OHS wrestler Robb earns 100th win

Owatonna wrestler Cael Robb earned his 100th win as a Husky earlier this month at The Clash XIX Wrestling Duals in LaCrosse, joining his older brother, Peyton Robb, in the school record books.
The 132 and 138-pound wrestler has started off the 2021-2022 season with a bang after competing at the state tournament the last two seasons, earning fourth and sixth-place finishes.
“It was a close dual against Hersey and then going into the match I wasn’t really focusing on the 100th win. I was kind of just trying to get a win and bonus points for the team. When I walked off, I heard all the coaches and teammates congratulating me and I was like, ‘Oh, that’s my 100th win.’ That’s when it really sank in,” said Robb.
Robb’s win came on Day Two of The Clash in a dual against John Hersey (Arlington Heights, Ill.) that Owatonna lost, 36-31.
Robb faced Hersey’s Parker Sena at 138 pounds and won by major decision 11-0 to secure the milestone win.
Robb, who usually competes at 132 pounds, was asked to move up to 138 pounds due to injuries on the team and finished the tournament with a 5-1 record.
Going into the milestone match, Robb said that he and his coaches were unsure about his opponent’s strengths as Robb entered the match as the lighter wrestler having had to bump up a weight class.
However, Robb said he felt that his ability to take opponents down and secure top position would work in his favor.
Robb’s intuition was correct, as he secured early takedowns and built-up back points to finish with a flawless 11-0 victory.
According to Robb, his opponent elected to start the period from a neutral position to avoid giving up more points, however, Robb still was able to take the opponent down and secure enough points to earn the major decision victory.
Robb’s 5-1 weekend contributed to Owatonna’s 12th place finish out of 29 teams at The Clash.
Husky fans can watch Robb and the Huskies compete next at home against Mankato East on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m.