The Versailles Republican Sports

February 9, 2012

 

Four Milan Indian wrestlers earn semi-state invitations

Gary Franklin, Sports Writer

Milan Indian Head Wrestling High School Team Coach Bob Riley found further satisfaction in his team's productive 2012 season as four Indian wrestlers wrestled their way to semi-state competition invitations during last Saturday's Richmond High School hosted IHSAA Wrestling Regional.
Six tribesmen earned appearance invitations at the regional from the sectional a week earlier They included 113# freshman Trevor Lonneman, 126# junior Tyler Money, 145# junior Matt Yatsko, 170# senior Nick Prather, 195# junior Jason Hawkins and 220# junior Alex Lindemann.
Moving on to the 2012 IHSAA semi-state competition for the tribe are: 113# freshman Trevor Lonneman, competing as a third place regional finisher; junior Tyler Money made his path available through the a fourth place finish in the 126# weight class; junior Jason Hawkins advances with only one loss during his day's regional 195# championship title competition to advance as a runner-up while junior Indian wrestler Alex Lindemann directed his path to semi-state competition as the 220# weight class champion.
The four will compete in their individual weight class IHSAA Semi-State Tournament competition at the designated New Castle High School hosted site on Saturday, February 11.
Congratulations is extended to senior 170# Indian wrestler Nick Prather who retired his wrestling singlet following regional competition, on a good season with positive performances leading up to his final match.
Congratulations is also extended to junior Matt Yatsko for his 145# season performances as well as season accomplishments over the years preceeding this one. The Indian wrestling team expects many more positive matches from him in 2013, his senior season, as well as providing positive senior leadership for his Indian teammates.