DUBUQUE, Iowa – In a strong display to open the 2025-26 season, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team took third of six teams at the University of Dubuque's Jim Fox Invite. 
Sophomore Kain Killmer stacked up three major decisions to claim the 197-pound title while 13 Pioneer placed on Saturday afternoon inside the Stoltz Sports Center.

After back-to-back major decisions in his first two matches (15-5, 13-4), Killmer finished with a 14-2 major over Sasha Boulton of Loras  in the championship match.

Freshman Luke Kamish made quite the entrance into his collegiate career with a second place finish at 149-pounds. Kamish's day was highlighted with a 13-5 major decision in the semifinals over No. 9 ranked Chase Fiser of Loras.

Also taking second place was junior Chris Karbash at 125 pounds. After a bye, Karbash pinned Lennon Ewert of Loras (4:13) to advance to the title match.

Junior 285 Jackson Kirsch was the fourth Pioneer to advance to the title match in their weight class. Kirsch pinned his first opponent (2:02) and won in the semifinals 12-6 to second place after a 14-3 major decision. 
 
Pioneers who placed
125
Chris Karbash: 2^nd
Ethan Monson : 7^th

141
Garrett Marks: 4^th
Avery Femrite: 6^th

149
Luke Kamish: 2^nd
Trent DuMont: 6^th

157
Dawson Klefstad: 4^th

165
Blake Delsman: 7^th

174
Dawson McConnell: 4^th

184
Cal Ries: 5^th

197
Kain Killmer: 1^st
Mason Mandurano: 6^th

285
Jackson Kirsch: 2^nd
 
The Pioneers will return to action next Saturday, Nov. 8 when they travel to Lakeland University for the Muskie Scramble.