College Wrestling: Falotico wins season debut

LEBANON, Ill. - McKendree redshirt sophomore Frankie Falotico began his season Jan. 16 with a win in dual competition against Kentucky Wesleyan.

Falotico (Blair Oaks High School) won by technical fall (21-5) against James Loi at 149 pounds, helping the Bearcats to a 53-0 dual win to improve their record to 8-4.

On Saturday, Falotico finished fourth at 149 in the Greyhound Open at Indianapolis, posting a 4-2 record in the 14-person bracket.

Falotico won three matches by decision and added a first-period pin in the wrestlebacks to improve his season record to 5-2.

McKendree, which is ranked No. 4 in Division II, wrestles Friday at Maryville.