Missouri Valley College Women's Wrestlers Advance at National Dual Tournament

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MVC WOMEN’S WRESTLERS ADVANCE AT NATIONAL DUAL TOURNAMENT

Marshall, Mo. (January 12, 2013)-  The No. 7 Missouri Valley College women’s wrestling team is competing at the NWCA Cliff Keen National Duals in Springfield, Ill. this weekend.  In the Lady Vikings’ first dual of the event, they defeated Lindenwood University 26-17 in team points.

The Lady Vikings were able to jump out to an early lead, thanks to an open spot for Lindenwood at 101 pounds, giving Freshman Dalina Vuong (Arlington, Texas) the victory.  Lindenwood was able to take the 109 pound match as Alexis Rodriguez defeated Freshman Christina Bautista (Collieville, Texas) by a second period decision.

At 116 pounds Junior Samantha Lovelace (South Prairie, Wash.) was able to win by forfeit, giving MVC the advantage in team points.

At 123 pounds Sophomore Jacarra Winchester (San Leandro, Calif.) defeated Diaysha Moore in a second period decision, while at 130 pounds Junior Brittney Faust (Saxonburg, Mo.) won in a third period decision over Tianna Camous.

At 136 pounds Junior Randi Beltz (Chesterfield, Mo.) came away with a first period pin of Monica Ramirez, but Lindenwood was able to pick up points at 143 pounds as Rachael Shannon defeated Junior Frances Efiong (Arlington, Texas) in a third period decision.

At 155 pounds Lindenwood won again as Crystal Borrow was over Senior Jordan Hagerman (Nevada, Mo.) in a second period decision, with Brittany David winning for Lindenwood in the 170 pound weight class over Junior Brittany Jones (Grapevine, Texas) by a first period pin.

In the 191 pound weight class MVC’s Senior Tamara Hartfield (Killeen, Texas) was able to secure the team victory with a second period decision over Ruth Ledger, sending MVC into the championship semifinals.

The Vikings will go up against No. 2 Oklahoma City University in the championship semifinals Sunday at 11:00 a.m.  The championship dual is scheduled for Sunday at 3:00 p.m., while the third place dual will also be at 3:00 p.m.


ABOUT MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE
Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge‐based global society. MVC offers over 40 academic programs, study abroad program, extracurricular activities, and 13 sports. The most popular majors include education and business, and the newest majors are nursing, graphic design, dance, and hospitality/tourism management. Above all, Valley is committed to student success. For more information, call (660) 831‐4000 or visit www.moval.edu.

Lone Jack Basketball and Wrestling 1/7/13

The Lone Jack Lady Mules lost a close game at home Friday night to the visiting Butler Bears by a score of 61-67. Courtney Osborn Led all scorers with 23 points and Jordan Surber added 21 points to the effort. The Lady Mules are in action again tomorrow at home against St. Paul. 

Varsity Boys lost 53-23.

Wrestling:  Zach Black finished 1st in the 182 weight class in the Mid Buchanan Tournament.

UCM Wrestling

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Mules wrestling (3-3) falls to No. 2 Newberry (7-0) in final match of day one of UCM Duals. Mules wrestle again Tues starting . 4 pm

UCM Mules Wrestling

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Mules wrestling (3-2) falls to Newman (1-2) 25-19 in second match of UCM Duals.

UCM Sports Update

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Mules wrestling (3-1, 0-1 MIAA) falls to No. 1 Nebraska-Kearney (1-0, 1-0 MIAA) 37-9 in first match of UCM Duals.

Mo Valley College WOMEN’S WRESTLERS BEGIN 2013 SCHEDULE

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MVC WOMEN'S WRESTLERS BEGIN 2013 SCHEDULE
Marshall, Mo. (January 5, 2013)- The Missouri Valley Lady Vikings wrestling team went to the Waldorf Open in Forest City, Iowa to begin the 2013 portion of the schedule.  The Lady Vikings had seven wrestlers finished with medals including three that finished in second place.
At 101 pounds Freshman Dalina Vuong (Arlington, Texas) lost her first match, but won her first two consolation bracket matches.  Vuong lost in the consolation bracket semifinals, but defeated Brianna Rahall of Oklahoma City University by a second period decision to take fifth place.
At the 109 pound weight class Freshman Christina Bautista (Collieville, Texas) won her first round match in a second period decision, but lost in the championship semifinals.  Bautista then lost in her first consolation bracket match, and lost in the fifth place match, bringing home sixth place.
At the 130 pound weight class Sophomore Jaccara Winchester (San Leandro, Calif.) advanced to the championship match thanks to two decision victories.  In the championship match Winchester was defeated by Tiffany Sluik of Jamestown College by a pin in the first round to take home second place.

At 136 pounds Junior Randi Beltz (Chesterfield, Mo.) advanced to the championship round after three straight victories by pin.  In the championship match, Beltz was defeated by Alli Reagan of King College by a 1-0, 5-0 decision.  Beltz finished in second place.
At 143 pounds Junior Frances Efiong (Arlington, Texas) advanced to the championship match after two victories by decisions.  In the championship match Efiong was defated by Stephanie Geltmacher of Oklahoma City University by a 1-0, 3-0 decision.  Efiong finished in second place.
At 170 pounds Junior Brittany Jones (Grapevine, Texas) won her first match, advancing to the championship semifinals where she was defeated.  In the consolation bracket, Jones advanced to the third place match but was defeated by pin by Melissa Simmons of Oklahoma City University to finish in fourth place.
At 191 pounds Sophomore Jessica Ulloa (Concord, Calif.) lost in her first round match.  In the consolation bracket, Ulloa advanced to the third place match the same person who defeated her in the first round, Sherese Thomas of Oklahoma City University by pin.
The Lady Vikings will next be in action at the NWCA National Duals in Springfield, Ill. Jan. 12-13.
ABOUT MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE
Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge‐based global society. MVC offers over 40 academic programs, study abroad program, extracurricular activities, and 13 sports. The most popular majors include education and business, and the newest majors are nursing, graphic design, dance, and hospitality/tourism management. Above all, Valley is committed to student success. For more information, call (660) 831‐4000 or visit
www.moval.edu.

Missouri Valley College Men's Wrestling Tam Sends Competitors to William Penn Open

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MVC MEN'S WRESTLING TEAM SENDS COMPETITORS TO WILLIAM PENN OPEN
Marshall, Mo. (January 5, 2013)-  The Missouri Valley College men's wrestling team took part in the William Penn Open in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
At the 125 pound weight class Freshman Kevin Bonilla (Cypress, Texas) advanced to the championship semifinals before losing to the eventual champion in the weight class by a pin in the first round.  In the consolation bracket, Bonilla advanced to the third place match where he was defeated Andrew Clark of Grand View University in a 10-6 decision to finish fourth overall.
 At 149 pounds Freshman Dalton Mudgett (Chewelah, Wash.) advanced to the championship quarterfinals before dropping his first match.  Mudgett then lost his first consolation bracket match.
 At the 285 pound weight class Freshman Justin Smith (Corral Springs, Fla.) dropped his second round match.  In the consolation bracket, Smith won his first match by a major decision before losing in the consolation fourth round.
 The men's wrestling team will next be in action Jan. 12 and 13 at the NAIA National Duals in Springfield, Ill.
ABOUT MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE
Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge‐based global society. MVC offers over 40 academic programs, study abroad program, extracurricular activities, and 13 sports. The most popular majors include education and business, and the newest majors are nursing, graphic design, dance, and hospitality/tourism management. Above all, Valley is committed to student success. For more information, call (660) 831‐4000 or visit
www.moval.edu.

Lone Jack Begins Winter Sports Season

Basketball:

Both high school girls and boys teams played North Platte in Lone Jack last night Jv Boys winning 35-28 and Varsity Boys winning in dramatic fashion 63-37, Rains had 10, Moore 12, Overlander 19, Suhr 11. The Lone Jack Lady Mules fell to the North Platte Panthers at home last night 46-54. Rachel Radmacher led the Lady Mules in scoring with 12. The JV Lady Mules also lost to North Platte last night. Both Lady Mules squads are in action again on Friday at home against Maranatha.

Wrestling: 

Lone Jack Wrestling wrestled at Center on November 29 against 3 teams: Holden, Butler, Center, and lost all 3 matches. Josh Hall was 0-3, Costanza was 1-2, Zack Black was 1-2, Flint Fenton was 1-2, Myles Black was 3-0, and Hayden Hall was 0-3.