When it comes to dual meets, there’s something Albert Lea High School coach Larry Goodnature always likes to see from his wrestlers: a win by fall.

Saturday, January 20, 2001

When it comes to dual meets, there’s something Albert Lea High School coach Larry Goodnature always likes to see from his wrestlers: a win by fall.

&uot;Falls are so important in dual meets,&uot; said Goodnature.

The Tigers proved it again Friday night, winning 11 of 26 matches by fall while defeating Mankato East and St. Peter in a pair of dual meets at ALHS.

&uot;As a coach, I don’t think I could have asked anything more out of these kids tonight,&uot; said Goodnature. &uot;They did everything well.&uot;

In the spotlight match of the night, Goodnature moved unbeaten senior Wyatt Reyerson from 152 pounds to 160 to face undefeated Clint Black of East, who was ranked No. 2 in the state at 152. Reyerson, ranked No. 4 at 152, won a 6-2 decision.

Also winning for the Tigers against East were Josh Hansen, 103; Aaron Kontz, 119; Neal Underdahl, 125; Adam Elseth, 130; Adam Morreim, 135; Alan Attig, 140; Ryan Howell, 145; Justin Krueger, 152; and Eric Page, heavyweight. Brandon Klukow lost 2-0 at 112, Isaac Walton lost by fall at 189 and Chris Hable was pinned at heavyweight.

Albert Lea winners against St. Peter were Hansen, 103; Klukow, 112; Elseth, 125; Morreim, 135; Attig, 140; Howell, 145; Reyerson, 152; Krueger, 160; Page, 171; and Walton, 189.

The Tigers were without their standout heavyweight Adam Lares, who was resting some minor injuries.

The victories improved the Tigers to 5-1 in the Big Nine and 10-5 overall. They’re still in the receiving consideration category of the Class AAA state poll.

The Tigers are off until Thursday, when they travel to meet arch-rival Austin in a Big Nine dual meet. The junior varsity is scheduled for 6 p.m. with the varsity set for 7.