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!

Youth Update; Tournament Time

The youth program had a good showing in St. Charles on Saturday.  The youth senior team took 1st place and the junior team went 1-2 on the day.  A great experience for our young guys.

A reminder that tomorrow night is our 100 takedown fundraiser.  Let’s try to reach our goal to earn the pizza party and chance to see Coach Krier on roller skates!

Congrats to the JV team for winning the HVL JV tournament in Lake City Saturday.  Go cheer on the varsity this week to keep the momentum going.

  • Monday: Youth practice.  PreK thru 3rd from 5:30 to 6:30.  4th thru 6th from 6:30 to 7:30.  We will be doing 100 takedowns.
  • Thursday: Tournament time!  Go watch as the opening rounds of varsity team duals begin.  Exact seeds are not known yet, but expect a Cougars dual in Mazeppa around 7 PM.
  • Saturday:  Section semi-final and championship varsity team duals at Mayo Civic Center.  Section 1A semi-finals start at 12:30.  A great atmosphere to watch wrestling.
  • Sunday, February 16: Youth Open in Ellsworth.  USA card required and available on-site.

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Opportunity to Attend #3 Gophers vs. #1 Penn State Sunday

The Rochester Panther Wrestling Club has extra tickets for this Sunday’s MN vs PSU wrestling match at the U of M, and are wondering if any ZM wrestling families would be interested in attending.  They have chartered two buses and have around 20 extra tickets.  The price is $10 per ticket with a $30 per family max.  That includes entry into the match and transportation on the bus.  Match starts at 1:00 PM.  Given that Zumbrota is on their way, they are glad to arrange for a Zumbrota pick up at a local off-the-highway location.  Or if you prefer to drive separately, it would be fine to just purchase a ticket.

The tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  If you are interested, please contact either Mark Krier (507-254-5320) or Chris Lexvold (507-273-6495).

Good luck to everyone wrestling this weekend!

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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.

Youth Open Mat Friday Night

A late addition to the schedule.  We will be holding a youth open mat tomorrow night from 6:00 to 7:00 PM for anyone interested.  Feel free to come and get a little extra practice time in.  And you are welcome to stay and help setup for the JV tournament on Saturday after open mat is done.

If you were unable to make it to practice last night or need a 100 Takedowns Fundraiser form, you can get one here.  Thank you!

Volunteers Needed for Saturday

We are still looking for help for the JV tournament this Saturday, Feb. 1st in Mazeppa.  We are in need of adult table workers and youth time tappers/mat cleaners.  Here are the times and positions we are looking to fill.  Please let Liz Majerus know if you are available to help.  We will feed you!  Thanks!

Majerus.Elizabeth@mayo.edu
507-269-7428

Update: As of Friday at 2pm, we are still looking for 3 adults and 3 youth to help volunteer.

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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Youth Practice Moved to Wednesday

Due to the lovely weather we are experiencing, youth practice will be moved to Wednesday night this week.

ZM will be hosting the SE MN JV Duals in Mazeppa on Saturday, February 1st.  I am looking for volunteers to help with setup on Friday night, Jan. 31st around 7:30 PM.  The JV/V wrestles in Chatfield that night so we are looking for the youth parents to help with setup.  We’ll need to roll out mats, setup tables, etc.  If you can help, please email me at chris.lexvold@gmail.com.  Thanks in advance!

Youth wrestling activities for this week are below.

  • Tuesday: Go watch JV/V vs Lake City and college wrestling in Mazeppa.  JV starts at 5:00, V at 6:00.  RCTC will dual St. Olaf immediately afterwards (roughly 7:30).  Please wear your new sapphire shirts!  Names will be entered in for some drawings.
  • Wednesday: Practice.  PreK thru 3rd from 5:30 to 6:30.  4th thru 6th from 6:30 to 7:30.
  • Friday: Volunteers needed to setup for JV tournament, please email me.  Youth Open in Janesville.
  • Saturday: Go volunteer and/or watch the JV tournament in Mazeppa.  Email youthcoordinator@zmwrestling.com and sign up to help.  Youth Open in Lewiston.  MN/USA State Qualifier in Shakopee.
  • Sunday, February 2: MN/USA State Qualifier in Cannon Falls.