The Takedown Newsletter 01.25.10

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01.25.10 Volume 02- Issue 12


Parent’s Night Honors Wrestlers Biggest Fans

January 21, 2010: The 2nd Annual Weslaco Panther Wrestling Parents Night was held prior to the last team dual match of the 2009 – 2010 season. Each wrestler presented their parent(s) with roses and family photos were taken as well. Thank you to all the families that were in attendance and to Coach Pederson and his staff in coordinating this event. Senior wrestlers competing in the last home dual were: Liz Villarreal, Justin Ramirez, Juan Carlos “Charlie” Villegas, Ernie Garcia, Andres Medina and Alex Solis.  
                                                                  

A parent's love is whole no matter how many times divided. 
R. Brault

Samantha Martinez , 95, with her dad, Mario Martinez.

Ashley Garcia, 102.

Samantha A. Martinez, 110, with her mon & dad, Dora and Sam Martinez.

Liz Villarreal 128, parents Alma & Javier, sisters Tessa & Dina,
Brothers: Javier Jr, Michael and Issac.

Ana Almaguer, 138, with her parents Jesus and Shirley Almaguer.

Danica Garner, 138, w/family, Elvira & George Bowe, and sister Lily.

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01.18.10 Volume 02- Issue 10

Lady Panthers Dominate PSJA North Lady Raiders 48 - 6 January 14, 2010: Our Lady Panthers won eight matches while the Lady Raiders won one match and one weight class was uncontested. The Lady Panthers won six matches by way of a Forfeit (36 points) and two matches by way of a Pin (12 points) for a total of 48 points. The Lady Raiders won a single forfeit for six points. The Lady Panthers now stand at 3-1 in district dual matches. (W) Congratulations!

95 Samantha Martinez: Forfeit. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 6 – PSJA North 0.

102 Ashley Garcia: Forfeit. (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 12 – PSJA North 0.

110 Samantha A. Martinez: Pin (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 18 – PSJA North 0.

119 Uncontested

128 Liz Villarreal: Forfeit (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 24 – PSJA North 0.

138 Ana Almaguer: Ana led 2-0 before pinning her opponent at the 0:41 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 30 – PSJA North 0.

148 Amanda Rodriguez: Forfeit (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 36 – North 0.

165 Clarisa Pina: Forfeit (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 42 – PSJA North 0.

185 Forfeit by WHS: Team Score: WHS 42 – PSJA North 6.

215 Angelica Trevino: Forfeit (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 48 – PSJA North 6.

Panthers Triumph! Beat PSJA North Raiders 69 – 13

January 14, 2010: The Panthers won twelve matches and North won three matches. The Panthers won five matches by way of Pins (30 points), six matches by Forfeit (36 points), and one match by way of a Decision (3 points), a total of 69 points. The Raiders won one match by Forfeit (6 points), one match by Major Decision (4 points), and one match by Decision (3 points) for a total of 13 points.

103 Justin Ramirez led 5-0 when he pinned Wesley Lancaster at the 1:27 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 6 – PSJA North 0.

112 Madison Belcher was led 2-0 (1st) when he pinned his opponent at the 1:06 mark of the period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 12 – PSJA North 0.

119 Forfeit by WHS. (L) Team Score – WHS 12 – PSJA North 6.

125 Juan “Charlie” Villegas led 14-5 when he pinned his opponent at the 0:23 mark of the second period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 18 – PSJA North 6.

130 Ernie Garcia Forfeit. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 24 – PSJA North 6.

135 Hector Villanueva, Jr. Forfeit. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 30 – PSJA North 6.

140 Josh “Chip” Cruz Forfeit. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 36 – PSJA North 6.

145 Dante de la Rosa led 4-0 when he pinned his opponent at the 1:14 mark of the 2nd period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 42 – PSJA North 6.

152 Josafath “Jay” Alvizo Forfeit (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 48 – PSJA North 6.

160 Andres Medina was tied 0-0 (1st), trailed 0-1 (2nd) and ending regulation time with a flurry of moves with the score tied 3-3 (3rd). In overtime Medina’s opponent scored on a takedown to win the match 3-5. (L) Team Score – WHS 48 – PSJA North 9.

171 Kevin Lopez led 2-0 (1st) and 6-0 (2nd) when he pinned his opponent at the 0:11 mark of the period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 54 – PSJA North 9.

180 Matt Torres Forfeit. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 60 – PSJA North 9.

189 Alex Solis led 2-0 (1st), was tied 2-2 (2nd) and 2-2 (3rd). The match went into overtime with Alex scoring a takedown to win 4-2. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 63 – PSJA North 9.

215 Mark Zamora Forfeit. (W) Congratulations! Mark went on to wrestle his opponent in an exhibition match. In his first match ever, Mark was tied 0-0 (1st), trailed 0-2 (2nd) and 0-4 (3rd) in losing a Decision. Team Score – WHS 69 – PSJA North 9.

285 Cruz Garcia. Cruz trailed 1-4 (1st), 4-9 (2nd), and 5-13 (3rd) in losing a Major Decision. (L) Team Score – WHS 75 – PSJA North 9.

Lady Panthers Continue Winning Ways:

Rio Hondo Lady Bobcats January 15, 2010: Our Lady Panthers won their fourth district dual (one loss) in a rescheduled dual with the Bobcats at Bobby Lackey Gym. The Lady Panthers close-out district competition next week vs. PSJA

95 Samantha Martinez: Leading through most of the match, Sam fell behind in the third period and lost a Decision to her opponent. (F) Team Score – WHS 0 – Rio Hondo 3.

102 Ashley Garcia: Pin! (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 6 – Rio Hondo 3.

110 Samantha A. Martinez: Pin! (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 12 – Rio Hondo 3.

119 Jessica Villegas: Led 4-0 when she pinned her opponent at the 1:21 mark of the second period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 18 – Rio Hondo 3.

128 Liz Villarreal: Forfeit (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 24 – Rio Hondo 3.

138 Danica Garner: Danica led 4-1 (1st), 14-1 (2nd), and 14-1 in winning by Major Decision. (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 30 – Rio Hondo 3.

148 Amanda Rodriguez: Forfeit (W) Congratulations!) Team Score: WHS 36 – Rio Hondo 3.

165 Clarisa Pina: Forfeit (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 42 – Rio Hondo 3.

215 Angelica Trevino: Pin! (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 48 – Rio Hondo 6.

Panthers Win Dual vs. Rio Hondo Bobcats 75 – 10

January 15, 2010: The Panthers won their second district dual in as many days in this rescheduled match at Bobby Lackey Gym. The regular season ends next week vs. PSJA and the La Joya Tournament

103 Justin Ramirez: Forfeit (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 6 – Rio Hondo 0.

112 Madison Belcher: Forfeit (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 12 – Rio Hondo 0.

119 A.J. Morin: In his first varsity start, A.J. led 5-0 before pinning his opponent at the 1:02 mark of the second period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 18 – Rio Hondo 0.

125 Juan “Charlie” Villegas led 6-0 before pinning his opponent at the 54.40 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 24 – Rio Hondo 0.

130 Ernie Garcia led 17-5 before pinning his opponent in the third period.                                (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 30 – Rio Hondo 0.

135 Hector Villanueva, Jr. led 4-2 (1st), was tied 6-6 (2nd), and led 9-6 (3rd) before pinning his opponent at the 46.08 mark. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 36 – Rio Hondo 0.

140 Gonzalo Gutierrez Forfeit (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 42 – Rio Hondo 0.

145 Dante de la Rosa trailed 3-5 (1st), 3-7 (2nd) and 5-15 (3rd) in losing by Major Decision. (L) Team Score – WHS 42 – Rio Hondo 4.

152 Josafath “Jay” Alvizo Forfeit (W) Congrats! Team Score – WHS 48 – Rio Hondo 6.

160 Andres Medina Pin! (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 54 – Rio Hondo 6.

171 Kevin Lopez Forfeit (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 60 – Rio Hondo 6.

180 Matt Torres Forfeit (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 60 – Rio Hondo 6.

189 Alex Solis Forfeit (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 66 – Rio Hondo 6.

215 Mark Zamora Forfeit. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 72 – Rio Hondo 6.

285 Cruz Garcia. Cruz trailed 2-8 before being pinned. (L) Team Score – WHS 75 – Rio Hondo 10.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Best wishes to freshman wrestler – Josh “Chip” Cruz - January 12th

Panthers Entertain PSJA – Bears, Final Dual, and Parents Night:

January 21, 2010: A revised schedule now places the PSJA Bears at WHS for the final team dual matches of the wrestling season. As our wrestlers are introduced, the will shake the hand of the opposing wrestler, then come over to where their parents will be standing, behind the team seating area, the wrestler will give the mom a flower and stand with the parents for a photo. The Takedown will feature the photos in our next edition and on the blog: www.weslacopantherwrestling.blogspot.com. The final varsity team has not been named yet, so those athletes not wrestling this night, but are in attendance with their parents, will be included as well. Those of you that have parent’s phone numbers, please feel free to call them and invite them. The Takedown does not have each family accounted for, and there are several that left the phone number and email sections of the information cards blank.

Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.

Japanese Proverb.

The Takedown Newsletter 01.08.10

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01.08.10 Volume 02- Issue 09

Lady Panthers Drop Dual To Lady Wildcats

Our Lady Panthers won four matches while the Lady Wildcats won six matches. The Lady Wildcats won five matches by way of a Pin (30 points) and one match by Forfeit (6 points) for a total of 36 points. The Lady Panthers won three matches by way of a Pin (18 points) and one match by Decision (3 points) for a total of 21 points. The Lady Panthers now stand at 2-1 in district dual matches.

95 Samantha Martinez: Samantha led 2-0 (1st), 5-1 (2nd) and 9-2 (3rd) win winning by Decision over Danielle Ramirez. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 3 – WEHS 0.

102 Ashley Garcia: Ashley was tied at 2-2 when she was pinned at t he 1:16 mark of the first period. (L) Team Score: WHS 3 – WEHS 6.

110 Samantha A. Martinez: Leading 4-2 and 6-4 Samantha was pinned by Annette Gonzalez at the 0:48 mark of the period. (L) Team Score: WHS 3 – WEHS 12.

119 Yessica Villegas: Yessica trailed 0-2 when she was pinned at the 0:28 mark of the first period by Monique Ramirez. Team Score: WHS 3 – WEHS 18.

128 Liz Villarreal: Liz led 2-0 (1st period) and was leading 5-0 in the second when she pinned Julie Marquez at the 1:45 mark of the period. (L) Team Score: WHS 9 – WEHS 18.

138 Ana Almaguer: Ana led 2-0 (1st), 7-0 (2nd) and 9-0 (3rd) before pinning Chantelle Ramos at the 1:35 mark of the period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 15 – WEHS 18.

148 Selene Aleman: Trailing 0-2, Amanda was pinned by Ashley Gilman in the first period. (L) Team Score: WHS 15 – WEHS 24.

165 Clarisa Pina: Clarisa led 4-0 when she pinned her opponent, Danielle Moya at the 0:33 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score: WHS 21 – WEHS 24.

185 Forfeit by WHS: Team Score: WHS 21 – WEHS 30.

215 Angelica Trevino: Angelica trailed 0-2 (1st), 0-2 (2nd) and 0-4 (3rd) when she was pinned by Ariel Ebarb. (L) Team Score: WHS 21 – WEHS 36.

You can't ever work too much because there's no such thing as being in too good condition. You can't ever lift too many weights because you can't ever get too strong. You can't ever wrestle too much because you can always do better. Dan Gable - Wrestler (Olympic Gold Medalist and former University of Iowa College Wrestling Coach)

Panthers Come Up Short Against Wildcats

It could have gone either way, but this time it went East’s way. The Panthers won seven matches and East won seven matches. The Wildcats won six matches by way of Pins for 36 points and one match by Forfeit for 6 points, a total of 42 points. The Panthers won four matches by way of Pins for 24 points and three matches by Major Decision for 12 points, at total of 36 points. (Winning scenarios: (a) If the Panthers had won all of their matches by way of a Pin, the score would have been a tie. (b) If the Panthers had won one additional match by way of Pin and also had a 130 weight class wrestler (which East did not), the Panthers would have won by two points. There were signs of overall improvement by some wrestlers, with the goal of them peaking in time for the District tournament on February 4, 2010.

103 Justin Ramirez led 5-0 when he pinned Michael Alonso at the 1:23 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 6 – WEHS 0.

112 Madison Belcher was tied 2-2 (1st) and trailed 2-6 when he was pinned at the 1:08 mark of the second period by Conrad Murillo. (L) Team Score – WHS 6 – WEHS 6.

119 Cody Casares trailed 2-3 (1st) when he was pinned at the 0:44 mark of the period by Eric Torres. (L) Team Score – WHS 6 – WEHS 12.

125 Juan “Charlie” Villegas led 6-0 (1st), 8-2 (2nd) and 12-3 (3rd) in securing a Major Decision over David Garcia. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 10 – WEHS 12.

130 Uncontested.

135 Ernie Garcia led 4-0 (1st), 9-1 (2nd), and 13-3 (3rd) in winning a Major Decision over Mario. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 14 – WEHS 12.

140 Hector Villanueva, Jr. trailed 0-5 (1st) and 3-7 (2nd) when he was pinned at the 1:08 mark of the first period by Eli Ocanas. (L) Team Score – WHS 14 – WEHS 18.

145 Josh “Chip” Cruz trailed 0-4 when he was pinned at the 0:37 mark of the first period by Eddie Alaniz. (L) Team Score – WHS 14 – WEHS 24.

152 Adrian Sanchez trailed 2-7 (1st) and 2-8 (2nd) when he was pinned at the 0:43 mark of the period by Steve Munoz. (L) Team Score – WHS 14 – WEHS 30.

160 Andres Medina led 4-1 (1st), 5-1 (2nd) and 10-2 (3rd) when he won a Major Decision over Rogelio Zavala. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 18 – WEHS 30.

171 Andres “Andy” Sanchez was tied 4-4 (1st) and led 6-4 (2nd) when he pinned his opponent Ricky Manrique at the1:23 mark. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 24 – WEHS 30.

180 Kevin Lopez led 2-0 (1st), 6-4 (2nd) and 9-4 (3rd) when he pinned Ricardo Zavala at 0:31 of the period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 30 – WEHS 30.

189 Matt Torres trailed 0-5 (1st) when he was pinned at the 0:12 mark of the period by Senon Moya. (L) Team Score – WHS 30 – WEHS 36.

215 Alex Solis led 3-0 (1st) when he pinned his opponent Alex Ochoa. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 36 – WEHS 36.

285 Forfeit by Weslaco High School. (L) Team Score – WHS 36 – WEHS 42.

The time will come when winter will ask what you were doing all summer.              

Henry Clay - American Statesman

Panther – Rio Hondo Bobcat Dual Cancelled….

January 7, 2010: Our fourth District Dual was cancelled due to the freezing weather. WHS conducted their normal practice session in its place. Should the Rio Hondo Dual be rescheduled for a later date, we will inform you when that happens.

Lady Panthers Trip to RCG Tourney Cancelled

January 9, 2010: The annual Rio Grande City Girls Tournament was cancelled due to the freezing weather. Should the tournament be rescheduled for a later day, we will inform you when that happens.

Panthers East vs. West Competition Cancelled

January 9, 2010: The competition was cancelled due to the freezing weather. Should the competition be rescheduled for a later day, we will inform you when that happens.

Up Next! Up Next! Up Next! Up Next! Up Next!

Panthers Host PSJA – North Raiders In what will turn out to be our only “home” dual of the year (San Benito – moved due to a basketball tournament conflict at WHS, Marine Military Academy – cancelled due to a limited amount of wrestlers, Rio Hondo – cold weather, the Panthers host the PSJA North Raiders on Thursday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m. A token of appreciation will be given to parents attending in thanks for your support.

Final Stretch – Final Stretch – Final Stretch 

01/11/10

01/12/10

01/13/10

01/14/10   PSJA North Dual Weslaco High School 7:00pm

01/15/10

01/16/10  Sharyland Tournament Sharyland High School 9:00am

01/16/10 Mission Girls Tournament Mission High School 9:00am

01/17/10

01/18/10

01/19/10

01/20/10

01/21/10 PSJA Dual PSJA 7:00pm

01/22/10 La Joya High School Tournament La Joya High School 9:00am

01/23/10 La Joya High School Tournament La Joya High School 9:00am

01/24/10

01/25/10

01/26/10

01/27/10

01/28/10

01/29/10 Junior Varsity District Tournament Weslaco East High School 

01/30/10

01/31/10

02/01/10

02/02/10

02/03/10

02/04/10 District 32 Varsity Tournament Weslaco High School TBA

02/12/10 UIL Region IV Championships Blossom Center – San Antonio

02/13/10 UIL Region IV Championships Blossom Center – San Antonio

02/26/10 State Championships Dell Center – Austin

02/27/10 State Championships Dell Center – Austin

The Takedown Newsletter 01.02.10

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01.02.10 Volume 02- Issue 08

HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Here’s wishing all of our Panther Wrestling community an awesome year! We would like to express our thanks and appreciation to each of our wrestlers and coaches as well as their families for their support and continued joint efforts in helping our program become the best that it can be.

Rio Grande City Rattlers Emerge Victorious as the 2010 Tomas Garces Team Dual Champions . . . . . . .

Top: Tomas Garces. Bottom: Rafael & Sonia Garces, Tomas Garces’ parents, presented the 2010 Tomas Garces Team Dual Tournament championship trophy and medals to the Rio Grande City Rattlers. Congratulations RGC! Second Place: PSJA Bears. Third Place: Weslaco East Wildcats. (4.) Weslaco Panthers. (5.) McAllen Bulldogs. (6.) Rowe Warriors. (7.) San Benito Greyhounds.

WHS Assistant Coach Moises Chavez spoke before the start of the tournament honoring the memory of Tomas Garces (a former teammate of Chavez), WHS Class of 2003, the former Panther Wrestler, two-time District Champion, two-time Regional Qualifier, and two-time State Qualifier; who was killed Sept. 6, 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq when his convoy was attacked by enemy forces using an improvised explosive device. Tomas was only 19 years old at the time.

Tomas’ parents, Rafael and Sonia Garces, were in attendance throughout the tournament and took part in presenting the Championship Trophy and medals to the Rio Grande City Rattlers, along with second place medals to the PSJA Bears and third place medals to the Weslaco East Wildcats.

Panthers Dominate McHi 60-30 to Open Tournament

103 Justin Ramirez led 4-0 when he pinned his opponent at the 0:40 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 6 – McHi 0.

112 Madison Belcher trailed 4-8 (1st) and 4-10 (2nd) when he was pinned at the 1:07 mark of the second period. (L) Team Score – WHS 6 – McHi 6.

119 Cody Casares led 2-0 when he pinned his opponent at the 1:35 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 12 – McHi 6.

125 Juan C. (Charlie) Villegas weighed-in 3 pounds over his classification’s limit and had to forfeit the match. (L) Charlie went on to wrestle his opponent in an exhibition match where he led 5-0 (1st) and 8-0 (2nd) when he pinned his opponent at the 1:43 mark of the second period. Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 12 – McHi 12.

130 Ernie Garcia led 7-6 (1st), 12-7 (2nd) and 14-8 when he pinned his opponent at the 0:55 mark of the third period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 18 – McHi 12.

135 Hector Villanueva, Jr. was tied 2-2 when he pinned his opponent at the 0:11 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 24 – McHi 12.

140 Josh (Chip) Cruz trailed 2-4 (1st) and 4-6 (2nd) when he pinned his opponent at the 1:09 mark of the period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 30 – McHi 12.

145 Dante de la Rosa trailed 0-2 (1st) and 0-3 (2nd) when he pinned his opponent at the 0:54 mark of the period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 36 – McHi 12.

152 Josafath (Jay) Alvizo trailed 0-2 (1st) and was tied 2-2 (2nd) when he pinned his opponent at the 1:01 mark of the period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 42 – McHi 12.

160 Andres Medina led 6-3 when he pinned his opponent at the 0:09 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 48 – McHi 12.

171 Kevin Lopez led 5-0 when he pinned his opponent in the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 54 – McHi 12.

180 Anthony (A.J.) Garcia led 2-0 when he pinned his opponent at the 0:54 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 60 – McHi 12.

189 Matt Torres trailed 3-12 (1st) and 4-16 (2nd) when he was pinned by Sam Mangum of McHi. (Mangum was the 2009 180 lb. State Champion.) (L) Team Score – WHS 60 – McHi 18.

215 Alex Solis trailed 4-6 (1st) and 4-6 (2nd) when he was pinned at the 1:24 mark of the period. (L) Team Score – WHS 60 – McHi 24.

285 Guest Panther Andrew (RGC) trailed 0-2 when he was pinned at the 0:47 mark of the first period. (L) Team Score – WHS 30 – McHi 60.

Panthers Bit By Rio Grande City Rattlers Again!

103 Justin Ramirez led 4-1 when he pinned his opponent at the 0:58 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 6 – RGCHS 0.

112 Madison Belcher trailed 0-5 (1st) and 2-18 (2nd) when he lost by Tech Fall. (L) Team Score – WHS 6 – RGCHS 5.

119 Cody Casares trailed 1-2 (1st) and 1-2 (2nd) when he was pinned at the 1:14 mark of the period. (L) Team Score – WHS 6 – RGCHS 11.

125 Juan C. (Charlie) Villegas weighed-in 3 pounds over his classification’s limit and had to forfeit the match. (L) Charlie went on to wrestle his opponent in an exhibition match where he led 5-1 (1st) and 701 (2nd) when he pinned his opponent. Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 6 – RGCHS 17.

130 Ernie Garcia led 2-0 when he pinned his opponent at the 0:30 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 12 – RGCHS 17.

135 Hector Villanueva, Jr. trailed 0-2 (1st), 1-2 (2nd), and 2-10 (3rd) in losing a major decision. (L) Team Score – WHS 12 – RGCHS 21.

140 Josh (Chip) Cruz trailed 0-4 (1st) and 1-8 (2nd) and 1-11 when he lost a Major Decision. (L) Team Score – WHS 12 – RGCHS 25.

145 Dante de la Rosa trailed 0-2 (1st), 2-10 (2nd), and 5-18 (3rd) when lost by a Major Decision. (L) Team Score – WHS 12 – RGCHS 29.

152 Adrian Sanchez trailed 0-2 (1st), 0-4 (2nd), and 0-4 (3rd) when he lost a Decision. (L) Team Score – WHS 12 – RGCHS 32.

160 Andres Medina trailed 2-5 (1st) and 2-7 (2nd) when he was pinned at the 0:42 mark of the period. (L) Team Score – WHS 12 – RGCHS 38.

171 Everardo Tirado trailed 0-2 when he was pinned at the 0:58 mark of the first period. (L) Team Score – WHS 12 – RGCHS 44.

180 Anthony (A.J.) Garcia led 2-0 when he pinned his opponent at the 0:54 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 18 – RGCHS 44.

189 Matt Torres led 4-1 when he pinned his opponent at the 0:20 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 24 – RGCHS 44.

215 Alex Solis led 7-5 (1st) and 16-4 (2nd) when he pinned his opponent at the 0:43 mark of the period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 30 – RGCHS 44.

285 Guest Panther Andrew (RGC) trailed 0-2 when he was pinned at the 1:36 mark of the first period. (L) Team Score – WHS 30 – RGCHS 50.

Panthers Win Nail Biter against McAllen Rowe
Tied 30-30, Weslaco Advances on Tie-Breaker – The First Takedown of the Dual. Congratulations Team!

103 Justin Ramirez led 2-0 when he pinned his opponent at the 0:30 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 6 – ROWE 0.

112 Madison Belcher trailed 0-2 (1st) when he was pinned at the 1:38 mark of the first period. (L) Team Score – WHS 6 – ROWE 6.

119 Cody Casares was tied 7-7 (1st) and 7-7 (2nd) when he was pinned at the 1:18 mark of the period. (L) Team Score – WHS 6 – ROWE 12.

125 Juan C. (Charlie) Villegas weighed-in 3 pounds over his classification’s limit and had to forfeit the match. (L) Charlie went on to wrestle his opponent in an exhibition match where he was tied 0-0 (1st) when he pinned his opponent. Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 6 – ROWE 18.

130 Gilbert Mata led 2-0 when he pinned his opponent at the 0:30 mark of the first period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 12 – ROWE 18.

135 Javier “Javi” Villanueva won on a Forfeit by Rowe. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 18 – ROWE 18.

140 Nick Mireles won on a Forfeit by McAllen Rowe. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 24 – ROWE 18.

145 Dante de la Rosa trailed 5-6 in the second period when he pinned his opponent to win the match. . (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 30 – ROWE 18.

152 Josafath “Jay” Alvizo trailed 0-4 (1st) when he was pinned at the 0:15 mark of the period. (L) Team Score – WHS 30 – ROWE 24.

160 Andres “Andy” Sanchez trailed 0-5 (1st), 0-5 (2nd) and 4-10 (3rd) when he lost by Decision. (L) Team Score – WHS 30 – ROWE 27.

171 Kevin Lopez led 2-0 (1st), 11-0 (2nd), and 13-0 (3rd) when he pinned his opponent at the 1:35 mark of the period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 36 – ROWE 27.

180 Anthony (A.J.) Garcia led 4-1 (1st), 9-6 (2nd), and 11-8 (3rd) when he won a Decision. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 39 – ROWE 27.

189 Matt Torres trailed 0-5 (1st), 2-12 (2nd), and 3-14 (3rd) when he was pinned at the 0:26 mark of the period. (L) Team Score – WHS 39 – ROWE 33.

215 Alex Solis led 2-1 (1st), trailed 2-3 (2nd) when he pinned his opponent at the 0:58 mark of the period. (L) Team Score – WHS 39 – ROWE 39

285 Not Contested.

Panthers Fall in 3rd Place Match to Weslaco East

103 Justin Ramirez won by forfeit. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 6 – WEHS 0.

112 Madison Belcher trailed 0-2 (1st) when he was pinned at the 0:40 mark of the first period. (L) Team Score – WHS 6 – WEHS 6.

119 Cody Casares trailed 1-4 (1st) when he was pinned near the end of the period. (L) Team Score – WHS 6 – WEHS 12.

125 Gilbert Mata was tied at 0-0 (1st) when he pinned his opponent at the 0:40 mark of the period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 12 – WEHS 12.

130 Ernie Garcia led 11-0 (1st) and 13-0 (2nd) when he pinned his opponent before the end of the period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 18 – WEHS 12.

135 Nick Mireles trailed 0-8 when he was pinned at the 0:08 mark of the first period. (L) Team Score – WHS 18 – WEHS 18.

140 Josh “Chip” Cruz was tied 0-0 when he was pinned at the 0:10 mark of the first period. (L) Team Score – WHS 18 – WEHS 24.

145 Dante de la Rosa was injured during his match and was unable to continue. (L) Team Score – WHS 18 – WEHS 30.

152 Adrian Sanchez trailed 0-2 (1st), 2-11 (2nd) and 6-11 (3rd) when lost by Decision. (L) Team Score – WHS 18 – WEHS 33.

160 Andres “Andy” Sanchez trailed 1-2 (1st), 2-4 (2nd) and 2-4 (3rd) when he lost by Decision. (L) Team Score – WHS 18 – WEHS 36.

171 Kevin Lopez led 4-0 (1st), 10-0 (2nd), and 12-1 (3rd) when he pinned his opponent. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 24 – WEHS 36.

180 Anthony (A.J.) Garcia led 2-0 (1st) when he pinned his opponent at 0:44 of the period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 30 – WEHS 36.

189 Matt Torres trailed 0-2 (1st) when he was pinned at the 0:44 mark of the period. (L) Team Score – WHS 30 – WEHS 42.

215 Alex Solis led 2-0 (1st), trailed 2-3 (2nd) when he pinned his opponent at the 0:14 mark of the period. (W) Congratulations! Team Score – WHS 36 – WEHS 42.

285 Guest Panther Andrew (RGC) lost by Tech Fall (15-0). (L) Team Score – WHS 36 – WEHS 48.

Lady Panthers Medal at Gulf-Coast Duals:
Our lady wrestlers competed against 16 other teams in an Individual Tournament format. Clarisa Pina won a silver medal (W) Congratulations! Liz Villarreal won a bronze medal (W) Congratulations! and Ana Almaguer won a bronze medal (W) Congratulations! Also competing were Ashley Garcia, Amanda Rodriguez, and Angelica Trevino.

COMING UP THIS WEEK!
Panthers Visit Cross-Town Rivals: Wildcats
Tuesday, January 5th at Weslaco East High School Gym, 7:00 p.m. Our Third District Dual finds the Lady Panthers undefeated at 2-0 (San Benito and PSJA Memorial) while the Panthers are 0-2 (San Benito and PSJA Memorial). Let’s show up in force to support our wrestlers!

Panthers Host District Dual: Rio Hondo Bobcats

Thursday, January 7th at Weslaco High School, 7:00 p.m. Start Time This will be our Fourth District Dual and the first dual held at our home gym this year. While it is forecast that it will be near freezing outside, our wrestlers will provide plenty of heated competition. Join us!

Lady Panthers Travel to RGC for Tourney: Our lady wrestlers will compete at the annual Rio Grande City Lady Rattler Tournament this Saturday, January 9, 2010. Check with your wrestler for departure, tournament, and arrival times.

Panthers To Host East Vs. West Competition:

Saturday, January 9th at Weslaco High School Gym +/- 8am to 5pm.  Coach Pederson stated this format will provide our wrestlers plenty of competition. Come spend the day enjoying live, competitive wrestling as we begin the final month of district wrestling. See you there!