GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - The New Mexico Highlands University Cowboy wrestling team (3-2, 1-2 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) will compete against the 18th-ranked Mavericks of Colorado Mesa University on Jan 24 at 7 p.m. The Mavericks won against the Eagles of Chadron State by the final score of 21-19, on Jan 23.
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The Cowboys are looking to rebound from their dual match loss against Adams State. The Cowboys Upper Weights are showing great veteran leadership. Starting from junior
Easton Hargrave at 174, he is 3-0 in duals matches in the conference. Senior 184-pounder
Igor Gomzin is now 2-1 in conference. Junior
Justin Rockhill at 197 is also 2-1 in conference.
Sophomore 125-pounder
Erick Rangel and redshirt
Juan Alvarado at 165 both will be searching for victories after both losing last night against Adams State.
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The Mavericks are led by a pair of nationally ranked wrestlers, James Martinez at 149, is ranked second in the NCAA Division II Individual Rankings. Chester Granard at 174, is ranked seventh in the NCAA Division II Individual Rankings.
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