The PEM Bulldogs showed impressive resilience and skill at the UW-Eau Claire Duals, competing against some of the best teams from Minnesota and Wisconsin, on December 28th. The event, which featured 16 teams, saw PEM finish with a strong 4-1 record, securing 5th place overall. The Bulldogs delivered a standout performance with a tough, edge of your seat win over Park-Cottage Grove, a ranked team from Minnesota, marking a key highlight of the competition.
Several wrestlers contributed to the Bulldogs' success, with Carson Rahman, Alex Bedsted, Cooper Mack, Aiden Graner, and Reid Ihrke all remaining undefeated throughout the day. PEM also defeated Durand (WI), Eau Claire North (WI), and Rocori (MN) en route to their impressive 4-1 finish. Their only loss came in a tight 30-45 contest against Cambridge-Isanti, the 2nd-seeded team, but they bounced back strongly after that.
Coaches were enthusiastic about the team's performance and potential. Coach Pfeilsticker praised the Bulldogs for their resilience, stating, "Not bad to come into a tough environment and knock off one of MN's best teams. To go 4-1 and finish the day the way we did is a sign of the resilience of this team."Â
Coach Matiash shared his excitement about the team's progress, noting, "You gotta like where we are at with a 9-2 record. This group just keeps working harder in practice each day. The vibe with our guys is great and I'm excited to see where 2025 takes us!"Â
Lastly, Coach Melcher expressed excitement about the growing recognition of key wrestlers, "Great to see Carson, Drew, Aiden, and Alex Bedsted, who are all climbing into the state rankings. The Three Rivers Conference is loaded this year, but I'm confident in the GRIT of this team!"
Looking ahead, PEM will shift focus to the Three Rivers Conference, starting with a triangular meet against Wabasha-Kellogg and Dover-Eyota. The Bulldogs are eager to carry their momentum into their upcoming conference matches and continue building on their success.
Eau Claire Holiday Duals Results
Match #1 Round 1
Plainview-Elgin-Millville defeated Eau Claire North 58-21
106 - Reid Ihrke (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Parker Loew (Eau Claire North) Fall 0:36
113 - Cooper Mack (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Besu Davidson (Eau Claire North) Fall 0:31
120 - Easton King (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Angel Martinez (Eau Claire North) Fall 3:53
126 - Carson Rahman (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Trent Hoesly (Eau Claire North) Fall 1:31
132 - Tucker Binner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Sean Opelena (Eau Claire North) Fall 1:03
138 - Jonah Berg (Eau Claire North) over Nash Graner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) SV-1 4-1
144 - Mikey Borgaro (Eau Claire North) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
150 - Nolan Pfeilsticker (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Dalton Olinger (Eau Claire North) Maj 13-1
157 - Trevon Sova (Eau Claire North) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
165 - Ethyn Barkovich (Eau Claire North) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
175 - Alexander Bedsted (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Tory Epps (Eau Claire North) Fall 0:54
190 - Alex Hinrichs (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Mason Parish (Eau Claire North) Fall 0:13
215 - Maeson Tradup (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Trey Keller (Eau Claire North) Fall 3:58
285 - Drew Rahman (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Nathen Swing (Eau Claire North) Fall 0:59
Match #2 Round 2
Cambridge-Isanti defeated Plainview-Elgin-Millville 45-30
157 - Brock Brown (Cambridge-Isanti) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
165 - Quinton Harcey (Cambridge-Isanti) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
175 - Alexander Bedsted (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Shawn Henderson (Cambridge-Isanti) TF 17-2
190 - Jarred Goodman (Cambridge-Isanti) over Alex Hinrichs (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) Fall 2:38
215 - Jacob Henderson (Cambridge-Isanti) over Maeson Tradup (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) Fall 5:53
285 - Brady Andersen (Cambridge-Isanti) over Drew Rahman (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) Fall 2:32
106 - Reid Ihrke (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Bryce Huntley (Cambridge-Isanti) TF 16-0
113 - Wyatt Wald (Cambridge-Isanti) over Easton King (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) TF 19-4
120 - Cooper Mack (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Grady Jennissen (Cambridge-Isanti) Maj 9-0
126 - Carson Rahman (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Ben Westover (Cambridge-Isanti) TF 16-1
132 - Nash Graner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Embry Meeks (Cambridge-Isanti) Fall 1:32
138 - Ruger Block (Cambridge-Isanti) over Tucker Binner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) Maj 18-5
144 - Aiden Graner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Zach Hylton (Cambridge-Isanti) TF 17-2
150 - Reshard Cronemiller (Cambridge-Isanti) over Nolan Pfeilsticker (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) Fall 1:47
Match #3 Round 3
Plainview-Elgin-Millville defeated Durand 66-12
120 - Cooper Mack (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Brady Grimes (Durand) Fall 1:33
126 - Carson Rahman (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Camren Loverude (Durand) Fall 0:48
132 - Tucker Binner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
138 - Nash Graner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Ivan Persons (Durand) Fall 2:21
144 - Aiden Graner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Joey Baker (Durand) Fall 1:09
150 - Nolan Pfeilsticker (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
157 - Devin Wahlborg (Durand) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
165 - Riley Bowers (Durand) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
175 - Alexander Bedsted (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over magnus lukic (Durand) Fall 0:38
190 - Alex Hinrichs (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Devon Glaus (Durand) Fall 0:37
215 - Maeson Tradup (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
285 - Drew Rahman (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Alex Tzanahua (Durand) Fall 1:35
106 - Double Forfeit
113 - Easton King (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
5th-8th Pool
Match #1 Semifinal
Plainview-Elgin-Millville defeated Rocori 47-27
126 - Carson Rahman (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Mason Moscho (Rocori) TF 23-6
132 - Mason Molitor (Rocori) over Tucker Binner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) SV-1 10-7
138 - Kameron Moscho (Rocori) over Nash Graner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) Fall 5:59
144 - Aiden Graner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Easton Rossman (Rocori) TF 19-2
150 - Carson Alvardo-Konz (Rocori) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
157 - Nolan Pfeilsticker (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Grady Brown (Rocori) Fall 3:43
165 - Sawyer Minnerath (Rocori) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
175 - Alexander Bedsted (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
190 - Alex Hinrichs (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Zander Bitker (Rocori) Fall 3:01
215 - Cooper Notch (Rocori) over Maeson Tradup (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) Fall 1:42
285 - Drew Rahman (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
106 - Reid Ihrke (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Trey Kraemer (Rocori) Fall 1:43
113 - Easton King (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Connor Faber (Rocori) Dec 5-0
120 - Cooper Mack (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Carter Kremer (Rocori) Maj 13-2
Match #2 1st Place Match
Plainview-Elgin-Millville defeated Park 40-34
132 - Landen Brooks (Park) over Nash Graner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) TF 15-0
138 - Kyler Jubinal (Park) over Tucker Binner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) Maj 21-11
144 - Aiden Graner (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Layne Frandrup (Park) TF 17-2
150 - Joey Chilton (Park) over Nolan Pfeilsticker (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) Maj 21-8
157 - Zach Carr (Park) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
165 - Gunnar Mullan (Park) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
175 - Alexander Bedsted (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Christian Masequoi (Park) Fall 0:48
190 - Dylan Richardson (Park) over Alex Hinrichs (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) Fall 1:48
215 - Jesse Wright (Park) over Maeson Tradup (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) Dec 8-1
285 - Drew Rahman (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Jairus Boston (Park) Fall 0:41
106 - Reid Ihrke (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Nolan Bloch (Park) TF 15-0
113 - Easton King (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Jackson VanHorn (Park) Fall 0:41
120 - Cooper Mack (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Jaxon Jubinal (Park) Fall 2:49
126 - Carson Rahman (Plainview-Elgin-Millville) over Wyatt Murphy (Park) Fall 0:30