Batavia, IL – Wrestling fans gathered at Batavia High School on Friday night for an exciting dual meet against rival St. Charles East (SCE). The evening began with a celebratory dedication to the Batavia wrestling program’s seniors, setting the tone for a night of intense competition.

St. Charles East came out strong, earning three consecutive pins and a major decision to take an early lead. Batavia’s Kai Enos energized the crowd with a thrilling overtime victory against SCE’s Declan Sons, showcasing determination and skill to shift the momentum.

The excitement continued as Elias Chany overcame mid-match headgear issues to secure a decision win over SCE’s Jayden Hernandez. Later, Kyle Pasco delivered a powerful second-period pin against SCE’s Liam Aye, keeping Batavia in the fight.

Despite several standout performances, SCE’s depth proved too much to overcome, with the visitors ultimately claiming a 60-12 victory. Both teams gave it their all, delivering an evening of competitive and entertaining matches that kept the fans engaged from start to finish.