Charleston, S.C. - The Citadel Wrestling team returns to action Saturday afternoon as it travels to the United States Naval Academy to take part in the annual Navy Classic at Westley Brown Field House beginning at 10:00 am. The Bulldogs will battle six teams — Bucknell, Franklin & Marshall, Gardner Webb, George Mason, West Virginia and the host Midshipmen — for the 2011 Navy Classic crown.
Last weekend, Kelby Smith was a perfect 3-for-3 and Turtogtokh Luvsandorj picked up a pair of victories, but The Citadel dropped all three of its matches at the 2011 Wrestle for a Cure Duals in Harrisburg, Pa. The Bulldogs fell 22-12 to Cleveland State, 33-8 to Lock Haven and 46-3 to #9 Illinois.
2011 Navy Classic
Date: Saturday, Nov. 19
Venue: Wesley Brown Field House
Participating teams: Bucknell, The Citadel, Franklin & Marshall, Gardner Webb, George Mason, Navy, West Virginia
Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students (18 years and under)
Saturday's Probable Starters
The Citadel (0-3)
125: Richard Alarcon (5-4) and Zak Thompson (3-2)
133: Kyle Casaletto (4-4)
141: Jordan Dix (2-5)
149: Shane Lee (0-2)
157: Pierre Frazile (4-4)
165: Mike Harper (0-4)
174: Open
184: Jack Duane (0-3)
197: Kelby Smith (3-0) and Luke Johnson (2-2)
HWT: Open
Promotions
Giving Thanks - Any fan who brings three can goods will receive a discounted $3 ticket.
Parks and Rec Day - All Annapolis Park and Rec families are invited to attend the Navy Classic for $3 admission.
4-H Day - All 4-H members wearing an item with the 4-H logo will receive free admission (up to 4 guests each).
Projected session times
10:00 am - preliminary rounds
1:00 pm - semifinals
4:00 pm - finals
Parking
As a reminder, only those cars that have a Department of Defense sticker will be allowed to drive onto the Naval Academy grounds. Fans have the option of parking at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and taking the shuttle to Wesley Brown Field House or may also park downtown (there is a parking garage) and walk onto the grounds through the main gain (Gate 1) where they will be asked for a valid photo ID.
Participating ranked wrestlers
- 125: #20 Shane Young (West Virginia)
- 133: #16 Colin Johnston (West Virginia), #17 Aaron Kalil (Navy)
- 141: #19 Nathan Pennessi (West Virginia)
- 149: None
- 157: None
- 165: None
- 174: #20 Oscar Huntley (Navy)
- 184: #13 Luke Rebertus (Navy), #17 Matt Ryan (West Virginia)
- 197: None
- 285: None
Returning place-winners from the 2011 Navy Classic
- 125: ---
- 133: Aaron Kalil (Navy, Champion @ 125)
- 141: Raymond Borja (Navy, 2nd), Alex Pellicciotti (Bucknell, 2nd @ 133)
- 149: Eric Filipowicz (Navy, Champion), Zach Johnson (Navy, 3rd), Joe Locksmith (Navy, Champion @ 141), Ben Hunter (Navy, 6th @ 141)|
- 157: Matt Jackson (Navy, 4th), Zach Basich (Navy, 3rd @ 149), Zach Cerrone (West Virginia, 6th @ 149), Bobby Barnhisel (Navy, 3rd @ 165), Johnny Watson (Navy, 5th @ 165)
- 165: Mason Bailey (Navy, 2nd), Kyle Eason (West Virginia, 4th)
- 174: Oscar Huntley (Navy, 5th)
- 184: Luke Rebertus (Navy, Champion)
- 197: Matt McVay (Navy, 6th), Mac Mancuso (West Virginia, 3rd @ 184)
- HWT: Hunter Manspile (George Washington, 5th), Chance Rauscher (Navy, 5th @ 197)
A recap and results will follow the Navy Classic. For more information on Bulldog Wrestling, visit the official website of The Citadel Athletics at www.CitadelSports.com.
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