{"id":9731,"date":"2023-11-18T12:27:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T17:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=9731"},"modified":"2023-11-18T15:19:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T20:19:32","slug":"5-braves-open-season-with-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/18\/5-braves-open-season-with-win\/","title":{"rendered":"#5 Braves open season with win"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>DANE FUELLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SYRACUSE &#8211; Taking nine out of 14 matches Friday night, the #5 Bellmont Braves wrestled to their potential and perhaps even beyond it in a satisfying 50-27 victory at Wawasee. Having won last year&#8217;s dual 36-34 at home, the Braves looked ready and motivated for the upcoming season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HS Wrestling--Bellmont at Wawasee, 11\/17\/23\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eKlOWwaXi5k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Listen to Friday night&#8217;s broadcast with the above YouTube link. Includes interviews with coach Tim Myers and sophomore Grady Baker at end of broadcast. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Braves scored seven falls and added a tech fall and both freshmen in the lineup, Ben Mills &amp; Henry Faurote, were victorious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0101-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0101-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0101-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0101-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0101-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0101-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1696\" data-id=\"9738\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?attachment_id=9738\" data-url=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0101-1024x678.jpg\" data-width=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0101-1024x678.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0121-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0121-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0121-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0121-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0121-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0121-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1696\" data-id=\"9739\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?attachment_id=9739\" data-url=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0121-1024x678.jpg\" data-width=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0121-1024x678.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100063470533558\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"76\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/efgass.jpg?resize=640%2C76&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/efgass-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C121&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/efgass-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C35&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/efgass-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C91&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/efgass-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C182&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/efgass-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C242&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/efgass-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/efgass-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the top performances of the night actually came in a loss for the Braves. Senior Cole Mendez wrestled state-streeter Donovan Blair at 190 and was in the match until the very end, falling 6-3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;He walked off the match and had lost, but I was smiling,&#8221; noted coach Tim Myers. &#8220;He wrestled extremely well.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0128.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0128-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0128-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0128-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0128-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0128-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0128-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0128-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sam Wolpert wraps up his Wawasee opponent in a cradle Friday night. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The dual meet was interrupted after Sam Wolpert&#8217;s cradle victory at 144 when his opponent, Ethan Rodriguez, did not come to his feet after the fall was called. Rodriguez spent 15+ minutes with his head immobilized by a trainer as the gym sat in silence waiting on paramedics to arrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, just a few hours after the meet was over, a message was posted on social media from Wawasee stating that Rodriguez had not suffered any serious injuries and was going to be ok. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sophomore Grady Baker made his debut at heavyweight and looked good on his feet, scoring a couple of takedowns and winning 7-2 over Derek Morrison in the second bout of the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0100.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Grady Baker looks up at the clock during his bout at heavyweight. The sophomore went on to win 7-2. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MiragehallDecatur\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Miragesipshop2.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Miragesipshop2-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Miragesipshop2-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Miragesipshop2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Miragesipshop2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Miragesipshop2-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Miragesipshop2-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Miragesipshop2-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Braves got falls from the usual suspects in Keagan Martin, Blake Luginbill, Keven Loshe and Xavior Palacios. Duke Myers also got a fall after building a 20-5 lead with a great display of his talents on his feet at 165. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0091.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0091-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0091-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0091-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0091-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DSC_0091-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, 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