Wrestling 2007-2008
| Varsity Schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Event | Location | Start time |
| 11/30/07 | NOVA Classic | Fairfax | |
| 12/01/07 | NOVA Classic | Fairfax | |
| 12/15/07 | Ireton Indy Tourn | Bishop Ireton | |
| 12/19/07 | West Potomac | A | |
| 12/22/07 | Madison,McLean | So. County | 10am |
| 01/05/08 | Stone Bridge, W-L, Dominion | H | 10am |
| 01/12/08 | Hopewell Duals | A | |
| 01/19/08 | Woodberry Quad | A | |
| 01/23/08 | Edison, W Springfield | H | |
| 01/26/08 | So Lk, Langley, WTW | Marshall | |
| 02/02/08 | Falls Church | A | |
| 2/8-9/08 | District | ||
| 2/14-16/08 | Regional | Fairfax | |
| JV Schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Event | Location | Start time |
| 11/29/07 | Lee,McL,SC,Wake,SB | Westfield | |
| 12/06/07 | Hay,Mad,Stu,Lee,LB,McL | JEB Stuart | |
| 12/13/07 | MV,Rob,Chan,Mar,McL,SC | Hayfield | |
| 12/19/07 | West Potomac | 6pm | |
| 01/10/08 | Ed,Cent,FC,SC,Ykt,Lee | Marshall | |
| 01/17/08 | Ed,Hay,Oak,Ykt,Mad,Stu | Wt Potomac | |
02/05/08 |
Mar,McL,SL,SB,WTW,Lang | Madison | 6pm |
| Wrestling Roster | |
|---|---|
| Name | Grade |
| Nolan Bader | 2010 |
| Matt Becker | 2009 |
| Adam Cho | 2009 |
| Myles Cook | 2011 |
| Mike Dunn | 2008 |
| Sam Hoehn | 2010 |
| Mike Howard | 2009 |
| James Janopaul-Naylor | 2010 |
| Han Kim | 2010 |
| Matthew Lamb | 2010 |
| Joe Latta | 2010 |
| Stuart Maier | 2010 |
| James McConnaughey | 2008 |
| Ash Miller | 2010 |
| Zack Newman | 2011 |
| Will Pyrak | 2011 |
| Devan Samant | 2010 |
| Nishad Samant | 2008 |
| Alex Shmorhun | 2010 |
| David Snyder | 2011 |
| Mac Stevens | 2009 |
| Jeremy Weller | 2011 |
| Julian Whitman | 2011 |
| Evan Wilson | 2008 |
| Sam Zhang | 2010 |
| Kevin Zigadlo | 2009 |
Head Coach – Clint Behling
JV Coach — James Pilkington
Managers — Emily Evans (2010)
Alumni Update
Johnny Sando (TJ Class of 2007), became the first TJHSST grad to wrestle in college when he won the varsity 141 spot from last year's returning grappler at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA. Johnny represented W&J in 18 matches at 141 and 149 pounds for the Presidents. Johnny also made the Dean's List for first semester and has been inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, the honor society for first year college students. While at TJ, Johnny was a four year varsity wrestler, three year captain and the Liberty District Champion at 135.
Team Results
TJ varsity wrestling team
Congratulations
The following wrestlers earned All-District honors: Matt Becker, Mike Howard, Matt Lamb, James McConnaughey, Zack Newman, Devan Samant, Alex Shmorhun, and Kevin Zigadlo.
Mike Howard also won All-Region honors.
Early February Update
In January, the wrestling team held 5 dual meets at TJ, defeating Dominion (54-22), Washington & Lee (60-19) and West Springfield (63-18), and losing to Edison (55-24) & Stone Bridge (39-27). On the road, the team competed in the Hopewell Duals, with a close 36-33 victory over Hopewell. In the Woodberry Super Quad Meet, the team defeated Randolph Macon Academy, Collegiate, and Fork Union Military Academy, and lost to host Woodberry Forest in the final match. At the Liberty District Quad Meet, the team lost to Langley (67-9) and Woodson (46-36), but defeated South Lakes (60-18) and host Marshall (41-39). JV Districts will be held at Madison HS on Feb 5th, and varsity Districts will be at Langley HS on Feb 8th/9th. Regionals will be held at Fairfax HS on Feb 15th /16th and States will be the following weekend in Chesapeake, VA.
Mid-Season Summary
The TJ Varsity wrestling team competed against 32 public and private schools in the NOVA Classic, finishing in 21st place, ahead of Liberty District rivals Marshall, Madison, and South Lakes. Captains James McConnaughey and Mike Howard medaled; McConnaughey pinned four opponents to take 3rd place and Howard went 3-1 to take 2nd place.
The team then competed in the tough Warwick Tournament (Lititz, PA), which was the first time any TJ wrestling squad has participated in a Pennsylvania tournament! Five TJ wrestlers took home 3rd place medals: Matt Becker, Mike Howard, James McConnaughey, Devan Samant and Alex Shmorhun.
The JV wrestlers have all recorded wins at December's Regional Jamborees. In another "first," the JV team competed against local Varsity teams at the Bishop Ireton tournament, with Sam Zhang just missing the medal round by one match.
The wrestlers look forward to honoring our seniors, Mike Dunn, James McConnaughey, Nishad Samant, and Evan Wilson at Senior Night on Wednesday January 23, as the team competes against West Springfield and Edison. Come out and cheer on the team in their last home meet.