INDIANAPOLIS – As familiar as it has become, winning the Regional Tournament is still a great feeling for Notre Dame College wrestling. The Falcons came away with the team victory, scoring 127.5 points on Saturday, while six wrestlers qualified for the NCAA Division II Tournament.

Notre Dame has now won four consecutive Regional Tournament team titles and they have taken home the biggest trophy in seven of the eight Regional Tournaments since joining the NCAA Division II in the 2012-13 season.

The wrestlers who placed in the top-3 in each of the weight classes qualified for the NCAA DII Tournament. The Falcons had six qualifiers with Hunter Bray (133 lbs.), Kelan McKenna (141), Taylor Misuna (157), Jordon Tague (165), Tony Vezzetti (184) and Jared Campbell (285).

Hunter Bray is ranked No. 1 at 133 lbs. and he continues to add to his accolades this season. Bray went up against Ashland's Lawrance Dudgeon in the First Place Match. Not only was Bray going for the win, but Ashland University was also approaching NDC in team points. The Falcons' grappler and Dudgeon were tied at zero after the first period. Bray earned one for an escape in the second period before Dudgeon earned one in third. Bray won the match with a takedown late in the third period.

Kelan McKenna entered the day fifth in the nation at 141. He cruised through the first three matches, winning them all by major decisions, including a 12-4 victory over No. 11 Chandler Minnard, of Ashland. Against Branson Proudlock (Findlay) in the First Place Match, McKenna had two takedowns in the first period, totaling four points. He added on and won by a score of 7-2.

At 157, No. 6 Taylor Misuna received a bye and then won the next round by decision. His toughest battle came in the semifinal when he went up against No. 9 Dawson Combest, of Indianapolis. In that bout, Misuna was trailing 4-2 after two periods. With less than 10 seconds left, he put two points on the scoreboard with a takedown of Combest. He would win in Sudden Victory-1, with another takedown. Misuna then won the First Place Match against Trey Grine, of Tiffin.

Jared Campbell also took home the top spot at 285. The No. 2 ranked wrestler defeated Jeremy Splix (Indianapolis) with a 13-0 major decision before pinning West Liberty's Chase Logan, 35-seconds into the match. He would take the trophy via forfeit.

At 184, No. 6 Tony Vezzetti did not receive a bye, but he won by tech fall (17-1), major decision (14-3) and decision (8-5) to get to the First Place Match. He faced No. 5 Aidan Pasiuk, from Ashland. Vezzetti fell behind 4-3 after two periods, and took second place in the region.

Jordon Tague is also heading to the National Tournament after he placed third at 165. He went 3-1 on the day and faced Christian Price (Ashland) in the Third Place Match. The two were scoreless after one and then Tague had two takedowns in the second period. He won by a score of 8-3.

Alonzo Turner took fourth place at 174 while Sandro Ramirez (149) and Michael Viramontes (197) both earned Fifth Place.

"I'm happy for the wrestlers, coaches, parents and fans today for their support and effort," Head Coach Sonny Marchette said. "Everyone of them did what it took to bring home the Regional Championship. The coaches were in sync and the guys did what they came to do. I'm very happy with where the program is heading as a whole and we look forward to seeing what we can do at the National Tournament."

Notre Dame heads to the NCAA Division II National Tournament on March 13-14. The tournament will be held in Sioux Falls, S.D.
 

Team Scores
1	Notre Dame	127.5
2	Tiffin	122
3	Ashland	121.5
4	Indianapolis	115.5
5	Lake Erie	87.5

Hunter Bray, 133 lbs. – Received a bye in championship round one, defeated Fred Lewis (Ohio Valley) in the quarterfinal (Fall 3:17), defeated Blake Glogouski (Lake Erie) in the semifinal (Decision 5-3), defeated Lawrance Dudgeon (Ashland) in the First Place Match (Decision 3-1).
 
Kelan McKenna, 141 – Defeated Jacob Edwards (Urbana) in championship round one (Major Decision 10-2), defeated Asher Meekhof (Davenport) in the quarterfinal (Major Decision 13-3), defeated Chandler Minnard (Ashland) in the semifinal (Major Decision 12-4), defeated Branson Proudlock (Findlay) in the First Place Match (Decision 7-2).
 
Sandro Ramirez, 149 – Received a bye in championship round one, lost to Devin Rogers (Findlay) in the quarterfinal (Decision 3-1), defeated Jacob Simpson (West Liberty) in consolation round two (Decision 7-3), defeated Jordan Ringler (Davenport) in the consolation round three (Major Decision 14-4), lost to Kyle Barkovich (Indianapolis) in the consolation semifinal (Decision 5-2), defeated Brandon Tenney (Lake Erie) in the 5th Place Match (Decision 12-6).
 
Taylor Misuna, 157 – Received a bye in championship round one, defeated Jacob Potok (Lake Erie) in the quarterfinal (Decision 9-3), Defeated Dawson Combest (Indianapolis) in the semifinal (Sudden Victory-1 8-6), defeated Trey Grine (Tiffin) in the First Place Match (Decision 7-2).
 
Jordon Tague, 165 – Received a bye in championship round one, defeated James Penfold (Lake Erie) in the quarterfinal (Major Decision 11-3), lost to Jack Eiteljorge (Indianapolis) in the semifinal (Decision 9-4), defeated Chase Morgan (West Liberty) in the consolation semifinal (Major Decision 10-2), defeated Christian Price (Ashland) in the Third Place Match (Decision 8-3).
 
Alonzo Turner, 174 – Received a bye in championship round one, defeated Chance Morgan (West Liberty) in the quarterfinal (Decision 3-1), lost to Bret Romanzak (Ashland) in the semifinal (Decision 3-1), defeated John Penfold (Lake Erie) in the consolation semifinal (Major Decision 13-5), lost to Hayden Bronne (Tiffin) in the Third Place Match (Decision 5-3).
 
Tony Vezzetti, 184 – Defeated Tre Burrell (Ohio Valley) in championship round one (tech fall 17-1), defeated Daniel Rosales (Findlay) in the quarterfinals (Major Decision 14-3), defeated Brody Conner (Indianapolis) in the semifinal (Decision 8-5), lost to Aidan Pasiuk (Ashland) in the First Place Match (Decision 8-3).
 
Michael Viramontes, 197 – Received a bye in championship round one, defeated Aaron Martin (Davenport) in the quarterfinals (Fall 6:19), lost to Chris Droege (Lake Erie) in the semifinal (Decision 7-5), lost to Zach Fry (Indianapolis) in the consolation semifinal (Tech Fall 16-1), defeated Ronnie D'Amico (West Liberty) in the Fifth Place Match (Decision 6-3).
 
Jared Campbell, 285 – Received a bye in championship round one, defeated Jeremy Splix (Indianapolis) in the quarterfinal (Major Decision 13-0), defeated Chase Logan (West Liberty) in the semifinal (Fall 0:35), defeated Tristen Weirich (Ashland) in the First Place Match (Forfeit).