Holland Reporter

The Grand Valley State University (GVSU) wrestling team, ranked 11th nationally, is preparing for a significant challenge this weekend. The Lakers are set to compete at the Greyhound Duals on Saturday, February 3rd. Their schedule includes matches against Quincy at 2 p.m., followed by encounters with two top-10 teams: McKendree and Indianapolis, both ranked ninth. These events will be held at Nicoson Hall on the campus of the University of Indianapolis.

McKendree and Indianapolis boast lineups filled with multiple ranked wrestlers. GVSU will also present a strong lineup featuring four ranked athletes. In the 125-pound category, Christian Mejia from McKendree holds the number four ranking, while GVSU's Aaron Lucio is ranked ninth. Ryan Ripplinger from McKendree is the sole wrestler ranked at 133 pounds, standing at number ten. Ronan Schuelke from McKendree ranks third in the 141-pound category, with Blake Mulkey following as sixth. Chris Donathan from GVSU is fourth in the 149-pound division, and Jackson Hoover from Indianapolis ranks seventh.

In other weight classes, Cory Peterson from McKendree holds fourth place at 165 pounds. The 174-pound division will feature three ranked competitors: Josh Kenny from GVSU at second place, Trery Sizemore from Indianapolis at fifth place, and Matt Ortiz from McKendree at eleventh place. Finally, Derek Blubaugh from Indianapolis will face off against Wyatt Miller from GVSU in a contest where Miller holds the ninth spot.

The probable lineup for GVSU includes Aaron Lucio (#9) in the 125-pound class with a record of 10-6; Collin Twigg (14-8) competing in the 133-pound class; Jak Keller (12-13) wrestling in the 141-pound category; Chris Donathan (#4), who remains undefeated with a record of 15-0 in the 149-pound division; Caden Jacobs (9-15) at 157 pounds; Trammel Robinson (22-11) in the 165-pound class; Josh Kenny (#2), who has a record of 20-4 competing in the 174-pound category; Seth Konynenbelt (21-10) at 184 pounds; Wyatt Miller (#9) with a record of 20-2 wrestling in the 197-pound division; and Owen Hawley (16-8) competing as heavyweight.