Wrestler of the Week
Ryder Slayton (Messiah / Sr. / Canisteo, N.Y.) earned the sudden victory over Ganon Smith of Elizabethtown in a highly contested 184 lbs. bout. After back-and-forth action, Slayton earned a point out of an escape before both competitors were called for stalling as the referee prompted more action out of the pair. Smith took a 2-1 lead after a reversal in the third that Slayton quickly escaped from to notch the score 2-2. In overtime, it took 1:10 of the two-minute period for Slayton to secure a takedown and earn the sudden victory. The next day, the Falcons took a trip to The College of New Jersey for the final dual of the season. Slayton was the lone Falcon to earn a bout win with a 4-1 decision over James Romaine.