The Keiser wrestling team turned in a perfect performance at the Rocky Top Duals on Saturday, going 3-0 in Gatlinburg, Tenn., with wins over three receiving-votes opponents. The Seahawks opened the day with a 24-18 comeback victory over (RV) Cornerstone University, rolled past (RV) University of Rio Grande by a 40-14 margin, and closed the event with a hard-fought 29-26 win over (RV) Avila University. The sweep marked a significant milestone for the program, as head coach Cole Manion set the Keiser program record for career dual wins.

Keiser showed resilience throughout the day, overcoming early deficits and delivering timely bonus-point victories. Julian Gonzales provided a spark in all three duals, while Ronald Butler gutted out a key win despite an early injury in the final match of the day. The Seahawks collected bonus points in all three duals and continued to establish themselves as one of the NAIA's rising programs.

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(RV) Seahawks 24, (RV) Cornerstone 18

125: Jeff Bailey (Cornerstone) decision over Patrick Jones (Keiser), 13-8
133: Aurelio Mendez (Cornerstone) decision over Josiah Fernandez (Keiser), 8-2
141: Anthony Santos (Keiser) decision over Isaac Kuhn (Cornerstone), 10-7
149: Cole Karasinski (Cornerstone) technical fall over Joaquin Tanabe (Keiser), 16-1 (5:25)
157: Bode Wilson (Cornerstone) major decision over Shai Keery (Keiser), 13-2
165: Julian Gonzales (Keiser) fall over Jaden Vanderwall (Cornerstone), 1:26
174: Joseph Lashuay (Cornerstone) decision over Ronald Butler (Keiser), 9-6
184: Sam Libby (Keiser) technical fall over Brady Heckathorn (Cornerstone), 18-3 (7:00)
197: Jett McCauley (Keiser) fall over Teveion Etchen (Cornerstone), 2:28
285: Daguy Massillon (Keiser) major decision over Waylon Lingeman (Cornerstone), 13-2

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(RV) Seahawks 40, (RV) University of Rio Grande 14

125: Patrick Jones (Keiser) technical fall over Josh Morrison (Rio Grande), 15-0 (1:32)
133: Derrique Mytial (Keiser) technical fall over Trey Allen (Rio Grande), 18-3 (3:41)
141: Anthony Santos (Keiser) fall over Conner Blessing (Rio Grande), 5:29
149: Joaquin Tanabe (Keiser) win by forfeit
157: Mackandle Freeman (Rio Grande) technical fall over Shai Keery (Keiser), 16-1 (5:35)
165: Julian Gonzales (Keiser) fall over Pate Eastin (Rio Grande), 1:52
174: Viliam Piekh (Keiser) fall over John Walters (Rio Grande), 1:04
184: Justin Bartee (Rio Grande) decision over Rocco D'Ascoli (Keiser), 7-3
197: Jett McCauley (Keiser) fall over Ashton Simison (Rio Grande), 4:56
285: Bruce Wagers (Rio Grande) fall over Daguy Massillon (Keiser), 6:27

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(RV) Seahawks 29, (RV) Avila 26

125: Gunner Musilunas (Keiser) fall over Raul Romero (Avila), 2:40
133: Josiah Fernandez (Keiser) technical fall over Aiden Pina (Avila), 19-2 (6:11)
141: Tyler Johnson (Avila) fall over Jake Wyatt (Keiser), 4:59
149: Dru Thomas (Avila) major decision over Joaquin Tanabe (Keiser), 13-0
157: Kristjan Marshall (Avila) fall over Shai Keery (Keiser), 3:09
165: Julian Gonzales (Keiser) fall over Keenan Tumbarello (Avila), 1:26
174: Ronald Butler (Keiser) fall over Nicholas Oji (Avila), 0:43
184: Sam Libby (Keiser) fall over Caleb Sharp (Avila), 1:03
197: Rodney Trotter (Avila) major decision over Jett McCauley (Keiser), 15-2
285: Gavin Howes (Avila) fall over Zach Knowles (Keiser), 4:04

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"Today was another successful step in the right direction for this program. Winning 3 duals in one season had never been done by another Keiser team and we were able to do it today alone. However, we're not satisfied. Some of those duals were closer than they should've been. We're gonna get home study film and focus on the areas we got to clean up before Fire duals and Christmas break. We might've done something no other Keiser wrestling team has done before, but I think this programs expectations are higher than ever and we need to continue to get better every single day and learn from our mistakes. I am proud of these guys but there's still plenty of work to do."

Keiser will return to action on Thursday, December 18, at the Fire Duals, hosted by Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla. The Seahawks will face Indiana Tech, University of Providence, and Rochester Christian University.

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