Nov. 6, 2010

YPSILANTI, Mich. - The Navy wrestling team opened the 2010-11 season on Saturday with the 19th-annual Eastern Michigan Open in Ypsilanti, Mich., where senior Bryce Saddoris (157 pounds) and junior Luke Rebertus (184 pounds) each went 4-0 to claim individual titles.

With his four wins on the day, Saddoris moved into a three-way tie for fifth place on Navy's all-time wins list with 114 career victories. Saddoris is now tied with Dan Hicks (1992-95) and Tanner Garrett (2003-06).

"We had some good performances, and most importantly, today let us know where we are at," said Navy coach Bruce Burnett. "We've got a lot of work to do, both technically and tactically, but I'm proud of the guys today. It was nice to bring home some hardware"

Several other Mids posted medal-worthy performances in Saturday's event that included over 300 competitors. Aaron Kalil went 4-1 and took third at 125 pounds while sophomore Eric Filipowicz went 4-2 and placed fourth at 149 pounds. Senior Matt DeMichiel posted the most wins of any Midshipman on the day, going 5-1, to take to take third place at 174 pounds.

Other top-finishers for Navy included 125-pounder Allen Stein (4-2, fifth place), 133-pounder Ben Levin (2-2, fifth place) and 165-pounder Bobby Barnhisel (2-2, fourth place).

Complete results will posted online once they are available.

The Midshipmen will be back in action on Nov. 20 when they host the Navy Classic.