Zapata leads wrestling at Wheaton Invitational

Zapata leads wrestling at Wheaton Invitational

Muskingum freshman Anthony Zapata finished eighth in the 285-pound bracket to lead the Muskies at the Pete Willson Wheaton Invitational on Saturday.

 The Basics
  • Muskingum placed 26th in the 32-team invitational.
  • The event was hosted by Wheaton.
 On the Mat
  • Freshman Anthony Zapata led the Muskies with a 4-3 overall record at the two-day event. Zapata battled out through the bottom bracket by winning four straight matches, including two by fall, to place eighth in the 285-pound division. 
  • Freshman Jordan Burkholder went 2-2 in the 133-pound weight class. He posted a major decision and decision.
  • Freshman Tanner Walker opened the invitational with a fall in the 165-pound weight class. 
 Up Next
  • Muskingum next travels to Ohio Athletic Conference foe Heidelberg on Tuesday, February 2. Match time is slated for 7:30 p.m.