JANUARY 22, 2009
MONARCH WRESTLERS RETURN HOME TO FACE MUHLENBERG
WILKES-BARRE --- After competing in its last home match on November 22, the King's College wrestling team will finally return to Scandlon Gymnasium on Thursday when the Monarchs host Muhlenberg College at 7:00 p.m. in Scandlon Gymnasium. King's time on the road spans of two months to the day and 12 dual meets since it last wrestled at home against Hunter College.
The Monarchs enter the match with a 7-10 mark and have wrestled several nationally ranked schools, most recently against 3rd ranked Delaware Valley and twice against 25th ranked Lycoming College in a two week span.
Leading the way for King's is 184 pound senior Zach Wilkinson who is currently 16-2 on the season, including a current ten-match win streak. Wilkinson's last loss dates back to King's last home match against Hunter. Also finding success this season is junior heavyweight Chris Rash who is currently 13-4 on the year. Junior Taylor Green is the top wrestler at 157 with a 13-3 mark. Junior Mike Reilly stands at 12-5 at 174-pounds. In the lighter weight classes, freshman Anthony Dietrick has wrestled to an 11-9 record at 133 while junior Frankie Davis stands at 9-7 at 149-pounds.
Muhlenberg, having only wrestled two dual meets this season, is currently 0-2, and recently finished 5th as a team at the Washington and Lee Invitational.
The Mules are lead by senior 197-pounder Matt Horn, who is a perfect 9-0 this season, including two first place finishes at tournaments. Fellow senior Rob Kein at 149 also has tournament victories, two first places and one second, and holds an 11-2 overall record. Senior Justin Finch holds a 9-7 record at 174 pounds.
The Monarchs will then return to action this weekend when the team travels to New York City for a tri-match with New York University, York College, and Rhode Island College.
