John Carroll Wrestling June Newsletter

Dan Kleble Earns Eagle Scout

Rising junior, Dan (Kibbles) Kleble distinguished himself by earning the coveted Eagle Scout award this past Sunday.  Among the dignitaries on hand to honor Kibbles was Harford County Council, VP, National Wrestling Hall Of Fame Coach/Wrestler...and former John Carroll Head Coach, Dick Slutzky.  Annually, less than 5% of all scouts earn the rank of Eagle. Former President, Gerald Ford is the only US President to have been an Eagle Scout.  Congratualtions Dan!

 

Three Incoming Freshman Compete In Indianaplois

Incoming freshman Hunter Ritter, Christian Almony and Zachary Dwyer competed for Team MD at the Schoolboy Nationals in Indianpolis, IN this past week.  The four day event featured 2 days of Greco Roman competition followed by 2 days of Freestyle, (the two styles wrestled in the Olympics).  As a team, MD placed 8th of 30 in Greco and 12th in Freesstyle.  Minnesota won both styles beating Team PA in the finals.  Individually, Ritter was undefeated in Freestyle and lost one match in Greco competing in both the160 and 175lb weight classes. Almony was 13-5 at 144lbs, while Dwyer was 9-9 at 98lbs for the week.

 

Wrestling Camp Season

John Carroll's wrestling camp is June 27-July 1 from 1:00-4:30.  The cost is $50.  The week will feature instruction by 3 college coaches; as well as 6x Romain National Champion and Olympian, Lau Palade; and the Kolat Wrestling Club's Baltimore Director, Jay LaValley.  Please register in advance so that we can be properly prepared.  E-mail Coach Watson if you have questions: thewatty@verizon.net All returning and incoming wrestlers are expected to participate.

 

And...if you haven't already registered, please return your form and deposit check for Messiah's Wrestling Camp, July 10-14.  We'll be taking a JC bus and back.  Again, contact Coach Watson with any questions.

 

Three Patriot Grapplers To Compete at Jr Olympics

Rising juniors George Weber and Scott Strappelli along with incoming freshman CJ Skokowski were chosen to compete for Team Puternic in the Jr Olympics this August in New Orleans.