Ponderosa Wrestling

The Dark Horse

Coach McNellis — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:27:41 +0000

The Dark Horse in the athletic arena is defined as:

unexpectedly successful contestant: a little-known competitor who achieves unexpected success in a race or other sports contest

To say that we are “little-known” is not that far off. Although everyone in the Colorado Wrestling community has heard of our program, there is very little respect for this years team. Nobody outside our family knows how TOUGH we are and I love it! Look for the Dark Horse to do great things this year.

Let the critics and competitors write us off…They will see in the end!

Dr. Thorsen

Coach McNellis — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:44:51 +0000

Congratulations to Coach Thorsen as he just completed his Doctorate program in Education. This was a long and challenging process for him and his family, but like anything else the hard work has paid off. Our program can now boast that we have the most educated staff in the state to go along with our good looks…

Macedog Golf Tournament

Coach McNellis — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:31:08 +0000

I had the fortune of knowing Macy “Macedog” Meyer for one year. In that short time period he helped inspire me to become a teacher/coach. It seems like a lot of time has passed since he left us, but one thing that will never be erased in my mind was his character, wisdom, and humor. He taught the “adults” the important things in life.

Since the death of Macy in a car crash in 2003, The Meyer family, Tim Ottmann, Carl Ellis, and the Schenbecks have been instrumental in keeping his memory alive through raising funds and organizing the Macedog Golf Tournament. It is now time for the current Wrestling team to step up and raise funds so that Macy can continue to ride with us as we travel to various events. The Macedog bus symbolizes Ponderosa Wrestling.

This year’s tournament will be held at Black Bear Golf course on Monday, August 2nd. We could use your help in securing hole sponsors, and getting golfers. Please start to talk to any and all golfers you know. Also, if you know of a hole sponsor that would like to contribute, donations range from $250 to $5,000.

If you can help us with getting either golfers or sponsors, please email me at corey.mcnellis@dcsdk12.org.

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Congrats Coach Estrada!

Coach McNellis — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:19:38 +0000

Coach Estrada represented Ponderosa Wrestling well as he won his Mixed Martial Arts fight last night in a convincing Technical Knockout. Jeff is a stud and not only talks the talk with our athletes, but he walks the walk. Coach competes in MMA and he still actively participates in Open Wrestling tournaments as he hopes to achieve unfinished goals from his early career.

Understandably some people may be turned off by the violence involved in MMA, but a Wrestler looking to compete after College basically has two options: He can set his sights on Olympic Dreams or use his Wrestling skills in the fastest growing professional sport in the World. Jeff is just a few wins away from making a sustainable income in MMA!

Coach Estrada Fighting this Weekend

Coach McNellis — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:33:39 +0000

Coach Estrada looks to improve his MMA record to 3-0 when he fights this Saturday night (4/17) at the Live Stock Event Center. What makes this event even more interesting is Coach Estrada is fighting a former Chaparral State Champion Wrestler. No that is not a typo, an actual homegrown State Champion from Chap! Unfortunately that night is prom, but lets get as many people as we can to go support Jeff.

If you are interested in going to the fight, please call Jeff by this Thursday. His phone number is 618-781-8713.

One More Wrestling in College.

Coach McNellis — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:56:06 +0000

Congratulations to Derek Good, who received a Wrestling Scholarship to compete at Mesa State. Some of these wrestlers will probably redshirt, but it will be fun watching these Mustangs compete at the next level in 2011:

Taylor Stam – Adams State

Jesse Snider – Colorado School of Mines

Daniel Kelly – Adams State

Stephone Kling – Adams State

Steven Kelly – Colorado School of Mines

Jacob Snider – CSU – Pueblo

Derek Good – Mesa State

Not Bad!

Ponderosa Freestyle Duals

Coach McNellis — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:06:39 +0000

Ponderosa Freestyle Duals

Date: Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Format: 8 teams, two pools of four. Four Duals for each team!
Times: Begin at 9 a.m. Continuous duals throughout the day, anticipated ending time is 4 p.m.
Weigh-Ins: Each team will weigh at their own school, certified by an administrator.
Weights: 98, 105, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215, 275
Cost: $250 per team. Please make checks payable to Ponderosa Takedown Club. Payment must be on or before April 10th.
Awards: Trophies for the top two teams
Concessions: Available throughout the day
Ticket Prices: $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for students and senior citizens

Directions: 1-25 to Lincoln Ave., east on Lincoln to Parker RD., south on Parker rd to Bayou Gulch Rd., east on Bayou Gulch to school (on your left)

Questions? Please contact Corey McNellis, Tournament Director, by email at corey.mcnellis@dcsdk12.org or by phone @ 303-246-8886

Freestyle/Greco Season

Coach McNellis — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:25:35 +0000

We have had a great turnout so far for our Freestyle/Greco practices. The practices run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 7 p.m up in the wrestling room. All Ponderosa High School and Parker Sons of Thunder Wrestlers are welcome.

The cost is $65 which includes a t-shirt and instruction from March through June.

Dont forget about lifting after school on Monday’s and Wednesday’s. Coach Tito designed a great program that will vastly improve our prowess on the mat. Please see Coach McNellis if you need the packet which details our “offseason” schedule this year.

The road to success in 2011 begins now!!!

2010 All-Colorado Wrestling

Wayne Rodgers — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:07:49 +0000

Ponderosa wrestlers Austin Gabel and 4x State Champion Jake Snider were named to the Denver Post All-Colorado Wrestling team. Jake Snider was named Colorado Wrestler of the year.

All-Colorado
Wrestler of the year: Jacob Snider, Ponderosa
Coach of the year: Doug Duell, Burlington
Wt.    Wrestler    School    Class    W-L
103    Geo Martinez    Pine Creek    Fr.    43-1
112    Corbin Bennetts    Buena Vista    Jr.    43-1
119    Jeremy Schmitt    Rocky Mountain    Sr.    30-1
125    Joseph Martinez    Greeley West    Jr.    42-1
130    Tony Peña    Chatfield    Jr.    44-1
135    Cahlen Keys    Centauri    Sr.    31-0
140    Travis Himmelman    Conifer    Jr.    45-0
145    Jacob Snider    Ponderosa    Sr.    41-1
152    Dan Barringer    Lewis-Palmer    Sr.    45-0
160    Matt Addington    Florence    Sr.    50-0
171    Austin Gabel    Ponderosa    Jr.    41-1
189    Max Wessell    Boulder    Sr.    41-0
215    Connor Medbery    Loveland    Jr.    43-0
Hwt.    Scotland Coyle    Longmont    Sr.    31-2

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Thoughts on 8 Straight

Coach McNellis — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:01:11 +0000

Every year has its own story. Winning this title as a team was unique in the fact that we wrestled better than we have ever wrestled in some tournaments, and underachieved in other competitions. We had our best showings ever at Reno (placing 3rd), and the Clash (Going 4-2). We underachieved at A-West (placing 3rd) and lost to a tough Mountain Range team in a dual in the beginning of the season.
We also had some individuals that accomplished amazing things. Sam Jones placed in State for the first time and looks for his first state title next year. Derek Good finished his career here with a runner-up finish, becoming a two time state placer. Austin Gabel won his second state title and looks to become one of only a handful of 3 time State champs in Pondo history. Steven Kelly graduates with 2 State Championships and placed at State 3 times. Steven will be heading to Colorado School of Mines where he will continue his fine career. Finally, Jacob Snider became only the 16th 4 time State Champion in Colorado history. More notably, Jake is only the second Wrestler in the history of Colorado to win 8 State Championships (4 individual and 4 team). Snider is also wrestling in College as he heads to CSU-Pueblo. Congratulations Men!!!
Through it all though we won and lost with class. I am proud to be a part of the the machine that is Ponderosa Wrestling! Look for a busy off-season as we now set our sights on number 9! There are several wrestlers who are ready to break through.
Most think next year is the year to get us…We accept the challenge!