Missouri Military Academy wrestling wrapped up its regular season Saturday on home mats.
The Colonels hosted its MMA Colonel Classic in Mexico and came out of the tournament with three top-three finishers to medal in their respective weight classes. Adam Swenson finished second at 190 pounds after two pinfalls and an 18-15 loss to Fulton's Hijratullah Pashai in the championship match, Owen French was second at 150 after two pinfall wins and a pinfall loss in the title match, and Deonte Kerns was third at 126 after two pinfalls and a 15-2 major decision but a 13-11 loss to Fatima's Thomas Kremer. Michael Pfeifer at 138, Luis Rey at 150 and Roberto Lavalle at 157 each finished fourth.
MMA will compete in the Class 1 District 3 tournament at Versailles starting on Feb. 21.
Look for the full story in the Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, edition of the Mexico Ledger.
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