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The official half-way point of the season has been reached. What lays before us is a clearer picture of contenders and pretenders. What we know is this - Brandon is for real. Led by Eric Grajales and a host of super-duper diaper dandies, the Eagles are primed for one of their biggest outputs in their recent (and glorious) history. A 54 - 15 defeat of South Dade exposed a chink in the armor of preseason favorite South Dade. With the recent rise of Oviedo, Osceola, and the looming, but somewhat distant Columbus squad, are the Bucs capable of reac...
The first big tournament of the season (Durant Invitational) is finished and the rankings must be adjusted.also posted on HSwrestling.net 103 1. Travis Laxton - Junior, Suwannee2. Earl Hall – Frosh, South Dade3. JR Lopez – Senior, Flagler Palm Coast4. Ricky Rodriguez – Senior, Belen Jesuit5. Marco Gomes – Junior, Douglas6. Richard Bliss – Sophomore, Springstead7. Dryden Dennis – Frosh, Northside Christian8. Jeremy Hall – Junior, Lincoln9. Brandon Jorge – Frosh, Lake Gibson10. Terry Tran - Junior, ...
Finally! This biggest weekend in the country! The best wrestling will be on display around the country. Just look:Cliff Keen Las Vegas InvitationalIowa vs Iowa State DualWalsh Ironman TournamentYou're talking about the 1 or 1a best and deepest college tournament (along with Midlands), to go with two of the nation's best and most storied programs squaring off. On the High School platform, the National Championship will be decided at the end of the Walsh Ironman.And in Florida you have the Durant Cougar Invitational that features at least 70 stat...
Also posted on HSwrestling.net 103 Earl Hall – Frosh, South DadeJR Lopez – Senior, Flagler Palm CoastRicky Rodriguez – Senior, Belen JesuitMarco Gomes – Junior, DouglasRichard Bliss – Sophomore, SpringsteadVictor Fugate – 8th, Tampa Bay ChristianDryden Dennis – Frosh, Northside ChristianJeremy Hall – Junior, LincolnBrandon Jorge – Frosh, Lake GibsonTimothy Locksmith – Frosh, OsceolaTerry Tran – Junior, EdgewaterDan Dunwald – Junior, Niceville 112 Dustin Soto – Senior,...
And thus, the biggest, earliest and best preseason tournament of the year is concluded. What's left after a long, great day of wrestling? Movers and shakers! Some wrestlers staked their claim as greater than anyone realized, while others pronounced themselves verified, and still others may have hurt themselves in the wake of their placement (or non, as the case may be)sheesh, that was wordy. 103:1. Alex Cisneros (Selma, CA)2. Jacob Crawford (Milbrook, VA)3. Joe Orecchio (Don Bosco Prep, NJ)4. Jon Fahy (Trinity, KY)5. Jake Smith (Robinson, VA)6....
I have been, and will always be, a glutton for information. Much to my chagrin, wrestling is not like football, baseball and other mainstream sports, which means that good journalistic information on our sport is sparse. That being the case, I scour the IInternet looking diligently for articles worth reading. In my zeal, a few years ago, I happened upon this site:ohiowrestlingsite.com I am not sure who maintains this site, but without a doubt, when it comes to intelligent, intriguing and thorough journalism as it relates to wrestling, this site...
Who will win Class 1A?A year ago, Scotti Sentes and his Riverdale teammates ran roughshod through the Class 1A bracket. A senior-laden team, the likelihood of them taking home another championship seems near-impossible. This year, the smallest division in Florida's 3-class system seems to be more wide-open than at any time in recent memory. The clear favorite is Clay High (Green Cove Springs) who may add a second State Championship trophy this decade. They return the 7 State Qualifiers, more than any other team. They also added transfer State Q...
I would be amiss if I didn't give a preview for my favorite style of wrestling! 121 - Sam Hazewinkel (Gator) 132 - Spenser Mango (USOEC) 145.5 - Jake Dietchler (MN Storm) 163 - TC Dantzler (Gator) 185.5 - Brad Ahearn (Army) 211.5 - RC Johnson (Sunkist Kids) 264.5 - Dremiel Byers (Army) 121 - Although I am going to miss the Hazewinkel vs Mango battles, this is what's really best for the country. Hazewinkel has a ton of international experience and actually defeated the Olympic Champion overseas. (I can't remember if it was University's or anothe...
This is the second part of a three part series. UNITY WITHIN THE COACHING STAFF POSITIVE, POSITIVE, POSITIVE THEY'RE KIDS, THEY WANT DISCIPLINE AND FUN! When you focus on positive energy, I focus on three things: Positive Recruitment Positive Retainment Positive Reinforcement First and foremost. A wrestling team needs bodies. It's simple. In order to have a full team you need 14 different bodies, 14 different weights. If you are not in Ohio or Pennsylvania, it's likely you may have to recruit at least a COUPLE weights, if not all 14. Our recrui...
I get questions all the time about how we were able, in one year to go from fielding just 12 varsity wrestlers to having a full Varsity and JV team. Here is the order: Unity within the coaching staff Positive, Positive, Positive They're Kids, They Want Discipline and FUN! The first thing you need to develop is unity within your coaching staff. I am extremely blessed to have a head coach who shares the same vision and work ethic I do. Also, if you are the head coach of a team, utilize the talents of the individuals within your reach. My head coa...
