The Ballard men's wrestling team showcased their dominance at the Cardinal Classic, taking home the team championship with an impressive 220.5 points, outpacing second-place Mount Vernon by 10 points.  Their performance was highlighted by multiple individual victories and high placements across various weight classes.

At 120 pounds, Easton Enyeart went undefeated (2-0) to secure first place, earning 8.5 points for the team. Similarly, at 165 pounds, Tucker Vitzthum displayed his prowess with a perfect 5-0 record, dominating his matches to claim first place and score a team-high 29 points. Rhett Hedrick was also a standout, winning the 190-pound division with a flawless 4-0 record and contributing 26 points.

The Bombers had strong showings in several other weight classes. Heston Rhiner placed second at 106 pounds, winning three matches by fall before narrowly losing in the finals. Jacob Harrison, competing at 138 pounds, tallied an impressive 22.5 points with multiple wins by fall and technical fall before finishing as the runner-up. Tony Horness (132 pounds) and Carter Jeffs (144 pounds) also had standout performances, earning second and third place, respectively, with significant contributions to the team's score.

Other notable performances included Nolan Adams, who placed third at 113 pounds, and Jayden Leland, who claimed third place at 150 pounds, each earning valuable points with decisive victories by fall. Grayson Hedrick battled back to secure fifth place at 126 pounds, while Lincoln Engleman did the same at 157 pounds, demonstrating the team's depth and resilience. Jaxon Shafer earned a third-place finish at 175 pounds, adding 14 points to the Bombers' total.

Next up, the Bombers will host Boone and Bondurant-Farrar for a conference double dual on Thursday, December 12.  The action kicks off at 5:30 PM.

CARDINAL CLASSIC TEAM SCORES

1. Ballard, 220.5

2. Mount Vernon, 210.5

3. Oskaloosa, 141

4. Newton, 113

5. Grinnell, 98.5

6. Waukee Northwest, 90.5

7. Centerville, 83.5

8. Norwalk, 78.5

CARDINAL CLASSIC INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

106 lb Heston Rhiner - (3-1), Runner-Up

113 lb Nolan Adams - (2-2), 3rd Place

120 lb Easton Enyeart - (2-0), Champion

126 lb Grayson Hedrick - (2-3), 5th Place

132 lb Tony Horness - (3-1), Runner-Up

138 lb Jacob Harrison - (4-1), Runner-Up

144 lb Carter Jeffs - (4-2), 3rd Place

150 lb Jayden Leland - (4-2), 3rd Place

157 lb Lincoln Engelman - (2-2), 5th Place

165 lb Tucker Vitzthum - (5-0), Champion

175 lb Jaxon Shafer - (3-1), 5th Place

190 lb Rhett Hedrick - (4-0), Champion

215 lb Jackson Wacha - (6-0), Champion

285 lb Daniel Campbell - (3-2), 3rd Place

Photo Credit: Davidson Photography