NIACC's Chase McCleish controls Iowa Western's Alizae Mejia in their 184-pound match Wednesday in the NIACC Recreation Center. McCleish won by major decision, 18-4.

November 10, 2021

NIACC falls to Iowa Western, 34-11

MASON CITY - The NIACC wrestling team opened its 2021-22 dual season with a 34-11 loss to Iowa Western on Wednesday night in the NIACC Recreation Center.

NIACC picked up wins from Ryker Pentz (149), Ryan Van Donselaar (165) and Chase McCleish (184).

At 149 pounds, Pentz (2-2) took a 10-7 decision from Iowa Western's Malcom Williams.

At 165 pounds, Van Donselaar (2-2) took a 15-2 major decision from the Reivers' Carter Mix.

At 184 pounds, McCleish (4-0) took a 18-4 major decision from Iowa Western's Alizae Mejia.

Iowa Western 34, NIACC 11

125 - Noah Agacoli (IW) won by forfeit; 133 - Gabe Grice (IW) pinned Gabe Rolon, 4:34; 141 - Creighton Baughman (IW) tech. fall Connor Wiemann, 17-1; 149 - Ryker Pentz (N) dec. Malcolm Williams, 10-7; 157 - Diego Guerrero (IW) pinned Curtis Brock, 4:49.

165 - Ryan Van Donselaar (N) major dec. Carter Mix, 15-2; 174 - Grant Lyman (IW) major dec. Cale Luthens, 11-3; 184 - Chase McCleish (N) major dec. Alizae Mejia, 18-4; 197 - Michael Aguirre (IW) major dec. Drew Fox, 8-0; 285 - Ryan Wortmann (IW) dec. Jacob Leohr, 5-0.