Wrestling | 11/9/2026 4:02:00 PM

The Cloud County Community College wrestling team opened its 2026-2027 season Sunday, November 8 at the 18th annual Dan Harris Open, highlighted by two wins from freshman Jaden Akal-Roett at 125 lbs.

Akal-Roett, from Bradenton, Florida, began the tournament with a 12-3 major decision loss to Trinidad State freshman Dayton Albrecht. In the consolation bracket, Akal-Roett earned a 12-4 major decision victory over freshman Jaxson Vice of Missouri Valley, followed by an 11-7 decision over Trinidad State freshman Isaiah Martinez. In the consolation semifinals, Akal-Roett faced Albrecht again, losing the match by fall.

At 165 lbs., freshman Jeramie Rivale won his opening round match by fall over Baker University junior Jaiden Michael. Rivale lost his championship quarterfinal match to Baker freshman Brandon Owen by a 12-8 decision. In the consolation second round, Rivale fell by a 13-4 decision to Baker senior Dylan Williams.

Freshman Jayden Waterer also competed at 165 lbs. After receiving a bye in the first round, Waterer lost by fall to Central Missouri redshirt junior Dax Gentes in the quarterfinals. In the consolation second round, Waterer picked up a win by medical forfeit over Baker's Jaiden Michael before suffering a loss by fall to Missouri Valley freshman Jason Rayborn in the consolation third round.

At 197 lbs., sophomore Tyler Pankey earned a win by fall over Missouri Valley senior Nolan Frank in his first round bout. Pankey suffered a loss by an 18-14 decision to Central Missouri's Landon Dobson in the quarterfinals, before falling by a 5-4 decision to sophomore Nicholas Martinez in the consolation bracket.

Also competing at 197 lbs., sophomore Dionisio Holguin received a first round bye before earning a win by fall over Central Missouri freshman Simon Schulte in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, Holguin dropped a 10-3 decision to Central Missouri redshirt freshman Kyler Jackson. Holguin then fell to Nicholas Martinez by a 12-4 decision in the consolation semifinals.

Cloud County is back in action this weekend at the Grand View Open on Saturday, November 14 at the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex in West Des Moines, Iowa.