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Junior wrestlers earn places over holiday

By Shane PalmquistThe Cardinal matmen took to the road over the holiday break and headed to Montevideo for their annual Holiday Tournament. Although none of the varsity wrestlers placed, a few of the junior varsity competitors did notably well. Andrew Fodness took first in the 119-pound class, Rustyn Crosby took third place in the 135-pound class. Both Eric Kor (103 pounds) and Kyle Moerke (215 pounds) took fourth place honors. Josh Fick (171 pounds) finished fifth place.A couple of shoulder injuries to key varsity wrestlers Jose Sarvia and Greg Brandt hurt the Cardinals, according to Coach Tim Homan."We continue to struggle on the varsity level but the wrestlers continue to work hard and improve," Homan said. The Luverne wrestlers are back on the mat this Saturday at the Southwest Conference individual tournament.

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