Keep it in perspective!

2012 Olympian Chas Betts discusses the infectious positivity of sportsmanship

 

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Nerves, doubts, confidence and competition – Motivation by Mark Schwab

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Schedule for Triangular with Berta-Hewitt-Verndale & WCA December 18th

Dismissed at 2:40 from class....Bus leaves at 2:50

4:00 Weigh-ins

5:00  Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale vs WCA

6:15 Barnesville vs Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale

7:30 Barnesville vs WCA

Highlights OTC and Pelican 2012

Big Bear Schedule

Food will be provided for the wrestlers and statisticians each day the booster club covers the cost.  The rooms are also covered by the booster club.  Thanks to all your hard work at the GCT and the Elementary tournaments, we are able to compete in a tournament like this!!!!   

Thursday
3:30 p.m. Leave Barrett

3:50 p.m. Pick Up Ashby and Evansville Wrestlers in Ashby

5:45 p.m. Arrive in Park Rapids to Work Out.  Eat at Subway after working out.

8:00 p.m. Depart from Park Rapids to Bemidji Super 8 Hotel

9:00 p.m. Arrive at Bemidji Super 8 Hotel

10:00 p.m. Bed Checks and Lights Out!!!

Friday
6:15 a.m.Wake Up Eat Breakfast

7:00 a.m. Depart for Cass Lake High School

7:30 a.m  Practice at Cass Lake High School

9:00 a.m. Weigh Ins

11:00  Wrestling Begins

We will depart for Bemidji Super 8 when all wrestling is over.  We will stop at Subway in Bemidji and eat.

10:00 p.m. Bed Checks and Lights Out!!!

Saturday
6:15 a.m.Wake Up Eat Breakfast

7:00 a.m. Depart for Cass Lake High School

7:30 a.m  Practice at Cass Lake High School

9:00 a.m. Weigh Ins

11:00  Wrestling Begins

We will depart back home after all wrestling is completed.  This is usually a late tournament, plus a three hour drive back home.

Schedule for Triangular with Berta-Hewitt-Verndale & WCA December 18th

4:00 Weigh-ins

5:00  Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale vs WCA

6:15 Barnesville vs Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale

7:30 Barnesville vs WCA

This week's Wrestler of the Week is Hunter Fick.

Hunter verbally committed to wrestling last year during the section tournament.  At the time, we had heard that he was a strong, no, really strong kid from Ashby.  Turns out he was.  As sophomore, there are only a few wrestlers I can think of that have had the kind of strength that Hunter possess.  However, it takes more than strength to wrestle.  Beyond the weight room what is impressive about Hunter is his leadership and work-ethic in the practice room.  He works incredibly hard and really has integrated himself with his teammates.

Hunter has improved each time on the mat.  He is exciting to watch.  He keeps the fans entertained with his energy and his charisma on the mat.  He is a great addition to this team.  His 3rd place finish at the Grant County Tournament has earned him this accolade.

Written By: Nels Onstad

Knight Wrestlers Place 8th at the GCT

Results can be found HERE

Week 1 Wrestler of the Week

8th Grader, Jake Nohre has been selected as the Knight Wrestler of the Week.  He started his varsity wrestling debut with two wins.  The first came against Pelican Rapids.  Jake beat a wrestler that he had dropped matches on 4 previous meetings.  Jake then claimed his second victory that night against his 106 lb opponent from Ottertail Central.  Since that time Jake has also claimed two additional victories and is currently 4-0 on the season.

Jake has always been undersized, yet pound-for-pound he is one of the most technical and powerful wrestlers in the room.  Coaches use Jacob as an example of how to stay in good position while wrestling.  Although naturally talented, Jacob has spent a considerable amount of time on the mat and has put on thousands of miles on the road traveling to practice and to tournaments for over 7 years.  Jacob is the single wrestler at this time from Evansville.

Good Job Jake and Keep up the Great Work.

(Also - Thanks to Tim and Julie as they have put on just as many miles in the last several years.)

 Written By: Nels Onstad

Hunter Fick

Fick Claims Another State Title

By: Kevin Fick

Sat., December 1^st Hunter Fick competed in Sioux Falls, SD in the USAPL Sioux Empire Bench Open.  The event was held in the McCrossan Boys Ranch Gymnasium and was sanctioned by the United States of America Powerlifting Association. 

The event featured 29 competitive lifters, each athlete attempts three lifts in the bench press.  Hunter competes in the Teen ll amateur division of this organization which includes 16-17 yr old men that are tested for substances.  This is a natural competition.  All gear the athlete wears must be checked in during the weigh-in process and each lift is judged by three officials.  Hunters first attempt was 335 lbs.  After the start, press and rack command Hunter claims his 2^nd Minnesota title in a month.  The 2^nd attempt was at 355 lbs, Hunter cleared the lift for a new American title but the lift was disregarded for a voice command infraction.  The 3^rd attempt of the day scratched.  Hunter’s new record exceeded the old MN record by 48 lbs.  Hunter placed 1^st overall for the Teen Divisions and 2^nd in power points for the overall behind SD lifter Casey Raaen.  The meet was directed by Jona Leo and head official was SD USAPL chair Becky Jacobsen. 

In attendance was Cole Fronning, great aunt Carrie Fisher and father Kevin Fick.  Hunters next competition is Jan. 13^th  in Burnsville, MN.  The event is called the UPA Southside Winter Heat sanctioned by the UPA (United Power lifter Assoc.).

Varsity Results from December 4th

Knights Top Prairie-Valley 64-12 but Fall to Border West 45-28

Find Results Here

Last Call for Knights Spirit Wear!!! Orders Due Dec 13th

Hi!

Here is the link to order Wrestling Spirit wear.  All orders must be placed online by Thursday Dec. 13.

Note:  Under Armour YOUTH Hoodie is not available in a size SMALL anymore-sorry for this.  There is a champion style.

 

Any Questions Please call Brandi Gruchow @ 685-4053

 

http://eFlyerOrder.com/WESTCENTRAL

 

Go Knights!!!!

 

ThankYou,

 

 Brandi Gruchow

Knights Varsity Wrestling Team Drop the First Two Duals of the Season

Click on the links below to see the results from November 29th.

OTC MATCH RESULTS

PELICAN RAPIDS RESULTS

Knights JV go 21-15 on the Night in Park Rapids

Drake Swanson, Levi Larkin, and Keaton were all undefeated posting 3-0 records.