COLUMBUS — The Talawanda duo of Sean Mondello and Preston Bressler each suffered first-round losses on the opening day of the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s State Wrestling Tournament on Thursday, March 9.
Mondello (39-10), a sophomore, lost by pin in 4 minutes, 16 seconds to Nick Vespucci of Mantua Crestwood at 152 pounds.
Bressler (31-15), a senior, suffered a 6-4 defeat to Tarin Rauch of Uhrichsville Claymont at 170 pounds.
Both Mondelleo and Bressler will wrestle again Thursday evening.
Mondello will face off with Blake Wickline of Carroll Bloom-Carroll and Bressler will meet Alex Andrews of Napoleon.
The winners will return Friday afternoon.