Parsons Sun
Cardinals open slate
The Labette Community College Cardinals wrestling team, coming off a third-place finish last season in the NJCAA national tournament, opened the 2006 season over the weekend at the LCC Multi-Purpose Gymnasium.
After taking part in the season-opening Takedown tournament on Saturday, the Cardinals opened their season with a 31-10 duel victory over Pratt Community College.
"Overall, I thought we had some good performances from our wrestlers," Labette head coach Joe Renfro said.
"At 157, Willy Pendleton beat Jason Nichols from Pratt (by decision 3-2), who might be the best wrestler in the nation. It was a good win for Willy."
Returnees from last year's nationally-ranked team that competed Sunday include returning All-Americans Tim Elliott (133) - who won by major decision over James Fox, 13-2; Tommy McCarty (184) - won won by fall over Jeren Scheer; and Willie Weber (heavyweight) - who won by fall at the 3:41 mark over Carl Wilkinson.
Another heavyweight that might turn some heads this season is none other than Ben Hohensee.
Renfro said Hohnensee, a freshman from Monet, Mo., could make an impact.
"I don't know if it will be today, next week or next month," Renfro said of Hohnensee. "At some point in time, he's going to be a good wrestler here."
11/06/2006; 1:26:40 PM
