The No. 8 Baldwin Wallace wrestling team split its squad on Saturday, November 7, falling 25-12 in a dual match at No. 17 Wabash College while simultaneously capturing the team title at the Adrian Invitational, bwyellowjackets.com reported.
- Dorian Hoffman’s 7-2 decision at 141 pounds solidified his early-season roster value for the Yellow Jackets.
- Braeden Stallworth’s pin against Michael Cain at 157 pounds highlights high-upside bonus point potential in dual tournaments.
- Andrew Supers earned a crucial 5-3 decision over #6 Jaylen Young, proving his elite scoring capability against top-tier opponents.
Against Wabash College, Baldwin Wallace secured four individual victories while facing several ranked competitors. Dorian Hoffman opened the scoring for the Yellow Jackets with a 7-2 decision at the 141-pound weight class.
Braeden Stallworth followed with a victory by fall at 157 pounds, pinning Michael Cain in 2:43. No. 2 Andrew Supers added a 5-3 decision at 174 pounds against No. 6 Jaylen Young.
A strong start for @wabashwrestling! 🔴⚪ The Little Giants defeat No. 8 Baldwin Wallace 25-12 and claim two individual titles at the Adrian Invitational! 🏆 Rex Moore (133) 🏆 Xavior Palacios (197)#WAFhttps://t.co/kbjYNxm44w
While the varsity lineup competed in the dual, the Yellow Jackets sent other wrestlers to the Adrian Invitational and claimed the tournament title. In the freshman/sophomore division at 133 pounds, teammate Mekhi Davenport dropped a 4-2 decision in the title bout to Ky Fikes, who secured the championship.
Taegan Gilmore finished as the runner-up at 141 pounds in the freshman/sophomore division. Dylan DeVincent placed third in the same weight class, and Connor Hatgas finished fifth.
Luke Evensen-Hein secured a third-place finish at 184 pounds, alongside Brayden Miles, who took third in the freshman/sophomore division at 157 pounds.
| Wrestler | Weight Class | Result / Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Dorian Hoffman | 141 lbs | Dual Win (7-2 decision) |
| Braeden Stallworth | 157 lbs | Dual Win (Fall, 2:43) |
| Andrew Supers | 174 lbs | Dual Win (5-3 decision) |
The Yellow Jackets return to the mat next week at the Bob Del Rosa Open hosted at Case Western.
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