Thorn, Marsteller, Sliga advance to FILA Cadet Nationals freestyle finals

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06/02/2012


AKRON, Ohio – The freestyle finals are now set at the FILA Cadet Nationals.

The finalists were determined after a long, grueling and entertaining day of wrestling on Saturday at the University of Akron Field House.

Returning champion Tommy Thorn of Minnesota reached the finals at 50 kg/110.25 lbs.

2011 Cadet Nationals champion Chance Marsteller of Pennsylvania advanced to the finals at 76 kg/167.5 lbs. Past Cadet Triple Crown winner Mitch Sliga of Indiana reached the finals at 85 kg/187.25 lbs.

The FILA Cadet finals are set for 9 a.m. Sunday in Akron.

The champion in each FILA Cadet weight class qualifies to represent the United States at the FILA Cadet World Championships on Aug. 21-27 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

FILA Cadets are athletes who are 15-17 years old.

FILA CADET NATIONALS FREESTYLE – FINALISTS

42 kg/92.5 lbs.
Christopher Cuccolo (New York) vs. Andrew Nieman (Oklahoma)

46/101.25 lbs.
Jordan Kutler (New Jersey) vs. Mitchell McKee (Minnesota)

50 kg/110.25 lbs.
Tommy Thorn (Minnesota) vs. Stevan Micic (Indiana)

54 kg/119 lbs.
Zac Hall (Michigan) vs. Joseph McKenna (New Jersey)

58 kg/127.75 lbs.
Anthony Giraldo (New Jersey) vs. Seth Gross (Minnesota)

63 kg/138.75 lbs.
Bryce Brill (Illinois) vs. Zain Retherford (Pennsylvania)

69 kg/152 lbs.
Jack Bass (Texas) vs. Bo Nickal (Texas)

76 kg/167.5 lbs.
Chance Marsteller (Pennsylvania) vs. Zachary Beard (Oklahoma)

85 kg/187.25 lbs.
Eric Morris (Pennsylvania) vs. Mitch Sliga (Indiana)

100 kg/220.5 lbs.
Garrett Ryan (Arizona) vs. Trae Story (Minnesota)

125 kg/275.5 lbs.
Nathan Butler (Kansas) vs. Billy Miller (Ohio)