The Detroit Lakes wrestling team upped its dual record on the season to 9-2 after a convincing 43-27 win over visiting Norwood-Young America Friday.
The Lakers followed up that win with a solid fourth-place finish in the 15-team Thief River Falls Invite Saturday, racking up eight place winners.
"This past week we have really worked hard and have gotten better," said DL head coach Rob Ullyott. "We have a lot of mistakes to correct, but the kids are working hard and putting forth a great effort on the mat."
DL's lighter weights are definitely making a name for themselves, after taking top six places in six of the first seven divisions.
Gabe Foltz captured the 103-pound title with a 7-1 decision over Badger/Greenbush-Middle River's Ryan Bergeron in the championship bout.
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Foltz had two pins and a major decision on his way to the championship match.
Tony Sims also wrestled his way to the gold-place match, but lost to Crookston's Cody Weiland on a 12-4 major decision. Sims had two wins by fall to clear his way to the title bout.
Nate Francis (112) and Parker Jackson (135) each went 3-1 to capture bronze medals.
The Laker junior varsity placed fifth out of 17 teams in TRF, as Bronson Spies captured gold.
Other JV placers included Tyler Bellefeuille (second), Austin Soyring (third), Luke Eggebraaten (second), Ben Ortiz (third), Malcom Bradbury (fifth), Cameron Fritz (fourth) and Luke Marten (fourth).
The Lakers will travel south to Fergus Falls Thursday, with matches starting at 7:30 p.m.
DL will also host the Mid-State Conference individual tournament Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. inside Ralph Anderson Gym.
Laker results
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Detroit Lakes at Thief River Falls Invite, Saturday, Jan. 22.
Team results -- Badger/Greenbush-MR 218, Crookston 204, Thief River Falls 156, Detroit Lakes 144, Walker/H-A 113, Roseau 108.5, Deer River 102.5, Norwood-Young America 89, Park Rapids 86.5, Fertile-Beltrami 44, Parkers Prairie 34, Red Lake County Central 30, Bemidji 27, East Grand Forks 22, West Marshall 16.
DL individual placers -- 103: 1. Gabe Foltz (4-0)...112: 4. Nate Francis (2-2)...119: 3. Zack Baker (3-1)...125: 2. Tony Sims (3-1)...135: 3. Parker Jackson (3-1)...140: 6. Brandon Dahring (3-3)...152: 5. Travis Kienitz (2-2)...215: 3. Bryce Dutton (3-1).
