Category: High School

Team Champs!

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The Cougars placed 1st in the 23-team Eau Claire North Husky Invite. ZM finished with 471 points, 69 points ahead of 2nd place PEM (the only other MN team!). ZM had 2 individual champions, Spencer Defrang & Maverick Jackson.

106- Conner Heitman, 4th
113- Michael Vath, 2nd
120- Spencer Defrang, 1st
126- Hayden Stensland, 2nd
132- Luke Tupper, 6th
138- Sam Nordquist, 5th
145- Maverick Jackson, 1st
152- Hayden Voxland, 4th
160- Jacob Bennett, 5th
170- Devin Manzy, 3rd
182- Caden Steffen, 2nd
195- Jarret Haglund, 5th
220- Luke Dahlen, 13th

2015 Turkey Trot

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11 Cougar Wrestlers participated in the Turkey Trot 5K this morning. They had to brave some chilly, wet weather but got in a good workout and donated to our local food shelf. Great job, guys!

(1st Row) Caden Steffen, Michael Majerus, Evan Grobe, Tyler Soltau, Jacob Bennett, Michael Vath (2nd Row) Andrew Banitt, Ryan Horsch, Maverick Jackson, Hayden Voxland, Sam Nordquist

 

 

CLOTHING ORDER

**Reminder, the online clothing shop closes tonight (11/20) at 11pm.**

LOGOCaptureZM Wrestling clothing is now available to order online.  Our online shop will be open today through November 20th.

We have samples of some items and can have them available after practice early next week.

Contact Jen via email or text with any questions:  linkjen13@gmail.com  or 507-358-1630

https://bsnteamsports.com/v2/team_shop.php

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Preseason National Tournament

Eight ZM Cougars competed in the 2015 Cliff Keen USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals this past weekend in Cedar Falls, IA. The Cougars had a good showing in a very tough tournament…nice job, guys! Just 3 weeks til the official start of the 2015-2016 season!

Michael Vath, 120 lbs: 3-2
Spencer Defrang, 132 lbs: 1-2
Sam Nordquist, 138 lbs: 1-2
Maverick Jackson, 145 lbs: 3-2
Hayden Voxland, 152 lbs: 1-2
Tyler Soltau, 160 lbs: 2-2
Caden Steffen, 182 lbs: 3-1, 2nd place
Jarret Haglund, 195 lbs: 1-2

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Sam, Caden, Hayden V., Spencer, Mavrick, Tyler, and Jarret (Missing from photo, Mikey Vath)
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Caden Steffen, 2nd place, 182 lbs

ZM Wrestling Staying Active This Summer

Between camps, parades, and tournaments, ZM Wrestling is staying active this summer.  Over 25 high school wrestlers are currently at the Malecek Team Camp in Wisconsin Dells.  Many wrestlers have also been attending InnerDrive in Rochester.

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Caden Steffen traveled to Rockford, Illinois to compete in the Northern Plains Greco and Freestyle Championships, placing 2nd and 4th respectively.  Isaiah O’Reilly took part in the Southland Summer Smash last weekend and earned 2nd.

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When not on the mat, the 2015 State Runner-Up team rode a float in the Zumbrota parade and will do it again at Mazeppa Daze.

Adopt-a-Highway at 5PM, Freestyle Practice at 7:30

Adopt-a-Highway cleanup is scheduled for tomorrow Tuesday, April 14th. Wrestlers and volunteers are to meet at Link’s house at 5 PM.  Appropriate dress would include pants, gloves, and old shoes or work boots. Safety vests and garbage bags will be provided.

Freestyle/Greco practice has been pushed back one hour to 7:30 PM for Tuesday to allow enough time to do roadside cleanup and attend practice.

The youth program held their annual end of the year party at the Mazeppa Community Center.  A potluck was had followed by awards and games.  Thanks again to everyone for their efforts this year!

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Caden Steffen, Spencer DeFrang, Ryan Lexvold, and Michael Majerus competed in Apple Valley at the Freestyle tournament on Saturday.  Ryan also wrestled in the Greco event on Friday night.

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Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday – Adopt-a-Highway at 5:00.  FS/GR practice for Grades K-12 at 7:30
  • Saturday – St. Francis Greco & Freestyle MN/USA State Qualifier

9 Wrestlers Qualify for NYWA State

Nine K-8 wrestlers qualified for the NYWA State Tournament by placing in the top 3 of their division this weekend.  Earning trips were Sam Moore, Cole Schiell, Jack Krier, Kaleb Lochner, Ryan Lexvold, Jack Smothers, Tanner Mancilman, John Poulin, and Tyler Soltau.  Also placing in the top 6 were Gunner Mancilman, Isaiah O’Reilly, Mason Edstrom, and Cole Poncelet.

Leading the Freestyle/Greco-Roman practice this Tuesday will be Paul Pagel.  Paul was a Junior Greco-Roman All-American.  He was also an All-American wrestler for the Mavericks of Minnesota State University, Mankato.  Practice will run from 6:30 to 7:30 PM Tuesday in Mazeppa.  Don’t miss out on this chance to learn some great upper body technique.

Summer wrestling practices for Grades 3-6 are being offered through InnerDrive of Rochester.  Here is more information regarding these practices along with a sign-up form.

Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday- Youth open mat 6:00-6:30 PM.  FS/GR practice for Grades K-12 from 6:30 to 7:30.
  • Thursday thru Sunday- NYWA State and Invite Tournaments at Mayo Civic Center

Youth Update; K-12 Freestyle Practice Tuesday in Mazeppa

The youth team season came to an end today bowing out in Eyota at the Region 1 qualifier.  We have many wrestlers still alive in the individual competition that will take place Friday and Saturday in Byron.  The youth will practice on Tuesday from 6:00 to 6:30, and again on Thursday.  All are welcome to stay for the Freestyle/Greco-Roman practice from 6:30 to 7:30 on Tuesday that will be led by Chad Matthees.

A reminder to all individuals who qualified for regions: you need to register by Tuesday at 5 PM on the NYWA-MN.com website.

Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday- Youth open mat 6:00-6:30 PM.  FS/GR practice for Grades K-12 from 6:30 to 7:30.
  • Thursday- Youth open mat 6:00-7:00 PM
  • Friday/Saturday- NYWA Individual Regions in Byron.

Welcome Home for Wrestlers; NYWA practice

The welcome home reception for the wrestlers will be tomorrow morning, Monday, March 2nd, at 8:00 am in the ZMHS Auditorium.

Also, Jeff Matthees would like to remind those wrestling on the 7th-8th grade NYWA team that practice will be  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday this week after school till about 5:00. Thank you.