SASKATOON, SK – The infamous Huskie Duals wrestling match took place on Friday night at the Education Gym at the University of Saskatchewan. The Huskies welcomed the Lethbridge Pronghorns for the first time in history since entering Canada West.  In addition to the Pronghorns, the University of Alberta Golden Bears & Pandas competed in weight classes that the Pronghorns didn't field.   
 
In front of a standing room only crowd, the Saskatchewan Huskies took the Duals with a 50-34 win over Lethbridge and Alberta.  
 
THE HIGHLIGHTS 

• Saskatchewan's Donovan Neudorf kicked off action in the 65kg weight class against Lethbridge's Kade Powelson, with a victory by technical superiority, after an incredible effort. 
• Match two of the Duals featured Saskatchewan's Caitlyn Clatney and Alberta's Amy Bell. Clatney spent the summer with Wrestling Canada's national team, while Bell is a Senior Canadian Champion in the 59kg weight class. Bell would take the victory over Clatney. 
• The seventh match of the evening had Saskatchewan's Ashton Bodarchuk going up against Alberta's Devin Larkin in the 68kg weight class. Larkin was a 2020 Canada West Champion and 2021 U23 Team Canada member and would take the victory by technical superiority. 
• Match 11 got the crowd roaring, with Saskatchewan's Aleksander Eisler taking on Lethbridge's Tyler Satuwari. While Satuwari put up a good fight, Eisler had him rolling all over the mat for a victory by technical superiority.  
• 11 Saskatchewan wrestlers would take home victories on Friday night, with seven Alberta wrestlers with wins. 
• Lethbridge's Ryder Lowry had the lone win for the Pronghorns in a thrilling matchup against Saskatchewan's Jaskrit Bola.  

THE FULL RESULTS 

• Match One (65kg): SSK Donovan Neudorf vs LET Kade Powelson – SSK VSU (victory by technical superiority) 
• Match Two (59kg): SSK Caitlin Clatney vs ALB Amy Bell – ALB VPO1 (victory with no technical superiority, opponent scores at least one point) 
• Match Three (72kg): SSK Cale Mohan vs ALB Issac Lemorvan- ALB VPO1 (victory with no technical superiority, opponent scores at least one point)
• Match Four (53kg): SSK Sierra Mullin vs ALB Julia Daus – SSK VFA (victory by fall) 
• Match Five (90kg): SSK Jaskirat Bola vs LET Ryder Lowry – LET VSU1 (victory by technical superiority, opponent scores at least one point) 
• Match Six (72kg): SSK Ali McPhee VS ALB Andrea Franko – ALB VFA (victory by fall) 
• Match Seven (68kg): SSK Ashton Bodnarchuk vs ALB Devan Larkin – ALB VSU (victory by technical superiority) 
• Match Eight (90kg): SSK Olivia Rose vs ALB Deanna Eastman – ALB VFA (victory by fall) 
• Match Nine (125kg): SSK Owen McGillivray vs LET Nolan Gobeil – SSK VSU (victory by technical superiority) 
• Match 10 (65kg): SSK Myah Clatney vs LET Danya Braun – SSK VFA (victory by fall) 
• Match 11 (100kg): SSK Aleksander Eisler vs LET Tyler Satuwari – SSK VSU (victory by technical superiority) 
• Match 12 (82kg): SSK Myah Phillips vs ALB Vianne Roleau – ALB VFA (victory by fall) 
• Match 13 (57kg): SSK Lucas Reid vs ALB Eekee Avalak – ALB VSU1 (victory by technical superiority, opponent scores at least one point) 
• Match 14 (62kg): SSK Angela Aalbers vs ALB Beatriz Herra – SSK VPO1 (victory with no technical superiority, opponent scores at least one point) 
• Match 15 (82kg): SSK Judah Arthurs vs Hayden Devoy – SSK VSU1 (victory by technical superiority, opponent scores at least one point) 
• Match 16 (50kg): SSK Abby Wolff vs ALB Anna Trieu – SSK VFA (victory by fall) 
• Match 17 (76kg): SSK Cole Sanderson vs ALB Eli Fines – SSK VSU (victory by technical superiority) 
• Match 18 (56kg): SSK SueAnne Harms vs ALB Natasha Ekundayo – SSK VSU (victory by technical superiority)
• Match 19 (61kg): SSK Drake Buechler vs LET Jacob Owen Exner – SSK VSU (victory by technical superiority)  

THE EXTRAS 
The Saskatoon Wrestling Club and Huskie Wrestling team presented their annual Al Ewanishin Scholarships. Al was an avid supporter of wrestling in Saskatoon and worked tirelessly for the good and growth of wrestling in the community and the country. The recipients of the 2023-24 Al Ewanishin Scholarships are Jared Stenley and Allison Kuzub. 
 
The Brian Lee Memorial Scholarship was also presented at the Huskie Duals. During Brian's wrestling career, he was a national champion and fueled team spirit within the program. After his passing in 2021, the scholarship was created to keep his spirit and energy alive for years to come. The Spirit Award recognizes outstanding athletic ability, leadership, and a high level of commitment to the team. The 2023-24 Spirit Award recipient is Sierra Mullin.  

THE NEXT ONE
The Huskies hit the mat against the Lethbridge Pronghorns, Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas, and Calgary Dinos on Saturday, November 25 in the Huskie Open. Tickets are available at the gate at the Education Gym.