SALEM, Va. (Nov. 20) – The University of Mount Olive men's wrestling program secured three dual meet victories over Ferrum, Roanoke, and Greensboro at the USMC Star City Classic on Saturday afternoon.
 
With the wins, the Trojans improve to 4-0 this season in dual meets after facing three schools from the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Below are the team scores from today's dual meets
 
Mount Olive over Ferrum, 38-9
Mount Olive over Roanoke, 27-13
Mount Olive over Greensboro, 43-9
 
Additionally, the Trojans placed eight wrestlers on the podium following the individual competition.
 
Mount Olive featured five wrestlers with perfect 3-0 marks in the dual meet competitions. Redshirt freshman Dallas Wilson (149) recorded a 9-0 major decision over Hayden Funck (Ferrum) and collected an 8-7 decision versus Jarrod Pominville (Roanoke) while claiming his final win via forfeit. Redshirt junior Michael Vernagallo (157) went undefeated after securing a 14-11 decision versus Elijah Martin (Ferrum), a win via fall (0:25) against Zane Cox (Roanoke) and a 16-0 technical fall over Kalvin Khang (Greensboro).
 
Sophomore Jake Nicolosi (165) notched a fall victory (5:28) over Christian Hite (Ferrum) while also collecting a 3-0 decision against David Reid (Roanoke). The Haverhill product finished the day with a forfeit win versus Greensboro. Redshirt freshman Seth Thomas (174) also registered a perfect record with all wins coming via different results. He recorded a 14-4 major decision over Mateo Villalobos (Ferrum) and a 9-4 decision against Kyle Lee (Roanoke). Thomas also put together an excellent performance to claim a 24-8 technical fall versus David Miller (Greensboro).
 
Sophomore Jonathan Clack (197) completed a 3-0 performance after collecting all victories via fall. He defeated Braden Homsey (Ferrum) (1:47), Cam Cavins (Roanoke) (4:19), and Joseph Akers (Greensboro) in dual meet action on Saturday.
 
Match Results vs. Ferrum
125: Trent Proctor (Ferrum) def. Darius McKenzie (UMO), 4-3 Decision
133: Jeffrey Richards (UMO) def. Rubyn Semedo (Ferrum), 7-2 Decision
141: Hayden Waddell (UMO) def. Levi Englman (Ferrum), by Fall (2:00)
149: Dallas Wilson (UMO) def. Hayden Funck (Ferrum), 9-0 Major Decision
157: Michael Vernagallo (UMO) def. Elijah Martin (Ferrum), 14-11 Decision
165: Jake Nicolosi (UMO) def. Christian Hite (Ferrum), by Fall (5:48)
174: Seth Thomas (UMO) def. Mateo Villalobos (Ferrum), 14-4 Major Decision
184: Noah Williams (UMO) def. Joseph Olalde (Ferrum), by Fall (1:24)
197: Jonathan Clack (UMO) def. Braden Homsey (Ferrum), by Fall (1:47)
285: Rayshawn Dixon (Ferrum) def. Nico Ramirez (UMO), Injury (6:10)
 
Match Results vs Roanoke
125: Mac Cafurello (Roanoke) def. Darius McKenzie (UMO), 16-3 Major Decision
133: Mark Samuel (Roanoke) def. Jeffrey Richards (UMO) 10-5 Decision
141: Taylor Robinson (UMO) def. Morgan Robinson (Roanoke), 12-5 Decision
149: Dallas Wilson (UMO) def. Jarrod Pominville (Roanoke), 8-7 Decision
157: Michael Vernagallo (UMO) def. Zane Cox (Roanoke), by Fall (0:25)
165: Jake Nicolosi (UMO) def. David Reid (Roanoke), 3-0 Decision
174: Seth Thomas (UMO) def. Kyle Lee (Roanoke), 9-4 Decision
184: Mahlic Sallah (Roanoke) def. Noah Williams (UMO), by Fall (2:55)
197: Jonathan Clack (UMO) def. Cam Cavins (Roanoke), by Fall (4:19)
285: Seth Carlton (UMO) def. Brady Elswick (Roanoke), 3-2 Decision
 
Match Results vs Greensboro
125: Darius McKenzie (UMO) wins by forfeit
133: Jeffrey Richards (UMO) def. Ivan Benitez (Greensboro), 10-5 Decision
141: Josh Wilson (Greensboro) def. Taylor Robinson (UMO), 6-0 Decision
149: Dallas Wilson (UMO) wins by forfeit
157: Michael Vernagallo (UMO) def. Kalvin Khang (Greensboro), 16-0 Tech. Fall
165: Jake Nicolosi (UMO) wins by forfeit
174: Seth Thomas (UMO) def. David Miller (Greensboro), 24-8 Tech. Fall
184: Noah Williams (UMO) def. Luke Gregory (Greensboro), 13-6 Decision
197: Jonathan Clack (UMO) def. Joseph Akers (Greensboro), by Fall (1:03)
285: Brandon Williams (Greensboro) wins by forfeit
 
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
125: Lens Mathurin, 2nd overall
133: Isaiah Olive, 4th overall
149: Samad Al-Khatib, 3rd overall
165: Calan Staub, Champion
174: Colby Teague, 3rd overall
184: Trent Walker, 4th overall
197: Devin McCorkle, 4th overall
285: Jayln McClammy, 2nd overall