Mich.) each earned first place in their respective weight classes.

At 133 pounds, L'Amoreaux scored a decision over Ron Thompson. Hall's decision over Lucas Mackasy came in the 165-pound bracket.

Freshman Nick Simmons (Williamston, Mich.), in his first collegiate meet, earned a decision over freshman teammate Craig Trombley (New Baltimore. Mich.) at 125 pounds. Simmons placed fifth in the 125-pound weight class.

Senior Chris Williams (Perry, Mich.), who finished fourth at 125 pounds, was defeated via decision by Joe Dubuque of Indiana.

Freshman Darren McKnight (Hixson, Tennessee) wrestled at 133 pounds and finished fourth. McKnight lost a decision to David Wallace.

At 141 pounds freshman Eric Keith (Portage, Ind.) was victorious over Eastern Michigan's Darnell Ruffin. Keith finished third in the 141-pound bracket.

Sophomore Nathaniel Mesyn (Clinton Twp, Mich.) finished fifth at 174 pounds while junior John Wechter (Saginaw, Mich.) earned second place at 184 pounds.

Junior Nik Fekete (Cranford, N.J.), who placed third at 197 pounds, earned a decision over David Shunaman.

The heavyweight class featured freshman Henry Lossen (Winona, Minn.) and sophomore Mike Keenan (Columbus, Ohio). Lossen finished in fourth place while Keenen finished fifth as he scored a decision over Dale Griffin.

Michigan State returns to action Nov.17-18 at the MSU Open Tournament at Jenison Field House. The tournament will run all day.

1251st: A.J. Grant (Michigan) dec. Ron Thompson (EMU) 12-53rd: Joe Dubuque (Indiana) dec. Chris Williams (Michigan State) 3-25th: Nick Simmons (Michigan State) dec. Craig Trombley (Michigan State) 7-0
1331st: Ryan L'Amoreaux (Michigan State) dec. Pat Dowty (unatt) 8-33rd: David Wallace (Muskegon) dec. Darren McKnight (Michigan State) 12-105th: Zac Pyles (EMU) dec. J. P. Stanley (unatt) 2-2 tb
1411st: Clark Forward (Michigan) dec. Ryan Churella (Michigan) 6-53rd: Eric Keith (Michigan State) med. forf. Darnell Ruffin (EMU)5th: Josh Wiles (EMU) med forf. Chad Caros (unatt)
1491st: Mike Kulczycki (Michigan) dec. Derek Phillips (unatt) 20-113rd: Jeremiah Tobias (Michigan) pinned Andy Coyle (unatt) 3:375th Joe Barry (CMU) med forf. Tommie Harris (unatt)
1571st: Ryan Bertin (Michigan) dec. Pat Owen (Michigan) 2-13rd: Mark Churella (Michigan) dec. Matt Thomas (unatt) 6-25th: Waylon Lowe (Findlay) dec. Alex LaPointe (unatt) 3-2
1651st: Anton Hall (Michigan State) dec. Lucas Mackasy (unatt) 5-4 tb3rd: Dan Seder (Michigan) dec. Rocky Mantella (Indiana) 2-15th: R.J. Boudro (Michigan) med forf Chris Nader (unatt)
1741st: Otto Olson (Michigan) dec. Rashad Evans (Michigan State) 13-63rd: Mike Kelly (Eastern Illinois) dec. Matt McCartney (unatt) 4-35th: Nate Mesyn (Michigan State) dec. Nate Edwards (unatt) 1-0
1841st: Andy Hrovat (Michigan dec. John Wechter (Michigan State) 13-63rd: Dane Bonnigson (EMU) dec. James Tietema (unatt) 8-05th: Matt Tyrell (Findlay) dec. Rick Bolhuis (unatt) 12-2
1971st: Brian Scislo (Findlay) dec. Ty Matthews (unatt) 3-13rd: Nik Feteke (Michigan State) dec. David Shunaman (unatt) 7-65th: Kyle Smith (Michigan) dec. Steve Heleniak (unatt) 13-5
2851st: Matt Brink (Michigan) dec. Greg Wagner (unatt) 3-23rd: Joe Gliessner (Eastern Illinois) dec. Max Lossen (Michigan State) 5-05th: Mike Keenan (Michigan State) dec. Dale griffin (unatt) 5-3

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