IOWA FALLS, IOWA -- Ellsworth picked up 4 victories, but lost its first conference dual meet of the season Wednesday night, falling to Iowa Central CC, 31-16, at Dittmer Gym.

The Panthers posted 3 consecutive wins in one stretch and finished the night by winning a narrow decision at 285 pounds.

The first victory for ECC came from Diego Isiordia at 157 pounds.  A national qualifier for Ellsworth last year, Isiordia defeated Nathan Napolitano, 12-5.

ECC's Mirzo Khayitov then pinned Malikhy Ray in 2:32 at 165.

Juan Isiordia followed up that fall with a 10-1 decision for ECC at 174, beating Aiden Carr.

The final Ellsworth win came from Tegan Carson, who used two first-period takedowns to decision Colten Goodell, 5-3 at 285 pounds.

The Panthers forfeited at 133 and 149 and Iowa Central had a fall and 3 major decisions.

Ellsworth competes in the Grand View Open this Saturday.

IOWA CENTRAL 31, ELLSWORTH 16

(Ellsworth results)

125 - Austin Kaalekahi lost 18-3

133 - ECC forfeit

141 - Kaden Karns lost 15-4

149 - ECC forfeit

157 - Diego Isiordia won 12-5

165 - Mirzo Khayitov won by fall in 2:32

174 - Juan Isiordia won 10-1

184 - Brent Greenfield pinned in 6:18

197 - Isaiah Laguna lost 12-4

285 - Tegan Carson won 5-3