FOREST GROVE, Ore. --- Linfield men's wrestling saw their first action of the season, competing in the Mike Clock Open, hosted by Northwest Conference-rival Pacific University. 
 
In the 133-pound bracket, four Wildcats competed, with Carson Jackson finding the most success. Jackson dominated in his first match, winning by 14-1 major decision. He then fell to his opponent from Oregon State, but bounced back with a 3-0 win by default. His day came to an end after a second loss, but he starts the season with one of Linfield's best records at 2-2.
 
Dean Smith and Duke Wentzel also competed at 133-pounds, both going 0-2 on the day. Jacob Moore won his first match, pinning his opponent at the end of the second period, for a 17-3 win. He was pinned in his next two matches, ending his tournament with a 1-2 record. 
 
At 141-pounds, Max Vander Meide also went 2-2 in his season debut, pinning his opponent just 50-seconds into his first match of the morning. He fell via technical fall in his second match, but bounced back by pinning his opponent in his third match of the day. Vander Meide's day ended when he was pinned early in the second period of his fourth and final match. 
 
Damon Gasilosl fought hard in his first match, but was pinned at the end of the first although the match was 4-3. He bounced back with a 7-0 win via fall in the first match on the left. Gasilosl's day was cut short, winning his final match 7-3, but was pinned midway through the first period. 
 
Both Alfonso Tapia and Lucien Lefebvre wrestled at 174-pounds, with both starting the season 0-2. Heavyweight Adrian Clark rounded out the 'Cats lineup, falling via pins early in his two matches. The team earned valuable experience heading into dual season.
 
Linfield men's and women's wrestling host the Pacific Boxers next Friday starting at 7 p.m. inside Ted Wilson Gymnasium. 
 
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