Antigo Wrestling

The Antigo Red Robins wrestling team delivered a dominant performance Thursday evening, hosting a triangular meet at the Sheldon Fieldhouse. In a showcase of the program’s depth, Antigo defeated Great Northern Conference rival Lakeland 65-15 and followed with a 78-6 victory over Gillett Suring. The event also featured a special recognition of the Antigo youth wrestling teams.

Antigo vs. Lakeland
The dual against Lakeland began at 190 pounds, where Jordan Pregler secured a pinfall in just 43 seconds using a cross-face cradle. Levi Peterson followed at 215 pounds with another quick pin in 51 seconds.

Antigo’s lower and middle weights continued the momentum. At 132 pounds, Benjamin Hollister made a successful varsity debut, earning a pinfall at 1:14. Jack Sundermeyer (144 lbs) and Keagan DesJarlais (150 lbs) both overcame early deficits to secure second-period pins. Michael Hofrichter added to the tally at 157 pounds, using a hip-over reversal to set up a pinfall at 3:28. Joseph Stimac capped the contested matches with a dominant 17-1 technical fall over Kade Elm, scoring early with a lateral launch. Combined with several forfeits, Antigo cruised to a 65-15 win.

Antigo vs. Gillett Suring

The Red Robins remained relentless against Gillett Suring. Heavyweight Nolan Lucht opened the dual by driving his opponent to the mat for a pinfall at 1:03. Mason Walrath followed with a high-energy performance at 126 pounds, using a whip-over to secure a pin in 1:08.

Hollister continued his impressive debut evening at 132 pounds, locking up a cradle in a scramble for a 17-second pin. At 150 pounds, Michael Hofrichter needed just 64 seconds to secure a pinfall using a barbed wire. Senior Levi Binversie concluded the contested action at 175 pounds, countering a shot with a nearside cradle for a pin at 1:02. Antigo benefited from nine forfeits in the dual, resulting in a final score of 78-6.

Looking Ahead
The Antigo wrestling program, across all levels, will travel to Merrill this upcoming Saturday to compete in the Blue Jay Challenge.

Team Records and Results:

Antigo vs. Lakeland: 65-15
Antigo vs. Gillett Suring: 78-6
Individual Standouts: Benjamin Hollister (2-0, 2 pins), Michael Hofrichter (2-0, 2 pins), Joseph Stimac (1-0, 1 Tech Fall).

The Antigo Wrestling Club recently took a moment to recognize a milestone accomplishment for one of our wrestlers. Olivia Hofrichter earned her 100th victory at the Northern Badger Classic over the holiday break.

In the 70-year history of Antigo High School wrestling, Hofrichter became the 10th wrestler to achieve this honor. She is also the first female wrestler to earn this Accomplishment.

What may be even more impressive is that of her (now) 106 victories, 90 of them have
come via pinfall.