The men’s team placed third overall at the CIS Championships led by gold medallists, Steven Takahashi (55 kg) and Ilya Abelev (68 kg).  Kevin Ens (see photo below) took bronze in the 90 kg division. 

Matt Hutchinson was a late substitute at 82 kg and finished a strong 5th to help the 9-man team to its best team finish in more than ten years.  Other mustangs who scored valuable team points were:  Fes Ranjit, 7th (57 kg), Richard Balfour 5th (61 kg), Josh Proctor 6th (65 kg), Sammy Hanna 4th (72 kg), and Eric Jacobson 6th (76 kg).

Ilya Abelev won gold at 68 kg.  Gaellon Malloy (Regina) 2nd and Kevin Iwasa-Madge (GUE) 3rd.

The women’s team placed 7th, and was led by Brianne Barry who took silver at 55 kg.  Valerie Ouellette placed 6th at 48 kg, as did Arllene Williams (67 kg) and Monica Varallo (72 kg).  Mustang rookie, Andrea Wakelin placed 7th at 59 kg, while Larissa D’Alleva was 5th at 63 kg.

Brianne Barry defending the single leg attack vs.  Hannah Franson (SASK).

The mustang men’s team won their first OUA (Ontario University Athletics) wrestling title since 1994 at McMaster’s Burridge Gym. 

Second year mustang, Ilya Abelev won the OUA individual gold at 68 kg, and the  Keegan Trophy — the men’s Outstanding Wrestler Award, while coach, Ray Takahashi was voted Men’s Coach of the Year.   Teammate, Brianne Barry won the Outstanding Female Award,and the 55 kg gold,  leading the women’s team to an overall third place team finish. 

Ilya Abelev finishes the single leg directly to the back to score 3 points.

Western clinched the men’s title with a combined 73 points, only five points ahead of silver medallist McMaster.  McMaster tied Brock with a score of 68 points but took second place by having more individual gold medallists with four compared to Brock’s two.

The depth of the mustang team was the key with eight of ten team members qualifying for the CIS Championships by placing in the top 3 of their division.  “It was a total team effort,” said coach, Ray Takahashi.  “Everyone wrestled very well — even after some disapointing losses, several team members stepped-up and rebounded well to secure valuable team points.”  Fes (Rishav Ranjit) rebounded strong as did Josh Proctor who both took bronze to qualify to the CIS Championships.  Rookie, Richard Balfour won the silver in the 61 kg division.

Strong performances were recorded from Sammy Hanna (72 kg), Eric Jacobson (76 kg), Matt Hutchinson (82 kg), Kevin Ens (90 kg) and Shawn Wheatley who performed well in the heavy-weight division.  Defending champion, Steven Takahashi, was in “no trouble” in the 54 kg division having no points scored on him. 

The Brock women won their twelfth title in program history finishing with a combined score of 68 points.  Lakehead and Western fought it out for silver with the Thunderwolves edging the Mustangs by a lone point 51 to 50.

Brianne Barry drives Sydney Duggan (McMaster) out of position.  Brianne won the 55 kg gold and was named tournament MVP.

The CIS championships will be hosted at the Lakehead Thunderdome in two weeks (February 24-25). 

Results summary

Men’s Results:

• 1^st   Steven Takahashi  54 kg
• 1^st  Ilya Abelev 68 kg
• 2^nd  Richard Balfour  61 kg
• 2nd  Sammy Hanna 72 kg
• 2^nd  Eric Jacobson  76 kg
• 2^nd  Kevin Ens  90 kg
• 3^rd  Rishav Ranjit  57 kg
• 3^rd  Josh Proctor 65 kg
• 4^th  Matt Hutchinson  82 kg
• 5^th  Shawn Wheatley  HWT

Keegan Trophy (Outstanding Wrestler Award):  Ilya Abelev

Coach of the Year:  Ray Takahashi

Women’s Results:

• 1^st  Brianne Barry  55 kg
• 2^nd  Larissa D’Alleva  63 kg
• 3^rd  Valerie Ouellette  48 kg
• 3^rd  Andrea Wakelin  59 kg
• 3^rd  Monica Varallo  72 kg
• 4^th  Cassie Leigh  51 kg
• 4^th  Shelby Riddell  82 kg
• 5^th  Arllene Williams  67 kg

Women’s Outstanding Wrestler Award:  Brianne Barry

Women’s Team Results

• Brock 68
• Lakehead 51
• Western 50
• Guelph 48
• McMaster 29
• Queen’s 8
• Toronto 5 

Men’s Team Results

• Western 73
• McMaster 68
• Brock 68
• Guelph 56
• Lakehead 52
• Queen’s 24
• Toronto 12
• Laurentian 5
• York 3

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Mustang insider report (video clip): 

http://www.youtube.com/westernontmustangs#p/a/u/1/ual20GMsrMw

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Mustangs pick up OUA hardware, prepare for nationals

Monday, February, 13, 2012 – 9:09:30 PM. 

Click here:  http://www.londoncommunitynews.com/2012/02/mustangs-pick-up-oua-hardware-prepare-nationals/

Click here for Utube video — OUA Men’s team highlight

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xov8dp_western-wrestling-men-s-oua-team-highlight_sport

Thanks for the coverage!

The mustangs, who recently won both team titles at the Ontario Junior Championships (Jan 28), placed 2nd in 2011. 

“We have a solid team,” says coach Takahashi.  “It’ll be competitive, but we’ll definitely be in the mix for the team titles.”

Competition starts 10:00 am Saturday Feb 11 at McMaster’s Burridge Gymnasium with finals expected to commence at 3:15 pm.

Dave Schultz Memorial, Colorado Springs, USA

 Liz Sera competed at the Dave Schultz Memorial and ended with a 1-2 win-loss record.  Liz, who is a member of the U24 women’s national team, lost a controversial clinch vs. Pooja of India, that was challenged.  Liz defeated S. Sistad of Missouri Valley WC.

55 kg – Liz Sera (np/14)

• vs. Dhanda Pooja (IND) – L 0-4, 0-1
• vs. Summer Sistad (Missouri Valley Wrestling) – W 3-0, 1-0
• vs. Katherine Fulp-allen (NYAC) – L 1-0, 0-2, 0-1

The Scholarship is awarded by the Canadian Amateur Wrestling Association.

The native of Campbellton, NB, who is now in her first year at Western, strives for excellence both in the classroom and on the mats.  She achieved a 97% average in her final year of high school.

The Bob McLeod Scholarship is named after the long-serving member of the national association’s Executive Committee who passed away in 1985 and is supported by his family and their generous donations.

Team Results

Women’s Varsity 

1. Western 35
2. Brock 34
3. U f Regina 29

Womens Overall

1. London-Western 57
2. Brock 34
3. U f Regina 29

Mens Varsity 

1. Concordia       70
2. Brock              33
3. McMaster        28 

Mens Overall

1. Montreal          98
2. Guelph                        51
3. Brock              33

Women’s Individual results

48

            1^st – Ramona Balfour – London-Western WC

            2^nd – Megan Pounder – Guelph University

51

            1^st – Jade Parsons – Brock

            2^nd – Jasmine Slinn – U of Regina

            3^rd – Steph Riopel – Brock

            4^th – Cameile Leonard – U of Regina

            5^th – Marissa Scott – Guelph University

55

            1^st – Brianne Barry – Western

            2^nd – Liz Sera – London-Western

            3^rd – Carly Wright – York

            4^th – Danielle Anderson – U of Regina

59

            1^st – Ludmila Cristea – Moldova

            2^nd – Natascha Ballas- Brock

            3^rd – Sara Pattenaude – London Western

63

            1^st – Larissa D’Alleva – Western

            2^nd – Marissa Sorrell – Brock

67

            1^st – Rebecca Levitt – Brock

            2^nd – Kayla Brodner – U of Regina

            3^rd – Christine Longeau – U of Regina

            4^th – Arllene Williams – Western

72

            1^st – Veronica Keefe – Concordia

            2^nd – Lisa McKibben – U of Regina

            3^rd – Monica Varallo – Western

            4^th – Sahar King – U of Toronto

82

            1^st – Alishah Depass  – Brock

            2^nd – Shelby Riddell – Western

            3^rd – Rihab Birama – U of Regina

MEN’s individual results

54

            1^st – Trevor Banks – Concordia

            2^nd – Jonathon Babula – Guelph

            3^rd – Michio Clarke – Brock

            4^th – Ben Spitzke — Western

            5^th – Scott Young – U of Toronto

57

            1^st – Noel Tremblay – Concordia

            2^nd – Tim Clement – Brock

            3^rd – Rishav Ranjit – Western

61

            1^st – David Trembley – Concordia

            2^nd – Brandon Eyre – Guelph WC

            3^rd – Allan Middleton – McMaster

            4^th – Tim Bartja – Western

            5^th – Bojan Kladnjakovic – U of Toronto

65

            1^st – James Mancini – Concordia

            2^nd – Cody Airdrie – Guelph WC

            3^rd – Steve Tricarico – Guelph WC

            4^th – Zahubi Aimann – YMHA

            5^th – Steven de Layen – Concordia

            6^th – Adam McKenna – Queens U

68

            1^st – Scott Schiller – Concordia

            2^nd – Kevin Iwasa-Madge – Guelph University

            3^rd – John Cottrill – Brock

            4^th – Josh Proctor – Western

            5^th – Bernardo Xophria – Brock

            6^th – Wylie Middleton – Mac

72

            1^st – Ryan Blake – McMaster

            2^nd – Cruiz Manning – Guelph WC

            3^rd – Steve Rennalls – YMHA

            4^th  – Mike Scamurra – Brock

            5^th – Alexey Gurevich – U of Toronto

76

            1^st – Mitch Krauter – Concordia

            2^nd – Josh Dawson – London Western WC

            3^rd – Jordan Creavalle – McMaster

            4^th – AJ Reid – Brock

            5^th – Kevin Hsu – McMaster

            6^th – Lyndon Smelander – U of Toronto

82

            1^st – Nairman Iranknah – Concordia

            2^nd – Jordie Steen – YMHA

            3^rd – Nate Ackerman – Great Britain

            4^th – Anton Schipillo – Brock

            5^th – Mathieu Deschatelets – Guelph University

            6^th – Matt Hutchison – Western

90

            1^st – Matt Miller – YMHA

            2^nd – Sean House – McMaster

            3^rd – Shawn Wheatley – Western

            4^th – Ryan James – York WC

            5^th – Rob Rubino – Guelph University

130

            1^st – John Fitzgerald – Guelph University

            2^nd – Mike Dancey – Brock

            3^rd – Marshall Scott – Team Impact

            4^th – Gurdeep Beesla – YMHA

            5^th – Elias Georgakoppulos – U of Toronto

The mustangs and members of London-Western are Junior men’s and women’s Provincial team champions.

A combined eight medals were won, including 3 gold in the men’s division by mustangs, Steven Takahashi (55 kg) and Ilya Abelev (74 kg), and mustang recruit, Brian Cowan who won the 50 kg gold.

Brian Cowan won the 50 kg division over brother, Adam.

Men’s Results

• 1^st           Steven Takahashi 55 kg
• 1^st           Ilya Abelev  74 kg
• 1^st           Brian Cowan* 50 kg
• 2^nd          Ethan Smith  60 kg
• 4^th           Sammy Hanna 74 kg
• 4^th           Justin Nicholls 120 kg
• 5^th           Ameed Lakhani 50 kg
• 5^th           Kyle Bonk* 96 kg

Women’s Results

• 2^nd          Valerie Ouellette  48 kg
• 2^nd          Andrea Wakelin 59 kg
• 2^nd          Anna McKee* 51 kg
• 3^rd           Castille Barry* 51 kg
• 5^th           Cassie Leigh  48 kg
• 5^th           Elhame Gashi  51 kg
• 5^th           Alyssa Medeiros*  55 kg
• Castille Barry gets the PIN

*non-varsity (not OUA/CIS eligible)

Varsity team members are to wear their UA track suits.  Non-varsity to wear London-Western gear or Western gear

It is planned that photos will be taken for:

1. varsity only
2. All — varsity, non-varsity

There will be a regular practice prior, but will end early.

Congratulations to those that participated. 

Larissa D’Alleva (63 kg) and Richard Balfour (60 kg)

Results Summary:

• 2nd  Steven Takahashi 55 kg
• 2nd Liz Sera  55 kg
• 3rd  Brianne Barry 55 kg
• 3rd  Ilya Abelev  66 kg 
• 3rd  Shelby Riddell  82 kg
• 3rd  Katie Patroch  59 kg
• 4th  Larissa D’Alleva 63 kg

Brianne Barry secures the pinning hold.  Brianne won the match at the bronze in the 55 kg division.

Teammates, Jessica Sove won the bronze in the 59 kg division, while men, Eric Jacobson (82 kg) and Shawn Wheatley (90 kg) placed 2^nd and 3^rd respectively.  

Photo description:  Mustang, Eric Jacobson (82 kg) throws Anton Schipiro (Brock) in the semi-finals.  Jacobson won the match by pin. 

Below:  Sammny Hanna up-ends McMaster’s R. Blake in the 72 kg division.

Results summary:

• 1^st           Valerie Ouellette  48 kg women’s
• 1^st           Brian Cowan  54 kg London-Western *non-varsity
• 2^nd          Eric Jacobson  82 kg
• 3^rd           Jessica Sove  59 kg women’s
• 3^rd           Shawn Wheatley  90 kg
• 4^th           Sammy Hanna 72 kg
• 6^th           John Ngo 54 k
• 6^th           Josh Proctor  68 kg