Northern matmen dominate Trapper Open

After a phenomenal start to the dual season, the Montana State University-Northern wrestling team got the tournament schedule off to an equally impressive start.

At the Trapper Open last Saturday in Powell, Wyoming, the Lights crowned a pair of champions, advanced four to the finals and sent nine grapplers to the podium in what was a dominant performance.

Leading the way for the No. 18 Lights was Martin Wilkie, who won the 149-pound devision with a fall over Wyatt McDermott of WWC in the championship match. Joining Wilkie as a champion was Devin Crawford, who beat Providence’ Bridger Hall for...