Middleton’s wrestling team opened its season by finishing in second place at the Reedsburg Invite on Saturday.
Host Reedsburg won the seven-team event, followed by Middleton, La Crosse Logan, Westby, Westfield, Oregon and Monroe.
Middleton opened with a 38-36 win over La Crosse Logan.
The Cardinals got pins from Brandon Best at 152 pounds, Nathan Dresen at 160, Shay Haase (170), Taggart Haase (182) and Sean Benedict (heavyweight).
Middleton’s Chris Rogers notched a 12-2 win at 126 and Marino Alcorta had a 10-0 victory at 145.
The Cardinals then rolled past Oregon, 57-15.
Middleton got pins from Trevaun Turner at 113, Rogers (126), Best (152), Dresen (160), Shay Haase (170), Lon Yeary (220) and Benedict (heavyweight). Middleton’s Colton Best received a forfeit at 106, Justin Swiersz posted a 6-5 win at 132, Alcorta had a 9-2 win at 145 and Taggart Haase notched a 3-2 win at 182.
Middleton also cruised past Westby, 54-16.