The Notre Dame-Green Pond wrestling team faced elite competition at the prestigious Ironman Tournament at Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The Crusaders battled against some of the nation's top programs, with standout performances and gritty efforts across multiple weight classes.

Day 1 Highlights:

• 106 lbs: Cael Mueller (2-2) scored 4.5 team points with two strong wins in the consolation bracket. Mueller rebounded from an opening-round loss with a tech fall victory over Randen Wright (Bixby) and a decision win over Jacob Naylor (McDonogh School). His tournament ended in Round 4 after a tough loss to Eddie George (Blair Academy).
• 126 lbs: Cooper Feltmann (0-2) received a bye in the opening round but was defeated by Gauge Botero (Faith Christian Academy) and Josh Vazquez (Montini Catholic), finishing a hard-fought tournament without scoring team points.
• 132 lbs: Tanner Berkenstock (0-2) dropped two tough matches, including a narrow 8-6 decision to Curtis Zion Borge (Westlake) and a major decision loss to Drew Roggie (St. Christopher’s School).
• 138 lbs: Gavyn Kelton (1-2) earned 3.0 team points, including an impressive major decision win over Cameron Plotts (Perry). Despite a strong showing, Kelton was eliminated in Round 4 after a narrow decision loss to Ryan Kennedy (Spire Academy).
• 144 lbs: Jared Gonzalez (0-2) faced challenging competition, falling to Jason Dube (Spire Academy) and Peyton Hornsby (Center Grove).
• 150 lbs: Stephen Bialek (0-2) wrestled hard but was unable to advance after losses to Billy Greenwood (Poudre) and Tyler Hood (St. Christopher’s School).
• 165 lbs: Keegan Ramsay (2-1) had an outstanding day, scoring 8.0 team points. Ramsay recorded a first-period pin over Robbie Leahy (Brownsburg) and a thrilling tie-breaker victory over Nicholas Pina (Sunnyside). Ramsay advanced to the quarterfinals before falling to LaDarion Lockett (Stillwater). He remains alive in the tournament heading into Day 2.
• 175 lbs: Dominic Sumpolec (3-1) shone in his bracket, amassing 6.0 team points. Sumpolec secured wins over Connor Diemel (Hononegah), Brody Kelly (IC Catholic Prep), and Colin Wooldridge (La Salle) to stay alive in the consolation bracket. He will wrestle in the blood round tomorrow with a chance to secure a medal.
• 190 lbs: Connor Smalley (1-2) scored 3.0 team points with a dominant pin over Nolan McCarthy (Wyoming Seminary). His run ended in Round 2 of the consolation bracket.
• 215 lbs: Noah Knorp (0-2) wrestled valiantly but was unable to advance after major decision losses to Danny Zmorowski (Lake Catholic) and Danny Hoke (St. Paris Graham).

Looking Ahead:

Both Ramsay and Sumpolec will compete in the blood round on Day 2, needing one more win to secure a top-eight finish and a medal at the Ironman Tournament. Matches begin at 10:00 AM as the Crusaders look to continue their strong showing on the national stage.