JV SILVER KNIGHTS TAKE ON THE POUDRE INVITATIONAL

Jeremy Carter
Jan 12
3 min read

Brody Vondy (Left) and Jake Mitchell (Right) Both took top honors at the Poudre JV Invite on 1.11.2025.

Severance JV Wrestling Brings the Heat at Poudre Invitational

The Severance JV wrestling team showed up ready to dominate at the Poudre JV Invitational this weekend, with several wrestlers stepping up to the challenge. With three champions and multiple podium finishes, the Silver Knights left their mark in a competitive tournament. Let’s dive into the action, starting with the placers who led the charge:

Top Placers: Champions and Standouts

Jake Mitchell (165A lbs): The Champion

Jake Mitchell delivered a flawless performance, pinning his way to the top of the podium.

Round 1: Opened with a fall over Justin Hernandez (Roosevelt) in 2:28.
Quarterfinal: Pinned Thomas Hartt (Mead) in 2:28—a mirror of his opening round dominance.
Semifinal: Made quick work of Trigg Thompson (Cheyenne Central), pinning him in 2:12.
1st Place Match: Sealed his championship with a lightning-fast pin over Finnegan Berning (Fort Collins) in just 27 seconds.

Jake showcased power, precision, and the ability to finish matches in style.

Brody Vondy (285A lbs): Heavyweight Hero

Brody Vondy was unstoppable, using his strength and mat awareness to claim the heavyweight crown.

Quarterfinal: Made his presence known with a fall over Kemadrick Foley (Fossil Ridge) in 1:53.
Semifinal: Took down Barrett Dworak (Fort Collins) with a pin in 2:31.
1st Place Match: Dominated Javier Angel (Cheyenne Central), finishing with a fall in 1:42 to secure first place.

Brody’s control and explosiveness were a force to be reckoned with.

Ben Loecke (106A lbs): Runner-Up

Ben Loecke fought his way to the finals with poise and determination.

Quarterfinal: Earned a solid 12-8 decision over Keon Shelton (Legacy).
Semifinal: Pinned Leo Pacheo (Wellington) in 1:46 to secure his spot in the finals.
1st Place Match: Fell to Teegan Eldridge (Cheyenne East) by fall in 3:21, capping a strong performance with second place.

Oliver Wakkinen (150B lbs): Silver Medalist

Oliver Wakkinen displayed heart and grit throughout his bracket.

Round 1: Pinned Yishai Lozana (Eaton) in 2:41.
Quarterfinal: Earned another fall over Eli Lobato (Holy Family) in 2:45.
Semifinal: Gritted out a tight 6-5 decision over Cooper Ojeda (Fort Collins).
1st Place Match: Fell to Josh Richen (Fort Collins) by fall in 3:00, securing second place.

William Barrentine (138A lbs): Third Place Warrior

William Barrentine clawed his way back through the consolations to earn third place.

Quarterfinal: Dropped a tough 15-3 major decision to Peyton Wright (Roosevelt).
Consolation Semi: Pinned Spencer Smith (Loveland) in 4:51 to advance.
3rd Place Match: Dominated Nathan Slocomb (Rocky Mountain), securing a fall in 1:47 to claim third.

Jonathon Hunt (165A lbs): Fourth Place Fighter

Jonathon Hunt showed resilience, battling to a fourth-place finish.

Quarterfinal: Earned an 11-8 decision over Logan Pasko (Legacy).
Consolation Semi: Pulled off an exciting 7-4 sudden victory over Tiger Man (Fossil Ridge).
3rd Place Match: Fell to Ryan McDowell (Poudre) by fall in 0:34, wrapping up a strong tournament.

How the Rest of the Team Fared

Kyrin Brodeur (98 lbs): Scored wins by 13-6 decision and a 23-12 major decision before exiting in the third consolation round.
Jett Harris (126A lbs): Placed fourth with a tech fall victory and a lightning-fast pin in 0:48 during consolations.
Noah Abram (126A lbs): Earned wins by 15-8 decision and 16-3 major decision before falling short in the consolation semis.
Corben Isaacs (132B lbs): Pinned Benjamin Burwell (Severance teammate) and advanced to the semis before bowing out.
Brayden Quinlan (150A lbs): Secured a bye but faced tough competition in later rounds.
Mack Swift (157A lbs): Earned a 15-0 tech fall in his quarterfinal before falling in the consolation bracket.

Takeaways from the Poudre Invitational

Severance JV wrestlers brought energy and resilience to every match, with three champions and several others battling deep into their brackets. This tournament was a testament to the program’s depth and promise.

The future is bright for Severance Wrestling, and this squad is only getting started. Stay tuned for more action as these wrestlers continue to make their mark on the mat!