Kansas Wrestling (all images via fhsuathletics.com)
Fort Hays State Men’s Wrestling (1-4)
at Newman University (0-2)
Thursday, January 25, 2024 • 7 p.m.
Wichita, Kan. • Main Gym at Don Nasser Family Plaza
at Central Missouri (3-2)
Sunday, January 28, 2024 • 3 p.m.
Warrensburg, Mo. • Multipurpose Building
vs. Ouachita Baptist (2-7)
Sunday, January 28, 2024 • 6 p.m.
Warrensburg, Mo. • Multipurpose Building
The Fort Hays State men’s wrestling team opens its conference schedule Thursday (Jan. 25) with a dual against Newman in Wichita, Kan. The team will then travel to Warrensburg, Mo. Sunday (Jan. 28) where they will dual against both #21 Central Missouri and Ouachita Baptist.
Live video will be available on the MIAA Network Thursday for $15.
Tereus Henry, who currently ranks tenth in DII at 197 pounds, leads the Tigers with 20 wins this season, including a team-high eight technical falls and ten bonus-point wins. D’Andre Brown, the probable starter at 125 pounds, and Juan Urbina, the probable starter at 174 pounds, lead the team with five major decisions. Matthew Rodriguez and Bryce Westmoreland both have five pins on the season and are both above .500 on the season. Drew Bell, the probable starter at 141 pounds, has a team-high six pins on the year, including the fastest pin of the year at 32 seconds.
In a memorable showdown last season, Fort Hays State outplayed Newman, securing a 37-9 victory in the Coliseum. Despite Newman’s 0-2 dual record this season, they are not to be underestimated, receiving votes in the latest poll. Jace Fisher, ranked fifth at 165 pounds, boasts an impressive 19-3 record, with Jevin Foust and Dylan Sheler maintaining above .500 records. The Tigers maintain a commanding 15-1 advantage over the Jets in the all-time series.
Sundays dual starts with #21 Central Missouri at 3 p.m. UCM, with a 3-2 dual record, brings formidable competition. The Mules feature four ranked wrestlers, including Tommy Frezza, John Ridle, Damon Ashworth, and Trent Strong. The Tigers are 36-24-1 all-time against the Mules and had won 13 straight duals against UCM until the 2022 defeat in Warrensburg.
Following the clash with UCM, FHSU faces OBU in Warrensburg. OBU, with a 2-7 dual record, is hungry for a win. Juniors Jaylon Otero and Paul Donald lead OBU with a combined record of 14-8. Fort Hays State remains undefeated with a 2-0 all-time record, last defeating #10 Ouachita Baptist in a close battle back in 2013.
Projected Fort Hays State Lineup
125 – D’Andre Brown
133 – Kevin Honas
141 – Drew Bell
149 – Marcell Dely OR Philipp Nguyen
157 – Hunter Harris
165 – Cody Hicks
174 – Juan Urbina
184 – Matthew Rodriguez OR Bryce Westmoreland
197 – #10 Tereus Henry
285 – Tony Caldwell OR Jaxson Thomas
