By By SCOTT NOVAK / Dowagiac Daily News
The Dowagiac varsity wrestling team split a pair of matches at the Allendale Quad Wednesday night.
The Chieftains defeated Muskegon Orchard View in the opening round, 62-9.
Dowagiac (14-11) then lost to host Allendale, 35-25.
Green added that the main reason that his squad traveled North of Grand Rapids was to get a look at Allendale, a possible opponent in the post season.
Winning matches for the Chieftains in the opening round against Muskegon were Andrew Ostrowski (17-2), Justin Richter (3:51), Jacob Weldy (forfeit), D.J. Tarrt (1:40), Nathan Long (1:13), Terry Prowoznik (7-6), Mike Kasper (8-7), Deshaun Baylock (7-5), Elijah Caldwell (:36), Kyle Bailey (1:22), Drew Staley (forfeit), Tony Stewart (forfeit).
Against Allendale, Ostrowski (10-5), Nathan Cottrell (forfeit), Kasper (18-8), Baylock (7-4), Caldwell (forfeit) and Staley (5-1).
Dowagiac will travel to Decatur on Saturday for the Chad Reeves Memorial Tournament. Wrestling begins at 9 a.m.