HICKORY, N.C.— The Montreat men's wrestling team celebrated its seniors Wednesday evening during its final Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) dual of the 2024-25 season. Battling the St. Andrews University Knights at Harry M. Arndt Middle School in Hickory, N.C., the Cavaliers landed on the wrong side of a 32-21 final score. With the defeat, Montreat fell to 1-13 overall and 1-6 against AAC foes.
St. Andrews got off to a good start, surging in front of the hosts with a 22-0 advantage through the initial four weight classes. The visitors utilized two pins, a forfeit and an 18-5 major decision to do so.
Bryson McCraw put the Cavs on the scoreboard with a thrilling, competitive bout at 157. The Columbus, N.C. native notched a tight 12-9 decision, giving Montreat some momentum.
Caleb Johnson-White continued that Cavalier push via a forfeit triumph in the 165-lb matchup.
Despite the hosts fighting back, the Knights sealed their victory behind a pin and a major decision at 174 and 184, respectively. Senior
Antonio Petraglia and freshman
Matthew Cranfill registered wins via forfeit in the final two slots, but SAU still managed to walk away with a 32-21 dual triumph.
Montreat now turns its attention to the AAC Men's Wrestling Championships, which are slated for Feb. 21-22 at Life University in Marietta, Ga.
St. Andrews University 32, Montreat College 21
125: Caleb Haynes (St. Andrews) over Unknown (For.)
133: Ayden Rader (St. Andrews) over
Coy Reid (Montreat) (Fall 1:27)
141: David Coptsias (St. Andrews) over
Mikai Brinson (Montreat) (MD 18-5)
149: Eddy Ndayikengurukiye (St. Andrews) over
Nathan Alley (Montreat) (Fall 3:21)
157:
Bryson McCraw (Montreat) over Franco Cuccurelo (St. Andrews) (Dec 12-9)
165:
Caleb Johnson-White (Montreat) over Unknown (For.)
174: Akazee Kum Akab a Sei (St. Andrews) over
Dalton Towe (Montreat) (Fall 4:18)
184: Dakota Johnson (St. Andrews) over
Josh Mojica-Smith (Montreat) (MD 12-1)
197:
Antonio Petraglia (Montreat) over Unknown (For.)
285:
Matthew Cranfill (Montreat) over Unknown (For.)
