OSWEGO, NY - Congratulations to Charlie Grygas who has cemented his status once again as an All American in the 174lb weight class. This is his third year qualifying for this accomplishment. 

Yesterday he competed at the NCAA Championships, here is how his matches went. 

Grygas (7), vs Khalil Mitchell of Averett University. At 174 lbs.
After the first, Grygas was up 3-0. Charlie started on top in the second keeping his opponent down and building his riding time. After an escape, Grygas went right back with another take down along with a near fall.
With Grygas up 11-1 to start the third, the two wrestlers started neutral. With one minute remaining, Grygas completed another take down and finished with additional riding time for a 15-2 major decision.

Grygas vs Zane Mulder of Wartburg  College
Grygas was taken down to start this one falling behind 3-0 early. Grygas escaped but not before a 4 count near fall. He entered the second period trailing 7-1.
Starting the second period up, Charlie was looking to score and make a comeback over Mulder. After defending multiple take down attempts, Grygas tried a few of his own but entered the final two minutes down 8-1.
The wrestlers started neutral and with a minute remaining Grygas got his first take down of the match, but it was not enough, and he fell by a score of 13-4 in the quarterfinals.

Grygas vs Joe Chapman of  Guard
Grygas started with a quick take down of his opponent. After an escape, Grygas was taken down in the final minute of the period, he was able to escape to keep the score tied 4-4.
In the second period, Grygas started down and capitalized with an escape. Charlie defended take down attempts well in the second and took a 5-4 lead into the third.
In the final two minutes, the two wrestlers were tied at 5 with a minute remaining. Then with thirty seconds left, Grygas completed a take down and secured a win with a score of 8-6.

WHAT'S NEXT
Charlie Grygas will be back in action this morning in the consolation bracket looking to earn a third-place overall finish.