Coach McCormick

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The following Indiana mat officials have agreed to make the trip to Crawfordsville to officiate these great matches: 1. Chris Conlisk 2. Jeff McClane 3. Andrew Willmann 4. Randal Hayes Thank you gentlemen for supporting this event. Trent McCormick

Illinois did have 3 classes this year. This is my first year to coordinate this event, and it is the first year for the Illinois gentleman as well. Illinois said they could fill 3 teams, but past Indiana coordinators said we usually do good to fill 2 Indiana teams. The Illinois coordinator, and myself, mutually agreed to keep it at 2 teams this year and explore expanding to 3 teams next year. For me, it will be an easy decision after I see how easy, or difficult, it is to fill our positions with our top talent. If Indiana wrestlers, and coaches, commit to supporting this event by entering their invited wrestlers, then expanding to a 3 team event will be an easy transition. The jury is still out on this one. Coach McCormick

UPDATED AT 1:30PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Informational packets for the IN/IL All-Star Classic were handed out at the state finals this past week-end. I realize that coaches and wrestlers are trying to catch their breath after last week-end (and some are still preparing to wrestle this week-end), but I do need to start finalizing our 2 rosters for this year's senior event. This is the 16th year for this event. It is being held at Wabash College this year on Sunday, March 15. In this event, Indiana wrestles its top 2 seniors in each weight class against Illinois' top 2 seniors in each weight class. Illinois fills their 2 teams by taking the "large school division" highest placing senior and the "small school division" highest placing senior. Essentially, they bring a senior representative from each of their two divisions. We fill our teams by first offering these 2 positions to our two highest placing seniors in each weight class. If they decline this opportunity, I will begin calling the next highest placing seniors to fill these spots. If a wrestler (or coach) knows they will NOT be participating in this event, it would help tremendously if you would shoot me an e-mail to that effect, so I can plan appropriately. My e-mail is tmccormick@yorktown.k12.in.us. So far, our roster is as follows: * indicates wrestler has returned paperwork and committed to wrestle at this event I mailed info. this week to Johns, Graber, Young, Estrada and Mappes. WT Large Division Team (AA) Small Division Team (A) 103: Austen Vore (FW Dwenger)* Casey Shue (Western)* 112: Robert Floyd (Delphi)* Francisco Colon (CN) * 119: Camden Eppert (AH) * Alex Johns (EVR) * 125: Cashe Quiroga (LN)* John Grey (CATH) * 130: D'Marcus Spencer (PK) * Austin Egolf (CC) * 135: Taylor March (EN) * Will Mascaro (CAR) * 140: Steven Sandefer (MI) * Chad Barrett (Eastern) * (Armand (JC) has comm. as alter.) 145: Daniel Young (CM) * Gavin McGinley (CATH) * (Jones has committed as alter.) 152: Kyle Mosier (Y) * Drew Brogden (ZN) * 160: Briar Runyon (MA) * Mark Myers (CP) * 171: Brice Grimes (LN) * Shelby Mappes (CG) * (Hudson has committed as alter.) 189: Marcus Shrewsbury (CP) * Drew Graber (NO) * verbal (Dalton has committed as alter.) 215: Gabriel Berry (WC) * Aris Allen (FWN) * HWT: Adam Chalfant (WI) * Alexander White (MV) * (John Clark has committed as alter.) If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me at tmccormick@yorktown.k12.in.us. Thank you, Trent McCormick

Although a long time member of the IHSWCA, I cannot say that I have been privy to results of past votes within the organization and the resulting proposals made to the IHSAA by our coach's association. I have wondered why we don't have a larger membership in our state. There are many fine coaches at all age levels across Indiana. I believe the number that was given to me recently was between 300-400 members currently belong to the IHSWCA. This number was shared with me during a casual conversation, so I am not sure how accurate it is. I certainly respect Coach Spray's opinion on only allowing coaches to vote in the "coaches" association. Personally, I can go either way on that issue. I do see on the IHSWCA membership application that there are categories for "officials" and "other" in addition to the high school and middle school coaching classifications. I don't know what the current break down is of coaches vs non-coaches who belong to the organization (and if "other" members' votes are counted the same as "coaches'" votes). I see value though in being able to gather viewpoints/votes from the various ranks throughout the Indiana wrestling community. At the very least, it would be interesting data and could prove to be useful in formulating future plans and proposals. After all, even though our coaches work hard at guiding our sport in Indiana, we wouldn't have a job without our wrestlers and their parents (and their viewpoints). Again, it seems to me that gathering opinions from all facets within our wrestling community would prove useful and could strengthen our position. As one of the four candidates for the office of vice-president of our coaches' organization, I do appreciate hearing others' feelings about our organization, so I can gain a better understanding of how our group is percieved throughout the wrestling community.

It is my understanding that the IHSAA does frown a bit on our coaches' association's relatively low membership numbers. By that I mean that the IHSAA may not be so quick to change policy or practice for our sport based on such a low number of voting members in our state. GrecoCoach makes a good point in stating, "it would be interesting to see what everyone feels is important - coaches, parents, wrestlers, fans, etc. We're all in this sport together!" As an IHSWCA member myself (and a candidate for office), I would like to explore other avenues to increase our organization's membership numbers. There are certainly many people across our state who are well educated in the sport of wrestling and have strong opinions on a variety of wrestling topics. I believe that by increasing our organization's numbers, it would in turn strengthen our voice and position with the IHSAA. No matter what the topic may be, I fear we will continue to struggle to win over the IHSAA on key points when we only have 100-200 people across our state voting on critical issues. There is certainly some truth to the old adage, "there is strength in numbers."

Practice tomorrow night (Wednesday - Feb. 18) from 6-8pm. Any advanced elementary wrestlers from around the state are welcome to attend this practice at Yorktown High School. Coach McCormick

Thank you to those wrestlers who attended this evening's practice. We had 19 wrestlers from 4 different clubs in east central Indiana. They were very good drill partners for each other in addition to some great live matches throughout practice. We had wrestlers from 50 lbs. to 150 lbs. attend tonight. We will practice again next Wednesday evening at YHS from 6-8pm. Coach McCormick

We will indeed be practicing tonight (Wednesday - February 11) from 6-8pm at Yorktown High School (enter on north side of building). Coach McCormick

Parents of Advanced Elementary Wrestlers in East Central Indiana, As many clubs are transitioning from the winter season to the spring season, there seems to be a need for wrestling practices that are geared toward advanced wrestlers who still want to train in the month of February. I will be offering such practice opportunities at Yorktown on Wednesday evenings, beginning February 11. The practices will be free of charge and open to any advanced elementary wrestlers in east central Indiana who would like to get an extra workout in each week. The practices on February 11, 18 and 25 will take place at Yorktown High School (1100 S. Tiger Dr.) from 6-8pm. What does "advanced" mean? -- Wrestlers who plan to make these practices should be of a caliber to place at a state meet or who have wrestled for 3+ years. Wrestlers of any size are welcome to attend these practices. How practices will run --- There will be some teaching, but primarily wrestlers will be able to drill their own technique with quality, skilled drill partners. There will also be live match and live situational segments throughout these practices. For the sake of these practices, "elementary" is defined as 5th grade and younger. A locker room will be available for wrestlers to shower after practice if they choose to before traveling home. Whether you are looking for an extra practice each week, training for state tournaments in March, training for upcoming national tournaments, you will be able to get a good workout at Yorktown on the dates listed above. If you have any further questions, you can contact me at tmccormick@yorktown.k12.in.us. Thank you, Trent McCormick Yorktown High School Science Teacher Head Wrestling Coach (21 years) USA Wrestling Bronze Certified Coach

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 103 ? 1.Mason Todd (PH) 2. Brock Bevans (Y) 3. Cody Morgan (MV) 4. Daniel Wright (NP) 5. Sarah Schlechtweg ® 6. Nick Bukea (SH) 112 ? 1. Devon Jackson (Y) 2. Cody Stewart ® 3. Andrew Wilson (PH) 4. Stevie Gonzales (D) 5. Lucas Ruff (GC) 6. Cody Clark (SH) 119 ? 1. Derek Bevans (Y) 2. Justin Eshelman (PH) 3. Thein Tran (NP) 4. Zach Sterling (D) 5. Riley Anspaugh (SH) 6. Coy Estes ® 125 ? 1. Andrew Hiestand (Y) 2. Connor Robinson (NP) 3. Jake Williams (SH) 4. Brooks Manning (GC) 5. Eric Jarrett (PH) 6. Logan Howard (MV) 130 ? 1. Joal Mogollan (MV) 2. Joe Hunter ® 3. Caleb Smith (Y) 4. Tyson Quick (SH) 5. Josh Jester (GC) 6. Colton Brendle (NP) 135 ? 1. Collin Hillen ® 2. Josh Williams (MV) 3. Tommy Pearson (NP) 4. Josh Rench (Y) 5. Alex Ray (PH) 6. Jeremiah Branson (SH) 140 ? 1. Keith Duncan ® 2. Cody Harper (Y) 3. Travis Varga (GC) 4. JR Corman (NP) 5. Cody Stephenson (PH) 6. Christian Jones (MV) 145 ? 1. Jordan Dulaney (Y) 2. David Waldroup (NP) 3. Zach Held (GC) 4. Max Newkirk (MV) 5. Clint Nicholson (PH) 6. Cody Allen (D) 152 ? 1. Kyle Mosier (Y) 2. Jake Jennings (NP) 3. Nick Holt (PH) 4. Brian Larner (SH) 5. Dylan Tackett (MV) 6. Drew Murray (D) 160 ? 1. Matt Todd (PH) 2. Nick Holloway (GC) 3. Trent Castner (Y) 4. Brett Simmons (NP) 5. Steven Geer (MV) 6. Michael Pirtle (SH) 171 ? 1. Mike Phelps (NP) 2. Brennon Burke (Y) 3. Dakota Gruell (GC) 4. Jon Flanary (RU) 5. Jasper Moffitt (PH) 6. Brock Stratman (MV) 189 ? 1. Evan Dely (D) 2. Jacob Poynter (NP) 3. Grant Brown (Y) 4. Elijah McClurg ® 5. Henry Nicholson (PH) 6. Ian Early (GC) 215 ? 1. Sam Balbach (MV) 2. Gage Byrne (SH) 3. Kyle Smitherman (PH) 4. Scott Neff (Y) 5. Austin Gearlds (GC) 6. Austin Fuatavai (D) 285 ? 1. Ross Janney (Y) 2. Blaec Gray ® 3. Brandon Howe (GC) 4. Brian Catellier (PH) 5. Aaron Anderson (MV) 6. Ross Harrison (SH)

We are still ON for this Sunday at Yorktown for the elementary duals. All 8 teams have committed. Doors open at 8:00am ---- wrestle at 9:00am. Coach McCormick

The Hoosier Heritage Conference (HHC) will be hosted by Yorktown this year. It is scheduled to take place this Saturday, January 17. HHC schools include Delta, Greenfield Central, Mount Vernon, New Palestine, Pendleton Hts., Rushville, Shelbyville and Yorktown. The schedule for the day is as follows: 7:00am Doors open 7:30am Weigh-ins 8:30am Round 1 10:15am Round 2 (loser's bracket) 10:45am Round 3 (winner's semi's) 12:00pm Lunch break 12:30pm Round 4 (loser's bracket) 1:30pm Round 5 (championship matches 1st - 6th on 3 mats)

The following clubs have committed to competing at this Sunday's Yorktown elementary duals tournament: 1. Yorktown WC 2. New Castle WC 3. South Adams - Gold WC 4. Warren Central WC 5. Columbia City WC 6. Shelbyville WC 7. Tippecanoe Valley WC 8. Adams Central WC See earlier post for times, weight classes and other information about the event. If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact Trent McCormick (tmccormick@yorktown.k12.in.us) There will be 6 rounds of wrestling on Sunday, plus an opportunity for exhibition matches. At approximately 1 hour per round wrestling should last from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Please bring a neatly typed roster of your wrestlers with their actual weight and their projected weight class at our tournament. Entry fee is $150 per team. Please bring entry fee on day of event unless other arrangements have been made. Top 2 teams will receive team plaque and ribbons for their wrestlers. See you on Sunday, Coach McCormick

The Yorktown -Whiteland dual to be hosted by Yorktown will be moved up one day from the previously scheduled date. Due to a facility scheduling conflict with the Delaware County basketball tournament, the meet will be moved from Wednesday, Jan. 14 to Tuesday, Jan. 13. The meet is scheduled to begin at 6:00pm. This is senior night for the Tiger wrestlers, so there will be a brief ceremony before the dual meet begins.

Yorktown 57 Winchester 13 103 B. Bevans (Y) pin D. Phenis (W) (5:21) 112 R. Aguirre (Y) md J. James (W) (9-1) 119 J. Anderson (Y) dec B. Terhaar (W) (10-4) 125 D. Bevans (Y) pin T. Baker (W) (:29) 130 A. Hiestand (Y) pin J. Simmons (W) (3:55) 135 C. Smith (Y) md K. Dines (W) (10-1) 140 A. Dent (Y) md Z. Boyd (W) (14-1) 145 M. Hummel (W) md M. Pittsford (Y) (14-6) 152 J. Dulaney (Y) pin E. Jones (W) (1:39) 160 K. Mosier (Y) pin D. Holcomb (W) (1:16) 171 T. Castner (Y) pin D. Bosler (W) (3:25) 189 B. Rosson (W) dec. G. Brown (Y) (6-4) 215 A. Fodrea (W) pin M. Hart (Y) (1:29) 285 R. Janney (Y) pin C. White (W) (1:31) Yorktown dual meet record (16-0)

The Yorktown Wrestling Club would like to invite those young wrestlers looking for mat time to our Beginners' tournament on Jan. 25 at Yorktown High School. For more information, check out the ad in the ISWA publication or at www.iswa.com. For specific question, contact Trent McCormick at tmccormick@yorktown.k12.in.us

We would very much like to add one more team to this event on Jan. 18 to make it a 6-way. Entry fee is $150 per team. Weight classes: 40,45,50,55,60,65,70,75,80,85,90,95,105,115,125,135,145,160 (18 weight classes) 6th graders who are novice or younger may participate in this event. Doors open at 8:00am. Coaches' meeting at 8:45am. Wrestle at 9:00am. There will be opportunity for exhibition matches as well. For any questions, please contact Trent McCormick at tmccormick@yorktown.k12.in.us

The Yorktown wrestling team would like to thank the tournament staff at Mooresville HS for hosting such a great event. The tournament ran smoothly, the hospitality was great and the competition was awesome. Congratulations to Castle for a job well done, and good luck to all of the teams who were there as we head into the second half of the season. With regard to AJ's post, Yorktown does plan to return to the Mooresville Holiday Classic if there is still a spot for us. Coach McCormick

Team Results Gold Division (large teams) 1. Carmel 170 2. FW Carroll 148 3. Southport 95 Blue Division (small teams) 1. McCutcheon 88 2. North Central 82 3. Yorktown 79 4. Hagerstown 44 5. Leo 44 6. Beech Grove 29 7. Guerin Cath. 14 Individual Results 103 1. Aguirre (York) 2. Meyer (NC) 3. Craft (Leo) 4. Simmons (Carm) 112 1. Rudisill (SP) 2. Rokop (Carm) 3. Gengler (Leo) 4. Budden (Leo) 119 1. Kistner (SP) 2. Knafel (FWC) 3. Hawthorne (Carm) 4. Dillon (Leo) 125 1. Flores (Carm) 2. Lande (Carm) 3. Corner (Y) 4. Wray (FWC) 130 1. Rivas (Carm) 2. Graham (NC) 3. Johnson (FWC) 4. Klingensmith (BG) 135 1. Cholula (McC) 2. Boucher (SP) 3. Clark (FWC) 4. Gregory (FWC) 140 1. Dale (McC) 2. Payonk (FWC) 3. Barroquillo (FWC) 4. Leeds (Carm) 145 1. Walcutt (FWC) 2. Dent (Y) 3. Duncan (Carm) 4. Kuhn (FWC) 152 1. Ziems (Carm) 2. Dillman (FWC) 3. Chaney (McC) 4. O'Connor (GC) 160 1. Siddons (FWC) 2. Chance (Carm) 3. Stogsdill (BG) 4. C. Edwards (Y) 171 1. Chapman (McC) 2. Fisher (Carm) 3. Land (SP) 4. McClure (FWC) 189 1. Andis (FWC) 2. Hallett (Carm) 3. Kult (McC) 4. Dellinger (H) 215 1. Wilson (NC) 2. Hobbs (Carm) 3. Cleary (SP) 4. Dean (SP) 285 1. Henson (NC) 2. Wysong (H) 3. Parmer (SP) 4. Wissman (FWC)

Information sent to coaches from Mooresville Athletic Department: Day 1 - Tuesday - December 30 Weigh ins are at 8:30. Wrestling starts at 10am. The doors will open at 9am. Session 1 is the first round and the first round wrestlebacks. Session 2 will start 1 hour after session 1 is completed. Session 2 will be quarterfinals followed by second round of wrestlebacks. Day 2 - Wednesday - December 31 Weigh ins are at 8am. Wrestling starts at 9am. We will start the day with Semifinals on two mats and wrestlebacks on two mats. Then we will come back with consolation semifinals and during that we will wrestle for 7th & 8th. Lastly we will wrestle the finals, 3rd place, and 5th place on three mats. We usually do the finals by themselves but we want to get done earlier than normal so people that have drives can get home sooner to enjoy the new year. Next year, the finals will be wrestled by themselves. Cost is $6 per day or a $10 season pass for both days.

Teams committed so far for Yorktown January elementary duals: Yorktown Union County Tippecanoe Valley Warren Central New Castle 6th grade and younger as long as 6th graders are Novice age group or below. E-mail Trent McCormick for more information or to enter your team tmccormick@yorktown.k12.in.us

The Yorktown wrestling team is looking forward to competing at the Mooresville Holiday Classic. For me, it is deja vous, as I competed at the Mooresville HC as a student-athlete at Delta HS in 1984 and 85. I have not been back to Mooresville HS since that time, and I look forward to returning to Mooresville (now as a coach). I would like to thank Coach Errett for inviting us into this event. There are many fine programs entered in this tournament. I think there will be some great competition for all those in attendance to watch. Coach McCormick

This is Yorktown's first year to compete at this event. My paperwork is at school, but I believe the school's represented are as follows: Beech Grove Monrovia Charlestown Homestead Northview Jennings Co. Plainfield Mooresville Evansville Central Whiteland Bloomington North Yorktown Brownsburg Castle Edgewood Madison I hope I have gotten these right. If not, hopefully someone will correct them. Coach McCormick

Round 1 Yorktown 84 Manchester 0 New Haven 48 Southern Wells 19 Round 2 Yorktown 71 Southern Wells 6 New Haven 84 Manchester 0 Round 3 Yorktown 58 New Haven 9 Southern Wells 75 Manchester 4