Penn State Wrestling’s Aaron Brooks brings home National Championship
By Chris Snyder
Penn State Wrestling fans, are you not entertained?
We’re onto the fourth and final NCAA Championship match of the evening and it’s been one heck of a ride.
Can Aaron Brooks make it 4-for-4 for Penn State Wrestling?
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No. 1 Aaron Brooks vs. No. 4 Trent Hidlay (NCST)
The 1st period started off with both wrestlers locking up early and often. Staying loose on his feet, Brooks looked to find an opening on Hidlay but nothing was there.
Working to use leverage late into the 1st period, Brooks wasn’t able to take any shots and the period ended with no score.
The 2nd period started with Brooks on bottom position and he caught Hidlay on the boundary line with a reversal and almost a fall (2-0)! But the momentum took both grapplers out of bounds and Sanderson threw the challenge brick.
The official ruled the reversal and escape but no near fall points (2-1).
Action began again with both wrestlers in the neutral position. Brooks took a straight on shot but Hidlay lowered his hips and fought out.
The 2nd period was coming to a close and no additional points could be scored.
The 3rd period began with Brooks on top position and he intentionally allowed the escape and the score was tied up (2-2).
Hidlay got called for his second stall warning and Brooks was awarded the point (3-2).
Hidlay snagged a single leg late in the 3rd period and it appeared Brooks was in a really bad spot. After an official review, they confirmed the call of now points earned.
The final 14 seconds was a flurry of action but guess what?
AARON BROOKS HOLDS ON TO BEAT HIDLAY (3-2) AND TAKE HIS 1ST NCAA TITLE!
This makes Penn State Wrestling 4 for freaking 4 on the night! How about them apples?
Aaron Brooks wins a hard-nosed tough match and brings home yet another title for Penn State.
And incredible night turns into an even more amazing night. Wow.
Even though Penn State Wrestling didn’t bring home the team title, they’ve been by far, the most impressive team tonight. Period. End of story.
Penn State Wrestling fans, celebrate and look forward to more incredible nights like this in the future.
Here’s a breakdown of Penn State’s four individual National Championship wins:
