Stancombe shines as Stars start 0-5 in Super 6 Duals

BNL’s Ethan Stancombe works to trap his opponent at 157 pounds. Stancombe went 5-0 in his matches to win the Most Outstanding Wrestler award in the Super 6 Duals on Saturday.

By Justin Sokeland

WBIW.com

BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence’s Ethan Stancombe earned the top individual honor during the season-opening Super 6 Duals on Saturday.

Stancombe dominated the competition at 157 pounds, blasting through five matches (three by superior decisions) while winning the tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler award. The Stars went 0-5 as a team in the six-team, round-robin event.

BNL, forfeiting five weight classes, suffered losses to North Harrison (44-34), Vincennes Lincoln (66-11), Perry Meridian (60-17), Mooresville (70-6) and Silver Creek (40-36). Mooresville won the overall team title.

BNL’s Dorian Couchman gains the upper hand during his match at 138 pounds.

“It’s not the start we wanted, but we are young and inexperienced,” BNL coach Mike Branam said. “The guys showed a lot of potential and fight, and we found some areas where we need to focus in the upcoming weeks.”

Stancombe recorded wins over North Harrison’s Gunner Pate (16-0), Lincoln’s Holden Lewis (19-2), Perry Meridian’s Lyric Mitchell (18-1), Mooresville’s Steelee Lynn (9-3) and Silver Creek’s Dylan Kidwell (by pin).

In the North Harrison match, BNL’s Dorian Couchman defeated Sullivan Bray 9-1 at 138. Wyatt Philpott pinned Perry Meridian’s Bryce Beckham at 120, Couchman won a 17-11 thriller against David Miller, and Asher Arce topped Steven Shull 7-4 at 175. Couchman also posted a 14-10 triumph over Mooresville’s Brady Johnson, and Philpott added a pin win over Silver Creek’s Alex Shal.

The Stars will host Scottsburg on Dec. 3

BNL’s Reece Ritter looks to lock down his opponent at 190.

BNL SUPER 6 DUALS

NORTH HARRISON 44, BNL 34

106 – Double forfeit

113 – Alex Johnson, BNL won by forfeit

120 – Wyatt Philpott, BNL won by forfeit

126 – Saeben Arce, BNL won by forfeit

132 – Daniel Stiner, NH p. Clayton Schaefer

138 – Dorian Couchman, BNL d. Sullivan Bray 9-1

144 – Maverick VonAllmen, NH won by forfeit

150 – Double forfeit

157 – Ethan Stancombe, BNL d. Gunner Pate 16-0

165 – Cooper Radcliffe, NH p. Cain Restall

175 – Mason McGinnis, NH d. Asher Arce 7-2

190 – Jacob Whitlock, NH p. Reece Ritter

215 – Gavyn May, NH won by forfeit

285 – Elio Hernandez, NH won by forfeit

BNL’s Clayton Schaefer attempts to gain the upper hand during action at 132.

VINCENNES LINCOLN 66, BNL 11

106 – Double forfeit

113 – Colton Land, VL p. Alex Johnson

120 – Wyatt Philpott, BNL won by forfeit

126 – Donta Henderson, VL p. Saeben Arce

132 – Gage Holdaway, VL p. Clayton Schaefer

138 – Blake Racey, VL p. Dorian Couchman

144 – Payton Laue, VL won by forfeit

150 – Levi Johnson, VL won by forfeit

157 – Ethan Stancombe, BNL d. Holden Lewis 19-2

165 – Cooper Collins, VL won by forfeit

175 – Mason Pietrzak, VL p. Asher Arce

190 – Moises Marruquin, VL d. Reece Ritter

215 – Zach Hendricks, VL won by forfeit

285 – Gabe Vieck, VL won by forfeit

PERRY MERIDIAN 60, BNL 17

106 – Colin Clark, PM won by forfeit

113 – Samuel Cochran, PM p. Alex Johnson

120 – Wyatt Philpott, BNL p. Bryce Beckham

126 – John Velly, PM p. Saeben Arce

132 – Dylan Merilus, PM p. Clayton Schaefer

138 – Dorian Couchman, BNL d. David Miller 17-11

144 – Riley Cox, PM won by forfeit

150 – Siang Mawi, PM won by forfeit

157 – Ethan Stancombe, BNL d. Lyric Mitchell 18-1

165 – Cesar Ventura Mendoza, PM won by forfeit

175 – Asher Arce, BNL d. Steve Shull 7-4

190 – Bawi Peng, PM p. Reece Ritter

215 – Jethro Let, PM won by forfeit

285 – Kysen Cox, PM won by forfeit

BNL’s Asher Arce powers his opponent to the mat during his match at 175.

MOORESVILLE 70, BNL 6

106 – William Clements, M won by forfeit

113 – Tyler Gentry p. Alex Johnson

120 – Logan Wilson, M d. Wyatt Philpott 15-10

126 – Hunter Roberts, M p. Saeben Arce

132 – Chloe Shanks, M p. Clayton Schaefer

138 – Dorian Couchman, BNL d. Brody Johnson 14-10

144 – Leo Lawrence, M won by forfeit

150 – Jackson King, M won by forfeit

157 – Ethan Stancombe d. Steelee Lynn 9-3

165 – Eli Michaels, M p. Cain Restall

175 – Brett Woodlock, M p. Asher Arce

190 – Hunter Phillips. M p. Reece Ritter

215 – Kaden Lambert, M won by forfeit

285 – Phoenix Harris, M won by forfeit

SILVER CREEK 40, BNL 36

106 – Double forfeit

113 – Alex Johnson, BNL won by forfeit

120 – Wyatt Philpott, BNL p. Alex Shal

126 – Saeben Arce, BNL won by forfeit

132 – Hunter Murray, SC p. Clayton Schaefer

138 – Elisha Johnson, SC d. Dorian Couchman 18-6

144 – Gavin Hayes, SC won by forfeit

150 – Miles Harris, SC won by forfeit

157 – Ethan Stancombe, BNL p. Dylan Kidwell

165 – Cain Restall, BNL won by forfeit

175 – Semus McBride, SC p. Asher Arce

190 – Reece Ritter, BNL won by forfeit

215 – Alex Haynes, SC won by forfeit

285 – Gabe Wheatley, SC won by forfeit