Author: Chris Lexvold

Youth Practice Starts Monday; Ryan Stimets is WOTW

The youth wrestling season officially kicks off tomorrow night!  Grades PreK and K start at 5:45 PM in the old wrestling room.  Grades 1st through 3rd at 5:45 PM in the new wrestling room, followed by grades 4th through 6th at 6:45 PM.  A reminder that their fingernails should be trimmed and to carry in the shoes they will wear during practice.  We welcome parent help during practices.  Not registered yet or want more information?  E-mail youthcoordinator@zmwrestling.com.

img_20161128_190932209Joey Majerus led a preseason youth practice again last Monday.  Joey selected Ryan Stimets as the Wrestler of the Week.  Ryan is in 5th grade and son of Paul and Lisa.  Thanks for your help Joey and congratulations Ryan!

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Upcoming Events (December 5th – 11th)

Monday- Youth practice.  PreK-3rd at 5:45.  4th-6th at 6:45.
Thursday- Youth open mat practice at 6:00 PM.
Friday- Byron youth individual tournament.
Saturday- St. Charles youth individual tournament.  High School @ Eau Claire.

Chase Dohrn is Youth Wrestler of the Week

img_20161121_190356513Many of the youth wrestlers attended a preseason practice led by ZM alum Joey Majerus last Monday.  Joey selected Chase Dohrn as our first Wrestler of the Week this season.  Chase is in 2nd grade and son of Perry and Carrie.

13 ZM wrestlers participated in the Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving morning. The boys got in a good workout and donated to our local food shelf.  Pictured left to right are Brennan Sheda, Hayden Voxland, Michael Majerus, Jacob Bennett, Michael Vath, Spender DeFrang, Jarret Haglund, Tyler Soltau, Jack Haglund, Hayden Stensland, Wilson Nordquist, Kevin Nordquist, and Sam Nordquist.

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Z-M Community Calendars On Sale Now

calendar2016The Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School wrestling team is currently selling a Community Calendar that can be personalized with birthdays and anniversaries.  On Saturday, November 19th,  wrestlers will head out into the community to gather calendar orders.  You may also place an order on-line or contact one of your favorite ZM wrestlers by December 1st.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to purchase a calendar for your family and friends!  Thank you for your support!

Questions? E-mail calendars@zmwrestling.com

Free Youth Wrestling Practice to be led by Link Steffen

headgear2016The youth wrestling season (PreK-6th grade) will be starting soon and we’d like you to join us!  We hope to relay this information to as many parents and youth as we can.  Please help us out by sharing this post!

New to wrestling or looking to try it again?  We are offering a free practice on Tuesday, November 15th at 6:00 PM in the Mazeppa school wrestling room led by high school coach Link Steffen.  This practice provides the opportunity to learn more about the sport without any commitment.  See this flyer for more details.

Registration is Tuesday, November 15th at 7:00 PM in Mazeppa school large gym.  We’ll cover practice schedule, important dates, opportunity to order singlets, and other essential information.  You can get a head start and download the registration form and bring it with you on the 15th.

Questions? E-mail youthcoordinator@zmwrestling.com.  See you soon!

ZM Youth Wrestling Hosting Physical Fitness Nights

IMG_9433On Tuesday, November 1st and Monday, November 7th from 6- 7:00 PM, ZM Youth Wrestling will be hosting free Physical Fitness Nights open to any Pre-K thru 6th grade student.   The action will take place in the Mazeppa school wrestling room.  Fun activities are planned to help with strength, speed, agility, and endurance.  Wear a t-shirt, gym shorts, and clean tennis or wrestling shoes.  There is no cost and no experience necessary.  Join your friends and come make new ones!

To learn more about our program, visit https://zmwrestling.com/youth/

ZM Wrestling Camp Next Week

The ZM Wrestling Summer Camp is only 5 days away.  To sign up, please fill out and mail in the registration form.  Scott Snobl will be the guest clinician the first 2 days of camp.  Austin Goergen will lead days 3 and 4.

Scott Snobl

High School
-Multi-time MNUSA Wrestling Greco Roman and Freestyle State Placewinner
-1988 MNUSA Junior National Greco Roman and Freestyle Team
-MNUSA Wrestling Official
-Southwest Minnesota Wrestling Club Clinician and Coach
-1989 MSHSL State Runner-up 171 pounds 33-1
-1989 Minnesota-Wisconsin Dual Team Member
-1989 Most Valuable Wrestler
-1989 MWCA and Guillotine All-State Academic Team
College
-1991, 1992 NSIC Champion
-1992 NSIC Team Champions
-1991, 1992 NAIA National Tournament Qualifier
-1992 Most Falls Award
-4-Time Letterwinner
-Captain
-1992 NSIC Scholar Athlete of the Year
-Southwest Minnesota Wrestling Club Clinician and Coach
Coaching
-1995-96 Assistant Coach Waconia, MN-State Champion Jeff Ziermann
-1996-97 Head Coach Waconia, MN-school record 4 state entrants
-1996-2000 and 2010-11 Assistant Coach Canby, MN-multiple State Tournament Team and Individual placewinners
-2011-2015 Head Coach Canby, MN- 5 state entrants
-2009-2015 MNUSA Clinician and Coach for Mustang and Border Boys Wrestling Clubs
-MNUSA and MSHSL Wrestling Official
-2015-16 Head Coach Barnesville, MN

Austin Goergen

-Redshirt senior at St. Cloud State
-From Caledonia, MN.
-285-pound weight class
-2x MSHSL State Champion
-Led HS Football team to two State titles
-3x NCAA DII All-American (6, 2, 3)
-Team Captain
-Led the Huskies to two consecutive NCAA Championships in wrestling
-Volunteers in the equipment room at State
-Involved in numerous fundraising and community services projects on campus and in the community
-Finished this semester with a GPA of a 3.5
“Austin is one the hardest working student-wrestlers on the team. In addition to his asset to the wrestling program, he is one of the most thoughtful and polite individuals you would ever meet. Personally, I have two boys and I hope they both grow up to be gentleman just like Austin.” – SCSU Coach Steve Costanzo.

InnerDrive summer wrestling starts in about 2 weeks and there is still room if you are interested in getting some great summer workouts.  A fresh variety of practice partners and an opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches around the area makes the InnerDrive room a place where you can make it possible to reach your goals.

Dates: June 15-August 17 (10 Wednesday nights)
Times: Youth 6:00-7:00 PM, High School 7:00-8:45 PM
Location: RCTC wrestling room
Cost: Youth-$150, High School- $250 (This price is a Clash Board discount for the first 40 H.S. to sign up. After that it goes to $500)

Send checks to InnerDrive, 1113 5th Ave. SE. Rochester, MN. 55904
For questions, contact Ricky Ties Ricky.innerdrive@gmail.com or (630)-258-6775

Caden Steffen Repeats as MN/USA Freestyle State Champion

Eight ZM wrestlers took part in the MN/USA Kids & Cadets State Greco and Freestyle Tournament last weekend in Monticello.  Caden Steffen led the way with a state title in Freestyle.  Also competing were Cain Lexvold (2nd/2nd),  Ryan Lexvold (DNP) , Michael Majerus (3rd/3rd), Ben Roberts (2nd in Greco), Jack Haglund (2nd/2nd), Jacob Bennett (5th in Freestyle), and Tyler Soltau (6th/DNP).

If you know Cain, it comes as no surprise he is wearing his headgear in each of these pictures.  Always ready to throw down, even with Tyler!

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A reminder that the ZM wrestling camp for any student grades K–12 (2015-2016) will be held June 6-9 in Mazeppa.

Jarret Haglund Places 6th at Junior State Freestyle

Jarret Haglund wrestled in the MN/USA Junior State Freestyle Tournament at Augsburg College this weekend.  Jarret earned 6th place at 195 lbs and continues to build on his successful folkstyle season.  Congratulations Jarret!

ZM Wrestling has also been putting in work off the mat and giving back to the community.  Many wrestlers and volunteers helped with the Adopt-a-Highway cleanup on a 2 mile stretch of Highway 52 north of Zumbrota.  ZM Wrestling also donated 2 hours of yard work in the silent auction for the Kelsey Bradley benefit.  Matt Biever was the highest bidder and Caden Steffen, Spencer Defrang, Jacob Bennett, and Jack Haglund all pitched in on Sunday to help with Matt’s to-do list.

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Upcoming Events

Friday/Saturday- Greco/Freestyle tournament in Simley.

 

Roadside Cleanup Tuesday, April 12 at 6PM

Adopt-a-Highway cleanup is scheduled for Tuesday, April 12th.  Wrestlers and volunteers are to meet at back of high school at 6:00 PM.  Appropriate dress would include pants, long sleeves, gloves, and old shoes or work boots.  Safety vests will be provided.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to help also!

12 Z-M wrestlers competed in Apple Valley at the Freestyle MN/USA State Qualifier on Saturday.  They were: Cain and Ryan Lexvold, Lucas Schiell, Michael Majerus, Hayden Voxland, Tyler Soltau, Hayden Stensland, Caden Steffen, Jarrett Haglund, Jacob Bennett, Luke Tupper, and Sam Nordquist.

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The youth celebrated their season last Friday with a pizza party.  Below is Coach Krier recognizing the 6th graders.  Missing from photo are Dalton Hall and Hunter Jones.

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday- Adopt-a-Highway cleanup.
Saturday- Freestyle/Greco tournament in Cannon Falls.

3 Individual Placewinners at NYWA State; K-6 Team Finishes Strong

Lots of wrestling this weekend at the Mayo Civic Center where the NYWA State Tournament was held.  Individually, Owen Lexvold led the way for the Cougars with a 2nd place finish at Kindergarten 65 lbs.  Gunner Mancilman and Jack Krier also earned a spot on the podium, each earning 5th place.  Also competing were Sam Moore (1-2), Cain Lexvold (2-2), Dalton Hall (0-2), Andrew Banitt (0-2), and Nathan Halton (0-2).

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Wrestling in the NYWA Invite were Cole Poncelet (1st), Mason Edstrom (3rd), Isaiah O’Reilly (4th), and Lucas Schiell (DNP).

The K-6 team was able to take home the Pool 8 Championship, finishing with an overall record of 2-3 for the weekend.  ZM fell to a tough Waconia team to open the tournament, followed by losses to MAHACA and St. Peter.  The group came storming back on Sunday to defeat both Marshall/LV/RTR and Perham to win the Pool 8 Championship.

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We will celebrate our season with a party on Friday, April 8th at the school.  See you there!

Upcoming Events

Friday/Saturday: Apple Valley Greco and Freestyle Qualifier