Ponderosa Wrestling

One More Wrestling in College.

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

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

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

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

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!