The Ballard Bombers men's wrestling team had a strong showing at the Jack Mendenhall Invitational in Ames, finishing 9th overall with 95.0 team points.  Tucker Vitzthum led the way, claiming 1st place in the 165-pound weight class with a dominant performance.  Easton Enyeart also shined, securing 3rd place at 120 pounds. Jacob Harrison placed 5th at 138 pounds, and Rhett Hedrick earned 3rd place at 190 pounds.  Despite some tough matches, the team showed resilience, with several wrestlers earning valuable experience.

Up next, the Ballard Bombers will travel to North Polk in an exciting RRC match-up on Thursday, January 16.  The action kicks off at 5:30 PM.

JACK MENDENHALL INVITATIONAL TEAM SCORES (TOP 5)

1. Indianola, 207.5

2. Bettendorf, 198

3. Waverly-Shell Rock, 160.5

4. Ankeny, 151.5

5. Iowa City High, 145

9. Ballard, 95

JACK MENDENHALL INVITATIONAL INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

106 lb Nolan Adams - (1-4), 8th Place

113 lb Owen Davidson - (0-3), 8th Place

120 lb Easton Enyeart - (3-1), 3rd Place

126 lb Grayson Hedrick - (1-2)

132 lb Tony Horness - (0-2)

138 lb Jacob Harrison - (4-2), 5th Place

144 lb Carter Jeffs - (0-2)

157 lb Jace Cory - (0-2)

165 lb Tucker Vitzthum - (4-0), Champion

175 lb Greysen Ehresman - (0-2)

190 lb Rhett Hedrick - (4-1), 3rd Place

215 lb Joshua Andrews - (0-2)

285 lb Daniel Campbell - (1-3), 8th Place

Photo Credit: Davidson Photography