2005 Nationals Quarterfinals -157lbs - Johnston vs Tirapelle

157lb match between Joe Johnston (Iowa) and Alex Tirapelle (Illinois). Johnston defeats the #1 ranked Tirapelle, knocking him out of contention for a National title. Tirapelle is relegated to the consolation rounds where he loses once more and fails to place in the Top 8.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• College
• Wrestling
• MoManny

[xxhowdlyxx]

Johnston was the lowest seed in the finals in the 2005 season

[apodino]

Johnston was a giant killer. He knocks off the one seed here, and he pinned MN's Becker while Becker was the defending national champion.

[ben36743]

Its cool how Joe dosen't seem like he's trying.

[pablitoelguap]

great match. you just dont see wrestlers finsishing their shots like johnston did in that match.

[bscott140]

Loved watching Joe in college. He did it the Iowa way!