The Takedown Newsletter: 2008 - 2009 Panther Wrestling Team Program

W E S L A C O H I G H S C H O O L

PANTHER WRESTLING

2008 – 2009

Team Program

WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dr. Robert Sepulveda President Ivan Perez Vice President Joe Marines Secretary Raymond Givilancz Trustee Bucky Cardenas Trustee David Fox Trustee Jeff Everitt Trustee; Dr. Richard Rivera, Superintendent of Schools

Weslaco High School Administration

Isidoro Nieto Principal William Roach Assistant Principal Yvette Morales Facilitator Mischelle King Facilitator Alma Barbosa Facilitator John Perfetto Facilitator Israel Ybarra Facilitator Janie Pena School Improvement

Athletic Department

Oscar Riojas Weslaco ISD Athletic Director Tony Villarreal Weslaco High School Athletic Coordinator Mark Pederson Weslaco High School Wrestling Coach Mary Vela WHS Assistant Wrestling Coach Vanessa Marines WHS Assistant Wrestling Coach Fred Balli WHS Athletic Trainer Sparky Flores WHS Athletic Trainer

GUIDE TO A WRESTLING MATCH

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Starting The Match: Wrestlers begin each match on their feet, facing each other in the neutral position. The wrestler wearing a GREEN leg band is the HOME wrestler and the VISITING wrestler wears RED. The wrestlers shake hands and the referee blows the whistle to begin wrestling.

Wrestling Positions: While the first period begins with the wrestlers in the neutral position, a coin toss determines which wrestler gets his choice of positions in the second and third periods. If the home wrestler gets to choose his position for the second period (top, bottom, or neutral), the visiting wrestler gets his choice in the third period. The wrestler that wins the coin toss, after the first period has been completed, has the opportunity to choose position, or defer his choice to the third period.

Points: Are Scored Throughout The Match Wrestlers are awarded points for the following moves: takedown, reversal, escape, and near fall. The referee can also award points for illegal holds or stalling.

Takedown (two points): A takedown occurs when either wrestler, starting from the neutral position, gains control of his opponent on the mat.

Escape (one point): The defensive wrestler (on bottom) is awarded one point for an escape when he moves into a neutral position.

Reversal (two points): The defensive wrestler (on bottom) is awarded two points for a reversal when he gains control of his opponent and becomes the offensive wrestler (on top). This may take place while the defensive wrestler is either on his feet or on the mat.

Near Fall (two or three points): Points for a near fall are awarded when the non-offensive wrestler has control of his opponent in a near pinning position. This occurs when the defensive wrestler’s shoulders are restrained four or fewer inches from the mat, on shoulder is touching the mat and the other is held at a 45 degree angle to the mat, or when the wrestler is in a high bridge or supported on both elbows. If the near fall criteria are met for a period of two consecutive seconds, a two point near fall is awarded; if the near fall criteria is met for a period of five consecutive seconds, a three point near fall is earned.

End of Match: A match ends when one of the following occurs: a pin (fall), a technical fall, or time expires.

Pin (Fall): The defensive wrestler (on bottom) is awarded two points for a reversal when he gains control of his opponent and becomes the offensive wrestler (on top). This may take place while the defensive wrestler is either on his feet or on the mat.

Technical Fall: When a wrestler has earned a 15 point advantage over his opponent, the referee will end the match.

Time Expired: If there has not been a fall or a technical fall by the end of the third period, the winner of the match is determined by the number of individual points scored. The wrestler with the most points wins the match by decision.

Overtime: A two minute overtime period begins immediately after the regulation match. Both wrestlers are in a neutral position. The first wrestler to score is the winner.

Infractions, Penalties & Injury, Timeouts, Illegal Holds
Illegal holds are dangerous and can cause injury. Whenever a referee witnesses one of these holds being used, he awards one point to the offenders opponent. Illegal holds include but are not limited to:

Slam: Lifting and returning an opponent to the mat with excessive force.

Hammerlock: Pulling the opponents arms too high on the back or pulling the arm away from the back.

Headlock: Arms or hands are locked around the opponents head with encircling an arm.

Full Nelson: Arms are under both arms of the opponent and behind the head. Potentially dangerous holds occur when a body part is forced to the limit of the normal range of movement.

Technical Violations: The referee will caution a wrestler against forcing a hold into an illegal position, however, he will not stop wrestling action unless it is necessary to prevent an injury. Technical violations may cause the offending wrestler to be penalized one point. The referee may give cautions or warnings about some violations, but not all. Technical violations include assuming an incorrect starting position, false start, grasping clothing or headgear, interlocking hands, and leaving the wrestling area without permission from the referee.

Conduct Infractions

Unnecessary Roughness: Physical acts that exceed normal aggressiveness.

Un-sportsmanlike Conduct: Physical and non-physical acts that can occur before, during, or after a match. Examples: shoving, swearing, failing to follow referee instructions, baiting and taunting.

Flagrant Misconduct: Any physical or non-physical act occurring before, during or after a match that the referee considers to be serious enough to disqualify a wrestler from a match or tournament. Examples: biting, hitting, head-butting, elbowing, etc.

Stalling: Each wrestler is required to make an honest attempt to stay within the 10 foot circle and wrestle aggressively at all times. When a referee recognizes stalling, he will warn the offender. Further violations will be penalized. Penalties and warnings are cumulative throughout the match and overtime. Penalty points are awarded to the offenders’ opponent. He is awarded one point for the first and second offenses, and two points for the third offense. On the fourth offense, the wrestling is disqualified.

Weslaco High School Wrestling

2008 – 2008 Schedule Date: Meet/Tournament: Location: Time:

November 10 UIL Wrestling Season starts

November 22 Saturday PJSA Memorial Dual Tournament PSJA Memorial 9:00 a.m.

December 04 Thursday San Benito Dual Meet San Benito 7:00 p.m.

December 06 Saturday San Benito Team Dual Tournament San Benito 9:00 a.m.

December 13 Saturday Weslaco East Wildcat Classic WEHS 8:00 p.m.

December 18 Thursday PJSA Memorial Dual Meet WHS 7:00 p.m. (“Alumni Night”)

December 23 Tuesday McAllen High School Dual Meet WHS 7:00 p.m.

January 03 Saturday Tomas Garces Team Duals Tourney WHS 9:00 a.m.

January 05 Monday Weslaco East WHS 7:00 p.m. (“Parents Night”)

January 08 Thursday Rio Hondo Dual Meet Rio Hondo 7:00 p.m.

January 10 Saturday Sharyland Invitational Tournament Sharyland 9:00 a.m.

January 15 Thursday PSJA North Dual PSJA - North 7:00 p.m.

January 17 Saturday PJSA Quad Meet PSJA - North 9:00 p.m.

January 22 Thursday PSJA Dual meet WHS 7:00 p.m.

January 30 Friday JV District Tournament WHS 9:00 a.m.

February 05 Thursday District 32 Championships San Benito 8:00 a.m.

February 13 Fri/ 14 Sat Region IV Tournament San Antonio 8:00 a.m.

February 27 Fri/ 28 Sat State Tournament Austin 8:00 a.m.

Weslaco High School Wrestling Head Coach: Mark Pederson

Assistant Coaches: Mary Vela, Vanessa Marines Weslaco High School

Athletic Trainers: Fred Balli, Sparky Flores

Weslaco High School Athletic Coordinator: Tony Villarreal

Weslaco I. S. D. Athletic Director: Oscar Riojas

Weslaco High School Principal: Isidoro Nieto

Weslaco I. S. D. Superintendent: Richard Rivera

Boys Varsity 2008 - 2009

103 Justin Ramirez Junior

112 Cody Casares Freshman

119 Lucio Cruz Sophomore

125 Juan C. Villegas Junior Captain

130 Ernie Garcia Junior Captain

130 Josh Smillie Senior

135 David Martinez Junior

135 Hector Villanueva, Jr. Sophomore

140 Mack Perez Sophomore

145 Christopher Teschke Senior

145 Josafath "Jay" Alviso Sophomore

152 Andres Medina Junior

152 Everardo Tirado Sophomore

160 Adrian Sanchez Freshman

171 Open

180 Andres Sanchez Freshman

189 Michael Torres Senior

215 Robert Martinez Senior Captain

285 Alex Solis Junior

Girls Varsity 2008 - 2009

Samantha Martinez Sophomore

Liz Villarreal Junior

Ana Almaguer Sophomore

Clarisa Pina Sophomore

Weslaco High School Wrestling Scorecard - BOYS

WHS Panthers Points/Points Guests:__________________

103 Justin Ramirez _______/ _______ Wrestler:_________________

Period 1___ Period 2___ Period 3 ___ Period 1___ Period 2___ Period 3 ___

112 Cody Casares _______/ _______ Wrestler:________________

Period 1_____Period 2_____ Period 3 _____ Period 1_____Period 2_____ Period 3 _____

119 Wrestler:Lucio Cruz _______ _______ Wrestler:_________________

Period 1____ Period 2_____ Period 3 _____ Period 1____ Period 2_____ Period 3 _____

125 Wrestler:Juan C. Villegas _______/ _______ Wrestler:_________________

Period 1____ Period 2_____ Period 3 _____ Period 1____ Period 2_____ Period 3 _____

130 Wrestler:Ernie Garcia _______/ _______ Wrestler:_________________

Period 1____ Period 2_____ Period 3 _____ Period 1____ Period 2_____ Period 3 _____

135 Wrestler:____________________________ _______ _______ Wrestler:____________________________