Fauquier Wrestling News:

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This season opener sometimes comes with new experiences, hidden talent and unforgettable matches. This event was pretty special as each weight class supported top ranked wrestlers.

Factoring in the six top teams from Virginia and throw in the number one rank team from Maryland - Good Counsel you have grounds to call this the toughest December tournament in the state – or the entire season. This could be debated, but I will believe it is.

The fight and sacrifices to win those close early season matches does comes with suffering losses for some but earning the bonus points achievement wins by pin helps out great and is one the factors that aided in Fauquier success in the early opening rounds.

They only can crown one Elite Opener Champion per weight class as Fauquier Senior classmen 170 lbs Garrett Tingen and 182 lbs Clifford Harrison both wore there first place metals around neck after meet concluded. This would also mark the third time Tingen had earned champion of the Elite Opener winning it last year and his sophomore year as well.

As Fauquier finished 3rd the past two seasons this Saturday Falcons did find itself bouncing within the top three of the field of 12 teams. As Coach Doug Fisher gets this year teams ready for the 2015-16 campaign - look for adjustments in the line-up as the season progresses forward.

Garrett Tingen went 5-0 earning three pins one technical fall and a forfeit through his five matches. No questions with his performance as he looks to be on track and his senior leadership is showing.

Clifford Harrison also went 5-0 and had two pins a forfeit and two decisions. His third win and impressive victory came with a 3-2 decision over Erik Eva from Christiansburg.

Along with Tingen and Harrison sophomore 113 lbs Kyle Budd also won his opening three rounds and advanced to the Championship pool as well.

Budd had two pins and a forfeit but fell short with two losses in the Finals to take a third place. This was the first time that Kyle Budd has made it to the Elite Opener Finals and posting a 3-2 record.

Other standouts and medalist came from senior 220 lbs Thomas Palmer who also posted a 3-2 record as well. Palmer earned three pins on his way to a third place finish.

For other wrestlers posted a 3-2 records were 132 Ty Foster, 138 Kyle Roche, 152 Caleb Strum, and 160 Franco Camarca.

Questions for Coach Doug Fisher

Q: Having two champions last year, three the year before how does it feel to continue to have Elite Opener Champions?

Fisher - "I think it demonstrates that we continue to provide an environment for wrestlers to maximize their potential. Not only did those two compete well and walk away with a gold medal, they did it at two weight classes higher than they were last year which adds significantly to the challenge."

Q: Can you express the toughest of the Elite Opener this year verse past?

Fisher - "The year field seemed to be loaded with ranked teams. The Elite Opener continues to get tougher and tougher every year. I feel as though this year we were as competitive as last year, but with the addition of Good Counsel, MD, and an improved and impressive Battlefield team, the competition this year increased substantially."

Q: Six Falcon wrestlers posted a 3-2 record - any concerns or area of improvements with the core of these starters? Few of them could have squeaked a 4-1 record – with some close matches.

Fisher - "Agreed, most of those guys that took 2-4 losses had at least one of those losses that could have been turned around with some improved wrestling consistency and position. That will be a major focus for us going forward."

Next Meet: The Falcons will host the Falcon Duals next week on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Below are the individual results from the Elite Opener.

Fauquier Placers
170 Garrett Tingen 5-0 - 1st place
182 Clifford Harrison 5-0 - 1st place
113 Kyle Budd 3-2 - 3rd place
220 Thomas Palmer 3-2- 3rd place
132 Ty Foster 3-2 - 5th place
138 Kyle Roche 3-2 - 5th place
160 Franco Camarca 3-2 - 5th place

Team placement
Colonial Forge 354
Good Counsel 354
Battlefield 314
Christiansburg 306
Fauquier 287
St.Christopher`s 267
Benedictine 263
Robinson 235
Mountain View 207
Brentsville District 166
John Handley 146
Skyline 66

Round #6

Note:Team went 7 and 3 with 2 pins.

Round #5

Note: Team went 0 and 5.

Round #4

Note:Team went 7 and 4 with 2 pins.

Round #3

Note: Note: Team went 7 and 7 with 3 pins.

Round #2

Note: Note: Team went 6 and 8 with 4 pins.

Round #1

Note: Team went 10 and 4 with 5 pins.

Individual Record
106 AJ Prudham 1-4
113 Alex Bautista 1-4
113 Kyle Budd 3-2
120 Joe DelGallo 2-3
126 Ethan Jordan 2-3
132 Ty Foster 3-2
138 Kyle Roche 3-2
145 Camden Franklin 2-3
152 Caleb Strum 3-2
160 Franco Camarca 3-2
170 Garrett Tingen 5-0
182 Clifford Harrison 5-0
220 Thomas Palmer 3-2
285 Rob Moore 2-2

Complete Round Coverage
106 - A.J. Prudhum
Round 1 - Jackson Burns (Battlefield) 2-1 won by tech fall over A.J. Prudhum (Fauquier) 0-3 (TF-1.5 3:16 (17-1))
Round 2 - Trey Ashby (St. Christopher`s) 3-0 won by fall over A.J. Prudhum (Fauquier) 0-3 (Fall 1:08)
Round 3 - Aaron Howell (Robinson) 1-2 won by fall over A.J. Prudhum (Fauquier) 0-3 (Fall 1:08)
Round 5 - Jaret Sebring (Christiansburg) 2-3 won by fall over A.J. Prudhum (Fauquier) 1-4 (Fall 2:29)
Round 6 - A.J. Prudhum (Fauquier) 1-4 won by fall over Gavin Haines (John Handley) 0-5 (Fall 1:00)

113 - Alex Bautista
Round 1 - Trevor Mello (Battlefield) 3-0 won by fall over Alex Bautista (Fauquier) 0-3 (Fall 3:17)
Round 2 - Cord Richardson (Good Counsel) 36-20 won by fall over Alex Bautista (Fauquier) 0-3 (Fall 3:00)
Round 3 - Connor Alexander (St. Christopher`s) 2-1 won by fall over Alex Bautista (Fauquier) 0-3 (Fall 2:46)
Round 5 - Brent Gaynor (John Handley) 2-3 won by decision over Alex Bautista (Fauquier) 1-4 (Dec 11-5)
Round 6 - Alex Bautista (Fauquier) 1-4 won by forfeit over Joseph Altorfer (Mountain view) 0-5 (For.)

113 - Kyle Budd
Round 1 - Kyle Budd (Fauquier) 3-0 won by fall over Josh Yost (Benedictine) 1-2 (Fall 2:21)
Round 2 - Kyle Budd (Fauquier) 3-0 won by fall over Finn O`Dell (Robinson) 2-1 (Fall 1:55)
Round 3 - Kyle Budd (Fauquier) 3-0 won by forfeit over Joseph Altorfer (Mountain view) 0-3 (For.)
Round 4 - Xander Whitehurst (Christiansburg) 4-1 won by decision over Kyle Budd (Fauquier) 3-2 (Dec 5-3)
Round 5 - Trevor Mello (Battlefield) 5-0 won by decision over Kyle Budd (Fauquier) 3-2 (Dec 4-1)

120 - Joe DelGallo
Round 1 - Joe DelGallo (Fauquier) 1-2 won by decision over Curt Boswell (Skyline) 0-3 (Dec 2-1)
Round 2 - Joey Prata (St. Christopher`s) 57-6 won by fall over Joe DelGallo (Fauquier) 1-2 (Fall 2:26)
Round 3 - Chris Sanchez (Good Counsel) 2-1 won by decision over Joe DelGallo (Fauquier) 1-2 (Dec 4-0)
Round 4 - Web Bentley (John Handley) 3-2 won by fall over Joe DelGallo (Fauquier) 2-3 (Fall 1:15)
Round 6 - Joe DelGallo (Fauquier) 2-3 won by decision over Davon Dean (Mountain view) 1-4 (Dec 7-6)

126 - Ethan Jordon
Round 1 - Brady Biller (Benedictine) 48-13 won by decision over Ethan Jordon (Fauquier) 1-2 (Dec 10-3)
Round 2 - Gray Hart (St. Christopher`s) 25-8 won by decision over Ethan Jordon (Fauquier) 1-2 (Dec 5-1)
Round 3 - Ethan Jordon (Fauquier) 1-2 won by fall over Talon Keel (Skyline) 1-3 (Fall 1:29)
Round 4 - Ethan Jordon (Fauquier) 2-3 won by fall over John Townsend (Brentsville District) 21-15 (Fall 2:54)
Round 5 - Tyler Harbison (Good Counsel) 3-2 won by decision over Ethan Jordon (Fauquier) 2-3 (Dec 6-3)

132 - Ty Foster
Round 1 - Ty Foster (Fauquier) 2-1 won by fall over Cole Robilotto (Good Counsel) 1-2 (Fall 2:00)
Round 2 - Ty Foster (Fauquier) 2-1 won by fall over Alexander Whitley (Brentsville District) 2-3 (Fall 1:48)
Round 3 - Marshall Keller (Christiansburg) 3-0 won by major decision over Ty Foster (Fauquier) 2-1 (MD 16-2)
Round 4 - Alex Schaefer (Robinson) 4-1 won in sudden victory - 1 over Ty Foster (Fauquier) 3-2 (SV-1 9-7)
Round 6 - Ty Foster (Fauquier) 3-2 won by fall over Saige George (Mountain view) 2-3 (Fall 4:00)

138 - Kyle Roche
Round 1 - Kyle Roche (Fauquier) 2-1 won by major decision over Hayden Aspesi (Robinson) 1-2 (MD 12-3)
Round 2 - Kyle Roche (Fauquier) 2-1 won by fall over Anthony Robledo (Skyline) 0-3 (Fall 2:51)
Round 3 - Clay Smith (Colonial Forge) 34-13 won by decision over Kyle Roche (Fauquier) 2-1 (Dec 8-7)
Round 4 - Kyle Roche (Fauquier) 3-2 won by decision over Josh Linkous (Christiansburg) 2-3 (Dec 3-1)
Round 6 - Jackson Turley (St. Christopher`s) 4-1 won by major decision over Kyle Roche (Fauquier) 3-2 (MD 10-2)

145 - Cam Franklin
Round 1 - Cam Franklin (Fauquier) 1-2 won in tie breaker - 1 over Kyle Ritz (Brentsville District) 10-8 (TB-1 6-4)
Round 2 - Kevin Budock (Good Counsel) 66-7 won by fall over Cam Franklin (Fauquier) 1-2 (Fall 1:58)
Round 3 - Jake Kwak (Christiansburg) 2-1 won by decision over Cam Franklin (Fauquier) 1-2 (Dec 8-6)
Round 4 - Cam Franklin (Fauquier) 2-3 won by decision over James Smith (Robinson) 1-4 (Dec 9-5)
Round 6 - Bo Williamson (St. Christopher`s) 23-28 won by fall over Cam Franklin (Fauquier) 2-3 (Fall 1:08)

152 - Caleb Strum
Round 1 - Ethan McCormic (Battlefield) 2-1 won by major decision over Caleb Strum (Fauquier) 1-2 (MD 11-2)
Round 2 - Hunter Bolen (Christiansburg) 3-0 won by fall over Caleb Strum (Fauquier) 1-2 (Fall 1:10)
Round 3 - Caleb Strum (Fauquier) 1-2 received a bye () (Bye)
Round 4 - Caleb Strum (Fauquier) 3-2 won by forfeit over Harrison Robinson (John Handley) 1-4 (For.)
Round 6 - Caleb Strum (Fauquier) 3-2 won by major decision over Evan Brooks (Robinson) 2-3 (MD 12-4)

160 - Franco Camarca
Round 1 - Franco Camarca (Fauquier) 2-1 won by major decision over Chris Ferrill (Battlefield) 1-2 (MD 13-4)
Round 2 - Creed Lumpp (Christiansburg) 3-0 won by fall over Franco Camarca (Fauquier) 2-1 (Fall 1:09)
Round 3 - Franco Camarca (Fauquier) 2-1 received a bye () (Bye)
Round 4 - Cam Franklin (Fauquier) 2-3 won by decision over James Smith (Robinson) 1-4 (Dec 9-5)
Round 6 - Bo Williamson (St. Christopher`s) 23-28 won by fall over Cam Franklin (Fauquier) 2-3 (Fall 1:08)

170 - Garrett Tingen
Round 1 - Garrett Tingen (Fauquier) 3-0 won by fall over Alex Estes (Brentsville District) 2-4 (Fall 1:29)
Round 2 - Garrett Tingen (Fauquier) 3-0 won by tech fall over Ronnie Williams Jr. (Mountain view) 1-2 (TF-1.5 2:55 (16-0))
Round 3 - Garrett Tingen (Fauquier) 3-0 won by fall over Dolan Delaney (John Handley) 2-1 (Fall 1:53)
Round 4 - Garrett Tingen (Fauquier) 5-0 won by fall over Carter Davis (St. Christopher`s) 44-17 (Fall 3:39)
Round 6 - Garrett Tingen (Fauquier) 5-0 won by injury default over Paul Hutton (Good Counsel) 50-13 (Inj. 0:00)

182 - Clifford Harrison
Round 1 - Clifford Harrison (Fauquier) 3-0 received a bye () (Bye)
Round 2 - Clifford Harrison (Fauquier) 3-0 won by fall over Hugh Bair (Robinson) 1-2 (Fall 1:34)
Round 3 - Clifford Harrison (Fauquier) 3-0 won by decision over Erik Eva (Christiansburg) 2-1 (Dec 3-2)
Round 4 - Clifford Harrison (Fauquier) 5-0 won by decision over Pope Whitley (St. Christopher`s) 17-11 (Dec 6-2)
Round 6 - Clifford Harrison (Fauquier) 5-0 won by fall over Joey Norman (Skyline) 2-3 (Fall 1:44)

220 - Thomas Palmer
Round 1 - Thomas Palmer (Fauquier) 2-1 won by fall over Chris McGee (Benedictine) 20-25 (Fall 3:46)
Round 2 - Thomas Mukai (Robinson) 2-1 won by decision over Thomas Palmer (Fauquier) 2-1 (Dec 6-0)
Round 3 - Thomas Palmer (Fauquier) 2-1 won by fall over Daniel Barahona (John Handley) 0-3 (Fall 1:16)
Round 4 - Thomas Palmer (Fauquier) 3-2 won by fall over Austin Werle (Mountain view) 1-4 (Fall 5:15)
Round 5 - Robert Winters (Colonial Forge) 45-8 won by fall over Thomas Palmer (Fauquier) 3-2 (Fall 1:31)