Wrestling 11/9/2025 9:51:00 AM

Wrestling Competes at the Millikin Open

(DECATUR, IL)-Thomas More University's wrestling team competed at the Millikin Open on Saturday (Nov 8).

125lb-weight class

Sophomore Nick Lawrensen (Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Coffman) went 2-2 on the day.
- Round one he was pinned by Damiel Martinez in 5:57 (14-2).
- Round two he won in 9-1 major decision over Gannon Kuhn.
- Round three he pinned Cole Blalock in 1:59 (9-4).
- Round four he was pinned by Peirson Wilkerson in 6:13 (14-5).
Sophomore Trevor Wilcox (Haskins, Ohio/Ostego) went 3-2 on the day.
- Round one he pinned Nicolas Walker in 1:08 (7-0).
- Round two he fell to Charlie Dykes in a 15-4 major decision.
- Round three he defeated Caleb Rogers in a 15-0 TF 3:53.
- Round four he beat Gage Samo in a 5-4 decision.
- Round five he pinned Owen West in 2:31 (7-2).

133lb-weight class

Sophomore Christopher Ferraro (Highland Heights, Ky./Campbell County) went 1-2 on the day.
- Round one he pinned Hunter Rabun in 1:34 (7-0).
- Round two he fell to Izaeah Beavers in a 16-0 TF in 6:21.
- Round three he lost to Alex Tabor in a 9-4 decision.

141lb-weight class

Junior Cole Thomas (Union, Ky./Ryle) went 3-2 on the day and placed fourth.
- Round one won over Isaac Kuhn in a 7-4 decision.
- Round two he pinned Ulises Rosas in 5:00 (7-0).
- Round three he defeated Bryant Beane in a 9-2 decision.
- Round four he lost by medical forfeit to Adrian Ayala.
- Round five he lost by medical forfeit to Mason Weyant.
First year Landon Evans (Walton, Ky./Ryle) went 0-2 on the day.
- Round one he was pinned to TJ Meyer in 36 seconds (3-0).
- Round two he was pinned in 5:00 by Keygan Jennings (6-3).

149lb-weight class

Senior Matt Ellis (Waynesville, Ohio/Waynesville) went 3-2 on the day and placed fourth.
- Round one he won over Kiowa Vines in a 11-1 major decision.
- Round two he won by a 7:00 TF 15-0 over Hudson Andrews.
- Round three he beat Carson Gettif by a 8-6 decision.
- Round four he fell to Ryan Hinger in a 11-4 decision.
- Round five he fell to Nik Yancey by medical forfeit.
First year Max Brewer (Bardstown, Ky./Bethlehem) went 2-2 on the day and placed fourth.
- Round one he won by a 18-2 TF 5:00 over Christian Clay.
- Round two he fell to Ryan Singleton by a 18-6 major decision.
- Round three he pinned Brendan Turnbo in 5:46 (18-6).
- Round four he fell to Casen Guidry in a 15-14 decision.
Redshirt sophomore Nathan Kulbe (Batavia, Ohio/Batavia) went 1-2 on the day.
- Round one he fell to Jahkari Clark on a 19-6 major decision.
- Round two he won over Jeremiah Austin by a 7-2 decision.
- Round three he fell to Shehab Emam Mohamed in a 4-3 decision.

157lb-weight class

Sophomore Bryant Faucett (Bullitt County, Ky./Bullit Central) went 3-2 on the day.
- Round one he fell to Antwaun Burns in a 16-1 TF 4:28.
- Round two he pinned Daniel O'Connell in 21 seconds.
- Round three he won in a 9-6 decision over Bentley Wise.
- Round four he pinned Evan Carel in a 3:37 (3-1).
- Round five he fell to Anthony Joseph in a 8-1 decision.
Redshirt sophomore Colin Ross (Union, Ky./Ryle) went 2-2 on the day.
- Round one he won over Dalton Birchmeier in a 13-6 decision.
- Round two he was pinned by Anthony Joseph in 7:00 (8-2).
- Round three he defeated Mark Ellis by a forfeit.
- Round four he was pinned by Nasser Hammouche in 3:33 (11-4).
Junior Hunter Isaacs (Walton, Ky./Walton Verona) went 1-2 on the day.
- Round one he defeated Cooper Comer in a 14-8 decision.
- Round two he fell to Bode Wilson in a 17-4 major decision.
- Round three he was defeated by Brandon Irigoyen in a 18-1 TF 3:17.
Sophomore Mark Ellis (Waynesville, Ohio/Waynesville) went 2-2 on the day.
- Round one he won by a 6-0 decision over Chase Mirelez.
- Round two he beat TJ Hicks in a 17-3 major decision.
- Round three he won by a 16-5 major decision over Antwane Webster.
- Round four he fell to Colin Ross by forfeit.
First year TJ Hicks (Fort Thomas, Ky./Highlands) went 0-2 on the day.
- Round one he was defeated by Brandon Irigoyen in 5-3 F.
- Round two he fell to Mark Ellis in a 17-3 major decision.

165lb-weight class

Sophomore Ethan Smith (Cincinnati, Ohio/Roger Bacon) went 0-2 on the day.
- Round one he was pinned by Jake Hurst in 45 seconds (3-0).
- Round two he was pinned by Clayton McKee in 6:04 (16-2).
Redshirt senior Kailan Keith (Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis) went 3-3 on the day and placed eighth.
- Round one he pinned Brayden Pillars in 25 seconds (3-0).
- Round two he pinned Michael Cain in 36 seconds (6-3).
- Round three he fell to Jasitin Kubwimana in a 12-2 major decision.
- Round four he pinned Cooper McCloy in 34 seconds (3-0).
- Round five he fell to Michael Cain a 1:22 default (6-0).
- Round six he was defeated by Michael Hutchison in a NC.

174lb-weight class

Junior Liam Schram (Lebanon, Ohio/Lebanon) went 3-2 on the day.
- Round one he fell to Melvin Patterson in a 16-3 major decision.
- Round two he defeated Adonai Zora-Awni in a 17-3 major decision.
- Round three he won by a 19-12 decision over Benny Schlosser.
- Round four he beat Leonard Gilley in a 11-9 decision.
- Round five he fell to Peter Greco in a 14-4 major decision.
Redshirt junior Zavier Campsey (Athens, Ohio/Athens) went 1-2 on the day.
- Round one he defeated Zavier Campsey in a 15-1 major decision.
- Round two he fell to Shadrick Slone in a 21-2 TF 2:54.
- Round three he was defeated by Josue Hernandez in a 10-7 Dec SV.

197lb-weight class

First year Allistair Mohmed (The Woodlands, Texas/College Park) went 1-2 on the day.
- Round one he had a buy.
- Round two he won in a 16-0 TF 1:27 over Devin Hansel.
- Round three he was pinned by Trey Dunning in 4:49 (11-4).
- Round four he lost to Kevin Shaw by a 18-5 major decision.
Sophomore Sam Tuck (Xenia, Ohio/Legacy Christian Academy) went 3-3 on the day and placed eighth.
- Round one he had a bye.
- Round two he pinned Michael Burke in 5:51 (13-6).
- Round three he fell to Jackson Brinker in a 12-3 major decision.
- Round four he won by a 4-1 Dec SV over Logan Carlson.
- Round five he won by medical forfeit over Connor Kelly.
- Round six he fell to Ashton Boswell in a 17-2 TF 3:09.
- Round seven he fell to KEvin Shaw by medical forfeit.
Junior Wade Mettling (Crestwood, Ky./Oldham County) went 2-2 on the day.
- Round one he pinned Standford Thompson in 1:59 (4-3).
- Round two he fell to Spencer Watson in a 19-3 TF 5:40.
- Round three he pinned Oscar Antonio in 32 seconds (3-0).
- Round four he fell to Ashton Boswell in a 18-2 TF 5:52.

The Saints return next Saturday (Nov 15) at the Findlay Open in Findlay, Ohio.

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Players Mentioned

Zavier Campsey: 5' 11"; Junior

Hunter Isaacs: 6' 0"; Sophomore

Kailan Keith: 5' 10"; Senior

Nathan Kulbe: 5' 7"; Sophomore

Wade Mettling: 5' 11"; Sophomore

Colin Ross: 5' 9"; Sophomore

Liam Schram: 5' 11"; Sophomore

Cole Thomas: 5' 5"; Junior

Mark Ellis: 5' 11"; Freshman

Matt Ellis: 5' 8"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Zavier Campsey
: 5' 11"; Junior

Hunter Isaacs
: 6' 0"; Sophomore

Kailan Keith
: 5' 10"; Senior

Nathan Kulbe
: 5' 7"; Sophomore

Wade Mettling
: 5' 11"; Sophomore

Colin Ross
: 5' 9"; Sophomore

Liam Schram
: 5' 11"; Sophomore

Cole Thomas
: 5' 5"; Junior

Mark Ellis
: 5' 11"; Freshman

Matt Ellis
: 5' 8"; Sophomore

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Players Mentioned