Newberry v. Lander

February 1, 2023, 7 PM

Newberry, S.C. | Eleazer Arena

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Scouting the Bearcats: The number two team in the country (NWCA), Lander comes into the match sporting a 18-2 record, with an 8-0 record in conference competition. In their last outing, the Bearcats would take on Coker in a home matchup and extend their streak to nine dual wins in a row, defeating the Cobras by a score of 44-3. A wrestler to watch for the Bearcats comes in at 197 lbs by the name of Anthony Yacovetti. Ranked number one in the region, Yacovetti comes into the match with a 20-4 record on the heels of a victory against Anthony Way-Williams of the Cobras by fall 32 seconds into the first period. He also leads the team with eight pins on the season.

Scouting the Wolves: The Wolves come into this highly anticipated match riding a streak of their own, with Newberry winning the last four by an average of 44 points. Coming in with a 9-4 record while 7-1 in conference play, the last time the Wolves were on the mat, Newberry proved why Eleazer is a fortress to the opposition, defeating the Emmanuel Lions by a score of 45-0. One key wrestler to watch for the Wolves is 197 lbs Khris Walton (Merrillville, Ky.). In his last match against Micha Clemson of Emmanuel, Walton (ranked third in the region) would secure one of his team leading six pins 32 seconds before the first period would end on January 23, and he will look to continue his good run of form against the top wrestler in the region at the 197 weight class.