Men's Wrestling Takes Second at Mile High Open
PRESCOTT, Ariz. — Doane Men's Wrestling delivered a strong early-season showing at the Embry-Riddle Mile High Open, earning multiple top-three finishes and showcasing depth across the lineup in a competitive multi-division field. Team standings were calculated for this year's meet and Doane placed second with 149.0 points, edged out by host Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) who posted 161.5 points.
The Tigers were headlined by Tyson Beauperthuy, who dominated the 184-pound bracket on his way to an individual title. After receiving a first-round bye, Beauperthuy overwhelmed his opponents with three tech falls and a first-period pin in the championship match, capping the day with a 37-second fall over Embry-Riddle's Wyatt Rewerts.
At 125 pounds, Doane advanced four wrestlers deep into the bracket. Ray Ray Harris powered his way to the finals with three first-period pins and a tech fall before finishing as runner-up. Isaac Gibbs also made a strong run, placing fourth after collecting five wins, including three tech falls and a pin. Preston Neufeld and Brian Peck each added multiple bonus-point victories to strengthen Doane's overall performance in the lightweights.
The Tigers earned additional podium finishes in the middle and upper weights. At 133 pounds, Matthew Terrence secured third place, collecting three pins/tech falls on the day and closing with an 8-4 decision over second-ranked Sean Archuleta of Arizona Christian. Ben Miller added another third-place finish at 157, notching four pins en route to the podium. At 174, Jake Prudek rolled to third place behind three straight wins to open his tournament, including two falls and a decision.
Doane continued its strong run in the upper weights. Kolton Kammeyer placed third at 184, highlighted by a pair of pins and a tech fall. In the 197-pound bracket, Chase Stieb delivered one of the Tigers' best efforts of the day—earning four total pins, including a decisive victory in the third-place match. Heavyweight Colton McCutcheon also battled back for third, finishing with four wins, including three by fall.
Overall, the Tigers produced consistent scoring across all weights, piling up pins, tech falls, and major decisions throughout a demanding tournament. The performance provides Doane with strong momentum as the team begins conference competition next week. The Tigers will host Concordia on Friday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the Haddix Center and will recognize their seniors on that night.
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