The Austin wrestlers fell to Mankato West 52-22 on the road Monday.

Devon Felten, a 103-pounder, and Brennen Russell, a 112-pounder each picked up first period pins for the Packers and Brandon Cotter won with an 11-3 major decision.

“Brandon Cotter really is coming into his own at 125,” Austin head coach Bill Kinney said. “He is gaining confidence match by match and starting to open up more on his opponents.”

Thomas Herrera picked up a 5-3 win at 215 for Austin.

“Thomas is really wrestling well right now,” Kinney said. “This is in contrast to the end of the season last year. He is focused on a strong finish to his season and career.”

While Thao Doan, Pedro Ceballos, Michael Gaines, Mitch Tebay and Joe Williamson were all pinned, Kinney liked the effort they gave him.

“I was really pleased with the fight demonstrated by Thao Doan, Pedro Ceballos, Michael Gaines, Mitch Tebay, and Joe Williamson,” he said. “They were all facing much more experienced wrestlers, and still worked solid technique and battled to the end.”

AUSTIN RESULTS

103: Devon Felten (A) pinned Charlie Dundas (MW) (1:35)

112: Brennen Russell (A) pinned Evan Jakes (MW) (1:10)

119: Zach Lowe (MW) 16-8 maj. dec. over Erick Power (A)

125: Brandon Cotter (A) 11-3 maj. dec. over Josh Hendrickson (MW)

130: Alex Amrich (A) 4-1 dec. over Tyler Herwig (MW)

135: Aaron Wall (MW) pinned Thao Doan (A) (1:04)

140: Dalton Matthies (MW) pinned Pedro Ceballos (A) (1:25)

145: Hunter Friesen (MW) pinned Michael Gaines (A) (2:57)

152: Alex Thompson (MW) won by forfeit

160: Ben Enz (MW) pinned Mitch Tebay (A) (:35)

171: Tyler Jakes (MW) won by forfeit

189: Connor Wanderscheid (MW) pinned Joe Williamson (A) (1:37)

215: Thomas Herrera (A) 5-3 dec. over Thomas Williams (MW)

285: Hunter Wanderscheid (MW) won by forfeit