Donnelly and Hutmacher look like MEN on MISSIONS
Philip Area's Nick Donnoly pinned his way through the Rapid City Invitational.
Leading in the third period of last year's State B wrestling tournament, Philip's Nick Donnelly saw an elusive state title slip through his fingers as Parkston's Blake Bietz turned the tables, winning the match 7-5.
Only guessing here but those kinds of losses stick with you, they eat at you at night and they push you to that NEXT level, when you're training.
Well, if this weekend's Rapid City Invitational tells us anything it's that Philip's Nick Donnelly, looks like he's on a mission. It's one thing to place at the Rapid City Invite, it's another to win the tournament, and it's an entirely new stratosphere when you pin your way through this monstrous event.
Donnelly, pinned his way through this tournament.
First round, pinned Kaleb Nelson of Sioux Falls Washington - 1:07
Round 2 - PInned Justin Herz of Williston ND - 3:10
Quarters - Pinned Blake Larson of Huron - 1:48
Semis - Pinned Colin Haar of Aberdeen Central - 1:09
Finals - Pinned Trent Francorn of Huron at the 1:23
That's unbelievable baby!
Haar was 7th in the Class A 145 pound class a year ago and Francorn was runner-up at 145 pounds in the Class A tournament.
Rapid City tournament, you've been Hutmachered....
Chamberlain freshman Nash Hutamcher pinned every 285 pounder on his way to the Rapid City Invitational championship.
Continue to just be amazed by what this young fella, Nash Hutacher is doing as a freshman at Chamberlain.
Again, it's one thing to place at Rapid City, it's another thing to make the finals and it's another thing to win the tournament. To win the 285 pound class, and pin every opponent and do this at Hutacher's age....Beyond describable....really a special effort.
Champ. Round 1 - Nash Hutmacher (Chamberlain) 11-0 won by fall over Keithan Funk (Spearfish) 3-4 (Fall 0:29)
Champ. Round 2 - Nash Hutmacher (Chamberlain) 11-0 won by fall over Gabe Guzman-X (Campbell County) 0-2 (Fall 1:35)
Quarterfinal - Nash Hutmacher (Chamberlain) 11-0 won by fall over Austin Maunu (Aberdeen Central) 7-2 (Fall 3:58)
Semifinal - Nash Hutmacher (Chamberlain) 11-0 won by fall over Alex Lorenzini (Sioux Falls Washington) 7-2 (Fall 4:37)
1st Place Match - Nash Hutmacher (Chamberlain) 11-0 won by fall over Kaden Johnson-X (Aberdeen Central) 6-1 (Fall 3:28)
Panic Button interested in getting your wrestling photos and videos:
So, yesterday authored up a blog about the Pierre wrestling team and sent it a gal-pal of mine in Pierre, Michelle Olson/Mikkelsen...We chatted for a minute and she told me what I thought was a really interesting tidbit about PIerre 195 pounder, Spencer Sarringer, who captured the 195 pound title in Rapid City.
Sarringer is the son of former Kadoka standout, Joanne Herber from Kadoka. Herber was a terrific basketball and volleyball player but she really excelled on the track being one of the premier runners from that area and that era, which I believe was early to mid 80's.
Have a cool picture, wrestling clip or an interesting story idea, I'd love to hear from ya...Drop me an email to [email protected]
