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Going out on a high note on his home mat was what Washington’s Ayden Frazer did on Thursday when the 182 pound grappler picked up a pair of victories on Senior Night.

After being recognized in front of a home crowd, Frazer put on a show for Demon faithful winning both of his matches by picking up a 17-2 technical fall over Williamsburg’s Jack Geels and a pin in 2:29 against Oskaloosa’s Will Campbell. Frazer just got back on the mat last week after missing a month and it was an emotional night for the senior. “This night means a lot. I have been doing this for a long time and for this to be my last time wrestling in this gym is emotional. In the tech fall match I feel like I controlled the match. On my feet I did everything I needed to do to come away with the win.” Frazer just missed out on a state berth last year and he described the keys for him to finish his career at Wells Fargo Arena next month. “I have to train harder than I ever have. I need to push my body past its limits. I just can’t stop. That’s what I need to do.”

The team fell in a pair of duals to Williamsburg 72-9 and Oskaloosa 60-18. The Demons won three out of five contested matches against the Indians with Jack Kleese and Jacob Miller also picking up victories. Kleese had a 5-1 decision victory at 113 lbs and Miller had an exciting 9-7 decision at 138 lbs with a late takedown in the third period. Washington won two of six matches against the Raiders with Miller picking up the other win by a 14-6 major.

The Demons have a quick turnaround tonight at Fairfield for the Southern Iowa Classic. The tournament gets underway at 4:30 p.m. this evening.

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