Bedford in state wresting quarterfinals
Bedford has fallen into an early 5-0 hole against Rockford, losing a technical fall in the opening match at 119 pounds.
Bedford has fallen into an early 5-0 hole against Rockford, losing a technical fall in the opening match at 119 pounds.
February 29th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Rockford’s Zach Johnson held off a great comeback by Bedford freshman Brian Gibbs, scoring a reversal in the final 20 seconds to win 7-5. Rockford leads 8-0.
February 29th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Mike Peck, the top pinner on Bedford’s team, came through again. His stick at 130 has the Mules back within 8-6.
February 29th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
this is great. my nephews are ortman and whitenburg who wrestle for bedford and i couldn’t go. this makes me feel like i am there. hi and GOOD LUCK to them both. aunt dee
February 29th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Billy Osborne’s 9-2 win at 135 has given Bedford a 9-8 lead.
February 29th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
A win at 140 pounds has given Rockford an 11-9 lead.
February 29th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Bedford’s T.J. Romijn lost at 145 pounds, but did a great job in holding unbeaten Jake Dorulla to an 11-4 regular decision.
Rockford leads 14-9.
February 29th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
A second-period pin by Pat Nusbaum has put Bedford back on top 15-14.
February 29th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Here is a summary through seven matches:
119: Jake Byers, R, tf. Cote Sailer, 17-2.
125: Zach Johnson, R, d. Brian Gibbs, 7-5.
130: Mike Peck, B, p. Ian Martin, 1:41.
135: Billy Osborne, B, d. Adam Bonner, 9-2.
140: Jake Johnson, R, d. Aaron Jeffrey, 6-3.
145: Jake Dorulla, R, d. T.J. Romijn, 11-4.
152: Pat Nusbaum, B, p. C.J. Scholl, 3:16.
February 29th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Alex Ortman’s first-period pin has given Bedford a 21-14 lead.
February 29th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
way to go alex ortman. i knew you could to it!!!!!!!!! love, aunt dee
February 29th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Three straight pins for Bedford!
Ian Kohlhofer came back from a 4-0 deficit to stick Brian Twiest.
The Mules lead 27-14.
February 29th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
The pin parade continues, but this one is not good for Bedford.
Two-time state champion Ben Bennett won by fall in just 48 seconds to pull Rockford within 27-20.
February 29th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Nick Whitenburg wins 11-5 at 215 pounds, building Bedford’s lead to 30-20.
February 29th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
alright nick whitenburg, i knew you could handle it!!!!!!!!!!! love, aunt dee
February 29th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Rockford’s Jesse Somsel pins with 25 seconds left in the match to pull the Rams within 30-26.
February 29th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Bedford coach Denny Brighton just tossed freshman 103-pounder P.J. Stevens in the air after Stevens pinned at the 2:42 mark to give the Mules a 36-26 lead.
February 29th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
A pin by two-time state champ Kyle Waldo makes the final score Bedford 36, Rockford 32.
February 29th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Great reporting Niles!
–SHELLY
February 29th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
GREAT JOB BEDFORD. You guys had some real good matches. And you did a great job gettiing the scores so fast to us on line, Niles Kruger. denise goerlich
February 29th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Alright - good job Mules! Thanks for the play-by-play Niles, fantastic.
February 29th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Bedford will take on Lake Orion in the semifinals at 11:45 a.m. Saturday.
February 29th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
wooosh go bedford i knew you guys could do it!!!!!!!!!!! gooooooo ian
March 1st, 2008 at 11:59 am
how do i get the bedford semi final match