Category: High School

6 Cougars Named HVL All-Conference; Thursday Night Match Details

Congratulations to the following wrestlers named to the HVL All-Conference team:  Joey Majerus (120), Cody Heitman (145), Dillon Downes (160), Hunter Prodzinski (182), Seth Tupper (195), and Shane Bode (285).  Earning Honorable Mention were: Hayden Stenslund (106), Freedom Hunt (138), Devin Manzy (152), and Chase Steffen (220).

The #3 seed Cougars will face the winner of #6 St. Charles and #11 Triton in Mazeppa on Thursday night.  St. Charles and Triton start at 6 PM.  ZM match to follow.  Winner advances to the semi-finals at the Mayo Civic Center on Saturday.  The full Section 1A bracket is here.  Come out and support the team!

Thank You Volunteers! Youth Wrestling Activities This Week

Another HUGE thank you to our volunteers on Friday and Saturday with the JV tournament.  We heard many positive comments.  And congrats to the JV team on placing 3rd.

Youth wrestling activities for this week are below.  A reminder that Monday, February 10th is our 100 Takedown Fundraiser.

  • Monday: Practice.  PreK thru 3rd from 5:30 to 6:30.  4th thru 6th from 6:30 to 7:30.
  • Friday: Open mat from 6:00 to 7:00 PM for all grades.
  • Saturday:
    • Youth Open in Chatfield.  Only a few local Saturday tournaments remain before NYWA starts.
    • Youth Team in St. Charles.  Team will meet in Mazeppa at 7:15 AM.
  • Sunday, February 9: MN/USA State Qualifier in Lake City.

Jan 30 & 31 Info

1. Tomorrow’s triangular in Triton- @ Dodge Center
ZM vs. KM at 5
Triton vs. ZM following
Triton vs. KM following

2. Friday’s triangular in Chatfield

5:00 Chatfield vs ZM- Varsity and JV at the same time

Round 2 will begin about ten minutes after round 1 ends.
ZM vs LARP- Varsity and JV at the same time

Round 3 will begin about ten minutes after round 2 ends. Chatfield vs LARP- Varsity & JV at the same time.

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High School Reminders

  1. No organized practice of any kind today.  Here is a ‘home’ workout the boys can do.  Please do get this to your son and encourage him to do the work.  Thank you…
  2. There will be a 1lb weight allowance for tomorrow.  106=109,  113 = 116
  3. Remember: RCTC wrestles St. Olaf tomorrow after our dual with Lake City.  Schedule: 4:00 weigh-ins.  5:00 JV, ZM vs LC.  6:00 Varsity, ZM vs LC. 7:30 RCTC vs St. Olaf
  4. Skin issues.  Please help us help your son in making sure they are bringing clean clothes and towels to practice each day.  Make sure they are showering regularly and doing self examinations.  January is usually the toughest month for skin issues, so let’s be as proactive as possible and help keep our wrestlers clean and healthy.

Thanks,

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Busy Week Ahead…

A big night of wrestling in Mazeppa tomorrow night! The Cougars will face the Lake City Tigers, followed by a college wrestling dual in our own gym! We are hosting RCTC vs. St. Olaf. Come on out to support the Cougars and the Yellowjackets!

5:00 – JV

6:00 – Varsity

7:30 – RCTC vs. St. Olaf

On Thursday, the Cougars will travel to Dodge Center for a tri with Triton & KM; Friday night we head to Chatfield for a tri vs. LARP & Chatfield; Saturday we are back in Mazeppa to host the SE MN JV Duals. It is a busy & exciting week of wrestling, come fill the stands and cheer loud! Go COUGS!

Southeast MN JV Duals – Feb. 1st

ZM will be hosting the Southeast MN JV Duals in Mazeppa on Saturday, February 1st. This is a 12-team tournament, with wrestling beginning @ 9:00.

We are in need of volunteers to help with this tournament! We are looking for help with set-up on Friday night, Jan. 31st, as well as assistance during the tournament (table workers, tappers, concessions, etc.). Please consider donating a few hours of your time to help our tournament run smoothly and benefit our wonderful wrestling program!!! A sign-up sheet is to come…or feel free to comment here if you are available to help. Thanks in advance!

Practice will be later than normal tonight

We have wrestle offs and weigh certification tonight. Weight certification can run late so we will try to get Jr. high kids done first and on the bus. If things take longer than normal, your wrestler will contact you asap letting you know how they plan to get home. I will personally shuttle kids if need be. I suspect very few kids will be affected.

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7th-12th Grade Open Practice / Family Night

*Come join us Monday, November 25*

5-5:30 – Take pictures of/with our kids while still in uniform from sports pix.  Family  pix/poster pix/Senior-Junior groups, etc.

5:30-6 – Boys set up gym for practice while parents/family EAT!  Soup and salad will be served.

*After you eat, you will be shown our new website and be able to sign up for email/facebook/text/twitter updates.

6-7:30/8 – Boys practice in gym – you are invited to watch practice and tour the new wrestling room.  Wrestling dads will be available to answer questions about the new room. We will also be looking for volunteers to sign up for various things we need help with throughout the season.

Parents can stay whole time or leave when you want.  Coach Steffen will have time at the end of practice to talk and/or answer questions. Boys will have a chance to eat after practice.

*** Some clothing samples will be available to try on as well. Order forms can be turned in that night.