TINA L. SCOTT
EDITOR
The Merrill Wrestling Team played host to Marshfield on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, and this was a rough one. The Marshfield wrestlers were in great form for this dual and won all but three matches. Brady Norton, Ryder Depies, and Noah Klug won their matches for Merrill, but ultimately Marshfield took home the win.
“We wrestled a strong team with Marshfield,” said Merrill Wrestling Head Coach Brian Suchocki. “They are currently ranked fourth in the state and are first in the conference.”
“We were able to get three pins and had some other matches we competed well in,” he said. “Noah started us out well getting a pin. Noah has been wrestling well. Being a Freshman at an upper weight is challenging. In many of his matches, he is giving some size, as well. The experience he is gaining through season is helping him improve.”
“Brady Norton also had a nice pin,” Suchocki said. “Brady is also getting better, and his wrestling is looking good. He is able to get his shots and goes right into his offense on top.”
“Ryder finished the dual with a pin. It’s been good to see his success,” he said. “Each week he brings his best.”
“Overall. it was a solid performance for us even though the score doesn’t indicate that,” Suchocki said. “Some of the matches where the opponent was better we battled. When we don’t have the upper hand in experience or ability, it is important to learn and get better from it. We are getting everyone back and hopefully it stays that way going into the post season.”
Individual Merrill results:
106 Dustin Schmirler Merrill, lost to Jon Sternweis Marshfield, Major 10-2
113 Allison Hunter Merrill, lost to Ava Gardner Marshfield, Fall 4:39
126 Brett Suchocki Merrill, lost to Jace Kelnhofer Marshfield, 17-13
132 Brady Norton Merrill, won over Keenen Landwehr Marshfield, Fall 2:45
138 Callum Wheeler Merrill, lost to Brett Franklin Marshfield, Fall 1:42
145 Preston Schuelke Merrill, lost to Hoyt Blaskowski Marshfield, Fall 1:09
152 Hunter Opper Merrill, lost to Grayden Rode Marshfield, Fall 1:38
160 Gage Lassa Merrill, lost to Caleb Dennee Marshfield, TF 19-2 5:41
170 Brian Ball Merrill, lost to Garrett Willuweit Marshfield, Major 12-4
182 Austin Depies Merrill, lost to Mason Seidl Marshfield, Fall 4:38
195 Ryder Depies Merrill, won over Ethan Richardson Marshfield, Fall 2:42
220 Noah Klug Merrill, won over Bob Shearer Marshfield, Fall 3:01
285 Ian Dreikosen Merrill, lost to Adrian Kruger Marshfield, Fall 1:21
Box Score
Marshfield 58 @ Merrill 18