Barrett, Morris Place Fourth At 45th Midwest Classic

The No. RV Ashland University wrestling team concluded action at the 45^th Annual Midwest Classic on Sunday (Dec. 15) in Indianapolis, Ind., with a pair of Eagle grapplers finishing in fourth place.
 
Junior Nate Barrett, the No. 10-ranked wrestler in NCAA Division II at 165 pounds, took fourth place in Indy following a 4-2 weekend with a major decision.
 
At 197 pounds, senior Kaine Morris finished the tournament at 6-2 with two pins, two technical falls and a major decision.
 
As a team, Ashland ended in 15^th place (61.5 team points) in the 43-team field – its best showing at the Midwest Classic since 2021 (11^th). Wisconsin-Parkside won with 147 team points, followed by Central Oklahoma (135) and Glenville State (127).
 
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