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Irish Wrestlers Use Experience, Bonus Points to Beat Eastview 39-24

Rosemount won the first five matches of the night en route to a 9-5 overall win

The Rosemount High School gymnasium hummed amidst the buzz of a heated rivalry on Wednesday night.

Varsity wrestlers from Rosemount defeated 39-24 their counterparts from Eastview High School in a conference meet that pitted experience against youth.

The Irish won nine of 14 matches – including the first five in a row – thanks to a series of bonus points and two overtime wins.

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"We knew we had a shot to beat Eastview but only if everything went perfectly," explained Rosemount head coach, Brett Larson. "The matches at 145 and 152 (pounds) were key tonight. Our 152 wrestler (Adam Jackson, Grade 11) beat the #5 ranked kid in the state (Mitch Rechtzigel, Grade 11). That was huge."

Rosemount senior captain, Paul Domeier, pinned Eastview's Chris Bechley in one of the night's most dominant performances for the Irish.

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"We always try to come out strong against Eastview," said Domeier. "Our goal is always compete, whether that's in practice or against opponents. Our success is a real credit to our coaching staff. They always push us, even when we want to quit."

Eastview is a program that is very much in the middle of rebuilding. After losing eight starting wrestlers from the 2009-10 season the Lightning are 8-6 this season and trying to keep things in perspective.

"We are just looking to get better everyday. We need to continue to work hard in practice and get better when it matters," explained Eastview head coach, Kurt Habeck.

Eastview's inexperience was once again a factor in tonight's meet.

"We don't match up well (in the lower weight classes) which is where they are really tough," explained Eastview head coach, Kurt Habeck.

"But we also left some matches on the mat tonight," Habeck said. "I was very disappointed in the 152 (pounds) match. I thought the referee got too involved. I thought he could have let the kids wrestle a bit more."

Eastview's performance, however, was not without its highlights. Senior heavyweight Erik Ehresmann pinned Rosemount senior captain, John Bishop, in the last match of the night.

The upset victory, which likely came as a surprise to everyone in attendance, allowed the Lightning to keep the final score respectable and gave Habeck reason for encouragement. "We won five matches and lost two in overtime. If we win those two, then its a 7-7 meet and I would have been happy."

 

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