OSKALOOSA, IOWA – The top team from the Heart of America and the nation traveled to Oskaloosa, IA, to kick off the 2025 Conference Championships, setting their sights on a historic tenth title. The Vikings dominated the opening day, delivering a flawless performance as all 12 wrestlers advanced to the semifinals while amassing an impressive 223 match points, 117 team points, and a 15-0 record.
On the opening day of action, the Vikings dominated with the most tech falls in the shortest amount of time, recording eight in just 35 minutes and 35 seconds.
Jameel Coles led all wrestlers with 28 match points, followed closely by teammate GK with 22.
Grand View entered the 2025 Heart of America Conference Championship with an impressive roster, including five returning champions:
(*Indicates co-champion in the 2024 season)
Adding fresh energy to the Vikings' lineup for this year's conference championship were five first-time post-season competitors: freshman No. 3
Gabe Gonzales (125), No. 1-ranked
Darnai Heard (149), No. 8-ranked
Elijah Larsen (149), No. 3-ranked
Cam Robinson (165), and
Trayvonne Jackson (197).
In the opening round, all Vikings earned byes except for
Trayvonne Jackson, who made his tournament debut in dominant fashion with a 17-5 major decision.
Continuing their legacy of excellence, the Vikings made history once again, advancing all 12 wrestlers to the semifinals for the second consecutive year.
Gallery: (2-21-2025) MWRES day 1 HOA Champ
FULL RESULTS:
125
Aden Reeves –
SEMIFINALIST
- Champ. Round 1 - Aden Reeves received a bye (Bye)
- Quarterfinal - Aden Reeves won by tech fall over Michael Chagnon (St. Ambrose University) 12-17 (TF-1.5 3:25 (17-0)
125
Gabe Gonzales -
SEMIFINALIST
- Champ. Round 1 - Gabe Gonzales received a bye (Bye)
- Quarterfinal - Gabe Gonzales won by tech fall over Riece Graham (St. Ambrose University) 5-16 (TF-1.5 2:12 (17-2)
133
Jackson Cockrell -
SEMIFINALIST
- Champ. Round 1 - Jackson Cockrell received a bye (Bye)
- Quarterfinal - Jackson Cockrell won by decision over Terrance Smith (Graceland University) 11-12 (Dec 6-1)
141
Carson Taylor -
SEMIFINALIST
- Champ. Round 1 - Carson Taylor received a bye (Bye)
- Quarterfinal - Carson Taylor won by major decision over Chuck Fitzgerald (Central Methodist University) 9-12 (MD 13-2)
149
Darnai Heard -
SEMIFINALIST
- Champ. Round 1 - Darnai Heard received a bye (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 - Darnai Heard won by tech fall over Joseph Triscornia (Baker University) 8-10 (TF-1.5 4:48 (19-3)
- Quarterfinal - Darnai Heard won by decision over Ryan Anderson (Graceland University) 15-8 (Dec 10-5)
149
Elijah Larsen –
SEMIFINALIST
- Champ. Round 1 - Elijah Larsen received a bye (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 - Elijah Larsen won by tech fall over Joshua Zeman (St. Ambrose University) 15-13 (TF-1.5 4:04 (19-3)
- Quarterfinal - Elijah Larsen won by fall over Nevertesonne Lahens (Central Methodist University) 13-12 (Fall 2:10)
165
Dylan Whitt –
SEMIFINALIST
- Champ. Round 1 - Dylan Whitt received a bye (Bye)
- Quarterfinal - Dylan Whitt won by tech fall over Jeraimiah Nyberg (Graceland University) 6-9 (TF-1.5 7:00 (17-2)
165
Cam Robinson –
SEMIFINALIST
- Champ. Round 1 - Cam Robinson received a bye (Bye)
- Quarterfinal - Cam Robinson won by fall over Kale Corley (Dickinson State University) 6-7 (Fall 1:03)
174
Alex Reynolds –
SEMIFINALIST
- Champ. Round 1 - Alex Reynolds received a bye (Bye)
- Quarterfinal - Alex Reynolds won by tech fall over Kendal Pugh (William Penn University) 7-10 (TF-1.5 4:07 (16-0)
184
Jameel Coles –
SEMIFINALIST
- Champ. Round 1 - Jameel Coles received a bye (Bye)
- Quarterfinal - Jameel Coles won by tech fall over Trey Duhon (Central Methodist University) 8-6 (TF-1.5 6:59 (28-13)
197
Garavous Kouekabakilaho –
SEMIFINALIST
197
Trayvonne Jackson –
SEMIFINALIST
- Champ. Round 1 - Trayvonne Jackson won by major decision over Tucker Black (Benedictine College) 9-5 (MD 17-5)
- Quarterfinal - Trayvonne Jackson won by fall over Jake Henson (Central Methodist University) 13-14 (Fall 3:44)
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