- HAINES WINS THRILLER AGAINST OHIO STATE’S KHARCHILA…
University Park, PA – Penn State wrestler Levi Haines won a thrilling match against Ohio State’s Carson Kharchila in the 157-pound weight class.
Haines, ranked No. 1 nationally, trailed 5-4 in the third period before scoring a reversal and near-fall to take a 10-5 lead. Kharchila, ranked No. 10, scored a late takedown, but Haines held on for a 10-7 victory.
“Levi showed great composure and toughness in that match,” said Penn State head coach Cael Sanderson. “He’s been in some tight spots before, and he always seems to come out on top.”
Haines’ win improved his season record to 19-0, with 10 bonus-point victories.
_Individual Results:_
– 125 pounds: No. 2 Luke Lilledahl (Penn State) dec. over No. 10 Patrick McCormick (Ohio State), 6-4
– 133 pounds: No. 2 Aaron Nagao (Penn State) dec. over No. 15 Brody Teske (Ohio State), 8-5
– 141 pounds: No. 1 Beau Bartlett (Penn State) major dec. over No. 3 Real Woods (Ohio State), 12-4
– 149 pounds: No. 2 Shayne Van Ness (Penn State) dec. over No. 15 Dylan D’Emilio (Ohio State), 8-6
– 157 pounds: No. 1 Levi Haines (Penn State) dec. over No. 10 Carson Kharchila (Ohio State), 10-7
– 165 pounds: No. 10 Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State) tech. fall over Brock Herman (Ohio State), 20-5
– 174 pounds: No. 1 Carter Starocci (Penn State) major dec. over No. 6 Nelson Brands (Ohio State), 12-4
– 184 pounds: No. 2 Abe Assad (Ohio State) dec. over Josh Barr (Penn State), 8-5
– 197 pounds: No. 1 Aaron Brooks (Penn State) major dec. over No. 5 Jacob Warner (Ohio State), 12-4
– 285 pounds: No. 1 Greg Kerkvliet (Penn State) major dec. over No. 10 Tony Cassioppi (Ohio State), 12-4
