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.

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  1. Niles Kruger says:

    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.

  2. Niles Kruger says:

    Mike Peck, the top pinner on Bedford’s team, came through again. His stick at 130 has the Mules back within 8-6.

  3. denise says:

    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

  4. Niles Kruger says:

    Billy Osborne’s 9-2 win at 135 has given Bedford a 9-8 lead.

  5. Niles Kruger says:

    A win at 140 pounds has given Rockford an 11-9 lead.

  6. Niles Kruger says:

    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.

  7. Niles Kruger says:

    A second-period pin by Pat Nusbaum has put Bedford back on top 15-14.

  8. Niles Kruger says:

    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.

  9. Niles Kruger says:

    Alex Ortman’s first-period pin has given Bedford a 21-14 lead.

  10. denise says:

    way to go alex ortman. i knew you could to it!!!!!!!!! love, aunt dee

  11. Niles Kruger says:

    Three straight pins for Bedford!
    Ian Kohlhofer came back from a 4-0 deficit to stick Brian Twiest.
    The Mules lead 27-14.

  12. Niles Kruger says:

    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.

  13. Niles Kruger says:

    Nick Whitenburg wins 11-5 at 215 pounds, building Bedford’s lead to 30-20.

  14. denise says:

    alright nick whitenburg, i knew you could handle it!!!!!!!!!!! love, aunt dee

  15. Niles Kruger says:

    Rockford’s Jesse Somsel pins with 25 seconds left in the match to pull the Rams within 30-26.

  16. Niles Kruger says:

    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.

  17. Niles Kruger says:

    A pin by two-time state champ Kyle Waldo makes the final score Bedford 36, Rockford 32.

  18. Michelle says:

    Great reporting Niles!

    –SHELLY

  19. denise says:

    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

  20. Bryan B. says:

    Alright – good job Mules! Thanks for the play-by-play Niles, fantastic.

  21. Niles Kruger says:

    Bedford will take on Lake Orion in the semifinals at 11:45 a.m. Saturday.

  22. Claire Walnuts says:

    wooosh go bedford i knew you guys could do it!!!!!!!!!!! gooooooo ian

  23. how do i get the bedford semi final match

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