ALL wrestlers are welcome to become a 2016 ZM 5002 Club member by completing the packet and physical activities on the calendar. Go for it!
Category: Youth
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).
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.
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
Youth Team Qualifies for NYWA State! 8 Individuals Advance
What a great weekend of wrestling for our club! The youth team earned 6th place at Regions to advance to the NYWA State Tournament. The kids were able to knock off 2 teams they had lost to earlier in the year in Caledonia and Chatfield. They also earned a victory over Owatonna while falling to GMLOK, Dover-Eyota, and Cannon Falls. Great effort and sportsmanship was shown by each wrestler. The coaches couldn’t be more proud of this group!
21 wrestlers competed at NYWA Regions with 8 advancing to the State Tournament by placing in the top 3. Earning a trip were Owen and Cain Lexvold, Sam Moore, Gunner Mancilman, Jack Krier, Gabe Tupper, Andrew Banitt, and Nathan Haltom. Congratulations to all!
Freestyle/Greco Practices
Rochester Wrestling Club
Schoolboys and under (born 2002 and later):
-Practices held at Mayo High School every Monday night through May 16th from 6-7 PM.
-Cost $30
Cadets and Juniors (born 2001 and earlier):
-Practices held at RCTC every Thursday night through May 19th from 6-7 PM.
-Cost $30
Southern MN Training Site
Cadets and Juniors only
-Practices held at RCTC every Monday night through May 23rd from 7-8:30 PM.
-No cost
Upcoming Events
Tuesday- Youth open mat at 6:00.
Thursday- Youth open mat at 6:00.
Saturday- Freestyle/Greco Open in Mankato.
3 Cougars Place at MN/USA Kids State Folkstyle
11 ZM wrestlers took part in the MN/USA Kids State Folkstyle Tournament this weekend. Jent Beyer and Cain Lexvold both reached the podium and placed 4th in their weight classes. Jack Haglund had a 6th place finish. Also competing were Leo Beyer, Cole and Lucas Schiell, Samuel Moore, Owen and Ryan Lexvold, Laiken Copemen, and John Poulin.
Many Freestyle and Greco practices are underway. See last week’s post for more details.
Upcoming Events
Monday- Youth open mat at 6:00.
Tuesday- Youth open mat at 6:00. Register on-line for NYWA Individual Region Tournament by 5 PM (if qualified).
Thursday- Youth open mat at 6:00.
Friday- NYWA Region in Byron for 5th-8th grade.
Saturday- NYWA Region in Byron for PreK-4th grade.
Sunday- NYWA Team Region Tournament in Eyota.
Luke Tupper is MN/USA State Folkstyle Champion!
8 ZM wrestlers squared off in Anoka today at the MN/USA Juniors and Cadets State Folkstyle Tournament. Leading the way was Luke Tupper with a 1st place finish in the Junior division at 138 lbs. Also placing were Maverick Jackson (2nd, Junior 152), Jacob Bennett (2nd, Cadet 182), Michael Majerus (4th, Cadet 94), Tyler Soltau (5th, Cadet 160), Jarret Haglund (5th, Junior 220). Andrew Banitt and and Sam Nordquist each went 1-2.
Freestyle and Greco Practices
There are several places to attend Freestyle and Greco wrestling practices this spring. For Schoolboy and under (born 2002 or later), there will be practices held Monday nights at Rochester Mayo High School starting March 21st. For Cadets and Juniors (born 2001 or earlier), there will be practices held Thursday nights at RCTC led by Matt Mauseth, Monday nights at RCTC led by Jim Richardson, and Monday and Wednesday nights at Augsburg led by Dan Chandler and Jayson Ness.
Good Luck to the 6 State Qualifiers; Junior Team Finishes Season Strong
Good luck to Hayden Stensland (126), Hayden Voxland (152), Jacob Bennett (160), Devin Manzy (170), Caden Steffen (182), and Jarret Haglund (220) tomorrow at the State Tournament! Class A individual first round starts at 1:00 PM. You can access full brackets and schedule here.
The youth junior team finished 3-1 last weekend in Waseca, earning the Pool B Championship. The boys were able to top Rochester Mayo, New Prague, and Waseca while falling to STMA. Great team effort!
Upcoming Events
Tonight- Youth open mat at 6:00. Get your Plainview registrations in the mail!
Friday/Saturday- MSHSL State Tournament at Xcel.
Monday, Feb 29- Youth open mat at 6:00.
Toombs, Redfield, and Schiell are WOTW
Our youth Wrestlers of the Week are Lincoln Toombs, Grayson Redfield, and Lucas Schiell. Lincoln is a kindergartner and son of Laura Toombs. Grayson is in 2nd grade and son of Brad Redfield. Lucas is a 5th grader and son of DJ and Jackie Schiell.
Our final youth grade-based practice was held this week. A great group of young people, parents, and volunteers made for another enjoyable season. We will continue to hold open mat practices most Monday and Thursday nights at 6PM for those interested.
Upcoming Events
Friday/Saturday- High School Individual Section Tournament at Mayo Civic Center.
Sunday- MN/USA State Qualifier in Owatonna. Jr. team tournament in Waseca.
Monday, Feb 22- Youth open mat at 6:00.
Youth Jr. Team Wins Title, Sr. Team Takes 3rd in St. Charles; Stahosky, Mancilman, and Edstrom are WOTW
Two ZM youth wrestling teams took part in the St. Charles dual tournament on Saturday. The Junior team (K-3rd grade) earned the championship with wins over KW, GMLOK, and PEM.
The Senior team (4th-6th grade) earned 3rd place, falling to eventual champion Goodhue while beating KW and Rochester Mayo.
Our youth Wrestlers of the Week are Brody Stahosky, Gunner Mancilman, and Mason Edstrom. Brody is a kindergartner and son of Aaron and Anna. Gunner is in 2nd grade and son of John and Becky. Mason is a 6th grader and son of Mike Edstrom. Great job boys!
Upcoming Events
Monday- Youth practice. PreK-3rd at 5:45. 4th-6th at 6:45.
Thursday- Youth open mat at 6:00. High School Team Section opening rounds.
Saturday- High School Team Section semi-finals (11:00 start) and finals (1:00 start) at Mayo Civic Center.
Sunday- Youth individual tournament in Ellsworth, WI. (USA card required).
Moran, Olson, and Copeman are WOTW
Congratulations to Jake Moran, Mitchell Olson, and Laiken Copeman for being named Wrestler of the Week. Jake is a kindergartner and son of Mark and Emily. Mitchell is in 2nd grade and son of Mike and Joey. Laiken is in 4th grade and son of Tom and Lori.
Nine wrestlers competed in Cannon Falls at the MN/USA State Qualifier today, including Leo and Jent Beyer, Cole and Lucas Schiell, Carl and Ben Murray, Sam Moore, Laiken Copeman, and Ryan Lexvold. Many were able to qualify for the state tournament that will be held in March. The next chance to qualify would be Sunday, February 7th in Lake City.
Upcoming Events
Monday- Youth practice. PreK-3rd at 5:45. 4th-6th at 6:45.
Wednesday- Booster Club meeting in Mazeppa library at 6:30
Thursday- Open mat/team practice at 6:00. High School @ Kasson
Saturday- Youth team tournament in St. Charles. HVL JV tournament in Lake City. Youth individual tournament in Lewiston.
Sunday- Youth individual tournament in Chatfield. MN/USA State Qualifier in Lake City.
Klapperich, Counsell, and Tupper are Wrestlers of the Week
Our youth Wrestlers of the Week and earning the title belts are Peter Klapperich, Bodey Counsell, and Gabe Tupper. Peter is a kindergartner and son of Emily Klapperich. Bodey is in 3rd grade and son of Matt Counsell and Holley Counsell. Gabe is a 6th grader and son of Phil and Marissa Tupper.
The youth team went 2-3 in Kasson this weekend. Fell to KM, DE, and Caledonia while besting Triton and Lakeville. They wrestled and cheered hard; so hard one wrestler fell asleep in the stands!
Upcoming Events
Tuesday- Youth practice: 100 Takedown Night. PreK-3rd at 5:45. 4th-6th at 6:45. Sign up for Friday scrimmage. ‘Relflections’ paper due for 4th-6th graders.
Thursday- High School @ Byron
Friday- Youth scrimmage vs. KW @ 5:30 in Mazeppa old gym. KW @ Home. Wear pink and show support for those affected by cancer.
Saturday- JV dual tournament in Mazeppa. Volunteers needed.
Sunday- MN/USA State Qualifier in Cannon Falls.
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