The junior 157-pounder got his season off to a perfect start, going undefeated on opening weekend and helping the Oaks secure their first dual victory of the year, along with an individual championship at the Menlo Open. It all started Friday night inside Haynes-Prim Pavilion, where Menlo hosted Hope International for their home opener. The Oaks rolled past the Royals with a commanding 38-8 victory, earning the first dual win under Head Coach Zeke Andrade. When Wells took the mat, he made quick work of his opponent, recording a dominant 18-0 technical fall without surrendering a single point. Then came Saturday and the Menlo Open, featuring NCAA Division I, II, NAIA, and high-level JUCO competition. Wells put together an impressive tournament run, recording back-to-back technical falls against DI Bakersfield and NAIA Westcliff to punch his ticket to the championship match against conference foe, SF State. After falling behind early, Wells battled back and secured a 7-4 decision to claim the 157-pound title and bring home Menlo's first individual championship of the season! Devon Wells is setting the tone for the Oaks this season and he is just getting started. Menlo Wrestling returns to action Sunday, November 22, at the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunner Open in Bakersfield, CA.
