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September 30, 2002
From: to beckley fan
comments: Coach Bartram has taken a leave of absence. This leaves the wrestling team without a coach and no qualified coach willing to take the position temporarily for only 1 year.
September 30, 2002
From: "mawa guam (marianas amateur wrestling association)" mawaguam@netpci.com
This is written in response to Dr. Bill Welker's article regarding folk
style wrestling. I fully agree that the United States should not give in to
the remainder of the international scene in converting to freestyle
wrestling. Although similar in nature - folk style wrestling concentrates
in the fundamentals of wrestling in terms of escapes, riding, takedowns,
etc. which allows better conditioning for wrestlers of all ages by allowing
them to combine technique, power, speed and most of all smarts. As a
resident of the island of Guam, we are forced to compete in more
international (fila) sanctioned tournaments, which is freestyle - however,
being a Territory of the United States we participate in Folk style or
collegiate style of wrestling in our schools. Personally .. folk style
wrestling offers more excitement as opposed to freestyle. I mean let the
bottom wrestler work for an escape of reversal rather than laying there and
avoiding back exposure, no real excitement in that.
It seems like the international scene would not be able to compete with
their US counterparts, with strength, techniques, fundamentals and smarts -
so they force the international practice of freestyle.
My question to you .... is there anyway possible to perhaps try to promote
folk-style wrestling to a large scale that hopefully one day we could see it
added to the olympics the same way we have freestyle and greco? Our
wrestling association has discussed with other federations including many in
the polynesian areas as well as several in the European area that would like
to have this vision happen.
Please advise on the steps that we could possibly do to help our cause and
others that may possibly assist us in having this happen. We have
successfully held international tournaments in our area inviting wrestling
federations in the East Asia region - where we held Folk Style or Collegiate
Rules and tournaments were a huge success - with many of the federations
going back and questioning their respective olympic committees in how they
could push to include folk-style or collegiate style rules in the olympic
and/or a normal tournament practice in their area. I would love to see more
of the US college rules applied for this as it is very similar to freestyle
rules aside from the stalling call.
Wrestlers are meant to work and not lay and stall! I hope to hear from you
regarding this matter.
best regards,
tony i. aquino
September 28, 2002
From: Mat Fan II
comments: If we really want to see who is a better wrestler A, AA, or AAA, why isn't there a 4th day of wrestling at the state finals where your 1st and 2nd place winners of each division face each other. Then we would see who is the real state wrestling champions.
comments: Well last year Point was way behind Williamstown in WSAZ and Winners Choice. Last time i checked Williamstown was AA
September 28, 2002
From: beckley fan
comments: HAS WOODROW WILSON HIRED A NEW COACH YET ? Coach Bartram is teaching in Ohio and has taken a years leave of absence. Rumor is the program may fold. Hope not. The seasons not far off and the team has a good crop of talent. Returning starters from last years squad are Seniors-Josh Evans-5th at 152 AAA last year and Justin Boyden-4th at 145 AAA last year. Juniors- Zack Evans and Jay Thomas, both one win away from a top 6 AAA last year. Seniors- Ryan Bostic and Garland Ward. Juniors- Justin Wharton, Joe Mcquillen, Nick Llado, Josh Sturgill and Nate Wilson. Sophomores- Tyler Wilson and Sean Meade. This team is on the rise, they were Region 4 runner-ups last year and can only get better. I hope the administration at WOODROW WILSON gets busy and finds a coach. The time and effort put in by these kids during a lifetime of wrestling deserves at least that much from the adults in charge of the school ! If you want to ask why they don't have a coach yet, or apply for the job, the number at the school is : 304-256-4646. It's a shame for a team returning 13 starters to be in a state of limbo this close to the season.
September 28, 2002
From: chris
comments: I would just like to add something to this debate about the toughness of AAA & AA. Both classes are difficult, but what really helps develop wrestlers is the level of competition that they get both in practice from their teammates and from the tournaments/matches they wrestle in throughout the year. Some AAA & AA schools wrestle very tough schedules going to out of state tournies and wrestling the top teams here in West Virginia. However, some teams wrestle very weak schedules, and when you don't wrestle against stiff competition how can you become any better? This is not an excuse for these people, just an unfortunate thing that happens. Even more importantly, if you don't have someone close to your level to wrestle with every day in practice there is absolutely no way you can get much better. This is how South and Oak Glen & other top teams get so good; some of them wrestle tougher matches in practice with each other than they do in state championship match!
es. Just a thought.
September 26, 2002
From: mlh
comments: I think P Burns will win states at 275 from gehs
September 26, 2002
comments: ok, j i dont know if you watch alot of wrestling but aaa is not alot tougher than aa. i dont know if you remember or not but i do believe that aa state champs oak glen beat aaa champs south.
September 26, 2002
From: South Wrestling Fan
comments: To J. Your right.35 years of following WV state wrestling and only missing 1 state tourney in that span probably qualifies me a little more than you! South wrestles Oak Glen the last two years and splits two close matches with them and you say AA isn't tough? Tell that to all the past AA state champs who probably worked just as hard you did to become a state champion.You've got to be kidding!
September 26, 2002
From: AA wrestler
comments: I agree that AAA wreslters are generally better than AA wrestlers but not always. But its said that 1 out of 5 kids are good athletes. So in a AAA school there a lot more students to choose from which makes it tougher. In double AA the crop is not as the thick and for that the wrestlers are not usually as good. {in most cases} But thats why there are 2 seperate tournaments the competition is just as tough for each wrestler in each weight class. But either way they are both great to watch so neither one should be put down or up on a pedistal let the kids wrestle and enjoy what they do.
September 26, 2002
comments: to j
you may be a two time AAA state champ , there are a lot of states champs around, AA has a lot of tough wrestlers and state champs also, AA is tough, AAA is also tough, there have been a lot of AAA schools beaten at tournaments by AA schools, i don't understand the need for you to judge one over the other. enjoy the sport. WRESTLING IS TOUGH,PERIOD!!
September 26, 2002
From: J B
comments: to the fan who said point will have problems in AA.
i will promise you that POINT will do VERY VERY well in AA. Every tournement that they went to last season they either beat or came close to beating every AA team in the tournement! If i had to make a prediction i would say top three this comming season, and if not that top 5 easy!!!
1. Oak Glen
2. Calhoun or Point Pleasant
3. Calhoun or Point Pleasant
4. Wirt
5. Ritchie County or Berkley Springs
September 25, 2002
From: Youth coach
comments: SMITTY'S CARPET tournament on Nov. 3 at the Harv at Mountaineer Gaming Resort near Oak Glen High School will be one of the BEST tournaments all year based on the quality last year when it was held at St.John's Arena in Steubenville Oh. The cougars and jr. patriots were there as were numerous squads from Cleveland and Pittsburgh. GET READY TO RUMBLE.
September 25, 2002
From: J
comments: To south fan:
You must not watch a lot of wrestling because AA is much weaker then AAA. I'm not a point pleasant fan but, a former two time AAA state champion and do not see how you can say AA is tough.
September 25, 2002
From: hah
comments: some of you people are forgetting teams like herbert hoover and others who are strong year in and year out who have alot of talent and dropped down to AA this year.
September 25, 2002
comments: I would like to wish the Greenbrier West wrestlers good luck on the upcoming season. You guys have impressed me with your hard work over the last few months. Colby Painter keep working at the pace you are and there is nobody that can keep you from your goals your well on your way to accomplishing a lot of things i never did in the sport. And that goes for the rest of the team as well your a talented group of young athletes and im eager to see how you guys do this season. Mark your a state champion if you put your mind to it. Chad and Brandon you guys are right there with the best of them just put forth the effort and your sure to be succesful and for the rest of the team just do your part and you guys can improve our top 10 finish at the states to at least a top 5 and maybe more. so good luck fellas
September 25, 2002
From: tyler
comments: For Beckley youth wrestling contact Wayne Bennett at
(304) 253-4093 or Kevin Wilson at (304) 252-8299. The youth team in Beckley is called Beckley Central Eagles and wrestles in the Raleigh County Youth League.
Practice starts around the 15th of November.
From: wvmatking@msn.com
comments: To the person in Beckley area with 3 sons 7-10. Yes there are several wrestling clubs in this area. The Young Guns would love to have you. We practice at the Independence High School field house. We will start sometime in Nov.(There will be notices in the paper and on the radio). Beckley Central, Raleigh West, Shady Springs, and Oak Hill also have teams. We hope to see you this year!
September 22, 2002
I have 3 sons ages 7-10. Are there any wrestling divisions local to our area. We live in Beckley, WV
If you can help. Thank You.
Editor's note: Can anyone help this mom??
September 22, 2002
comments: I dont know whats wrong here but did anyone else notice that Johnny Knoxville predictions for state champions in AA are ALL KIDS WHO HAVE GRADUATED!
September 22, 2002
From: DS
comments: What follows is a list of the top 3 returning wrestlers in each weight class. (AA) This is based solely on their performance at last year's state tournament. Keep in mind these are NOT predictions. This is just to refresh the wresling community on who will be returning.
103
Anthony Valles (Mad)
Justin Gonuea (OG)
Bryan Snuffer (Ind)
112
Justin Ashley (Cal)
Daniel Allen (Wirt)
Matt Morris (Brax)
119
Casey Biddle (Will)
Tim McCoy (Wirt)
Brandon Clark (BS)
125
Ian Whittington (OG)
Brian Mills (Ind)
Jeremy Smith (Wirt)
130
Ryan Elder (Will)
Joey Lobis (Rit)
Derek Scarbro (SS)
135
Brandon Dye (Wirt)
Casey Hughes (Cam)
Dale Everett (St.M)/ Chris Moore (BS)
140
Steve Flowers (OG)
Jeff Morris (Cal)
Alan Tracewell (Will)
145
Shane Smith (Will)
Eric Metz (Cal)
Matt Wharton (OG)
152
Tim Cashdollar (OG)
Chris Miller (Wirt)
Matt Mason (BS)
160
Mark Smith (GW)
Jaime Moore (BS)
Lee Launderman (Will)
171
Trampus Efaw (Graf)
Ray Burge (Cal)
Aaron Shultz (WC)
189
Josh Clark (BS)
Chad Tincher (GW)
Dennis Quinn (LH)
215
Pete Hashman (ST.M)
Bill Whitehill (OG)
Travis Boone (Rit)
275
Andy Fegal (Wr)
Maynor Crookshanks (GW)
Jacob Lowe (Wirt)/ Lance McKeever (TC)
Using this data we can expect strong teams from:
Oak Glen
Wirt
Williamstown
Calhoun County
Berkley Springs
Greenbrier West
September 22, 2002
From: South Fan
comments: Who do I need to get with to talk about joining the Jr. Patriot program in P-burg? Out of towner looking for a new club with some great coaches. An e-mail address is fine or a phone #. The details (when, where, what as far as practices and schedules) can be discussed then. Thanks in advance.
September 22, 2002
email: reddevil_103@yahoo.com
comments: CALHOUNS LINE UP FOR NEXT YEAR AND PREDICTIONS AT STATES
103: BRYAN GUNGLE TOP 3 COULD POSSIBLY COME OUT ON TOP
112: ANDREW CUMMINGS TOP 6
119: JUSTIN ASHLEY STATE CHAMP
125: JEROD BREWER if we can get him to come back TOP 3
130: OPEN AS OF NOW
135: PAUL GOODRICH TOP 6
140: PAUL GOODRICH OR JEFF MORRIS JEFF MORRIS STATE CHAMP
145: JEFF MORRIS OR ERIC METZ ERIC METZ STATE CHAMP
152: ERIC METZ
160: ERIC METZ OR JOEY MOORE JOEY MOORE TOP 6
171: RAY BURGE OR JOEY MOORE
189: RAY BURGE STATE CHAMP IN EITHER WEIGHT CLASS
215: OPEN AS OF NOW
275: ZACK PROPST HE IS NEW BUT ITS, WEEK TOP 6
September 20, 2002
September 20, 2002
From: my picks for AA state champs this year
email: Johnny Knoxville
comments: 103-Erica Dye, Wirt
112-Ash Gandee, Ravenswood
119-Corey Auvil, Grafton
125-Chris Morris, Calhoun
130-Ryan Bumgardner, Ritchie
135-Derek Metz, Calhoun
140-Adam Leach, Grafton
145-Neal Wright, Frankfort
152-Ben Wood, Independence
160-Tucker Brown, Cameron
171-Roger Kupfer, Cameron
189-Derek Stickles, Oak Glen
215-Aaron Barnette, Independence
275-Vince Magnone, Weir
just my opinions though... i could be wrong ;)
September 20, 2002
From: cb
comments: Ben Gumm the Warren Oh transfer to PSHS, is going to be wrestling this year instead of playing basketball
September 20, 2002
From: Tony Ujhelyi
email: ujhelyi1@marshall.edu
comments: The Marshall Mat Club is forming now, the paperwork just needs finalized, the club needs to find a full-time faculty member to be an advisor, The club will be entering open tournaments(as individuals but on a club, in Ohio, Ky, and wva. The reason for no flyers, is they wont let you post them unless it is an active club, and when the paperwork is done, there will be a meeting held for sign-ups and camp dates, and open tourney dates. Finding somewhere to practice may be an issue, im not sure if the Hall has any mats or not. e-mail me if you are an marshall student w/tips and suggestions.
September 20, 2002
From: South Wrestling Fan
comments: Someone asked about the possible newcomers coming up to the high school ranks this year.Some who may move up as 9th graders this year for South include Brandon Wolfe,Zac McCray,Aaron Kelly,Chad Porter and Codi Norman.10th graders who may help include Brandon Patton,Drew Munson,Shaun Smith,Danny Whytsell,Billy Burnside and Josh Davis.(sure wish Nick Munday wasn't an 8th grader!)Add these good wrestlers to Felix Osuna-Cotto,Shane Grogg,Seth Young,Sean Smith,Kyle Walters,Bryce Pickens and Curt Radcliff and South has one of its youngest teams in a while,but when the young guys get some high school level experience with a schedule that South wrestles and they will hold their own come February.Good luck!
September 20, 2002
From: South Wrestling Fan
comments: I'm a AAA fan, but if Pt. Pleasant didn't place anyone last year in AAA I think they will have similiar problems in AA.The AA state tourney is a tough one too!
September 20, 2002
From: Jim LeMaster
comments: Suggestion for Jr. High/ Middle School Coaches -
After we attend our rules clinics on Oct. 15th let's list all the tournament dates we know and who to contact on the forum. My team would like to wrestle more in the central part of the state and north of us. We will have two open weekends as we are not attending 2 events in Ohio that we have gone to in the past. For teams like us or others that are just looking for new places to go this would be a great help. I will list all that I hear of at our meeting as well as any Ohio or KY events anyone might be interested in since we are at the border and maybe we can all get a firmer grip on the schedule early in the season. Good luck to all coaches as they fill their rosters and wrestlers HIT THE BOOKS to make sure you stay eligible.
J. LeMaster / Milton Middle
September 20, 2002
comments: What Region will Bridgeport be in this year does anyone know? Does West Side the new Wyoming County school have a team?
September 20, 2002
From: Wrestler
comments: Concord College is in the process of starting a wrestling club and possibly a team but first they need a mat so if anyone knows where we can purchase one that would be great. And anyone interested in wrestling in college let us know.
September 20, 2002
From: The Department of reliable sources
The proposal to split the state wrestling tournament was discussed by the principals at their WVSSAC meeting in the spring. They had just made 3 classes in Track, Volleyball and Golf. Only a few sports were left with wrestling being one which still had AA-A. The Board of Appeals looked at the numbers in Wrestling and the total of wrestling teams in the state did not meet the requirements to be made into 3 classes. So, there will be no change in the conduct of the state wrestling tournament this year.
September 20, 2002
From: 152 Weight Class
comments: It's too early to speculate who's going where, but don't be surprized if Parkersburg South's returning STATE CHAMP Kyle Walters stays put at 152. Good luck!
September 17, 2002
From: wwhs fan
comments: who is going to be woodrow wilsons coach this year or are they not going to have a program!!!!!
September 17, 2002
comments: If Marshall University has a club wrestling team then how come i do not know of it? I attend Marshall and I am in Gulickson Hall a good bit and i have never seen any sings or anything for it. I know they had an Intrumural tournment last spring but thats not the same thing as a club team.
September 17, 2002
From: madonna wresler
email: superval_2004@hotmail.com
comments: alright i asked this before but got no answer so i'm going to ask again...does anybody know if the officials of the state tournament have decided upon whether or not the tournament will be spit into three seprate tournaments instead of two ("a" "aa" & "aaa" instead of "a/aa" "aaa") thank you and if you could either post the answer on here or e-mail me i would appreciate it
September 17, 2002
From: Eastern panhandle wrestler
comments: to the person that said that Chris Gibbs could win a championship at 152 or 160....you are forgetting about state champion Daniel Lord at 145 and runner up Codie Gustines at 140... as i recall Gustines beat Gibbs...But off season practice makes a difference..Gibbs could do it...its anyones game this year...but watch out for Lord
September 17, 2002
From: point pleasant fan
comments: To A-AA FAN Don`t forget that Point Pleasant is in class AA
this year.We have some fine wrestlers on this team
September 14, 2002
comments: I think its premature to say who is going to be in what weight classes, since most the kids are focusing on touchdowns not takedowns this time of year.
September 14, 2002
comments: Parkersburg Jr. Patriots should be the power again in the Junior Wrestling in West Virginia. Outstanding Program!
September 14, 2002
comments: To find an open pre-season tournament you usually have to go out of state. Ohio and Pennsylvania have some.
September 14, 2002
From: champ
comments: Does anyone know who all might be wrestling 140lbs this year and who might be the top wrestler in that weight class this year?
September 14, 2002
comments: Gibbs is gonna try to go 152 or 160.... He should win state at either.
September 14, 2002
comments: Is Ben Gumm, the transfer from Warren OH, to P. South going to wrestle or play basketball this year?
September 12, 2002
From: westling fan
comments: i heard that shane smith is going to wrestle 152 this year
September 12, 2002
comments: Anyone know of any open tournaments between no and the start of the upcoming season, around charleston or huntington. please post if you know of any.
September 12, 2002
comments: Marshall has an intramural (club team) and will probably not have a wrestling team for a while i think title 9 got rid of the squad in the late 70's or early 80's
September 12, 2002
From: J J
comments: I think chris gibs is a great wrestler and very dedicated, but last year he should have got 5th because blane mayle had him beat in the consoltions with 10 seconds remaining. Gustines and gibbs will be another close match, but watch out for Bliss because he only lost to smith by 1 and smith is tough. I'm hoping cody wins,to bring another state champ back to jefferson but he has some work to do.
September 11, 2002
From: bob bob
comments: when will states this year be held?
September 11, 2002
From: Hungarian Barbarian
email: ujhelyi1@marshall.edu
comments: I know wrestling season is a good bit away, but i would just like to say good luck to Coach John Geary and Adam Boyers on the upcoming year, the team lost only 2 placewinners from a year ago and with good seniors the team should definetley be peaking into the top 5 this season. Also good luck to Ben and Brandon Geary(i expect both of you in the parade of champions), Blaine Mayle(just wrestle inside yourself and no one, i mean no one can stop you), Barnes( forget last year, this is the one that counts, i hope to see you in the finals at Nitro, and wrestling in Huntington)and to Tyler Haddix ( you have to decide if you want it, you can go as far as ur work ethic takes you, and go to states for soupcan). I will see you guys at Nitro and states, and would like to come back over christmas break and get my butt kicked, especially by Blaine. I am wrestling on Marshall intra mural team, we start practice in November and have some open tournaments before then, so if you want to go just e-mail me and ill give you the info. Look forward to seeing you guys.
September 11, 2002
comments: Is it true that Marshall is getting a wrestling team for next year?????
September 11, 2002
From: A FAN
email: reddevil_103@yahoo.com
comments: Of course Calhoun is going to give oak glen a run for there money. well personally i think its going to be Calhoun every body is going to be wanting to beat next year instead of oak glen. b/c they will be at the top all year. especially after the coach got coach of the year award he is going to want it again and make his team that much better. ill take any bets on Calhoun coming home with the gold this year.
September 11, 2002
From: madonna wrestler
comments: are they going to split up "A" "AA" & "AAA" into 3 seprate tournaments for states in 2003 or are they going to keep it 2 tournaments like it was for 2002?
September 11, 2002
From: C A G
comments: to the person saying chris gibbs will win states this year, you must have forgot about codie gustines. trust me if there in the same weight class codie WILL win. codie is physically stronger and just as good of a technical wrestler.
September 11, 2002
From: Todd Levitan
email: thelevitans@cs.com
comments: My family and I have recently move to cherleston wv. and we are in search of a youth wrestling league. I would really appreciate some help in this matter. some one please help us. thankyou all The Levitans
September 11, 2002
comments: I am also a believer in Chris Gibbs. He works very hard and should make his senior year the year to finally take it all. Any idea what weight he plans to go?
September 8, 2002
From: rr
comments: 9th grader Robert Rash will be wrestling 103 for Independence this year.Bryan Snuffer will be competing at 112.
September 8, 2002
From: region 3 watcher
comments: i think that chris gibbs from cabell midland will win state this year. who's with me on this one?
September 8, 2002
comments: to A-AA FAN:
i to would like to see oak glen beat this year. however, i think wirt county has a good chance of doing it. they only lost 3 seniors (two place finishers). they still have several good wrestlers- the dye brothers, daniel allen, tim mccoy, chris miller and several others. i look for them to be a competitor for the state title.
September 8, 2002
From: Wrestling fan and coach
comments: O.K. Wrestling fans, enough of High school for a few weeks in the forum, lets talk about Jr. league, lets not forget about the little ones who will be there sooner than we think. Where is the West Va. Youth State Championships going to be held this year? Lets go back to Clarksburg, what a wonderful Tournament that was. They did a great job a couple of years back. also...jefferson Junior Wrestling league (J.J.W.A.)is looking for a first place,as a team this year in the State Tournament (jr. League). Good luck to all, see you soon.Also, the Jefferson High team looks real strong again...
September 8, 2002
From: a fan
comments: hey mikey prince i herd you were moveing to pa i was wondering if u was true
your freind & fan
September 8, 2002
From: just wonderin'
comments: does anyone know if wheeling park has named a new coach for the upcoming season yet? if so, who? thank you.
September 3, 2002
Editor's note:
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the the family of well known and respected referee Mike Stalnaker as they mourn the passing of their son Michael Max Stalnaker, age 22. Services will be held Wednesday at the R.C. Jones Chapel in Fairmont.
September 3, 2002
From: A-AA Fan
comments: Does anyone thinks Calhoun Wrestling team will make another run for the title after losing 4 great wrestler, They lost 2 state champions and 4th place finisher and a 5th place finisher. But all I would like to see is that Oak Glen lose if Calhoun would have a full roster last year they would have won it so Oak Glen you better watch out the state is coming to get you.
September 3, 2002
From: brooke wrestler
comments: i don't remember the score of the match with phil bliss and mitch smith but i do know it was a 1 point match
September 3, 2002
comments: Mitch Smith beat phil bliss 3-2. Kyle Walters pinned Blane Mayle
September 3, 2002
From: Jim LeMaster
comments: To the person who posted a complaint about those asking for Judo and Sombo information... these are forms of wrestling and respected disciplines. To find out more go to the link below and read the article "Wrestling's Five Styles." Actually there are many more than five - for example Cornish Wrestling, something called Schwingen (Swiss Style) and YAGLI GÜRES (Turkish style.) It's a wide world out there and folkstyle is not all there is. I also think it's a fallacy that wrestling Greco or Freestyle will hurt your folkstyle skills. The more you know the better you become.
Here's the link:
http://molasar.blackmagic.com/wrest/tips/5styles.html
Jim
September 3, 2002
comments: Who does Brooke have returning or coming up this year and what weights are they predicted to go?
September 1, 2002
comments: does anyone know the scores of the mitch smith and phill bliss and the kyle walters and blayne mayle matchs in the nhsca west virginia open qualifier.....
September 1, 2002
From: brooke wrestler
comments: Brooke had 4 place winners last with 2 3rd place finishers, a 4th, and a 6th place with all of them returning this year so watch out for a strong brooke team
September 1, 2002
From: WRESTLER
comments: Ok...if this is a wrestling web site...why are ppl putting things on here about karate and ju jitsu or w/e it is. Quit wasting space with things that don't relate with wrestling.
August 29, 2002
comments: I believe Ripley will have a really good team this year i mean they will hav returning state/national champ Mitch Smith plus with also returning is Josh Casto 3rd 125 Steve Sayre 6th 152 Ty phalen 4th 189 i will they will have a very soild team again this year watch out for the vikings.
August 29, 2002
comments: I would say the top AAA team for the 2002-2003 season would have to be Parkersburg High. They have 7 returning state placewinners- 3 champions, 1 second, 1 third, 1 fifth, 1 sixth. Parkersburg South has 5 returning placewinners- 1 champion, 2 seconds, 2 fourths. Ripley is next with 4 placewinners- 1 champion, 1 third, 1 fourth, 1 sixth. Teams with 3 placewinners- Nitro, East Fairmont, Huntington, Brooke, and Jefferson. On paper at least the nod would have to go to Parkersburg for the coming season although Pakersburg South will be looking to maintain its place at the top.
August 29, 2002
From: South Wrestling Fan
comments: Wrestling Fan: You asked who may be the top teams in AAA and I can honestly say that Parkersburg High will be loaded with talent this coming year.South has some good wrestlers returning and when their young wrestlers grow with mat experience at the high school level they may surprise you! I am interested in what other AAA schools have coming back and coming up this year however and if they can contend with the Wood county schools.Thanks!
August 26, 2002
From: Philip
email: psphenom@hotmail.com
comments: By chance, does anyone know of any open mats, Brazillian jui-jitsu, sambo, or judo in the Shepherdstown area (like Charles Town, Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry, or even out towards Maryland - like Sharpsburg, Boonsboro, Hagerstown, or Williamsport.
Philip
August 26, 2002
From: Wrestling Fan
comments: Who does everyone think will be the top teams in AAA
August 26, 2002
From: MC
comments: From reading the forums at themat.com and wrestlingreport.com it looks like Parkersburg will have the toughest schedule of anyone in the state. Are they really attending Ironman, Powerade, and Beast of the East? All of these are out of state tourneys with some of the toughest teams in the country and they all occur prior to January. If they are really attending all three, hope no one gets injured or peaks too early. Good luck to them.
August 26, 2002
comments: Congratulations to the Academic All Americans named by NHSCA. Those making the grade from WV include Class of 2002-Matt Smith (Ripley) and Class of 2003-Lucas Cappas (Morgantown).
August 26, 2002
I am a former wrestler and would like to become a referee in West Virginia. Please, let me know where I can take a class and a test to get licensed. I would also like to know how to get involved in refereeing following my test.
Thank you, Zsolt Murlasits
August 15, 2002
From: Zachary Wilds
email: ppjz@cloh.net
comments: I am looking for information about a martial arts tournament to be held at Cabell Midland in the next few weeks. If you can help
please e mail me or fax at 740-532-8908. Thanks
August 15, 2002
comments: Can anyone tell me where it is written now that coaches can hold clinics and conditioning times with their kids. I know that is a new rule that went into effect this year and i was wanting it where it is written down for reference. Thanks
August 15, 2002
email: Sheiladye3@aol.com
comments: POKER RUN. August 18, 2002 ATV OR MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN SPONSORED BY THE WIRT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLERS LOCATED AT CRANESNEST RUN, WIRT COUNTY, PEE WEE, WV REGISTRATION 1:30 START AT 2:00 10.00 SIGN UP FEE PER RIDER. AROUND 50 MILES. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 275 6634 OR 275 4750.
August 15, 2002
From: Ken Chertow
email: chertow@olympianwrestling.com
comments: Gold Medal Training Camp at the Ripley Best Western went very well and I will be returning to Ripley November 22-24 for Camp of Champs. This will be the 3rd consecutive year Ripley HS has hosted my Camp of Champs. Facilities, food, and housing is being coordinated by Missy Smith, mother of National Champion, Mitch Smith.
To enroll in Camp of Champs, visit www.kenchertow.com, print entry form and mail in.
Questions about camp can be directed to me at: chertow@olympianwrestling.com
or contact
Missy Smith msmithx4@yahoo.com
Chuck Easter teameaster@charter.net
Steve Sayre farmer_mhs@hotmail.com
Mike Martin michael.martin@aggreko.com
My camps are the best in the nation! I encourage you to get on board. Take advantage of this great opportunity!
Camp of Champs are for dedicated kids ages 8-18.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact WV people above.
August 15, 2002
From: Jim LeMaster
email: lemastermu@hotmail.com
comments: Coach Tenney and anyone else who replied to my post ... I can't get an e-mail to go back to you. Can't figure out why unless you e-mail addy has changed. I will keep working on the problem. Coaches please contact me with your thoughts as I plan to draft a letter to the WVSSAC later on in the week.
Thanks,
Coach LeMaster
Milton Middle
August 12, 2002
comments: POKER RUN:
Wirt High School Wrestlers are having a poker run Sunday, August 18, 2002 at Cranesnest Run,Wirt County, Garfield Rd. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and starts at 2:00 around 50 miles. Same location begins but different route. Refreshments will be served. $10.00 per rider playing. For more information, call 275 6634 or 275 4750
August 12, 2002
From: Jim LeMaster
email: lemastermu@hotmail.com
comments: If there are any other middle school/ jr. High coaches out there who are concerned about the lack of a 110 lb class and the start of 10 pound increments at 105 (High schools don't have that till 160) please contact me. A couple of coaches and I have talked about this and want to try to get it changed. If we ask now, then no one can say that we are doing it to help our individual teams.
Let me know... Jim
August 12, 2002
From: David Jeffrey
email: uspf@netassoc.net
comments: I would like to announce the date for this year's W.Va. State Open AAU wrestling championships. The date is Dec. 29th 2002 at the Rod Oldham Athletic Center , Parkersburg South H.S.The meet will be odd year wt classes and out of state wrestlers are welcome. An entry blank will be posted within the next week.In addition the Blennerhasset JHS Clash of Champions will be held at the same site the day before , so get ready for a big weekend of great wrestling.
August 12, 2002
email: Team Easter
comments: Cadet and Junior Nationals at Fargo, ND is a great experience for all of the athletes. I am sorry the coaches did not keep the WV fans more imformed during the compition.
Perhaps with a year to prepare we will represent our state in a more professional manner.
Someone suggested we talk to a rep fron NC, which I have done at great length during the last two days. NC has developed a very strong USA WRESTLING organization with a number of professional people donating their time to promote their state. Alot of adults working together in an organized fashion is what is setting NC apart from many other states.
WV is currently attempting to organize. We will us this FORUM to communicate our progress.
Thanks, C. Easter
August 12, 2002
comments: According to the National page of this website, the two other WV wrestlers to place in both styles were Ken Chertow 1984 (Huntington High) and Rick Merzouk 1991 (Braxton Co). Chertow placed first in both styles winning the OW award for freestyle and Merzouk placed 4th in Greco and 3rd in Freestyle.
WV has now had 2 champions in 2 years. It would be nice to continue the trend. Maybe next year WV can increase the number of wrestlers that attend and do even better.
August 12, 2002
From: old junior national team member
comments: I believe the two individuals who placed in both styles at junior nationals was Ken Chertow and Rick Merzouk.
August 4, 2002
From: Ex-HuskieWrestler
comments: I'm not positive, but i believe to only other two people from WV
to place at both Greco and Freestyle in the nationals were ken chertow and
doug moore...i know chertow was a double champ one year
August 4, 2002
From: fan234
comments: Where will the region 1 AAA tourney be held this year? Thanks!
August 4, 2002
comments: Congradulations go out to both Mitch Smith placing 1ST at Fargo and to Jacob Frerichs finishing 3RD.While most people give alot of credit to the coach or coaches that coach these young men, it is the hard work from the parents and especially the kids that make it possible to become the successful wrestlers that they are. Jake is now wrestling in Ohio and we at the Patriot Junior Wrestling Club wish him all the best in his quest to become a High school State Champion.
August 1, 2002
From: Dana Lynch
email: Rotyler1dt@aol.com
comments: This is for the people looking for a youth wrestling league in the Charleston area or anybody else interested in youth wrestling in Kanawha, Putnam or Cabell counties. Please email me with your phone number and I can help you pick the closest youth wrestling team.
August 1, 2002
From: re: state tournament dates
comments: The WVSSAC website lists the dates for the state tournament through the 2006-2007 season. Go to www.wvssac.org click on stnd. calendar and then click on high school and you will see all the information for every high school sport.
comments: For the people who keep asking when the state tournament is -- look at the www.wvssac.org web site. Look on the left hand side and click on stnd. calendar. This will give you the option of Jr./Middle school or High School calendars. Click on the high school calendar and you will see every sport, when they can start practice, sectional, regional and state dates thru the 2005-2006 season.
July 29, 2002
From: MC
comments: Congratulations to Mitch SMith, National Champion Cadet Freestyle. Third at Freestyle. Rresults at themat.com I believe Smith is only the third WV wrestler to place in both styles. Trivia-Who were the first and second?
Also congratulations to everyone who went and competed. Know that Anthony Easter was only one match away from placing after winning last year. Not sure how Turnbull and Matt Easter did, results no longer show them.
Surprised that there was little info on site about Fargo. Don't know if coaches were not sending it in or if maybe you are on vacation. Well, maybe next year. Would also like to encourage the coaches for the National Team to do a little more to encourage kids to go to Fargo. Did you see that page/site for NC team. Great stuff. Maybe next year they can contact NC and try to "borrow" a lot of their stuff. No use reinventing the wheel if someone else has already done it.
July 29, 2002
comments: The state tournament will be February 27 through March 1.
July 29, 2002
From: fan
comments: I , too, would like to know the dates of the State Tournament for 2003. When I checked out of my hotel last year, I was told by the hotel staff that of the three teams that had already checked out, they had made reservations for 2003 on two different weekends. No one knew for sure.
I would suggest that the dates and locations be prepared before the printing of the programs each year. It would surely not be too much to include the following year's information in the program. With the compression of the schedule in 2002-2003, it would have been very important for all of the participants and supporters to have known in advance of leaving the tournament.
Not knowing in advance also creates problems for the schedules of each team during the regular season,and for the scheduling of facilities for the regional tournaments.
Thanks in advance to the touenament committee for doing this with the 2003 state program.
July 28, 2002
I hope you can help me find a youth wrestling team for my 8 year old son in Charleston, WV. We are moving there from Winchester, VA in the next week. He has been wrestling for 4 years with Willie Walters Wrestling Club in the Mason-Dixon League.
Thanks.
Todd Levitan
July 28, 2002
comments: Can anyone tell me when the 2003 WV State Tournament will be held?
July 28, 2002
From: Ralph Workman
email: ranworkman@charter.net
comments: Looking to start my son in wrestling. Living in Charleston, West Virginia. Can someone give me a contact or information on a youth wrestling club for him to start? We are in the Capitol High School area and I noticed they don't even have a team.
July 26, 2002
comments: The people out at fargo right now are cadets-anthony easter,brian humpersy,mitch smith the juniors -jeff courney,matt easter,justin hawes,matt smith, kyle turnball in greco Mitch Smith was the only one to place he got 3rd. They started the freestyle today and brian humpersy went 1-2 anthony easter is 5-1 and mitch smith is 6-0 as of right now and tomorrow will see if they will place or not or if the will be in the finals the juniors start tody no info about the junior freestly at this time will post freestyle results later on.
July 26, 2002
comments: WV National Team Members wrestling both greco and freestyle:
Cadets: Anthony Easter (105), Brian Humphrey (119), Mitch Smith (140)
Juniors: Matt Smith (130), Braden Shaw (135), Justin Hawes (140),Jeff Courtney (215)
Wrestling freestyle only: Matt Easter and Kyle Turnball
July 26, 2002
From: Mike
email: curreyml@wirefire.com
comments: Congratulations to Mitch Smith. 3rd place finish in the country in Greco-Roman wrestling. Nationals are going on this week in Greco and Freestyle. Check out themat.com for results.
Freestyle starts tomorrow. Last year Anthony Easter was National Champion, Root for him and all the other wv wrestlers this week.
July 26, 2002
From: OpenMindedWrestler
comments: In response to if they should bring back the NRVC Tournament. I think if you're going to bring back that tournament, you need to get more teams. If those teams listed are the only ones in the conference, then you're not going to have a very big turn out. I wrestle in the OVAC, and that by far blows any other conference tournament away. I'm not trying to be mean or say that that chance of having the NRVC Tourney will never happen. I'm just saying that to make it a bigger success if it does come back, you need to have more teams.
July 26, 2002
From: TEAM WV
email: ryancourtney@hotmail.com
comments: Well the Cadet and junior greco-Roman tournament is now completed. The two teams performed well but fell a little short. A total of eleven wins compiled from 7 wrestlers with Mitch Smith achieving third place in the nation with his only loss from the champion. Tomarrow starts the cadet freestyle tournament where we have three wrestlers. The juniors start on Thursday.
July 23, 2002
From: TommysMommy
comments: I would like to give a BIG CONGRATS to my son Tommy Little for taking 2nd in Norfolk! He worked really hard!!And also, Congrats to brandon Wilson who brought it all home, that would mean 1st! Brandon, was in a a serious accident which put him out of wrestling for a year due to injuries to his head! May all our thoughts and prayers be with him and he WILL come back stronger than ever!!! Good Job son, We Love You! Tommys Mommy
July 23, 2002
comments: Does anyone know the names of the members of the WV Junior and Cadet National Teams?
July 23, 2002
From: don vito
comments: i summited a coluum last week which i have not seen. what do you put in what you want? there was no bashing of anyone just the plain facts or you cannot face up to them who ever you are?
July 23, 2002
From: watcher
comments: NRV - New River Valley Conference
Fayetteville
Braxton County
Midland Trail
Webster County
Richwood
Why has there not been a nrvc tournament since 98? or was it 99 this doesn't semm very fair consediring everyone else has a confrence tournamet. Besides the coalfields i think they should bring back the nrvc tournament. Does any one else think they should?
July 23, 2002
From: wj
comments: I have a slight case of diabites i dont know what case but as long as i eat i have no problems with it. I have no problem dropping weight. All i can tell u is eat before u get dizzy and u are good to go because when i aint ate i get dizzy and pass out. But when im dropping weight i eat. And some people do not.
July 23, 2002
From: just wondering
comments: Does anyone know anyone in aa/a that will be wrestling 103 this year? anyone returning? i know josh workman of midland trail has kept the weight off and looks to return to 103 again next season
July 23, 2002
comments: I am a wrestling mom of more than 13 years and have known children to participate in highschool sports with numerous health concerns (asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis and cardiomyopathy, just to name a few). And a few years ago, I watched a young man wrestle in Alabama without his legs. The bottom line is that our athletic departments require physicals and/or weight certifications to be signed off by a physcian. If there is a medical concern that would jeapordize the health of your child, a doctor should make that call, not the coach. It's the coach's job to encourage and teach any willing soul, not to find reasons to keep them off the mat.
July 23, 2002
From: To: Get a Lawyer
comments: That statement always concerns me. Without knowing hardly any of the facts that statement was uncalled for. Remember, he was "recently" diagnosed. The first step that this parent should do is to take the steps to manage the diabetes. The child's health is far more important than wrestling any day. Without a report from the doctor, I would hope that all coaches would suspend our wrestlers until such information is provided that the child can compete without any danger to his health. To put a wrestler's health over a school's win is, in my opinion, a good coach. I am sure that if the doctor is ready to release the boy to the disapline that this sport requires, that the coach would be more than willing to have the boy back at practice. It is comments such as yours (first response - get a lawyer) that this boy should not be allowed in the practice room until cleared medically because, we all know that if something were to happen, your first response would be, the coach new that he had a condition and let him lose 10 pounds anyway so - get a lawyer.
July 17, 2002
From: South Wrestling Fan
comments: Concerned Wrestling Mom: South had a good wrestler who placed at the state tourney with Diabetes.It should not be the coaches decision but your son's doctor's decision as to his health and participation in sports.I would check first with his physician and if he gives him the go ahead to participate then how can the coaches turn him away? Just a thought.Good luck to you and your son.
July 17, 2002
From: Ex-Huskie Wrestler
comments: to Concerned Wrestling Mom: If your son's doctor says he can wrestle, the coach has no choice but to let him. I wrestled for several years w/ a teammate who had diabetes...it made it harder for him to lose weight, but other than that it did not affect him very much at all. I'm sure your son is very tough (obviously since he's a wrestler!) , and he will do just fine
July 17, 2002
comments: To Concerned Mom: I'm sorry that your son has been diagnosed with type I diabetes. There will be some major changes in his life and yours. HOWEVER, this is a disease that can be managed with a lot of education and close monitoring. Besides dietary changes and medication, exercise will be an important part of his life. I do know that there have been successful Olympic and Professional athletes with type I diabetes. I don't know where you live, but ask your doctor to see a diabetes education specialist who can help to guide you through these tough changes. In a few weeks, after you and your son are starting to feel more confident in his diabetes management, talk to his doctor about weightlifting and wrestling and perhaps he can give you some facts to take to the coach that may help to convince him that this can work. It may be fear of the unknown that is guiding the coaches decisions to exclude him, and he may also feel responsible if your son were to become ill during practice. Best wishes to you and your son through this hard time. Keep us informed with how things are going!
July 17, 2002
From: wv wrestlin fan
comments: watch out for james moffatt next year !!!!! he may be new but he is definately an upsetter . from what i've seen he sticks to basics and is extremely fast and well balanced. we could be lookin at a 2nd year wrestler bein a state champ if things bend right. he's proven himself in the off season from watchin him , we'll just have to wait untill the 2002 - 2003 season to find out , if your lucky he'll have problems with his wieght and have to bump up to 119 but i wouldn't count on it
July 17, 2002
From: noff
comments: hey to all wrestlers bustin it in the off season ! i hear ya , i really believe in the sayin summer trainin makes winter champions or somethin like that. i just wanna say hey to a few wrestlers like justin ashley of calhoun , clayton call of hurrican , halstead of hurricane , and my dogg matt howrylak of winfield. im james moffatt of winfield goin into my secon year of ever wrestlin. The one real thing i want to do is make a challenge, a friendly but competitive challenge to jesse biddle of williamstown. stay at 112 , i wanna rematch.
July 17, 2002
From: Robert Hickman
email: Shickman@aol.com
comments: To the wrestling mom with the son with diabetes.
Talk to your sons doctor and if he agrees the risk is minimal, speak to the coach, athletic director. Diabetes is not an automatic disqualifier. Numerous kids compete in many high school sports yearly with this condition. Weight loss may not be an option for this child. Talk with everyone as soon as possible. If he is so brittle wrestling is not an option, this may be a good
learning experience. If his friends all wrestle and he can not compete he may want to help the team with anything the coach needs help in doing like paper work, uniforms, setting up and cleaning mats, score and statistics. Keep in touch and let us know what happens. What area of the state are you from? Knowing this we may be able to recommend a good physician.
July 17, 2002
From: Bob Moore
email: robert.moore@wirefire.com
comments: To the Mother of son with diabetes.
I think you should ask the coach to reconsider.
Why you ask?
A State Champion I know
had diabetes through out his wrestling career (all 3 phases)
Club-Jr High-High School...
He lifted weights, off-season conditioned, and placed in the States all 3 years, winning his senior year.
Consult your doctor, give the coach the doctors opinion, and if coach worth his weight in practice room sweat socks, he should see the light.
If coach has medical degree, ask for second opinion.
I'm sure he is not the only kid to face this problem in High School. Dont let the kid be cheated out of a sport he really
loves.
Coach should reflect on why hes there....kids-kids-kids
July 17, 2002
From: To Concerned Mom
comments: Get you a lawyer, kids wrestle with all sorts of medical problems. The coach shouldn't be concerned if he is a risk to the team, with a proper diet he should be fine. I know several years ago a team didn't want to let a girl wrestle at their tournament and the parents had to get a lawyer to send a letter to the tournament. She wrestled and brought home the first place trophy. Good luck to you and your son.
July 17, 2002
comments: Concerned Mom, My youngest son has had diabetes since the age of six. He began wrestling at age 5. Wrestling should be one of the few sports he can enjoy and succeed at. My son wrestled, it was good for him, you must keep exercise, inslin and food balanced, but he can be a great asset to any team and it will be healthy for him to wrestle. I suggest you consult your doctor, and perhaps he can educate the coach on the best way to help your son wrestle and be the same as anyone else. Good luck
July 16, 2002
From: Barker
comments: I would just like to say that the Patriot Wrestling Camp July 12-14 was a great camp for the kids. My two sons learned alot. The staff did a great job with the kids. For those who missed the camp they missed alot of good techniques the kids can use. I would like to thank Dave Jeffrey and Dean Moore for inviting the Mineral Wells Staff and kids. They showed that we are all just trying to make our kids better in wrestling and in life.
July 16, 2002
From: george
comments: Hey congratulations to all the WV wrestlers who competed at the NHSCA nationals. Looks like all those who went represented us very well. Most of those who did not place still won a few matches. Big Congratulations to all those who placed.
Really big Congratulations to Erica Dye. Once again she was named a ASICS Girls High School All-American.
Also Good Luck to all those who will be competing in Fargo. Does anyone have a roster line-up. I know last year Anthony Easter won and Jeff Courtney placed. WIll they be returning?
July 16, 2002
From: wrestling fan
comments: Shawn smith may have won the middle school div but he did it in a very dominating fashion,he will be a great asset at south.
July 16, 2002
From: Eastern panhandle wrestler
comments: do any of you know when and where there is gonna be a tournament near the Eastern Panhandle....?
July 16, 2002
From: Jim LeMaster
comments: My aplogies Yellow Jackets! It was late and I was sort of rambling. W'Town has a great traditions and including them just verifies what I said before!
JL
July 16, 2002
From: Concerned Wrestling Mom
comments: I have a problem. My son has been wrestling for about 8 years. He is currently 14 years old and in the 8th grade getting ready to go into high school. Anyway, the problem is he was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and his so called coach completely has dropped him from the high school team weight lifting program and told him that he will not be able to wrestle with diabetes. It brought him to tears, he loves wrestling, it's his life. I was wondering how I would go about something like this. I don't have a clue what to do.
July 13, 2002
Memo From: Ken Chertow's Wrestling Camps
All 5 weeks of our camps have gone great this summer. I believe we've had a chance to make a lasting, positive impact on many good young wrestlers. It's exciting to see the improvements that our campers have made from one summer to the next.
Camp is not over yet! 3 weeks to go! We still have 3 great weeks of camp remaining in State College, PA (July 19-Aug 2) and in Allentown, PA (Aug 4-9). The list of clinicians and staff is tremendous. We will be joined in State College by Olympic Champions Brandon Slay (July 20-21) and Kendall Cross (July 27-28), Penn State Greats John Fritz-NCAA Champ/Long-time Penn State Coach, Tim Flynn-Edinboro Coach, Dr. Jim Martin-NCAA Champ/Orthopedic Surgeon, and many more outstanding instructors.
Allentown staff will be awesome as well. The following coaches will be on staff throughout the week.
Rob Hermann - USA Olympic Team Coach
John Hangey - NCAA All-American. Rider University Coach.
Pat Tocci - Brown University, HS All-American
Isaac Ramaswamy - Greco National Champion. Longwood, NY HS Coach
Paul Widerman - Olympic Alternate. Harvard Grad. Smartbell Inventor.
John Sacchi - Rutgers Coach.
Jeff Buxton - Blair Academy
Steve Powell - Easton HS
John Hughes - NCAA Champion at Penn State. 4x PA State Champion.
I encourage you and/or your athletes to get on board. You won't find a more complete camp anywhere else in the nation. For more information or an application, please go to http://www.kenchertow.com.
On a different note, I'm going to post an email I wrote to the Office of Civil Rights regarding Title IX. I would like to see more people writing letters against the misinterpretation of the law. Wrestling is being killed by the proportionality concept and this needs to be changed. Feel free to use ours as an example and forward any new ideas you may have to me.
Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Ken Chertow
July 13, 2002
comments: To Jim LeMaster
Not every Kid in Wood County want's to be a Big Red or Partiot.
Some of us want to be YELLOWJACKETS!!!!!!!
July 13, 2002
From: Ken Chertow
email: chertow@olympianwrestling.com
comments: Gold Medal Training Camp at the Ripley Best Western Convention Center this summer was a huge success! It was fun working with so many WV kids!
If you missed our camp, I still have 3 weeks of camp in Pennsylvania left this summer. July 19-Aug 9. We have camps for kids of all ages and skill levels.
Complete details can be found on www.kenchertow.com
July 13, 2002
From: small fry mom
comments: just wondering if any one has heard of or knows anything about a wrestling camp taking place in waynesburg,Pa.
July 13, 2002
From: BigRedWrestler
comments: Shaun Smith won the middle school title. Not the High School title
July 13, 2002
From: Just Wondering
comments: Could someone please explain the weigh in procedures for this comming year in WV. I had heard of some major changes in PA (such as a wrestler must have at least 7% body fat at weighins)and was wondering about WV? Also, how about wrestle-offs. How much over can a person be to wrestle off for a spot? - TIA
July 12, 2002
From: Jim LeMaster
comments: In response to "Don Vito" I am not from Parkersburg but have had a chance to observe them for the last 20 or so years in the following contexts. 1. As the parent of a wrestler who competed in PeeWee from ages 6 on against the Cougars, Patriots, etc. 2. As a parent of a middle and high school wrestler who competed against them over the years including Cabell Midland's visits to that city and their visits to Huntington at the State Tournament. 3. As a Middle school coach who competes against the feeder schools Blennerhassett and Edison at WSAZ each year.
You offer several soutions as to why they are so good. Well, it's all of the ones you mentioned. A rock solid Pee Wee program, excellent coaches in vast numbers, dedicated hard nosed kids who are willing to wrestle 100+ matches a year and travel to get tough competition. There is one further intangible that you did not bring up. Every little kid in Wood County it seems wants to wrestle for South or the Big Reds when they get older. It is a dream that they work for and after a while the tradition of excellece becomes self perpetuating. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work on the part of boosters, parents and school administration whpo do not treat Wrestling as a second class sport or something to watch when there's no basketball game.
As for being next to Ohio, that depends on what part of Ohio! There is only one team in Ohio that is competitive near us and we need only to cross the bridge!
I have found their coaches to be not only excellent as far as wrestling goes but they seem to be good role models for the kids as well. One particular incident at this years WSAZ sticks out in my mind. One of my kids (I Coach Milton Middle) had sprained his neck slightly in a match earlier in the night against a kid from Spencer and while on deck an Edison coach helped him work the soreness out of it and treated him like he was a member of his own team. Three matches later we were wrestling Edison. Not to slight Blennerhassett either, they have always treated my kids with respect as well. Both schools are technically excellent and physical too. I'm sure Jackson, Van Devender, etc. are tough as well.
You speak of Cabell County, we are trying very hard to catch up and still have a ways to go. Perhaps Midland's biggest win in the last few years was to beat South in their gym in a dual. It meant so much because we respect what the Wood County kids have accomplished. I don't know which two men you refer to in Cabell County but we do have two fine high school coaches in Bill Archer and Ernie Sparks and they do a great job. We at the middle schools are working hard to send them the kind of athletes needed if we are to step up to the plate against the Wood County schools and other teams of their quality.
If we are going to be competitive in this arena, we have to raise our level of commitment and training to those of our opposition.
July 12, 2002
comments: To Don Vito
Wood county being beside Ohio has nothing to do with them being good. Southeast Ohio is the weakest part of the state for wrestling. You still have to go up to Columbus or Akron and Cleveland before get to the Tough as nails part of the state.
July 11, 2002
From: don vito
email: don vito@wvdsl.net
comments: just a few comments that I been thinking about. First of all they should just give the AAA wrestling championship to Wood County every year, nobody can compete with them. Why are they so much better than everybody else, is it the pee-wee programs, or maybe its there head high school wrestling coach, but my guess is that they are right beside the state of Ohio. All these things factor together to make them the dominating teams in the state. I'm from Marion county and it just seems that we are about ten years behind. We do have one thing going for us and that is the best coach in the state R. Michael of North Marion H.S.. He developed into this coach without even stepping a foot on the mat his entire life. How did this happen? Maybe you followers of Clarion Wrestling camp should take a drive down south Cabell County, where there is two men from that town that can teach wrestling to a level that can compete with Wood County. In closing, East and West good luck this year.
July 11, 2002
Bridgeport High School is in the initial stages of possibly starting a
Varsity Wrestling program. There are two main hurdles
we must overcome. The first is to make sure there is enough interest among
the students to support the program. This should
be just a matter of polling the students.
The second hurdle is finding a head coach. Mike Mason, a former standout
at WVU has agreed to help out as an assistant
coach, but is in the process of setting up his Chiropractic Office and can
not commit to being the head coach. The program
has the support of Principal Bennet and Coach Carey.
Anyone wishing more information on the coaching possibilities please
contact Mr. Bennett or call Sandy Brunswick
@ 842-4563.
July 11, 2002
From: Proud parent
comments: I would also like to congratulate all of the Patriot wrestlers for their outstanding performance at Norfolk. A few Red wrestlers also attended the tournament. Billy Cornecelli 2-2, Brandon Rader 3-2, J.W. Dowler 2-2 and Derrick Knapp won one match before breaking his leg during his second match. Parkersburg should be proud at the way all these boys wrestled, Several other wrestlers from WV went and all did a super job of making WV stand out. Team West Virginia had a great showing at the National Tournament and I can't wait till the season starts.
July 7, 2002
From: Dean Moore Patriot Wrestling Club
comments: Patriot Wrestling Club Members winning National Titles were Shawn Smith, High School division and Tyler Green, Grade school division at the National Wrestling Tournament in Virginia on July 1,2, and 3. Placing 3rd Shane Grogg and Zac mcCray. Kyle Walters and Chad Porter going 2 and 2.
July 7, 2002
From: ratteaser
comments: the big reds are working hard...let's see them win it all next year!
July 7, 2002
From: Midland
comments: We would like to nominate Chris Gibbs and Ernie Sparks for wrestling coach of the year. Because this past week at Appy State wrestling camp midland went 8-0.
July 3, 2002
From: Wreslting Fan
comments: I think that all teams and coaches should be watching out for Point Pleasant High School this year since they are going AA. They should be really competitive. They have a chance to place high in rankings.
July 3, 2002
From: Tom
comments: Is it true that Chad Porter just signed with Dematha High School in MD??
July 3, 2002
From: * a girl *
comments: In the past few days, the John Marshall wrestling team & the surrounding communities have been deeply saddened by the loss of a great wrestler and friend, Griffin A. Stipetich. There isn't much I can say, but please keep Griffin in your hearts, memories, and prayers. Thank you.
July 3, 2002
From: interested...
comments: any ideas on PHS & Souths lineup this year?
July 3, 2002
ITS NICE SEEING YOUR WEBSITE ,
BUT WHAT ABOUT US OLD TIMERS ?
BRING BACK THE MEMORIES FROM THE 70'
SO EVERYONE IN THE COMPUTER WORLD
CAN ENJOY
1977 78 79
Editor's note: I agree that we don't have much archived from those years. Digging up old tournament results is a hit and miss thing....
June 23, 2002
From: Wrestler
comments: In response to Just Wondering, I heard that Cameron's 160 lb. state champion Roger Kupfer was going to wrestle at WVU.
June 23, 2002
From: Bob
email: Gunner1615@AOL.com
comments: I see no reason for the Jones boy not being allowed to wrestle for the middle school in his school district. The school board test the young man to see if he is doing his school work and passing. The school board decides on what subjects he has to take and the family pay the taxes that are required . SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? People going to private schools are allowed to participate . So why not this young man? The main reason is the dictatorship called the WVSSAC. I belive every body that has a passing grade should be allowed to participate in sports in their district.
June 23, 2002
comments: Any results from the Upshur Summer Tournament? How many wrestlers attended?
June 23, 2002
comments: I would like to thank Shane Eakle and Jeff Noechel for a great week of camp. Circle of Honor camp was great. Please keep up the good work.
June 23, 2002
comments: Best of Luck to my son Tommy Little in Virginia, Give it your all son, your always a winner in my Heart!!Also best of Luck to brandon Wilson...They'll definetely know you were there!!! Love You Both!! Love,Mom Both W.Va. State Champions!!! GO WEST VIRGINIA******
June 23, 2002
From: Iwin4you
email: gandof20@msn.com
comments: I am looking for a sweet singlet for my little brothers birthday. I want to find him one that is original compared to the ones you find in all the magazines. Any one have a singlet that they would be willing to sell that has somthing like asian characters on it, or somthing like team Kansas, team michigan etc...
He wears adult small and I am willing to pay top dollar. Thanx for your help!
If any of you have one please email me at gandof20@msn.com
June 16, 2002
From: eric
email: tippmanic03@aol.com
comments: im new to the area and would just like to know if there is any summer wrestling clubs near phillipi wv. any help would be appreciated.
June 16, 2002
From: region 4 watcher
comments: I heard a rumor the derek scarbro and justin chapman were transfering next year from shady springs to independence. If anyone has any info on this could u please give me feedback.
June 16, 2002
From: Just Wondering
comments: What wrestlers are going to which college's in the fall? I've heard several are going to WVU.
June 14, 2002
We have several out of state entries for the Upshur Summer Tournament this Saturday. For example, teams from both Kentucky and Ohio are bringing 10+ guys. Also, wrestlers are coming from as far north as New York and as far south as North Carolina. The response from WV has been good, especially from local counties, but I am still looking for some people I have saw wrestling this offseason that have not registered yet. We have decided to allow walk-ins on Saturday because a lot of baseball players have said they would like to come if their games get rained out. I checked the forecast today and they are calling for rain on Saturday. We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday.
June 5, 2002
Memo from: J.P. Tenney, Buckhannon Upshur wrestling:
Location change for the Upshur Summer Tournament, now will be
held at the Middle School
Use the same directions for the High School but after the 3rd stop light the
Middle School will be on your left, located next to the road.
I also wanted to clarify a couple questions that have come up:
You may enter more that one age division if you wish (example: if you are 12
you may wrestle in the 11-12 and the 13-15 divisions if you want).
Cost for 2nd division entered is $10. Also, if you have two members from the
same family entering the tournament the cost for the second person is $10 or
in other words $35 for both. Again, thanks to all you that are attending our
tournament. The response has been outstanding! Those of you not registered
yet either mail your entry before the12th or call/email me by the 13th. Looking
forward to seeing you on June 15th.
June 5, 2002
From: david wojo
email: bigwojo63@hotmail.com
comments: i would like to have some information on team wv. If anyone has any please send it to me at my e-mail above.
June 3, 2002
From: Shane Eakle
comments: If you choose you may show up at the door on Monday June 10 but please be there at 8am sharp so that the clinc can begin at 9am as scheduled. Some names working the camp with Ryan are Doug Moore, Whitey Chlebove, Matt Miller, Adam Boyers, Jeff Noechel, and myself. A t-shirt is included in the cost of the camp.
June 3, 2002
From: Don
comments: There are two tournaments at Connellsville High School (PA) in June. The first is a NHSCA Qualifier on June 8th. Registration and weigh-ins are 8-10 am and wrestling starts at 11 am. There are 4 divisions: elementary (grades 4-6); middle school (grades 7-9); high school (grades 9-12); and college. Wrestlers in 9th grade can either wrestle middle school or high school. We are accepting walk-ins. The top 4 placewinners qualify for the NHSCA Nationals at Virginia Beach on June 30-July 3. The second tournament ia a PAWF Greco/Freestyle Qualifier on June 15th. Greco weigh-ins are 8-8:30 and wrestle at 9:30 and freestyle weigh-ins are 11:30-12 and wrestle at 1:00. This qualifier is also a walk-in. Out of state competition is welcomed at both tournaments and both tournaments are listed on the youth tournaments page of wrestlingreport.com.
June 3, 2002
From: Brooke Wrestler
comments: I would like to wish all the WV wrestlers going to the national tournament in Norfolk, VA this summer. I will also be attending along with Phil Bliss, Braden and Jarrod Shaw, Daniel Felton, and Brian Humphries.
June 3, 2002
From: David Jeffrey
email: uspf@netassoc.net
comments: The Patriot wrestling clinic will be held July 12,13 and 14. Wade Schalles will be returning along with Neil Nutter and Aaron Schetter. The flyer shoud be posted on this website by the time this message is , as well as the Jr.Patriot.com website. If you have trouble getting the info you may contact me at uspf@netassoc.net or call me at 304-489-2428.
June 1, 2002
From: Jared Walters
email: Walters141@aol.com
comments: Sorry I forgot to leave my email address.. if anyone is interested in the wrestling club... email me at Walters141@aol.com
http://hometown.aol.com/walters141/myhomepage/business.html
June 1, 2002
From: Jim LeMaster
comments: To Dave -
No Problem ... we all get upset. Especially if our kid or someone we care about is involved. I hope things work out for the young man in question and we can all get past this issue and move on to other things.
Jim
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