Despite giving up a take down and a near fall in the first period, Crystal Lake Central freshman Daniel Zuehlke refused to give up.

Facing McHenry ’s Brayden Oeffling during a Fox Valley Conference dual between the Tigers and Warriors on Friday night, Zuehlke was down 7-0, but a key escape led to a quick takedown-to-near-fall combination. In control late in the first period, Zuehlke emerged with a pin, one of five recorded by the Crystal Lake Central side.

“After that first takedown, I knew I had to stay calm, get out and work my offense in neutral,” Zuehlke said. “It’s a big win since he’s older than me and I know I can come out and beat older people. Our team morale is really good. We have good leaders on the team.”

Zuehlke, whose win came at 138 pounds, helped the Tigers take dow

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