DECORAH, Iowa — The Coe College wrestling team began the 2019-20 campaign on Saturday at the Luther Open. Returning All-American Taylor Mehmen took first at 197 in the elite bracket while fellow returning All-American Josh Edel took second (Elite/184), falling to Cash Wilcke of Division I powerhouse Iowa. Overall, the Kohawks had 18 wrestlers finish in the top eight including four who took home the top spot in their weight and bracket. 
 
COE PLACERS (BRACKET/WEIGHT) 
Amier Khamis - 4th place (Elite/125)
Diego Ortega - 7th place (Elite/125)
Ryan Schott - 3rd place (Elite/174)
Luke Silva - 5th place (Elite/174)
Josh Edel - 2nd place (Elite/184)
Taylor Mehmen - 1st Place (Elite/197)
Kaleb Reeves - 3rd place (Elite/285)
Alex Friddle - 1st place (Silver/125)
Riley Wright - 8th place (Silver/141)
Gabe Fiser - 2nd place (Silver/149)
Ryker Kurimski - 3rd place (Silver/165)
Cael Krueger - 4th place (Silver/165)
Tristin Westphal - 1st place (Silver/174)
Brandon Lalla - 7th place (Silver/174)
Logan Andeway - 8th place (Silver/184)
Garet Sims - 3rd place (Silver/197)
Kole Kreinbring - 5th place (Silver/197)
Tanner Schultz - 1st place (Silver/285)
 
Up Next: The Kohawks head home to Kohawk Arena where they will face Central College, in Coe's A-R-C home-opener on Thursday, November 21 at 7 p.m.
 
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