For the Tomahawk Leader
OCONTO FALLS – The Tomahawk Hatchet wrestling team travelled to Oconto Falls on Saturday, Feb. 12, to compete in their WIAA Regionals Tournament.
The top two wrestlers in each weight class would advance to the WIAA Individual Sectionals Tournament in Oconto Falls.
The Hatchets advanced seven wrestlers to this weekend’s Sectionals Tournament.
At 106 pounds, Presley Gutbrod earned two falls and was the Hatchets’ first Regional Champion and advanced to Sectionals. At 113 pounds, Drew Tollefson placed second and advanced to Sectionals. Addison Peissig earned a fall in his semifinals match and placed second to advance to Sectionals. At 126 pounds, Blake Felser lost his semifinals match before earning a pin in his third place match. Felser did not receive a wrestle back and finished third. At 132 pounds, Ryan Larson placed fourth.
At 145 pounds, Hudson Mattke placed fourth. At 152 pounds, Brayden Jones won a decision and placed fourth. Mason Evans, at 160 pounds, earned a fall and was Tomahawk’s second Regional Champion. At 170 pounds, Logan Bishop followed up with two falls and was Tomahawk’s third Regional Champion. At 182 pounds, Micah Arnott earned a fall in his semifinals match and placed second to advance to Sectionals. Ethan Trayes, at 195 pounds, earned a tech fall in his third place match. Trayes lost his wrestle back and finished third. Marcus Matti, at 220 pounds, earned a fall and a decision to win Tomahawk’s fourth Individual Regional Championship of the day.
Tomahawk will send their wrestlers from 106, 113, 120, 160, 170, 182, and 220 pounds to Oconto Falls on Saturday, Feb. 19 to compete at Sectionals. Tomahawk as a team finished second overall with 204.5 team points. Tomahawk finished behind Division 2’s eighth-ranked Oconto Falls.
Wrestling in Oconto Falls starts at 10:00 a.m., with the Hatchet’s first round matchups as follows:
- 106 pounds: Presley Gutbrod (36-6) vs. Everett Koltz of Wrightstown (20-9)
- 113 pounds: Drew Tollefson (22-19) vs. Connor Steffens of Seymour (27-10)
- 120 pounds: Addison Peissig (30-10) vs. Chris Strejc of Mosinee (14-17)
- 160 pounds: Mason Evans (37-4) vs. Ephraim Anglemyer of Amherst (23-12)
- 170 pounds: Logan Bishop (35-3) vs. Justin Klinkner of Two Rivers (26-12)
- 182 pounds: Micah Arnott (28-12) vs. Josh Lahay of Freedom (17-8)
- 220 pounds; Marcus Matti (40-2) vs. Brodie Overbeck of Southern Door (35-17)
The top three wrestlers in each weight class will advance to the WIAA Individual State Tournament.
Wrestler of the Week
Wrestler of the Week this week is Senior Marcus Matti.
Marcus has had an outstanding season that has seen him surpass 40 wins while occupying the heavyweight and 220 pound weight classes for the Hatchets. While Marcus has been competing in those weight classes, he weighs naturally around 195 pounds, making his accomplishments more impressive as he routinely gives up 20 or more pounds in a match. Marcus is an incredible athlete that has dedicated hours to the weight room and out of season camps. Marcus has already won two individual conference championships, two team conference championships, three Individual Regional championships and three Team Regional championships. Marcus is looking to win his first Individual Sectional Championship this weekend and add State Finalist to his accolades to end the season. Marcus is an incredibly talented wrestler and overall great teammate who Tomahawk is lucky to have competing for them.