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Panther Wrestling Newsletter
01.02.10 Volume 02- Issue 08
HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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 . . . . . . .
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 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.
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
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
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:
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!
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