NIACC stops Iowa Western, 33-14

MASON CITY - The NIACC men's wrestling team wrapped up its dual meet season with a 33-14 victory over Iowa Western Wednesday in the NIACC recreation center.

NIACC, which improved to 6-2 overall and 4-2 in the ICCAC, won five of the eight contested matches. The Trojans gained technical falls from sophomore Emmanuel Celestin (165) and Macray Klohs (197).

At 165 pounds, Celestin (12-7) gained a 16-1 technical fall over the Reivers' Josiah Taylor. 

At 197 pounds, Klohs (15-4) gained a 20-4 technical fall over the Reivers' Kolby Scott.

Other winners for the Trojans Wednesday were Hansel Pompa (157), Jessey Colas (184) and Xander Kenworthy (285).

Pompa (13-6) gained a 15-3 major decision over Iowa Western's Justin Lee.

Colas (17-3) picked up a 13-0 major decision over the Reivers' Omar Palmer.

At 285 pounds, Kenworthy (14-10) edged the Reivers' Orion Parker, 3-2.

NIACC returns to action Feb. 16 at the NJCAA North Central District Tournament in Council Bluffs.

NIACC 33, Iowa Western 14

125 - Cyrus Bucsit (IW) major dec. Luis Acevedo, 14-3; 133 - Alejandro Rodriguez (N) won by forfeit; 141 - Gabe Ferreira (IW) major dec. McKenley Charelus, 8-0; 149 - Braxton Peacher (IW) pinned Case Monat, 3:49. 157 - Hansel Pompa (N) major dec. Justin Lee, 15-3.

165 - Emmanuel Celestin (N) tech. fall Josiah Taylor, 16-1; 174 - Jonathan Krogman (N) won by forfeit; 184 - Jessey Colas (N) major dec. Omar Palmer, 13-0; 197 - Macray Klohs (N) tech. fall Kolby Scott, 20-4; 285 - Xander Kenworthy (N) dec. Orion Parker, 3-2.