Mariner's Minto advances into final four at NCAA wrestling tourney
Cape Coral native and University of Nebraska sophomore Christopher Minto garnered All American status for the second straight year Friday afternoon with another win at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, advancing to Friday night's semifinals as the third seed in the 174-pound weight class. Minto, a Mariner High School grad, defeated Iowa State's MJ Gaitan by major decision, 11-3, to secure a spot in Friday night's final four action, which will be broadcast on ESPN2, beginning at 8 p.m. Minto will face Missouri's Cam Steed, the seventh seed and also a two-time All American, in the semi round. Minto, Breeze Newspapers 2023 co-Athlete of the Year, is now 23-5 ...
