WILKES-BARRE, PA (February 14, 2025) -- The King's College wrestling team took on cross town rival Wilkes on Friday night. The Monarchs fell 34-13 to the Colonels.
 
Patrick Horvath was defeated at 125 by Connor Kerwin in a 10-4 decision. Cole Anderson was victorious in an 8-0 decision at 133 against Noah Rosa. At 141, Noah Clawson took a 21-4 technical fall defeat to Ryan Santiago. Shane Kibler dropped Jacob Bettencourt in a 22-5 technical fall at 141. Bret Murphy had a close 157 matchup against Colton Thorpe at but succumbed to a 3-1 decision loss.
 
At 165, Nick Costello lost to Caleb Lawrence in a 21-4 technical fall. Jacob Hachtmann had his hand raised as he won in a 22-6 technical fall over Jared Bilinski at 174. Christopher Nuss of Wilkes won at 184 due to an injury default. Richard Fronheiser was pinned at 197 by Cameron Butka in 4:57. At heavyweight, Nick Valenzano lost to Caleb Burkhart by pinfall in 2:02.
 
King's will compete at the NCAA Southeast Regional Championships on February 28^th – March 1^st.