Trojans Top Otero in Home Dual, 33-20

by Derek White

November 4, 2025

Colby’s Luis Vasquez lifts his opponent for a powerful mat return during his 125-pound match against Otero, setting the tone early in the Trojans’ 33-20 home dual victory.

The Colby Community College wrestling team battled through an eventful evening on November 4, earning a 33-20 dual victory over Otero Junior College inside the Colby Event Center.

The night began with a few unexpected twists before the wrestling even started. Originally scheduled as a triangular with Newman University, the format was trimmed to a single dual after Newman was forced to withdraw due to injuries that left them unable to fill a lineup. Then, in a turn of bad luck, Otero’s team bus broke down en route to Colby. Determined not to let the night go to waste, representatives from Colby Community College drove out to pick up the visiting squad and bring them safely to the venue so the event could proceed.

Once the action got underway, the Trojans looked sharp across the board, showing the growth and balance that Head Coach Joseph Cornejo and assistant Antonio Barber have built in their second season leading the program.

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“We’ve worked hard to bring in established wrestlers who fit our culture,” Cornejo said. “You can see the difference in how this team competes and supports each other. We’re moving in the right direction.”

Colby opened the dual with a series of impressive wins that set the tone early. Luis Vasquez started things off with a dominant 18-6 major decision at 125 pounds, followed by a 15-0 technical fall from Talon Suttles at 133. Isaiah Giron picked up a forfeit at 141 before Daniel Tauyan dropped a hard-fought 7-3 decision at 149.

Colby’s Kash Alley secures a first-period pin at 184 pounds, adding six key points to the Trojans’ 33-20 dual win over Otero Junior College.

From there, the Trojans regained control with three straight pins. Scotty Engle stuck his opponent at 157, and Kash Alley followed with a first-period fall at 184. Heavyweight Robert Tatum sealed the night with another pin at 285 pounds.

Colby also saw extra-match success from freshman Sammie Cyrus, who scored a fall at 125.

The Trojans will next turn their attention to tournament action before diving deeper into their dual schedule later this month.

Despite the pre-dual chaos, the night proved to be a strong showcase for the program’s culture, resilience, and community spirit—both on and off the mat.