Air Force Academy
Cowboy Open
Two Falcon Wrestlers Earn First Place at Cowboy Open
11/18/2002 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Nov. 18, 2002
Two Air Force wrestlers earned first-place honors at the Cowboy Open, and several others placed in the annual tournament.
Kevin Hoy, who is ranked sixth in the nation, won the heavyweight title. He finished the event unbeaten in three matches, including an 8-2 win over Wyoming's Brad Steele in the championship bout. Samuel Sherertz, who is coming off an injury-riddled season, also placed first. Sherertz was unbeaten in five matches. He defeated Patrick Owens of Boise State 6-3 in the championship match at the 174-pound weight class.
Several other Air Force wrestlers did well at the event. Newcomers Beau Tresemer and Matthew Benza each notched second place in the under-20 division. Nationally-ranked Heath McKim notched a third-place finish. Josh McCrary had a solid tournament, going 3-1 en route to a second-place finish.
Under-20 Division
Matthew Benza (133 lbs) -- 2nd
Jonathan Koch (157 lbs) -- 3rd
Beau Tresemer (165 lbs) -- 2nd
Jacob Lillich (174 lbs) -- 2nd
Brenden McLean (184 lbs) -- 3rd
Under-20 Division
Samuel Sherertz (174 lbs) -- 1st
Kevin Hoy (Hwt) -- 1st
Heath McKim (125 lbs) -- 3rd
Josh McCrary (184 lbs) -- 2nd
Luke Lefever (184 lbs) -- 4th
