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Colonels Wrestling delivered a powerful showing at the Esmond Ford Tournament at Affton High School in St. Louis, MO, on December 6, 2025, finishing 2nd overall out of 18 schools with 164 team points, behind Affton, who scored 203 team points.
Leading the way were Cadet Deonte Kerns (144 lbs) and Cadet James Grace (150 lbs), both champions in their brackets! Congratulations to Kerns on his 100th win.
Additional top finishes helped Colonels Wrestling secure 2nd place among a competitive field.
Individual Results:
• Cadet William Pennington (138 lbs) – 2nd
• Cadet Erik Bond (190 lbs) – 2nd
• Cadet Owen French (165 lbs) – 2nd
• Cadet David Woodcock (138 lbs) – 3rd
• Cadet Rfred Cordero (113 lbs) – 5th
• Cadet Dario Rodriguez (157 lbs) – 5th
• Cadet Daniel Bravo (120 lbs) – 6th
• Cadet Carter Munsch (106 lbs) – 8th
The Colonels' wrestling team poses for a photo after securing their 2nd place finish.
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