Junior Freestyle State Tournament
June 2, 2007 at Ottumwa

130 Pound Finals
Nate Moore vs. Matt McDonough

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Nate Moore (blue) def. Matt McDonough, 3-3, 4-0, 3-0

These two 2007 Iowa State Champions met twice last summer in Fargo, N.D. for National titles. Moore won the Greco-Roman crown in Cadet action, while McDonough earned revenge later in the week with the freestyle gold. Other than a headlock by McDonough in the first period, Moore pretty much had his way in this re-match.

1st Period: McDonough jumped out to a quick start when he hit a headlock on the edge of the mat for a 3-0 lead. He also used that move in Fargo on his way to beating Moore for the freestyle National title. Moore took McDonough down later in the period and used a turn to close to within 3-2. Moore scored another takedown moments later to knot the score at 3-3. McDonough was able to hold off Moore in the final seconds and won the first period base on his three-point move.

2nd Period: Moore used a carry for a takedown with exposure to jump on top by a 3-0 score. He was able to slip a headlock attempt by McDonough later in the period for another takedown and 4-0 win.

3rd Period: Moore scored early in the period with a nice single leg takedown. McDonough got in deep on his own single leg attempt later in the period, but could not finish the move. Moore scored a counter takedown with 20 seconds left in the period for a 2-0 lead and added another takedown in the final seconds to take the period, 3-0, to win the match.