Twelve Cardinal wrestlers, including six of the team's seven true freshmen, got a head start on the 2008-09 season yesterday, competing at the Menlo Open at Haynes Primm Pavilion on the Menlo College campus.
Junior Jake Johnson, sophomore Justin Paulsen, sophomore Cameron Teitelman and freshman Spence Patrick went undefeated in the pool tournament to get a successful jumpstart on the year.
Three additional Cardinal wrestlers - freshman Matt Sencenbaugh, sophomore Max Rosefigura and sophomore Porfirio Madrigal each advanced to the title match in their respective weight classes.
The 12 wrestlers combined for 23 wins at the event.
The team will officially start the season in two weeks, wrestling Navy and conference opponent Cal State Bakersfield in Bakersfield on Nov. 8.
