Posted: Jan 18, 2024
IOWA FALLS, IOWA -- Ellsworth got two victories in a Wednesday night dual meet with conference foe, Indian Hills. The visiting Warriors won 42-9 at Dittmer Gym.
Ellsworth freshman Nick Koch provided the Panthers with one of their highlights of the night, recording a pin in 5:36 at 141 pounds. Sophomore Triston Barncastle got the other win for ECC, coming out on top in a high-scoring match at 165 pounds with a final score of 21-17. It was quite a battle for Barncastle, who trailed 9-8 after 2 periods and was down 17-16 in the 3rd period. But he scored a reversal and 2 near-fall points to pull out the win.
The Panthers will wrestle at Iowa Central in Fort Dodge on Jan. 25.