Three Bracket Champions at Falcon Open
PARK CITY, Kan. — The Doane men's wrestling team delivered a strong showing at the Falcon Open, capturing three individual titles and several podium finishes in a deep early-season field.
At 125 pounds, Ray Ray Harris powered through his bracket with four dominant victories, including two pins and a 17-1 tech fall, before sealing the championship with a 15-2 major decision over Braydon Pacheco of Friends University.
Doane added another title at 197 pounds, where Jaren Jackson went undefeated at 4-0. Jackson recorded back-to-back first-period pins and capped his day with a 6-5 decision over Cash Cooley to claim the top spot.
In the Falcon Amateur division, Grayson Hagen was a force at 165 pounds, finishing 6-0 with four pins and a tech fall to earn first place. Hagen's championship bout ended in dramatic fashion, pinning his opponent from Saint Mary in just over two minutes.
Additional highlights included Ben Miller's third-place finish at 157 pounds, winning four of five matches with three falls—including a pin in the third-place bout—and Jake Prudek advancing to the semifinals at 174 pounds before exiting with a 3-1 record. Kolton Kammeyer (184) and Matthew Terrence (133) each won four or more matches for the Tigers.
Overall, Doane's mix of veteran anchors and emerging underclassmen showed depth across multiple weights, combining for numerous bonus-point wins and statement performances as the Tigers continue their early-season slate.
Next up for the Tigers will be the Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) Mile High Open on November 15.
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