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Cougars capture 6th place in team competition
at the SEPA Varsity Classic!
Friday and Saturday, December 7th & 8th, 17
High Schools competed in the Southeast
Wrestling Classic at Perkiomen Valley High
School.
Those taking home medals for the Varsity squad
included: Joe Linskens placed 2nd at 125lbs.,
Amro Elansari placed 2nd at 285lbs., Bill Heemer
placed 3rd at 130lbs., Rob Fitzgerald placed 4th
at 140lbs., and Brian Fitzgerald placed 5th at
160lbs.
Those taking home medals for the JV include:
Tyler Mayes with a 2nd, Joe Miller and Cooper
Williams both earning 4th place.
Congratulations to all!
SEPA JV Tournament photos can be viewed HERE
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VARSITY - SEPA Classic photos can be viewed
HERE!
at the SEPA Varsity Classic!
Friday and Saturday, December 7th & 8th, 17
High Schools competed in the Southeast
Wrestling Classic at Perkiomen Valley High
School.
Those taking home medals for the Varsity squad
included: Joe Linskens placed 2nd at 125lbs.,
Amro Elansari placed 2nd at 285lbs., Bill Heemer
placed 3rd at 130lbs., Rob Fitzgerald placed 4th
at 140lbs., and Brian Fitzgerald placed 5th at
160lbs.
Those taking home medals for the JV include:
Tyler Mayes with a 2nd, Joe Miller and Cooper
Williams both earning 4th place.
Congratulations to all!
SEPA JV Tournament photos can be viewed HERE
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VARSITY - SEPA Classic photos can be viewed
HERE!
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| Brian & Robbie Fitzgerald, Joe Linskens, Bill Heemer, Amro Elansari |
Cougars Take W. C. East in first Ches Mont Dual of the Season, 56 - 16.
Starting at 119lbs. for the night, Steve Palmieri scored the first pin for the evening. He was followed by
Joe Linskens at 125lbs., Rob Fitzgerald at 145lbs., Max Narewski at 152lbs., and Chris Palmieri at
189lbs. Junior Captain, Bill Heemer (130lbs.) and Senior Captain, Ian Meakim (140lbs.) both scored
major decisions. Captain, Brian Fitzgerald (160lbs) took a forfeit and Amro Elansari won by injury
default in the 285lb. weight bracket.
JV wrestlers recording wins for the evening include: Jason Henry (WBF), Mason Burt (TF), Will Goldman
(TF), Scott Engle (WBF), and Joe Miller (WBF).
Congratulations to the team and coaching staff of Joe Horvath, Jim May, Tony DeLuca and Ben Young
on their first Ches-Mont win of the season!
Photos from the evening can be viewed HERE!
Starting at 119lbs. for the night, Steve Palmieri scored the first pin for the evening. He was followed by
Joe Linskens at 125lbs., Rob Fitzgerald at 145lbs., Max Narewski at 152lbs., and Chris Palmieri at
189lbs. Junior Captain, Bill Heemer (130lbs.) and Senior Captain, Ian Meakim (140lbs.) both scored
major decisions. Captain, Brian Fitzgerald (160lbs) took a forfeit and Amro Elansari won by injury
default in the 285lb. weight bracket.
JV wrestlers recording wins for the evening include: Jason Henry (WBF), Mason Burt (TF), Will Goldman
(TF), Scott Engle (WBF), and Joe Miller (WBF).
Congratulations to the team and coaching staff of Joe Horvath, Jim May, Tony DeLuca and Ben Young
on their first Ches-Mont win of the season!
Photos from the evening can be viewed HERE!
On Saturday, December 15th the Cougars, headed by Coaches May and DeLuca
competed, in the JV Strath Haven Tournament. Wrestler's placing in the top 4 for the
day are as follows:
Amro Elansari - 1st (4-0) at 285
Steve Palmieri - 1st (3-0) at 119
Scott Engle - 1st (4-0) at 135
Dan Linskens - 2nd (3-1) at 103
Max Narewski - 2nd (3-1) at 152
Joe Miller - 2nd (4-1) at 160
Chris Palmieri - 3rd (3-1) at 189
Will Goldman - 3rd (4-1) at 130
Cooper Williams - 4th (3-2) at 135
competed, in the JV Strath Haven Tournament. Wrestler's placing in the top 4 for the
day are as follows:
Amro Elansari - 1st (4-0) at 285
Steve Palmieri - 1st (3-0) at 119
Scott Engle - 1st (4-0) at 135
Dan Linskens - 2nd (3-1) at 103
Max Narewski - 2nd (3-1) at 152
Joe Miller - 2nd (4-1) at 160
Chris Palmieri - 3rd (3-1) at 189
Will Goldman - 3rd (4-1) at 130
Cooper Williams - 4th (3-2) at 135
The Cougars captured their 2nd dual in the Ches-Mont with a score of 69-9 over Bishop Shanahan.
The Cougars recorded seven Falls for the evening. Captains Bill Heemer at 130lbs., Ian Meakim at
140lbs., and Brian Fitzgerald at 171lbs., recorded falls along with Dan Linskens at 112lbs., Brian
Carter at 135lbs., Rob Fitzgerald at 145lbs., and David Medearis at 215lbs. Sophomore, Chris
Palmieri scored a decision with a score of 7-4.
Bishop Shanahan gave up forfeits in the 103, 119, 125, and 285lb. weight classes, scored a decision
at 152lbs., and a fall at 160lbs. Photos from dual HERE!
The Cougars recorded seven Falls for the evening. Captains Bill Heemer at 130lbs., Ian Meakim at
140lbs., and Brian Fitzgerald at 171lbs., recorded falls along with Dan Linskens at 112lbs., Brian
Carter at 135lbs., Rob Fitzgerald at 145lbs., and David Medearis at 215lbs. Sophomore, Chris
Palmieri scored a decision with a score of 7-4.
Bishop Shanahan gave up forfeits in the 103, 119, 125, and 285lb. weight classes, scored a decision
at 152lbs., and a fall at 160lbs. Photos from dual HERE!
Dec. 28th & 29th, 2007 - The two day "Ralph Wetzel Classic" at Hatboro Horsham H.S. was
competitive and exciting to watch as 19 teams battled it out on the mat.
The Varsity advanced wrestlers in the first round in the following weight classes:
103,119,125,130,135,140,145,152,160,215 and 285 lbs. Wrestlers advancing to the semi-finals
were: Joe Linskens (125lbs.), Bill Heemer (130lbs.), Ian Meakim (135lbs.) and Amro Elansari
(285lbs.)
Third round of consolations began at 9:00am on Saturday. Steve Palmieri at 119lbs. and Rob
Fitzgerald at 145lbs. advanced to the next round. In the winner bracket semi finals, Bill Heemer at
130lb.s advanced into the finals with a MD 13-0. while Ian Meakim, Joe Linskens and Amro Elansari
dropped down into the consolation semi finals.
Steve Palmieri and Rob Fitzgerald finished the tournament with 6th place. Joe Linskens,Ian Meakim
and Amro Elansari advanced into the 3rd place finals. Joe Linskens at 125lbs., took home a 4th, Ian
Meakim at 135lbs. and Amro Elansari at 285lbs. both won their final matches taking home 3rd place
medals. Bill Heemer was the 2nd place finisher in the fight for 1st place.
The JV squad had a great two days as well. Freshmen, Scott Engle at 135lbs. worked through the
tournament by pinning all 4 of his opponents. He placed 1st with Fall in 3:10 over Nick Torres of
Highland Regional. Freshman, Joe Miller at 152lbs., placed 1st with a Fall in 3:15 over David Kim of
Upper Moreland and finished the tournament with three Falls and one decision in the two day event.
competitive and exciting to watch as 19 teams battled it out on the mat.
The Varsity advanced wrestlers in the first round in the following weight classes:
103,119,125,130,135,140,145,152,160,215 and 285 lbs. Wrestlers advancing to the semi-finals
were: Joe Linskens (125lbs.), Bill Heemer (130lbs.), Ian Meakim (135lbs.) and Amro Elansari
(285lbs.)
Third round of consolations began at 9:00am on Saturday. Steve Palmieri at 119lbs. and Rob
Fitzgerald at 145lbs. advanced to the next round. In the winner bracket semi finals, Bill Heemer at
130lb.s advanced into the finals with a MD 13-0. while Ian Meakim, Joe Linskens and Amro Elansari
dropped down into the consolation semi finals.
Steve Palmieri and Rob Fitzgerald finished the tournament with 6th place. Joe Linskens,Ian Meakim
and Amro Elansari advanced into the 3rd place finals. Joe Linskens at 125lbs., took home a 4th, Ian
Meakim at 135lbs. and Amro Elansari at 285lbs. both won their final matches taking home 3rd place
medals. Bill Heemer was the 2nd place finisher in the fight for 1st place.
The JV squad had a great two days as well. Freshmen, Scott Engle at 135lbs. worked through the
tournament by pinning all 4 of his opponents. He placed 1st with Fall in 3:10 over Nick Torres of
Highland Regional. Freshman, Joe Miller at 152lbs., placed 1st with a Fall in 3:15 over David Kim of
Upper Moreland and finished the tournament with three Falls and one decision in the two day event.
The Cougars competed along with 10 other teams at the Octorara Duals on Saturday January
5th, 2008. The day was filled with much excitement and accomplishments for the Cougars.
With the team's first win of the morning over Perkiomen Valley, 35-22, Coach Joseph Horvath
received his 100th team win as a Head Wrestling Coach in Downingtown. The team continued
to battle on to make a clean sweep with wins over: Bethpage (NY) 41-29, Pius X (District 11)
60-23, Conestoga Valley 43-21, and concluded their 11hour day with a victory over Plymouth
Whitemarsh 38-27 to take home the 1st place team trophy.
5th, 2008. The day was filled with much excitement and accomplishments for the Cougars.
With the team's first win of the morning over Perkiomen Valley, 35-22, Coach Joseph Horvath
received his 100th team win as a Head Wrestling Coach in Downingtown. The team continued
to battle on to make a clean sweep with wins over: Bethpage (NY) 41-29, Pius X (District 11)
60-23, Conestoga Valley 43-21, and concluded their 11hour day with a victory over Plymouth
Whitemarsh 38-27 to take home the 1st place team trophy.
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Full collection of
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event can be
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photos from
event can be
viewed HERE!
| Team after win over Perkiomen Valley 35-22 100th team win for Coach Horvath |
Cougars Battle It Out With West Chester Henderson In League Dual.
Downingtown East and West Chester Henderson have been producing close scores for years
now. This year it was Henderson who came out on top with a 32-27 win over our Cougars.
The JV squad wrestled 8 matches and won 5 of them. Freshmen: Will Goldman, Scott Engle,
Cooper Williams and Joe Miller all recorded Falls for the team while Bill Whalen won by
decision 11-9. Their final score was 27-18
The Varsity match started at 103lbs. and Dan Linskens put 4 pts. on the board with a 10-1
score. Bill Heemer at 130lbs.,placed another 4pts up with his major decision of 14-2. Ian
Meakim, wrestling at 140lbs., came out fired up and recorded a prompt Fall to add another 6pts.
Robbie Fitzgerald, at 145lbs., added 3 to the team score while brother, Brian Fitzgerald
wrestling at 160lbs, put up another 4pts. with his major decision of 13-0. The evening
concluded with David Medearis, who was bumped to the heavy weight spot and recorded a Fall
to give the Cougars their final score of 27 total team points for the evening.
Downingtown East and West Chester Henderson have been producing close scores for years
now. This year it was Henderson who came out on top with a 32-27 win over our Cougars.
The JV squad wrestled 8 matches and won 5 of them. Freshmen: Will Goldman, Scott Engle,
Cooper Williams and Joe Miller all recorded Falls for the team while Bill Whalen won by
decision 11-9. Their final score was 27-18
The Varsity match started at 103lbs. and Dan Linskens put 4 pts. on the board with a 10-1
score. Bill Heemer at 130lbs.,placed another 4pts up with his major decision of 14-2. Ian
Meakim, wrestling at 140lbs., came out fired up and recorded a prompt Fall to add another 6pts.
Robbie Fitzgerald, at 145lbs., added 3 to the team score while brother, Brian Fitzgerald
wrestling at 160lbs, put up another 4pts. with his major decision of 13-0. The evening
concluded with David Medearis, who was bumped to the heavy weight spot and recorded a Fall
to give the Cougars their final score of 27 total team points for the evening.
The Cougars put in another full day of wrestling this Saturday, January 12th, at the Chichester
Duals.
The team wrestled and defeated: Danville 48-29, Chichester 68-5, Harriton 57-12, Roman Catholic
70-7 and Cardinal O'Hara 45-27 to take home the team trophy for the second year.
Wrestlers going 5 for 5 for the day were: Robbie Fitzgerald (5 Falls), Amro Elansari (5 Falls), Billy
Heemer, Ian Meakim, and Brian Fitzgerald, while Joe Linskens, Dave Medearis and Brian Carter went
4 and 1. The entire team put forth an impressive unified effort and were thrilled to be taking home the
team trophy.
Congratulation Cougar Wrestlers, Coaches and Managers!
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Cougars Hosted Avon Grove for a lively Wednesday night of wrestling.
1/16/2008
JV wrestled 12 matches and lost to Avon Grove 30-37. Cougars putting points on
the board were: Eddie Draves (112) WBF, Will Goldman (125) WBF, Scott Engle
wrestled 2 matches (135) and WBF in both, and Joe Miller (152) WBF.
Between the JV and Varsity matches, the team, Coaches and Boosters presented
Coach Horvath with an engraved frame & photo to commemorate his 100th team
win on January 5th, 2008 against Perkiomen Valley H.S. (35-22) at the Octorara
Duals. The Horvath family; wife Susan, son Bo and daughter Bailey were on hand
to help congratulate Coach Horvath on his win. Coach Horvath addressed the
entire group of well wishers and thanked all of his 10 years of wrestlers and
families for their contributions to this accomplishment. The team presented Mrs.
Horvath with roses to thank her for the sacrifices she has made on behalf of
wrestling.
After the presentation,eight Downingtown East Varsity Wrestlers put points on the
board against Avon Grove in what typified a "Dual".
The Varsity match began at 103.lbs, where Eddie Draves took a FFT. Joe
Linskens (125) scored 3 with a dec. 7-3. Bill Heemer was deep into the second
period, was working hard on a TF, and while the ref. was holding 3, pinned for
6pts. Brian Carter (135) got off to a slow start then battled back for a dec. 9-4. Ian
Meakim (140) maintained full control over his match for a dec. 9-1. Brian
Fitzgerald (160) wrestled an intense match and kept it close for a dec. 4-3. Dave
Medearis (215) stepped up and sealed the deal with a 1st period pin. Last up for
the evening were the heavy weights. Amero Elansari also battled in a match that
could have gone either way. Eager to redeem himself after last week's loss at
Henderson, capitalized on an opportunity and pinned to close the dual 37-27.
1/16/2008
JV wrestled 12 matches and lost to Avon Grove 30-37. Cougars putting points on
the board were: Eddie Draves (112) WBF, Will Goldman (125) WBF, Scott Engle
wrestled 2 matches (135) and WBF in both, and Joe Miller (152) WBF.
Between the JV and Varsity matches, the team, Coaches and Boosters presented
Coach Horvath with an engraved frame & photo to commemorate his 100th team
win on January 5th, 2008 against Perkiomen Valley H.S. (35-22) at the Octorara
Duals. The Horvath family; wife Susan, son Bo and daughter Bailey were on hand
to help congratulate Coach Horvath on his win. Coach Horvath addressed the
entire group of well wishers and thanked all of his 10 years of wrestlers and
families for their contributions to this accomplishment. The team presented Mrs.
Horvath with roses to thank her for the sacrifices she has made on behalf of
wrestling.
After the presentation,eight Downingtown East Varsity Wrestlers put points on the
board against Avon Grove in what typified a "Dual".
The Varsity match began at 103.lbs, where Eddie Draves took a FFT. Joe
Linskens (125) scored 3 with a dec. 7-3. Bill Heemer was deep into the second
period, was working hard on a TF, and while the ref. was holding 3, pinned for
6pts. Brian Carter (135) got off to a slow start then battled back for a dec. 9-4. Ian
Meakim (140) maintained full control over his match for a dec. 9-1. Brian
Fitzgerald (160) wrestled an intense match and kept it close for a dec. 4-3. Dave
Medearis (215) stepped up and sealed the deal with a 1st period pin. Last up for
the evening were the heavy weights. Amero Elansari also battled in a match that
could have gone either way. Eager to redeem himself after last week's loss at
Henderson, capitalized on an opportunity and pinned to close the dual 37-27.
Saturday, January 26th the team competed in the First Annual Rustin Rumble held at W.C.
Bayard Rustin H.S. Eight teams brought their Varsity and Jr. Varsity squads to competed
in a Round Robin-style tournament.
Our JV squad had 7 wrestlers medal:
103- Eddie Draves 1st Place
135- Scott Engle 1st Place
285- Matt Nice 1st Place
285- Chris Nwokonko 2nd Place
125- Will Goldman 3rd Place
152- Joe Miller 3rd Place
171- Zack Shiner 3rd Place
The Varsity squad sent 11 wrestlers to the finals where 10 placed in the top three.
130- Bill Heemer 1st Place
135- Ian Meakim 1st Place
160- Brian Fitzgerald 1st Place
119- Steve Palmieri 2nd Place
125- Joe Linskens 2nd Place
215- Dave Medearis 2nd Place
285- A. Elansari 2nd Place
103- Dan Linskens 3rd Place
140- Brian Carter 3rd Place
171- Chris Palmieri 3rd Place
The team took home a third place trophy following W. C. Henderson who placed second
and Owen J. Roberts who captured the 1st place team trophy.
Downingtown East vs Downingtown West
103 Forfeit J. Bull
112 E. Draves R. Kalbach TF 0-15
119 S. Palmieri P. May wbf 2:15
125 J. Linskens 6-1 A. Conklin
130 B. Heemer 10-4 A. Madanat
135 I. Meakim wbf 1:38 R. Uhler
140 B. Carter E. Dunheimer wbf 2:43
145 R. Fitzgerald J. Miller TF 17-2
152 J. Miller C. Uhler wbf 3:18
160 B. Fitzgerald 2-1 M. McDonough
171 C. Palmieri C. Kalbach TF 16-0
189 D. Mailey J. Finkbinder 5-1
215 A. Elansari J. Homer 8-1
285 D. Medearis 8-1 M. Bause
Final 18-45
103 Forfeit J. Bull
112 E. Draves R. Kalbach TF 0-15
119 S. Palmieri P. May wbf 2:15
125 J. Linskens 6-1 A. Conklin
130 B. Heemer 10-4 A. Madanat
135 I. Meakim wbf 1:38 R. Uhler
140 B. Carter E. Dunheimer wbf 2:43
145 R. Fitzgerald J. Miller TF 17-2
152 J. Miller C. Uhler wbf 3:18
160 B. Fitzgerald 2-1 M. McDonough
171 C. Palmieri C. Kalbach TF 16-0
189 D. Mailey J. Finkbinder 5-1
215 A. Elansari J. Homer 8-1
285 D. Medearis 8-1 M. Bause
Final 18-45
Downingtown East vs Ridley
103 D. Linsken wbf 2:38 C. Menture
112 E. Draves T. Kirk wbf :32
119 S. Palmieri N. Bascelli 17-11
125 J. Linskens S. Renish 5-3
130 B. Heemer 3-2 D. Sinclair
135 I. Meakim 10-4 M. Burkhart
140 B. Carter K. Greto 17-4
145 R. Fitzgerald wbf 3:21 D. Webber
152 J. Miller A. Lopchinsky wbf 1:47
160 B. Fitzgerald wbf 5:11 S. Kane
171 C. Palmieri 6-1 M. Kane
189 D. Mailey K. McLaughlin 11-5
215 D. Medearis wbf 5:33 T. Agatsiotis
285 A. Elansari wbf 3:35
Final 39-25
103 D. Linsken wbf 2:38 C. Menture
112 E. Draves T. Kirk wbf :32
119 S. Palmieri N. Bascelli 17-11
125 J. Linskens S. Renish 5-3
130 B. Heemer 3-2 D. Sinclair
135 I. Meakim 10-4 M. Burkhart
140 B. Carter K. Greto 17-4
145 R. Fitzgerald wbf 3:21 D. Webber
152 J. Miller A. Lopchinsky wbf 1:47
160 B. Fitzgerald wbf 5:11 S. Kane
171 C. Palmieri 6-1 M. Kane
189 D. Mailey K. McLaughlin 11-5
215 D. Medearis wbf 5:33 T. Agatsiotis
285 A. Elansari wbf 3:35
Final 39-25
Seniors Celebrated At Home Match
Against Coatesville.
Wednesday night our Seniors, Joe Linskens,
Brian Fitzgerald, David Mailey, David
Medearis and Ian Meakim were honored
along with their parents at the Cougar's
annual Senior Night.
The Varsity squad went on to defeat
Coatesville with a final score of 58-10, thus
finishing 3rd in the Ches-mont National
Division (4-2). Seniors: David Mailey (189)
dec. 9-3, David Medearis (215) WBF, Joe
Linskens (125) WBF, Ian Meakim (140) WBF
and Brian Fitzgerald (160) WBF all finished
their dual meet career with wins for the team
shedding a bright light on their special night.
Others putting points on the board for the
team were: Chris Palmieri (171) dec 5-3
Eddie Draves (103) Wbff, Steve Palmieri
(119) Wbff, Billy Heemer (130) TF 16-0, Brian
Carter (135) MD 10-2,Rob Fitzgerald (145)
MD 18-4, Joe Miller (152) dec. 8-4. The
Cougars finish their dual meet season with
a final of 16-6.
Against Coatesville.
Wednesday night our Seniors, Joe Linskens,
Brian Fitzgerald, David Mailey, David
Medearis and Ian Meakim were honored
along with their parents at the Cougar's
annual Senior Night.
The Varsity squad went on to defeat
Coatesville with a final score of 58-10, thus
finishing 3rd in the Ches-mont National
Division (4-2). Seniors: David Mailey (189)
dec. 9-3, David Medearis (215) WBF, Joe
Linskens (125) WBF, Ian Meakim (140) WBF
and Brian Fitzgerald (160) WBF all finished
their dual meet career with wins for the team
shedding a bright light on their special night.
Others putting points on the board for the
team were: Chris Palmieri (171) dec 5-3
Eddie Draves (103) Wbff, Steve Palmieri
(119) Wbff, Billy Heemer (130) TF 16-0, Brian
Carter (135) MD 10-2,Rob Fitzgerald (145)
MD 18-4, Joe Miller (152) dec. 8-4. The
Cougars finish their dual meet season with
a final of 16-6.
| Class of 2008 David Mailey, Joe Linskens, Ian Meakim, Brian Fitzgerald, David Medearis |
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Cougarsl Send 5 To District 1 AAA Tournament!
Saturday, February 16th, 10 District 1 Section 4 teams sent their top wrestlers to the Section 4
tournament held at Great Valley High School. The Cougars faced some of the toughest
opponents in our Region and in the end we are proud to say 5 wrestlers are on their way to
the District 1 AAA Tournament next Saturday at Spring-Ford High School. Going into the
Section 4 tournament, Cougars ranking in the top 3 were: Joe Linskens (125), Billy Heemer
(130), Ian Meakim (135) and David Medearis (215). Brian Fitzgerald (171) and Amro Elansari
(285) were both ranked 2nd in their weight classes.
Cougars advancing to the District 1 AAA tournament are:
Brian Fitzgerald (171) 2nd Place
Ian Meakim (135) - 3rd Place
Dan Linskens (103) - 3rd Place
David Medearis (215) - 3rd Place
Amro Elansari (285) - 4th Place
Saturday, February 16th, 10 District 1 Section 4 teams sent their top wrestlers to the Section 4
tournament held at Great Valley High School. The Cougars faced some of the toughest
opponents in our Region and in the end we are proud to say 5 wrestlers are on their way to
the District 1 AAA Tournament next Saturday at Spring-Ford High School. Going into the
Section 4 tournament, Cougars ranking in the top 3 were: Joe Linskens (125), Billy Heemer
(130), Ian Meakim (135) and David Medearis (215). Brian Fitzgerald (171) and Amro Elansari
(285) were both ranked 2nd in their weight classes.
Cougars advancing to the District 1 AAA tournament are:
Brian Fitzgerald (171) 2nd Place
Ian Meakim (135) - 3rd Place
Dan Linskens (103) - 3rd Place
David Medearis (215) - 3rd Place
Amro Elansari (285) - 4th Place