"Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easy." - Dan Gable |
2012-2013 Wrestling Season Summary
The SMHS Wrestling Team started the 2012-2013 season with roughly 35 male wrestlers, 6 female wrestlers and 1 manager. With 7 returning lettermen and 2 freshmen with AAU experience, the boys' team performed well in every aspect of team competition including tournament and dual competition. They had a win record of 16-11 with a tough schedule including two state champion teams and four other top-10 teams. They finished as A-AA Region 3 Champions for the 3rd year in a row and placed 5th in the A-AA State Duals for the second year in a row. They also had five state qualifiers: Cody McCarl(106), Darren Rosser(145), Anthony Giattino(152), Cody Caruthers(160), and Justin Johnson(182). Giattino placed 4th in the State Tournament and he is the first Panther to do so. The Lady Panthers qualified 3 of four girls for the Girls' State Invitational: Angel Feeler, Madison Finley, and Laura Napier. They performed well with Madison placing 2nd and Angel placing 3rd. The season ended with good numbers all around as 22 boys and 4 girls finished the season with 16 of those becoming lettermen. They have there work cut out for them next season as they get bumped up to AAA wrestling.
Letter to the SMHS Student Body
I would like to take this time to tell you a little about the sport of amateur wrestling. High school wrestling is very similar to Olympic wrestling and nothing like Professional wrestling. There are no ring-ropes, body slams, or Choke Slams; however, there is a lot of one-on-one competition that can be very exciting and fun while getting you in the best shape of your life. You do not have to have any experience to join the wrestling team; we will teach you everything you need to know including technique, discipline, momentum, and balance.
In boys' wrestling, there are 14 weight classes ranging from 106 pounds to 285 pounds; you only wrestle the people around your size. For example, if you weigh 110 pounds, you could wrestle in the 113 or 120 pound weight classes; if you weigh 159.5 pounds, you could wrestle in the 160 or 170 pound weight classes. You are not required to lose weight to wrestle unless you weigh more than 285 pounds.
In girls' wrestling, there are 10 weight classes ranging from 105 pounds to 185 pounds. Girls wrestling is only 3 years old in Tennessee and it is catching on fast. SMHS girls have earned 10 State medals in these three years and hope to earn more with your help. We would like to fill a full girls team this year so see Coach Parker if you are interested.
All wrestlers, including freshmen, will have many opportunities throughout the wrestling season to win a starting position on the varsity team. If you can beat the teammates in your weight class, you will be the starter in that weight-class until you are challenged and beaten. If you do not get a starting position, you will still have many opportunities to wrestle varsity matches in addition to junior varsity matches and tournaments. There are no try-outs and you will not be cut from the team unless you have a discipline or attendance problem. By the way, wrestling season does not interfere with any other sport except basketball.
If you are interested in giving wrestling a try, talk to Coach Parker in room C223. The first official practice begins on October 28; however, if you would like to see what wrestling is like before the season begins with no obligation, Coach Parker will be holding open gym and weight lifting starting August 26 from 3:00–4:30pm in the main gym. For more information, you can call Coach Parker at 261-2443.
I believe that the sport of wrestling provides young people with the determination, self-discipline, and mental and physical toughness to conquer any obstacle that confronts them in their future. I also believe that everyone should try wrestling once to test his/her toughness and grit.
“I challenge you to give wrestling a shot. You may be surprised at what you can do!”
Coach Brian Parker
The SMHS Wrestling Team started the 2012-2013 season with roughly 35 male wrestlers, 6 female wrestlers and 1 manager. With 7 returning lettermen and 2 freshmen with AAU experience, the boys' team performed well in every aspect of team competition including tournament and dual competition. They had a win record of 16-11 with a tough schedule including two state champion teams and four other top-10 teams. They finished as A-AA Region 3 Champions for the 3rd year in a row and placed 5th in the A-AA State Duals for the second year in a row. They also had five state qualifiers: Cody McCarl(106), Darren Rosser(145), Anthony Giattino(152), Cody Caruthers(160), and Justin Johnson(182). Giattino placed 4th in the State Tournament and he is the first Panther to do so. The Lady Panthers qualified 3 of four girls for the Girls' State Invitational: Angel Feeler, Madison Finley, and Laura Napier. They performed well with Madison placing 2nd and Angel placing 3rd. The season ended with good numbers all around as 22 boys and 4 girls finished the season with 16 of those becoming lettermen. They have there work cut out for them next season as they get bumped up to AAA wrestling.
Letter to the SMHS Student Body
I would like to take this time to tell you a little about the sport of amateur wrestling. High school wrestling is very similar to Olympic wrestling and nothing like Professional wrestling. There are no ring-ropes, body slams, or Choke Slams; however, there is a lot of one-on-one competition that can be very exciting and fun while getting you in the best shape of your life. You do not have to have any experience to join the wrestling team; we will teach you everything you need to know including technique, discipline, momentum, and balance.
In boys' wrestling, there are 14 weight classes ranging from 106 pounds to 285 pounds; you only wrestle the people around your size. For example, if you weigh 110 pounds, you could wrestle in the 113 or 120 pound weight classes; if you weigh 159.5 pounds, you could wrestle in the 160 or 170 pound weight classes. You are not required to lose weight to wrestle unless you weigh more than 285 pounds.
In girls' wrestling, there are 10 weight classes ranging from 105 pounds to 185 pounds. Girls wrestling is only 3 years old in Tennessee and it is catching on fast. SMHS girls have earned 10 State medals in these three years and hope to earn more with your help. We would like to fill a full girls team this year so see Coach Parker if you are interested.
All wrestlers, including freshmen, will have many opportunities throughout the wrestling season to win a starting position on the varsity team. If you can beat the teammates in your weight class, you will be the starter in that weight-class until you are challenged and beaten. If you do not get a starting position, you will still have many opportunities to wrestle varsity matches in addition to junior varsity matches and tournaments. There are no try-outs and you will not be cut from the team unless you have a discipline or attendance problem. By the way, wrestling season does not interfere with any other sport except basketball.
If you are interested in giving wrestling a try, talk to Coach Parker in room C223. The first official practice begins on October 28; however, if you would like to see what wrestling is like before the season begins with no obligation, Coach Parker will be holding open gym and weight lifting starting August 26 from 3:00–4:30pm in the main gym. For more information, you can call Coach Parker at 261-2443.
I believe that the sport of wrestling provides young people with the determination, self-discipline, and mental and physical toughness to conquer any obstacle that confronts them in their future. I also believe that everyone should try wrestling once to test his/her toughness and grit.
“I challenge you to give wrestling a shot. You may be surprised at what you can do!”
Coach Brian Parker