Wade Lowe and Andrew Sanchez NAIA National Champions

[BKANDK1]

Congrats to both Wade Lowe (Alton HS) and Andrew Sanchez (O'Fallon HS) on their outstanding weekends culminating in National Championships.

Also congrats to Coach Kisgen!


McKendree head coach James Kisgen was named NAIA National Coach of the Year. It is the second time Kisgen has been tabbed with the honor, with the first coming in 2008.

Championship Finals:
125 – Dante Rini, Notre Dame (Ohio) dec. Johnny Papesh, Campbellsville (Ky.), 5-3
133 – Wade Lowe, McKendree (Ill.) dec. Matt Katusin, Midland (Neb.), 5-2
141 – Anthony Varnell, Great Falls (Mont.) dec. Eddie McCray, Midland (Neb.), 5-3
149 – Matt Burns, Grand View (Iowa) dec. Ashtin Primus, Notre Dame (Ohio), 5-3
157 – Corey Bleaken, Cumberland (Tenn.) dec. Tyler Straughn, Notre Dame (Ohio), 4-3 (TB1)
165 – Ross Mosher, Great Falls (Mont.) dec. Noah Hatton, Great Falls (Mont.), 4-2
174 – Chris Chionuma, Lindenwood (Mo.) dec. Glenn Rhees, Grand View (Iowa), 3-2
184 – Evan Hinebauch, Montana State-Northern dec. Michael French, Great Falls (Mont.), 5-3 (SV2)
197 – Andrew Sanchez, McKendree (Ill.) dec. Derek Foore, Notre Dame (Ohio), 2-1
HWT – Orlando Scales, Notre Dame (Ohio) dec. Levi Roberson, Midland (Neb.), 3-2

[cheez35]

Both Lowe and Sanchez were hurt with injuries that they should of been out for the season too!!! They transitioned well to college, and both are studs.

[hawks fan]

congrats to Wade

[Christeson]

Congrats Wade!!! Came back with 3 1/2 weeks to get ready for Nationals. Wade spent a lot of time this summer working with a lot of local high schoolers getting them ready for their season. You showed that hard work pays off. Everyone in the South is proud of you.