Gage Linahon rolled through a 3-0 day to lead the Central College wrestling team to two wins in three matches Saturday at the American Rivers Conference Duals.
The Dutch improved to 8-4 overall and 3-4 in the league, leaving them in fourth place. After getting bounced by No. 1-ranked Wartburg College 39-3, Central was a 30-12 winner over the University of Dubuque and a 29-3 victor over Buena Vista University.
Linahon improved to 20-5 on the year, and got Central’s lone points against Wartburg with an 8-3 win at 197 pounds. He posted a 13-2 major decision against Dubuque and a 12-4 major against Buena Vista. The day also marked the return of ranked wrestlers Shandon Akeo and Rob Areyano to the lineup. Akeo is No. 3 at 125 pounds and Areyano is 10th at 149. Akeo was 2-0 for the day and Areyano was 1-0 as they work their way back into shape after being sidelined for health and safety protocols.
Central competes in the Loras Open at Dubuque at 9 a.m. next Saturday.
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