DURHAM, N.C. — Two members of the Duke wrestling program --
Mikey Boulanger and
Eddie Radecki -- competed in the U-20 U.S. Nationals tournament held in Las Vegas, Nevada this past week.Â
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The annual tournament took place from April 22-26 at The Expo in World Market Center in Las Vegas, featuring high school, U-15, U-17, U-20 and senior divisions.
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Boulanger competed in the 157-pound weight class, where he defeated Air Force Academy's Jesse Vanorden in a 6-4 decision in the round of 256 before dropping an 11-0 tech fall to Purdue's Wyatt Krejsa in the round of 128. Boulanger went on to claim two victories in the consolation rounds of 128 and 64 over Roman Sorensen of Interior Grappling Academy and Gavin Mitchell of Westcliffe University.
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After receiving a bye in the round of 256, 165-pound Radecki defeated Indiana commit Mason Goelz in a 14-5 decision for the round of 128. In the round of 64, Radecki dropped the match against David Elias in an injury default 2:56 minutes into the bout.
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Later this month, Blue Devils
Riley Rowan,
Logan Fite and
Kwasi Bonsu will be traveling up to Cleveland, Ohio to compete in the U-23 U.S. Nationals, held on May 30-31.
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ROUND-BY-ROUND RESULTS
157 Championship Round of 256:
Mikey Boulanger (Duke) over Jesse Vanorden (Air Force) 6-4 decision
157 Championship Round of 128: Wyatt Krejsa (Purdue) over
Mikey Boulanger (Duke) 11-0 technical fall (2:05)
157 Consolation Round of 128:
Mikey Boulanger (Duke) over Roman Sorensen (IGA) 10-0 technical fall (0:34)
157 Consolation Sub-Round of 64:
Mikey Boulanger (Duke) over Gavin Mitchell (Westcliffe) 10-0 technical fall (1:16)
157 Consolation Round of 64: Hudson Loges (Augustana) over
Mikey Boulanger (Duke) 9-0 decision
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165 Championship Round of 256:
Eddie Radecki (Duke) BYE
165 Championship Round of 128:
Eddie Radecki (Duke) over Mason Goelz (CWA) 14-5 decision
165 Championship Round of 64: David Elias (MWC) over
Eddie Radecki (Duke) injury default (2:56)
165 Consolation Round of 64: Sebastian Quintana (Nevada) over
Eddie Radecki (Duke) medical forfeit
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