POTEAU, Okla. — Three Ouachita wrestlers advanced to the finals and sophomore Cayden Byrd claimed the 197-pound title to headline a strong performance Saturday at the Viking Open hosted by Carl Albert State College.
Byrd went a perfect 4-0 to win his bracket, opening with a 21-5 technical fall over Carmichael Gonzalez and followed up with a 7-1 decision against Jourdan Reeves. He continued his dominant run through the semifinal and championship rounds to outscore his four opponents by a combined score of 51-12 on his way to the title.
Ouachita spawned two additional finalists in 149-pounder Caleb Andrews and 174-pounder Ethan Day, who fought their way to runner-up finishes across four matches.
At receiving an opening-round bye at 149 pounds, Andrews earned a 16-2 technical fall over Caleb Juarez to advance to the quarterfinals. Andrews outlasted C. Carter 2-0 to move on to the semifinals, then beat M. Nyugen 10-0 to head to the finals before the junior finished the tournament 3-1 to secure second place.
At 174 pounds, Day started with a 10-0 major decision over Jaren Peterson and followed it up with a 6-3 decision against Alex Wilson to advance to the semifinals. Day dominated his semifinal bout 23-7 over E. Nicholas to head to the finals. The freshman posted a 3-1 record and second-place finish.
In another standout performance, Hunter Baber finished fourth at 165 pounds, going 4-2 overall. The sophomore opened the day with a 9-2 win over Charles Webb before dropping his second round bout. Baber followed up with three consecutive wins in the consolation bracket to advance to the third-place match.
The Tigers face off against Williams Baptist on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Jonesboro, Ark.
FULL RESULTS
College Men 125
Aamir Reed's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Hunter Jackson (Carl Albert State) won by fall over Aamir Reed (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 6:21)
- Cons. Round 1 - Aamir Reed (Ouachita Baptist University) received a bye () (Bye)
- Cons. Round 2 - Christian Forbes (Unattached) won by major decision over Aamir Reed (Ouachita Baptist University) (Maj 8-0)
College Men 125
Justin Shaw's place is unknown and has scored 3.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Justin Shaw (Ouachita Baptist University) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 - Justin Shaw (Ouachita Baptist University) won by major decision over Devon Frazier (Carl Albert State) (Maj 12-4)
- Quarterfinal - Reign Creech (University of the Ozarks) won by major decision over Justin Shaw (Ouachita Baptist University) (Maj 10-0)
- Cons. Round 4 - Justin Shaw (Ouachita Baptist University) won by decision over Christian Forbes (Unattached) (Dec 10-8)
- Cons. Round 5 - Mason Gillispie (Northeast Oklahoma) won by fall over Justin Shaw (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 4:05)
College Men 125
Gage Jessen's place is unknown and has scored 8.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Gage Jessen (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Kevin Contreras (Tarleton State) (Fall 5:40)
- Champ. Round 2 - Gage Jessen (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Gabriel Martinez (Central Baptist (Ark)) (Fall 2:35)
- Quarterfinal - Gage Jessen (Ouachita Baptist University) won by tech fall over Zebediah Tibbles (Northeast Oklahoma) (TF 15-0)
- Semifinal - Shelton Chastain (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Gage Jessen (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 1:04)
- Cons. Semi - Mason Gillispie (Northeast Oklahoma) won by fall over Gage Jessen (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 2:27)
College Men 133
Michael Brennan's place is unknown and has scored 3.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Michael Brennan (Ouachita Baptist University) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 - Michael Brennan (Ouachita Baptist University) won by major decision over Sam Sutton (Tarleton State) (Maj 14-3)
- Quarterfinal - Javin Douglas (University of the Ozarks) won by major decision over Michael Brennan (Ouachita Baptist University) (Maj 15-4)
- Cons. Round 4 - Hudson Beckley (Murray State) won by major decision over Michael Brennan (Ouachita Baptist University) (Maj 12-3)
College Men 141
Shad Cano's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Tyler Misenheimer (Northeast Oklahoma) won by major decision over Shad Cano (Ouachita Baptist University) (Maj 12-4)
- Cons. Round 1 - Shad Cano (Ouachita Baptist University) received a bye () (Bye)
- Cons. Round 2 - Landon Holmes (Williams Baptist) won by decision over Shad Cano (Ouachita Baptist University) (Dec 7-2)
College Men 141
Abdul Hashimi's place is unknown and has scored 2.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Abdul Hashimi (Ouachita Baptist University) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 - Tristan Rios (Tarleton State) won by tech fall over Abdul Hashimi (Ouachita Baptist University) (TF 15-0)
- Cons. Round 2 - Abdul Hashimi (Ouachita Baptist University) won by major decision over Samuel Iturrino (Tarleton State) (Maj 13-3)
- Cons. Round 3 - Abdul Hashimi (Ouachita Baptist University) won by decision over Liam Sherrill (Carl Albert State) (Dec 10-3)
- Cons. Round 4 - Iziah Tusler (Ouachita Baptist University) won in tie breaker - 1 over Abdul Hashimi (Ouachita Baptist University) (TB-1 3-2)
College Men 141
Iziah Tusler's place is unknown and has scored 6.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Iziah Tusler (Ouachita Baptist University) won by major decision over Minisare Gbee (University of the Ozarks) (Maj 10-0)
- Champ. Round 2 - Iziah Tusler (Ouachita Baptist University) won by decision over Landon Holmes (Williams Baptist) (Dec 6-1)
- Quarterfinal - Corey Velasquez (Unattached) won by decision over Iziah Tusler (Ouachita Baptist University) (Dec 12-5)
- Cons. Round 4 - Iziah Tusler (Ouachita Baptist University) won in tie breaker - 1 over Abdul Hashimi (Ouachita Baptist University) (TB-1 3-2)
- Cons. Round 5 - Iziah Tusler (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Nate Hutchison (Carl Albert State) (Fall 2:42)
- Cons. Semi - Tristan Rios (Tarleton State) won by decision over Iziah Tusler (Ouachita Baptist University) (Dec 6-2)
College Men 149
Caleb Andrews's place is 2nd and has scored 14.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Caleb Andrews (Ouachita Baptist University) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 - Caleb Andrews (Ouachita Baptist University) won by major decision over Caleb Juarez (Tarleton State) (Maj 16-2)
- Quarterfinal - Caleb Andrews (Ouachita Baptist University) won by decision over Kade Carter (Murray State) (Dec 2-0)
- Semifinal - Caleb Andrews (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Mason Nguyen (Central Baptist (Ark)) (Fall 6:05)
- 1st Place Match - Caiden Saavedra (Williams Baptist) won by decision over Caleb Andrews (Ouachita Baptist University) (Dec 13-7)
College Men 157
Johhny White's place is unknown and has scored 3.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Johhny White (Ouachita Baptist University) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 - Johhny White (Ouachita Baptist University) won by tech fall over Jacob Hadden (Unattached) (TF 20-2)
- Quarterfinal - Ty Parker (Tarleton State) won by decision over Johhny White (Ouachita Baptist University) (Dec 10-3)
- Cons. Round 4 - Dimitri Kizer (Unattached) won by fall over Johhny White (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 5:32)
College Men 165
Hunter Baber's place is 4th and has scored 10.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Hunter Baber (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Charles Webb (Central Baptist (Ark)) (Fall 2:35)
- Quarterfinal - Trae Rios (Oklahoma University) won by fall over Hunter Baber (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 0:34)
- Cons. Round 2 - Hunter Baber (Ouachita Baptist University) won by major decision over Tony Stewart (Northeast Oklahoma) (Maj 13-3)
- Cons. Round 3 - Hunter Baber (Ouachita Baptist University) won by major decision over Ashon Foster (Northeast Oklahoma) (Maj 14-6)
- Cons. Semi - Hunter Baber (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Eli Silva (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 3:34)
- 3rd Place Match - Grayson Carpenter (Carl Albert State) won by tech fall over Hunter Baber (Ouachita Baptist University) (TF 16-1)
College Men 165
Eli Silva's place is unknown and has scored 2.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Eli Silva (Ouachita Baptist University) won by decision over Corbin Maxa (Texas A&M Wrestling Club) (Dec 6-5)
- Quarterfinal - Eli Silva (Ouachita Baptist University) won by decision over Trystan Blenis (University of the Ozarks) (Dec 5-0)
- Semifinal - Finn Shepard (Tarleton State) won by tech fall over Eli Silva (Ouachita Baptist University) (TF 17-1)
- Cons. Semi - Hunter Baber (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Eli Silva (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 3:34)
College Men 174
Ethan Day's place is 2nd and has scored 13.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Ethan Day (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Jaren Peterson (Unattached) (Fall 3:56)
- Quarterfinal - Ethan Day (Ouachita Baptist University) won by decision over Alex Wilson (Oklahoma City Unviersity) (Dec 6-3)
- Semifinal - Ethan Day (Ouachita Baptist University) won by tech fall over Ethan Nicholas (Northeast Oklahoma) (TF 23-7)
- 1st Place Match - Joseph Jeter (Unattached) won by fall over Ethan Day (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 1:35)
College Men 184
Luke Brunson's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Luke Brunson (Ouachita Baptist University) received a bye () (Bye)
- Quarterfinal - Ethan Laupepa (Northeast Oklahoma) won by major decision over Luke Brunson (Ouachita Baptist University) (Maj 10-2)
- Cons. Round 2 - Luke Brunson (Ouachita Baptist University) received a bye () (Bye)
- Cons. Round 3 - Peyton Callis (Oklahoma Wesleyan ) won by major decision over Luke Brunson (Ouachita Baptist University) (Maj 11-1)
College Men 184
Martin Henry's place is unknown and has scored 3.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Martin Henry (Ouachita Baptist University) received a bye () (Bye)
- Quarterfinal - Laird Borbon (Tarleton State) won by tech fall over Martin Henry (Ouachita Baptist University) (TF 24-7)
- Cons. Round 2 - Martin Henry (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Ethan Rowland (Carl Albert State) (Fall 1:04)
- Cons. Round 3 - Martin Henry (Ouachita Baptist University) won by decision over Braxton Robertson (Carl Albert State) (Dec 13-11)
- Cons. Semi - Ethan Laupepa (Northeast Oklahoma) won by decision over Martin Henry (Ouachita Baptist University) (Dec 9-2)
College Men 197
Case Warburton's place is unknown and has scored 3.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Colin Vasquez (Tarleton State) won by decision over Case Warburton (Ouachita Baptist University) (Dec 5-3)
- Cons. Round 1 - Case Warburton (Ouachita Baptist University) received a bye () (Bye)
- Cons. Round 2 - Case Warburton (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Parker Barrow (Tarleton State) (Fall 6:55)
- Cons. Round 3 - Ty Matyja (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Case Warburton (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 2:04)
College Men 197
Taylor Hamric's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Jadaan Anderson (University of the Ozarks) won by decision over Taylor Hamric (Ouachita Baptist University) (Dec 4-2)
- Cons. Round 1 - Taylor Hamric (Ouachita Baptist University) received a bye () (Bye)
- Cons. Round 2 - Brayden Tomlinson (Murray State) won by decision over Taylor Hamric (Ouachita Baptist University) (Dec 9-8)
College Men 197
Ty Matyja's place is unknown and has scored 6.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Tony Hatley (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Ty Matyja (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 4:10)
- Cons. Round 1 - Ty Matyja (Ouachita Baptist University) won by tech fall over Roman Corral (Williams Baptist) (TF 16-1)
- Cons. Round 2 - Ty Matyja (Ouachita Baptist University) won by tech fall over Jourdan Reeves (Central Baptist (Ark)) (TF 20-5)
- Cons. Round 3 - Ty Matyja (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Case Warburton (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 2:04)
- Cons. Semi - Tony Hatley (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Ty Matyja (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 0:30)
College Men 197
Cayden Byrd's place is 1st and has scored 18.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Cayden Byrd (Ouachita Baptist University) won by tech fall over Carmichael Gonzalez (Carl Albert State) (TF 21-5)
- Quarterfinal - Cayden Byrd (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Jourdan Reeves (Central Baptist (Ark)) (Fall 3:57)
- Semifinal - Cayden Byrd (Ouachita Baptist University) won by major decision over Jadaan Anderson (University of the Ozarks) (Maj 10-2)
- 1st Place Match - Cayden Byrd (Ouachita Baptist University) won by major decision over Colin Vasquez (Tarleton State) (Maj 13-4)
College Men 285
Parker Glaze's place is unknown and has scored 5.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 - Parker Glaze (Ouachita Baptist University) won by tech fall over Gabriel Patterson (Murray State) (TF 20-4)
- Quarterfinal - Jacksonq Phillips (Tarleton State) won by fall over Parker Glaze (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 2:45)
- Cons. Round 2 - Parker Glaze (Ouachita Baptist University) won by fall over Brayden Holly (Central Baptist (Ark)) (Fall 5:36)
- Cons. Round 3 - Phillip Saenz (University of the Ozarks) won by fall over Parker Glaze (Ouachita Baptist University) (Fall 2:09)
