After Day One of the NJCAA National Tournament, Panther wrestling has six out of ten wrestlers still in the competition. Wrestling in tomorrow's semi-finals is Deejay McNeal (125), Hector Candelaria (133), Rozell Baker (184), Darrel Mason (285). All four received the All American recognition. Still alive in the consolation round are Scott Cook (141) and Cardionte Wilson (149). Ellsworth is sitting in the sixth place heading in to Day Two and the semi-finals.
The four wrestlers eliminated in Day One are Todd Perry (157), Cameron Nesbit (165), Justin Grant (174), Trayvonne Jackson (197). All four provided valuable team points in the tournament for the Panthers as they compete for the National Title.
Day Two of the NJCAA National Tournament will begin tomorrow, March 7, at 10:30 am at the Mid America Center.
Team standings after Day One:
- Clackamas 84.5
- Rochester 79.5
- Iowa Western 71.5
- Western Wyoming 68.5
- Northeast Oklahoma 67
- Ellsworth 66 pts
- North Idaho 57 pts
- Nassau 54.5
- Iowa Central 51.5 pts
- Harper 44.5 pts