Marcus Totorello (28-9) has come a long way in a year's time on the mat in it showed last weekend in Branson, Mo.

The junior advanced to his first tournament final before losing in the championship match at 220 pounds. That's quite an improvement, Fayetteville coach Nika West said.

"A year ago, he finished second to last in the same tournament," West said. "He's starting to pick up some things and be confident with his movements on the mat. I think the final he was a little star-struck. It was unfamiliar territory, but it was good for him. He wrestled well though in the tournament against some good competition."

Teammate Matthew Muller continued his solid wrestling with a third-place finish at 182. He's now medaled in every tournament this season, West said.