Lester, a two-time World bronze medalist, earned a 10-0 technical fall shutout over Alec Ortiz in the quarterfinals. Lester, in search of his sixth U.S. Open title, will now meet Pat Smith in a rematch of last year's U.S. Open finals. Smith, who wrestles for the Minnesota Storm, pinned second-seeded Kendrick Sanders in the semifinals.
Holm, also a Minnesota Storm athlete, was unscored upon in his road to the finals. His finals opponent tonight is Jon Anderson. If Holm comes out on top tonight, it will be his fourth U.S. Open title.
Robby Smith, who placed fifth at the World Championships in 2013, handled 2014 Junior World bronze medalist Adam Coon in the semifinals. He will now face Toby Erickson in the finals.
Semifinal results
66 kilos:
Bryce Sadoris tech. fall Brian Graham, 8-0
Alejandro Sancho dec. Joe Betterman, 2-2
70 kilos:
Justin Lester tech. fall Alex Ortiz, 10-0
Pat Smith pinned Kendrick Sanders, 3:39
85 kilos:
Jordan Holm tech. fall Marcus Finau, 9-0
Jon Anderson dec. Mark Stenberg, 4-0
130 kilos:
Robby Smith tech. fall Adam Coon, 8-0
Toby Erickson dec. Erik Nye, 6-2
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