Wrestling (V)

Northfield Norsemen Earn 3rd Place at New Haven Super 10 Duals; Coaches Celebrate Milestone Victory

By Ed Shenefield | Dec 20, 2025 8:08 PM

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The Northfield Norsemen traveled to New Haven High School on Saturday to compete in the prestigious **New Haven Super 10 Duals**, finishing an impressive **3rd place** with a **4-1 record**. Their only loss came against **1A #5-ranked Adams Central**, showcasing the team’s resilience and competitive spirit throughout the day. The highlight of the event was a historic milestone for **Coach Gahl and Coach Shenefield**, who celebrated their **100th varsity dual meet victory** in a dramatic showdown against Lakeland High School. The match ended in a **42-42 tie**, with Northfield declared the winner on the **9th criteria**, underscoring the team’s depth and determination. Undefeated Wrestlers: 170 lbs: Eli Gahl (5-0) 144 lbs: Tayten Barlow (5-0) 285 lbs: Cail Dunphy (5-0) Match Highlights Northfield vs. Lakeland (42-42) Key victories included: Tayten Barlow (144 lbs)** pinned Jezra Graber in **2:35** Elijah Gahl (175 lbs)** pinned Griffin Day in **1:45** Cail Dunphy (285 lbs)** pinned Dominic Downey in **1:22** Additional wins came from Kedryk Haecker (106 lbs), Wyatt Steller (132 lbs), Mason Steller (165 lbs), and Rylan Schultz (190 lbs), helping secure the tie-breaker win. Northfield vs. Prairie Heights (54-30) Dominant performances featured: Cooper Good (120 lbs)** winning by forfeit Jacob Nessler (126 lbs)** with a pin in **1:26** Brayden Rice (138 lbs)** pinning in **1:32** Elijah Gahl (175 lbs)** winning by forfeit Cail Dunphy (285 lbs)** pinning in just **21 seconds** Northfield vs. Yorktown (54-30) Standout matches included: Cooper Good (120 lbs)** pinning in **1:40** Brayden Rice (138 lbs)** pinning in **0:57** Tayten Barlow (144 lbs)** pinning in **4:44** Elijah Gahl (175 lbs)** pinning in **1:50** Rylan Shultz (190 lbs) ** pinning in **2:15 Rylan Turner (215 lbs) ** pinning in **1:13** Cail Dunphy (285 lbs)** pinning in **1:14** Northfield vs. Adams Central (Loss 53-29) Northfield’s only setback of the day came against **1A #5-ranked Adams Central**, with a final score of **53-29**. Despite the loss, several Norsemen delivered strong performances. Looking Ahead With strong individual performances and a historic coaching milestone, the Norsemen continue to build momentum heading into the heart of the wrestling season. The Norsemen competes in the Eastern Holiday Classic on December 29th and 30th.

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