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LA PLUME, Pa. -- The Jamestown Community College wrestling team competed in the Keystone College Round-Robin Tournament on Saturday against members from King's College, Rowan College South Jersey-Gloucester and Keystone College.
Brock Johnson (Falconer /Falconer HS) went undefeated on the day, going 3-0 in the 197-pound class. Johnson got his first win of the day against Elijah Morder of Keystone College, recording the fall in 2:15. In his next match, Johnson grinded out a 12-8 decision over Nero Bono of Keystone College. In his final match, Johnson picked up another fall, this time over Mason Andreassi of RCSJ, needing 1:30 to do so.
Luke Potts (Pittsburgh/West Allegheny HS) had an undefeated day as well, going 2-0. In his first match, Potts got the 12-8 decision over Terez Sewell of Keystone College. In his final match, Potts recorded a fall over Michael Palinkas of Keystone College, needing 3:45 to do so.
James Rankin (Cleveland /Garfield Heights) went 2-0 in the 149-pound class. In his first match, Rankin earned an 8-6 decision win Alberto Rubi of RCSJ.
De'Aonte Hutchinson (Batlimore/Edgewood HS) had a strong showing, going 3-1 in the 125-pound class. In his first match, Hutchinson was defeated by Patrick Horvath of King's College, falling in a 13-2 major decision. Hutchinson bounced right back, getting the 19-3 technical fall over Shamar Baines of RCSJ.
Moving onto his third match of the day, Hutchinson posted a 12-9 decision win over Jacob McDonald of RCSJ. In his final match, Hutchinson made quick work of Kyle Miller of King's College, getting the fall in 1:49.
Mohammed Mustafa Salimi (Kabal, Afghanistan/Ghazi HS) also had a strong day, going 2-1 in the 174-pound class. Salimi dropped his first match of the day to Kad Kravitz of King's College by a 9-6 decision. Salimi quickly rebounded, recording a fall over Joe Davis of King's College in 36 seconds. Salimi also made quick work of Fisher of King's College, getting the fall in 20 seconds.
Brendon Ramsey (Panama/Panama Central) and Fareed Muhammed (Cleveland, OH/Garfield Heights) also picked up one win on the day.
The Jayhawks will be back in action Nov. 30, as they travel to Penn State Behrend for their first dual of the season.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
JAYHAWKS LOSE TO LORAIN
ELYRIA, Ohio -- The Jamestown Community College men's basketball team fell to Lorain County CC Saturday afternoon 82-77.
The Jayhawks (3-5) were led offensively by freshman forward Josiah Diaz (Pawtucket, Rhode Island/Springfield Commonwealth Academy) with 12 points off the bench while sophomore guard Chad Chambers (Calera, Alabama/Calera HS) added 11 points. Sophomore guards Bam Toure (Jamaica, New York/St. Johns Prep) and Brian Fajardo (Bronx/Aeci Charter HS) chipped in with 10 points each.
The Commodores jumped out to a 22-13 lead within the first eight minutes of the game but the Jayhawks quickly found their offense, going on a 15-0 run to take the 28-22 lead. During the run, Fajardo scored 5 points with Diaz adding 4 points to provide the spark.
Lorain County CC did counter, retaking a 36-33 lead with under two minutes to go before the break. JCC made the most of the final few minutes, scoring the game's final seven points of the half to take a 40-36 lead into the break.
The teams continued to trade blows well into the second half, with neither team gaining more than a two-possession advantage.
With just over three minutes left in regulation, the Commodores pulled away, scoring seven unanswered to take an 80-73 lead to get the win.
The Jayhawks went 33-for-69 (47.8%) from the field while the Commodores went 36-for-85 (42.4%) from the floor. Jamestown CC had the slight edge on the boards, grabbing 45 rebounds to Lorain County CC's 41.
The Jayhawks will be back in action today when they travel to No. 6 Lakeland CC for a 7:30 p.m. tip.