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AS VEGAS, N.M. - The New Mexico Highlands University Cowboy wrestling team (3-3, 1-3 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) will compete against the 9th-ranked Mountaineers of Western State Colorado University on Wednesday (Jan 29) at 7 p.m. at the John A. Wilson Complex in Las Vegas N.M.
It will be the Cowboys first home dual and first RMAC home dual of the season.
"It's a typical Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Dual, We have our work cut out for us, and it's going to take a full team effort to succeed," Head Coach
Doug Moses noted.
A more in depth look into the Cowboy Charge
It is going to take a full team effort to pull off the upset against the 9
th –ranked Western State Colorado Mountaineers. The Cowboys are going to need their veterans to come through from the Upper Weight Classes (174 pounder junior,
Easton Hargrave, 184 pounder senior,
Igor Gomzin, and junior 197 pounder,
Justin Rockhill- a national qualifier last season) and also two shining sophomores, 125 pounder
Erick Rangel and redshirt sophomore 165 pounder
Juan Alvarado to lead the Cowboy Charge.
Erick Rangel (19-5) is 2-2 in RMAC dual meet action. Rangel sets the tone from the get-go. He definitely gives the team a lot of confidence and energy when he starts the dual meets.
Juan Alvarado (17-6) is 1-3 in RMAC duals. Alvarado brings a tough mindset and a bulldog style against his opponents.
A more in depth look into the Cowboys Upper Weights: Key Notes
Easton Hargrave (10-10) is 3-1 in RMAC action. Hargrave is looking to rebound after a dual loss against Colorado Mesa University. Hargrave has his work cut out for him, against the number 3rd-ranked Elliot Copeland at 174 pounds from Western State Colorado. He is looking forward to the challenge.
Igor Gomzin (9-7) is 3-1 in the RMAC. Gomzin brings a lot of excitement to his matches, with his cat like reactions and offensive style of wrestling. He also brings a lot of toughness to create points. Gomzin will be challenged by 6th-ranked, Kyle Piatt at 184 pounds from Western State Colorado. He is excited to be wrestling against Piatt.
Justin Rockhill (9-4) is 3-1 in the RMAC. His victories includes a decision and a pin. Rockhill is probably the tallest 197 pounder in the Super 4 Region and the RMAC. Rockhill takes full advantage of his height and length when he attacks his opponents and when he blocks his opponent's shots. He brings a great deal of confidence to his matches. His style is very attacking. Rockhill's opponent will be Sam Mangum, who is ranked 7th at 197 pounds from Western State Colorado.
This will be the marque match for the evening.
A more depth look into Western State Colorado University, the Cowboys next Opponent
The Mountaineers are led by three nationally ranked wrestlers, Elliot Copeland at 174 - who is ranked third in the NCAA Division II Individual Rankings (as of Jan.15). Kyle Piatt at 184 is ranked sixth in the NCAA Division II Individual Rankings (as of Jan.15) and Sam Mangum at 197 is ranked seventh in the NCAA Division II Individual Rankings (as of Jan.15). The Mountaineers are 6-2 overall and 3-1 in the RMAC.
The Mountaineers last dual resulted in a victory against Colorado School of Mines by the final score of 31-5.
Probable Starting line-up for New Mexico Highlands against Western State Colorado University:
At 125 lb.-
Erick Rangel
At. 133 lb.-
Tre Humphrey
At 141 lb.-
Dan Gaylor
At 149 lb.-
Pierce Stowman
At 157 lb.-
Jesse Martinez
At 165 lb.-
Juan Alvarado
At 174 lb.-
Easton Hargrave
At 184 lb.-
Igor Gomzin
At 197 lb. -
Justin Rockhill
At 285 lb. –
Cody Marquez
GO COWBOYS!!!
COWBOYS CHARGE!!!
