Cottage Grove High School Wrestling 

Week 12 (Feb 2-Feb 8)  

Another solid week for the CGHS Lions as we continue to build momentum heading into the heart of the season.

On Wednesday, both teams competed at the historic MacArthur Court, squaring off against Sheldon, Willamette, and Marshfield. Wrestling in such an iconic venue was special in itself, and the atmosphere didn’t disappoint. We were fortunate to have several CGHS & U of O alumni in attendance, and it meant a lot to see Superintendent Todd Miller in the crowd supporting the Lions.

The Lady Lions had a great night, bringing home three hard-fought wins, including an exciting victory over Marshfield that came down to tie-breaker criteria. On the boys’ side, the Lions wrestled well and finished 2nd overall, coming up just short against a strong Marshfield squad. Later in the week, the boys traveled to Sutherlin for a tough dual and came away with another important win. With the victories at Mac Court and Sutherlin, the boys varsity dual team improved to an impressive 12–4 on the season.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to host over 40 teams this weekend for the Cottage Grove Invite. This tournament has truly roared back to life and now features serious statewide competition. Not long ago, the CGI had just a dozen teams in attendance.. this growth is a testament to the CG wrestling community and the countless hours put in by families and volunteers. We’re incredibly proud of everyone who has helped elevate this event into a true state-level tournament!!

Apologies for the delayed update—this past weekend also included the OWA Kids State Tournament in Redmond, which was an all-hands-on-deck effort to get our 37 Mat Club participants ready for action. Huge shoutout to the CG Mat Club for an outstanding showing, and special thanks to Jake and Michelle Stanley for their leadership, commitment, and continued support of youth wrestling in our community.

Big weekend ahead.. let’s pack the gym and support the Lions! 

Practice Schedule This Week:

• Monday: 

• Morning practices: Wednesday, Thursday – 6:30–7:30 AM

• Tuesday: Girls: 3:45–5:45 PM Boys: 5:30–7:30 PM

• Wednesday: COED 4:00-6:00 PM

• Thursday: COED 4:00-6:00 PM

• Friday: All wrestlers report at 8:00 AM - CGI - Wrestling at 11:00 AM

• Saturday: All wrestlers report at 7:15 AM - CGI - Wrestling at 10:00 AM
  
  

Week 11 (January 26-Feb 1)  

Whew — what a busy and productive week for Cottage Grove Wrestling. Overall, we’re in a really good place for this point in the season.

Senior Night was a big success, highlighted by a great crowd on hand to celebrate our senior class. The boys avenged last year’s loss to Newport and came up just short against a tough Philomath squad. With an away dual meet win over North Bend later in the week, the boys’ dual record now stands at an impressive 9–3 on the season.

At North Bend, freshman Russell Wood played the role of dark horse, sealing the team win for the Lions with an exciting 1–0 decision. We’re very excited to have North Bend back at our place next year as we restart what we hope becomes a traditional annual dual.

Following the dual meet, the CG Lady Lions put together an outstanding performance at Tualatin High School. It was great to see Alexsis and Taylor fight through early-season adversity and come away as tournament champions. Boston Kent and Aliyah Urenda each earned 3rd place, while Jaylee Tripp finished 4th. The girls finished 2nd out of 16 teams, representing Cottage Grove extremely well and getting some excellent preparation for upcoming Girls Regionals.

The boys faced a tough field and some very high-level competition. Jeffrey Conklin captured his 6th consecutive tournament championship and remains undefeated this season. Despite a wild semifinal that went to the final tiebreaker, Jeffrey dominated the tournament with two pins and a tech fall.
Unseeded freshman Mikey Hoye had a breakout performance, tech-falling the second seed and battling his way to the finals. While he ultimately came up short, it was great to see him find success against tough competition.

As a team, the Lions wrestled hard through the early rounds and were in the mix for a top-five finish before settling into a solid 10th place, with the top five teams all coming from 6A schools.

Looking ahead, next week features a special four-way dual at historic MacArthur Court on the University of Oregon campus, facing Marshfield, Willamette, and Sheldon. There’s a lot of wrestling history in Mac Court, and we’re expecting some fireworks. On Thursday, both teams head to Sutherlin to take on the always-tough Bulldogs. The boys will then get some well-earned rest as they prepare for the Cottage Grove Invite, while the girls compete at Harrisburg on Saturday.

Practice Schedule This Week:

• Monday: COED Practice, 4:30-6:30 PM 

• Morning practices: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 6:30–7:30 AM

• Tuesday: Girls: 3:45–5:45 PM Boys: 5:30–7:30 PM

• Wednesday: Mac Court Duals – Wrestling begins at 5:00 PM - All athletes report at 2:45 pm

• Thursday: Dual at Sutherlin HS - Report time 4:15 pm - JV/V/Girls Wrestling at 7:00 pm

• Friday: Boys practice, 3:45–5:45 PM - Girls 5:30-7:30 PM

• Saturday: Girls tournament @ Harrisburg - Report time 6:30 am - Wrestling at 9:00 am
  
  

It was a good week for CG Wrestling — and there’s plenty more to come.

Week 10 (January 19-25) 

CGHS Wrestling Recap – Siuslaw Tournament

Both the CGHS boys and girls wrestling teams competed at Siuslaw High School this past weekend and saw strong individual success across the board.

The girls team was on pace for a potential team championship, but injuries and grades prevented several key wrestlers from competing. Even so, the Lady Lions battled all weekend and finished 3rd as a team in a tight race. For much of the tournament, CGHS led the field before North Eugene and Dayton edged ahead in the final rounds.
Final team scores: North Eugene – 107, Dayton – 103, CGHS – 100.

We’re incredibly proud of how the girls competed and are excited to get team captain Boston Kent back in the lineup this coming week.

Girls highlights:

• Alexsis Woody (130 lbs) – 2nd place after reaching the finals against a tough Pleasant Hill opponent

• Aliyah Urenda (110 lbs) – 3rd place

• Taylor Blank (125 lbs) – 5th place

• Baylee Robinson (120 lbs) – 5th place

• Emma Adair (125 lbs) – 6th place

On the boys side, the varsity team was missing four starters and still managed a respectable 4th-place finish as a team. Despite the gaps in the lineup, there were several standout performances.

Varsity boys highlights:

• Jeffrey Conklin (132 lbs) continued his undefeated season, pinning his way through the tournament and bringing home another championship medal. He’s on fire right now, and it’s exciting to see his offseason work paying off.

• Jayden Davis (150 lbs) wrestled a fantastic tournament and battled through a nail-biting final, falling by the narrowest of margins. His heart and competitiveness continue to impress.

• Mikey Howe finished 3rd, narrowly missing an upset of the #1 seed in his opening match before dominating the rest of the field.

• Mason Barnett (190 lbs) – 5th place 

• Jake Palluck (165 lbs) – 6th place

• Ben Stewart – 6th place
  
  

Special shout-out to Jake Palluck, who stepped up for the team by wrestling two weight classes up. That kind of team-first mentality matters. Looking ahead, Jayden Davis and Jake Palluck at 150 lbs heading into regionals are shaping up to be lightning and thunder.

The JV boys finished 11th as a team, with some excellent individual performances:

• Finnegan Kent (120 lbs) – Tournament Champion (his first bracketed tournament win)

• Easton Horner (106 lbs) – 2nd place

• Logan Hall (113 lbs) – 3rd place

• Braxton Nowak (190 lbs) – 3rd place

Very impressed with these wrestlers—it was a privilege to watch them compete.

This Week’s Schedule & Reminders

This will be a busy competition week with limited practice time, so focus and attention to detail are critical.

• Monday: COED Practice, 5:00–7:00 PM - Special guest

• Morning practices: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 6:30–7:30 AM

• Tuesday:

  • Girls: 3:45–5:45 PM

  • Boys: 5:30–7:30 PM

• Wednesday: Senior Night – Wrestling begins at 5:00 PM - All athletes report at 3:00 pm

• Thursday:

  • Boys dual at North Bend - Report time 1:00 pm - JV wrestling at 6:00 pm - V at 7:00 pm

  • Girls practice at home, 3:45–5:45 PM

• Friday:

  • Girls compete at the Tualatin Invite - Report time 9:45 am - Wrestling at 2:00 pm

  • Boys practice, 3:45–5:45 PM

• Saturday: Boys compete at the Tualatin Invite - Report time 4:30 am - Wrestling at 9:00 am

These will be early days—get to bed early and take care of your bodies.

Great momentum heading into a big stretch of the season. Let’s keep building.

Week 9 (January 12-19) 

Weekly Wrestling Update & Looking Ahead

Girls Wrestling – Lady Dragon Invite
Our girls competed this weekend at the Lady Dragon Invite, one of the toughest tournaments of the season. With 52 teams and 611 wrestlers, the semifinals were nearly all state placer vs. state placer. It was an extremely high-level field and our girls really got a feel for state level wrestling. This was a grind of a tournament, and our girls showed up.

• Alexis Woody (130) went 5–1, winning her consolation bracket

• Aliyah Urenda (115) finished 2–2

• Taylor Blank (130) went 3–2

Boys Wrestling – Special District Dual Meet Championship
The boys battled through a demanding five-dual day at the Special District Dual Meet Championship. Our varsity boys now sit at a 7–2 dual record on the season, clearly the Winter season CGHS team leader and are firmly on the hunt for a 3rd-place district finish in by-far the toughest league in the state. I’m incredibly proud of the entire varsity group and especially those who stepped up to secure key wins this weekend.

• Tough losses to Sweet Home and Cascade, with several big individual wins in both duals

• Dominant wins over North Marion, Stayton, and Junction City

• Highlight of the day: an 84–0 shutout of Stayton, a result we haven’t seen in recent memory

On Deck: Nick Lutz Invitational – Siuslaw HS

This coming weekend, we take both boys and girls to Florence High School for the annual Nick Lutz Invitational. With 30+ teams in attendance this will be another competitive event where we're not just looking for a 3rd place finish. We’re entering 28 athletes, and looking to win it. Practice attendance is critical to our success, and at this point in the season, I believe we’re where we need to be—if we stay present and focused.

Because of that, this week will be an important recovery and preparation week for the rest of January.

Practice Focus: Stropping (click on it, there's a link)

The tone in the room this week will be geared more toward sharpening what’s already there with intent and precision, rather than grinding ourselves down. Recovery doesn't mean unfocused. We still need purpose, attention, and buy-in during this phase. So, show up and be prepared. 

Parent Support – Feeding the kids!!

We are currently struggling, as a team, to consistently provide food and sustenance during weekend tournaments. I understand many families are new to the high school environment, but it’s important we get on board with Jen Conklin’s volunteer plan. Either bring items or contribute funds so staff can purchase food. There is a recipe to team success at tournaments and parent involvement is a huge part of that. Tournaments are expensive in both time and money, and removing food-related stress is one variable we can control if we want to compete at a high level.

Along the same lines, please make sure athletes are sitting with the team for the duration of competition.

Great teams - Support each other. Win together. Lose together

There’s nothing better than seeing 40 teammates on their feet cheering for a wrestler in a tight match. And it’s equally noticeable when someone is sitting alone, on their phone, away from the team. I wear CG colors with pride, and I want our athletes to experience the belonging that comes with being part of a successful team. That’s hard to experience when athletes are sitting with family in the spectator section or behind the team during a dual.

Enough said.

Practice Schedule This Week -Morning practices are 2-30 minute blocks starting at 6:30. Attendance is encouraged. 

• Monday:
  Boys 3:45–5:45 PM | Girls 5:30–7:30 PM

• Tuesday:
  6:30–7:30 AM optional zero period | Girls 3:45–5:45 PM | Boys 5:30–7:30 PM

• Wednesday:
  6:30–7:30 AM optional zero period | Mandatory CO-ED Pool workout 2:00–3:00 PM @ Pool AND 3:15-5:00PM @ CGHS wrestling room

• Thursday:
  6:30–7:30 AM optional zero period | Girls 3:45–5:45 PM | Boys 5:30–7:30 PM

• Friday:
  Nick Lutz @ Siuslaw HS — Wrestlers report at 6:15AM | Wrestling 10:00 AM

• Saturday:
  Nick Lutz @ Siuslaw HS — Weigh-ins 9:00 AM | Wrestling 10:00 AM

Florence Tournament Logistics

• Report Time: 6:15 AM at CGHS

• Overnight: Sleeping on the mats (boys and girls)

  • Girls will be in separate buildings with female staff present

• Locker rooms available

• Food provided:

  • Friday evening dinner

  • Saturday morning breakfast

• Athletes must bring:

  • Lunch for Friday and Saturday

  • Sleeping bag and pillow

  • Air mattresses are allowed (space permitting)

  • No cots

I’ll also have melatonin on hand for those restless souls 😉 (kidding)

Week 8 (January 4–11) 

Phil Smith Memorial Tournament Recap

It was an outstanding weekend for Cottage Grove High School Wrestling at the Phil Smith Memorial in Junction City.

Boys Wrestling – 1st Place Team Finish

The CGHS Boys Wrestling Team delivered a dominant performance, earning 1st place overall with a commanding 25+ point team margin. This is the program’s first tournament win under Coach Kent, a major milestone! When you walk past the trophy case take a look at the newest addition!!

Individual Placers:

• 1st Place: Michael Hoye (106), Jeffery Conklin (132)

• 2nd Place: Jayden Davis (157), Mason Barnett (190), Ben Stewart (285)

• 3rd Place: Easton Horner(106), Braiden Peart(113), Jake Palluck (157)

• 4th Place: Caleb Bruner (215), Logan Hall (113)

• 5th Place: Mario Lengele (126), Finnegan Kent (120), Braxton Nowak (190)

• 6th Place: Atlas Daves (126), Grimley Owens (150), Lucas Ruiz (175), Russell Wood (144)
  
  

Girls Wrestling – 3rd Place Team Finish

The CGHS Girls Wrestling Team competed on Friday and returned home with an impressive 3rd place team finish, continuing the steady growth of the program.

Individual Placers:

• 1st Place: Boston Kent (135)

• 3rd Place: Elena Gocobachi(100), Aliyah Urenda(110), Alexsis Woody (130)

• 4th Place: Jaylee Tripp (120)

• 5th Place: Emma Adair (125)

• 6th Place: Bailey Jones (140)
  
  

Great effort, resilience, and teamwork from the entire squad.

Program Highlights & Weekly Focus

It was a busy and successful weekend across all levels of Cottage Grove wrestling:

• The CG Wrestling Club hosted Grapple in the Grove with 600+ youth athletes in attendance.

• Lincoln Middle School hosted the annual Rumble in the Jungle dual meet tournament with eight local middle schools.

• Both CGHS varsity teams posted their best combined tournament results yet at Phil Smith.
  
  

As we enter January, practices are transitioning from strict fundamentals into match application and strategy. Conditioning is established, techniques are clicking, and our focus is shifting toward competition execution. This is a critical phase of athletic development as championship season approaches.

Nutrition and recovery are increasingly important. GET GOOD REST, EAT GOOD FOOD , HYDRATE.

Upcoming Competition

This week features significant competition for both programs - both are same-day travel events. Athletes should bring lunch money or packed food.

• Boys Wrestling: District Dual Meet Tournament – Sweet Home High School (5 dual meets)

• Girls Wrestling: Lady Dragon Invitational – Dallas High School (one of the toughest regular-season girls tournaments in Oregon)
  
  

Practice & Event Schedule (January 5–10)

No morning practices this week – optional morning practices resume next week.

• Monday (1/5): No Practice

• Tuesday (1/6): 4:00–7:00 pm – Boys & Girls

• Wednesday (1/7):

  • Boys: 3:45–5:45 pm

  • Girls: 5:30–7:30 pm

• Thursday (1/8):

  • Girls: 3:45–5:45 pm

  • Boys: 5:30–7:30 pm

• Friday (1/9):

  • Boys: 3:45–5:45 pm

  • Girls: 5:30–7:30 pm

• Saturday (1/10):

  • Girls: Lady Dragon Invitational – Dallas HS (Wrestling at 9:00 am, report time 4:30)

  • Boys: SD2 Dual Tournament – Sweet Home HS (Wrestling at 9:00 am, report time 5:15)

Week 6/7: December 21st - Jan 5th

We hope everyone had a great holiday break. As we returned to practice this week, energy was good, but attendance was lighter than we’d like. This is where we truly appreciate parent support in helping athletes get back into the practice room next week.

January is when wrestling really starts to come together. Conditioning is established, techniques begin to click, and our focus shifts toward competition strategy. With that transition, proper fueling and rest become increasingly important. Coach Kent will be introduced updated nutrition guidelines at Monday’s practice, so I hope your athlete learned something. If nothing else, cut down on the sugar!!

Both the boys’ and girls’ teams have set strong goals for this weekend’s Junction City tournament. To give ourselves the best opportunity to succeed, we need all eligible athletes consistent, healthy, and prepared. Winter break is a key development window, this is when novice wrestlers begin moving toward JV, JV athletes push toward varsity, and those pursuing state placement often make their biggest jump.

We understand family commitments come up, and we appreciate the balance families manage. Consistency during this stretch, however, plays a major role in athlete growth and team success. Thank you for your continued support and accountability.

Practice & Event Schedule – 12/29-1/4

Monday - 12/29
• 8:00–10:00 am — Practice

Tuesday - 12/30
• 8:00–10:00 am — Practice

Wednesday - 12/31
• 8:00–10:00 am — Practice

Thursday – Happy New Year!! 1/1
• Boys only: Mat setup for CG Kids Club Tournament
• 4:00–6:00 pm

Friday -  1/2
• Boys: Working tables, 9:00 am–1:00 pm
• Girls: Wrestling @ Junction City

Saturday -  1/3
• Girls: Working tables at Kids Tournament
• Boys: Wrestling @ Junction City

Junction City Tournament (Boys & Girls)

• Weigh-ins begin at 8:00 am (both days)
• Athletes should report to CGHS at 6:30 am

Week 5: December 15th - December 21st

What a week to be a CGHS Lion.

The Boys Varsity team delivered two statement dual wins, taking down the Siuslaw Vikings 41–35 on Wednesday night and edging Creswell in a nail-biter 38–37 to continue our undefeated season record of 4-0. These were team wins in every sense—grit, conditioning, and belief in each other from first whistle to last. Huge shoutout to the best wrestling staff in Oregon Wrestling - Nate Ferrell, Jeff Conklin, Andy Daves, and Chance Marsteiner!!

We also showed up in force at the North Bend Coast Classic, and the results reflected the work being put in by our athletes, families, and coaching staff. The Girls team led the program with a Top 10 team finish, the Boys JV placed 11th, and the Boys Varsity crowned our first tournament champion in recent memory. That’s momentum, and it’s contagious!!

North Bend Coast Classic Highlights

• 🏆 Jeffrey Conklin – 138 lbs., Champion
  
  

• Boston Kent – 4th place, 135 lbs.
  
  

• Alexis Woody – 5th place, 130 lbs.
  
  

• Easton Horner – 4th place, JV 106 lbs.
  
  

• Finnegan Kent – 5th place, JV 120 lbs.
  
  

• Mario Lengele – 6th place, JV 126 lbs.
  
  

• Caleb Bruner – 6th place, JV 215 lbs.
  
  

Every point scored, every match wrestled, and every hand raised matters—and it’s a reflection of the culture we’re building together.

This week is a key prep week as we head toward the Grants Pass Winter Classic. The snow globe trophies are on the line for individual champions, and the field is stacked, with multiple tough teams coming up from California. It’s going to be a battle and we’re ready for it.

Both the boys and girls teams will travel with all athletes, which means representing CGHS the right way at school, at home, and on the road. Boys wrestle-offs will take place Wednesday, with some flexibility to ensure our younger wrestlers are placed in the best competitive situations.

I couldn’t be more proud of this group. One month into the season, our athletes are wrestling hard, supporting each other, and growing daily. As we head into winter break, consistency matters: be at practice, fuel your body, get your rest, handle your academics, and stay locked in. Progress doesn’t pause for the holidays.

Thank you to our parents, fans, staff, and community—your support shows up in the stands and on the mat every week. Let’s keep building.

Reminder: Unexcused absences from practice or school will result in ineligibility for competition for the entire week.

Schedule -  

Monday: 7:00-7:30 am optional zero period | Boys 3:45–5:45pm | Girls 5:30–7:30 pm
Tuesday: 7:00-7:30 am optional zero period |Girls 3:45–5:45pm | Boys 5:30–7:30pm
Wednesday: 7:00-7:30 am optional zero period |COED  4:00pm -6:30 pm -  Boys varsity challenge matches
Thursday: 7:00-7:30 am optional zero period | Girls 3:45–5:45pm | Boys 5:30–7:30pm
Friday: Winter Kickoff @ Grants Pass HS - Wrestlers report at 5:45 am - Weigh-ins 9:00 am, Wrestling 10:00 am
Saturday: Coast Classic @ North Bend HS — Weigh-ins 9:00 am, Wrestling 10:00 am

Athletes will be staying overnight at:

Best Western Grants Pass Inn

111 NE Agness Avenue, Grants Pass, OR 97526

P: (541) 476-1117

Week 4: December 8th- December 14th

Great work last week. The intramural Blue vs. Gold dual was a highlight and drew the largest crowd we have seen in years. Our high school teams had a quick turnaround and opened the season strong against Pleasant Hill and North Eugene's squad's. The Boys team starts the year 2–0 in duals, and both teams showed encouraging early progress.

The Boys team traveled to Bend for the Adrian Irwin Tournament, while the Girls team competed in Salem at the Battle for the Belt. We had several impressive performances and one tournament champion. Congratulations to Jeffrey Conklin for pinning his way to his first tournament title of the season. Jayden Davis was on pace for a championship before getting caught in the second round with a 14–2 lead. Braxton Nowak, wrestling up at 215, placed fourth, and Ramon Munoz-Gonzales finished sixth.

Our JV athletes also competed well, with Finnegan Kent and Ben Miller winning their brackets and several others finishing in the top three.

At the Battle for the Belt in Salem, the Girls team earned several medals in a tough field. Boston Kent placed second, Emma Adair took fourth, and Taylor Blank finished fifth, helping the Lady Lions place 14th overall. On the JV side, Bailey Jones and Jaylee Tripp both took second, Bella Valencia fourth, Summer Bell fifth, and Olivia Basting sixth.

We should be very proud of all CGHS wrestlers. This week we look ahead to the North Bend Coast Classic following our four-way dual in Florence at Siuslaw High School. All eligible wrestlers will travel for Wednesday’s dual, though we cannot guarantee time for all JV exhibition matches. The Coast Classic allows only two entrants per weight class (one varsity and one JV) for both Boys and Girls teams. Challenge matches on Monday will determine varsity lineups for both the Siuslaw dual and the Coast Classic. Athletes not competing will not travel with the team.

Reminder: Unexcused absences from practice or school will result in ineligibility for competition that full WEEK.

Schedule -  Please note the slight change in practice times. 

Monday: 7:00-7:30 am optional zero period | Boys 3:45–5:45pm | Girls 5:30–7:30 pm  Challenge Matches
Tuesday: 7:00-7:30 am optional zero period |Girls 3:45–5:45pm | Boys 5:30–7:30pm
Wednesday: 7:00-7:30 am optional zero period | Siuslaw Duals @ Siuslaw HS — Wrestlers report at 1:20pm - Weigh-ins 4:30 pm, Wrestling 5:30 pm
Thursday: 7:00-7:30 am optional zero period |  PICTURE DAY  Girls Wrestling 3:30, Boys Wrestling 3:50  COED Practice:  4:15-6:30
Friday: Coast Classic @ North Bend HS - Wrestlers report at 8:10 am - Weigh-ins 11:30 am, Wrestling 1:00 pm
Saturday: Coast Classic @ North Bend HS — Weigh-ins 8:00 am, Wrestling 9:00 am

Athletes will be staying overnight at the Ko-Kwel Hotel for the Coast Classic Wrestling tournament

3201 Tremont Avenue • North Bend, OR 97459

541.756.8800 • 800.953.4800 • kokwelresorts.com

Week 3: December 1st - December 7th

It's our first competition week!! The schedule below has the dates/start times/report times for each day. On Tuesday we'll have our annual Blue v Gold intramural competition (see attached flier), please note the admission fee of one case of water/gatorade or non-perishable snacks or a $5-10 donation to help offset team snacks throughout the season. The Lincoln Middle School Tigers and the Cottage Grove Wrestling Club Little Lions will also be scrimmaging so please come out and support Cottage Grove wrestling!! The Lions are competing against North Eugene and Pleasant Hill on Wednesday and the teams are splitting on Friday/Saturday. The Girls team will travel to McKay HS for the Battle at the Capital tournament and the Boys are headed to Bend to compete at the Adrian Irwin Invite. All eligible wrestlers will travel for these tournaments. Keep in mind that unexcused absences from practice will result in ineligibility for competition that full WEEK.

Schedule:

Here is the schedule for this upcoming week: 

Monday: 3:30-5:30 pm Boys - 5:00-7:00 pm Girls

Tuesday: Blue v Gold Showcase - CGHS  & LMS wrestling starts at 6:00 pm - CG Wrestling club starts at 5:00 pm -  Athletes report at 4:00pm

Wednesday: Report to wrestling room at 3:30 - Weigh-ins at 4:00 pm - JV at 5:00 pm - Girls at 5:30 pm- Boys Varsity at 6:00 pm

Thursday: 3:30-5:30 pm Girls - 5:00-7:00 pm Boys

Friday Girls: Girls report to CGHS at 4:50 AM - weigh-ins at 7:30 AM- Wrestling starts at 9:00 AM

Friday Boys: Boys report at 10:00 AM - Weigh-ins 2 PM - Wrestling starts at 4:00 PM

Saturday Boys: Weigh-ins at 8:00 AM - Wrestling at 10:00 AM - JV wrestlers will wrestle Saturday only

Week 2: November 24th - November 30th

We had a really solid first week in both Boys and Girls practices. Please take a special note that unexcused absences from practice will result in ineligibility for competition that week. Also, make sure to communicate before practice starts!!

This week will be a bit odd with the school schedule, but practice times are listed below. Athletes will certify their weight this week. For more information about that process you can check out the OSAA website.

This week will also be a trial week for required practice shirts. Athletes will be issued practice shirts and required to wear them. Coaching staff will organize and provide direction for laundry. We will be washing practice shirts on site and they SHOULD NOT leave campus. 

Grades:

Athletes need to be passing at least 5 classes and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. If they do not meet those requirements, they are required to attend Wednesday school. This goes for athletes that are eligible but may have an F. Wednesday school will continue each week until the grades are brought up. 

Practices:

Here are the practices for this upcoming week: 

Monday: 3:30-5:30 pm Boys - 5:00-7:00 pm Girls

Tuesday: 3:30-5:30 pm Girls - 5:00-7:00 pm Boys

Wednesday: 4:00-6:30 pm Both Boys and Girls

Thursday: Enjoy the Holiday!!

Friday: 9:00-11:00 am Both Boys and Girls

Week 1: November 17th - November 23rd

The '25-26 wrestling season is finally here and we're excited to get started! Here is some information about registration, practice, what gear your athlete needs, as well as Meet The Lions. 

As we transition into separate Boys and Girls programs, both teams will use this website for reference and weekly updates. You can expect the website to be updated at least every Sunday. The updates include practice scheduling, competitions, and travel itinerary's for the week and beyond. Routine communications should be handled primarily through the Band app, email 2nd, and text/phone call last. Parents will have a separate band thread for any questions or chats, parents, please don't post or chat from the Athlete's Band app. 

Registration:

Before an athlete can practice they need to be registered on FamilyID (scroll down for a comprehensive set of instructions) and have an up to date physical on file in the office. Please do not bring your physical to the coaches, they need to be turned in to the athletic secretary Lena Twyman in the main office. Once you have turned it into her, please bring a signed note to practice saying you are cleared to participate. 

Grades:

Athletes need to be passing at least 5 classes and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. If they do not meet those requirements, they are required to attend Wednesday school. This goes for athletes that are eligible but may have an F. Wednesday school will continue each week until the grades are brought up. 

Practices:

Here are the practices for this upcoming week: 

Monday: 3:30-5:30 pm Boys - 5:00-7:00 pm Girls

Tuesday: 3:30-5:30 pm Girls - 5:00-7:00 pm Boys

Wednesday: 4:00-6:30 pm Both Boys and Girls

Thursday: 3:30-5:30 pm Both Boys and Girls and Meet The Lions at 6:00 pm

Friday: 3:30-5:30 pm Boys - 5:00-7:00 pm Girls

The first week of practices will be assessments and fundamental skill development. Competition teams will be determined by coaching staff and wrestle-offs weekly. An athlete always has the opportunity to compete for a Varsity spot the week of competition. It's not unusual for a wrestler to start the year as a Novice and compete the Regional Tournament. 

What Each Athlete Needs for Practice:

IT’S MANDATORY TO WEAR CLEAN CLOTHES DAILY. Athletes will need to wear their own bottoms and optional sweatshirts. Jewelry is not allowed while wrestling, please remove jewelry prior to coming in for practice. This season athletes are required to wear the program provided practice shirts for practice @CGHS. Athletes will be issued t-shirts and are responsible to wash, maintain, and return them at the end of the season. 

• Water Bottle: We ask that all athletes come prepared to practice with their own water bottle, sharing will not be allowed. We have fountains where they can be refilled. 

• Wrestling shoes: Wrestling shoes are required for practice and competition. We have a limited amount of loaner shoes available and would appreciate any leftover shoes families have that they'd be willing to donate. Our kids club is getting pretty big and we need every size. Shoes can be dropped off in at the CGHS wrestling room. 

• Notebook: We use notebooks to help track goals, quotes, and other various team information throughout the season. Each player will need to have their notebook with them at every practice and game throughout the season. NOTESBOOKS ARE PROVIDED BY COACHING STAFF.

• **Head gear is not required to be purchased, the team will provide as needed. If an athlete has braces a mouth guard is required and can be purchased through amazon or locally at Dicks.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out, we are happy to help out! 

Meet The Lions:

On Thursday, November 20th, we will meet in the Main Gym for Parent night at 6:00 pm. Meet the Lions will follow directly. 

Registration is open on FamilyID for Wrestling

Please make sure all aspects of registration are completed before we start official practices on November 17. If an athlete does not have everything completed, they will not be eligible to start practices until they are completed. 

What you must do before you can TRY OUT and/or PRACTICES

• Submit registration on FamilyID.com.

• Provide current insurance information on your registration.

• Have a current physical on file.

• Have a current impact test. This will only affect participation eligibility after  the initial date that it is offered (may be during the first week of practices).

• If you are new to South Lane School District, you must be enrolled as a student before you can participate. 

What you must do before you can participate in GAMES/CONTESTS:

• Pay all fees & fines

  • PLEASE NOTE: Athletic fees go towards transportation, officials, & coaching. Coaches reserve the right to have required fundraising for each sport. If you have questions about fundraising requirements, please contact the coach directly. 

• Meet OSAA grade requirements

* see below for more detailed information * 

PHYSICALS:

Physical Forms: Repeat physicals are required every two years. Physicals must be on the state mandated form and TURNED IN TO THE ATHLETIC OFFICE, signed by the student's physician, athlete and parent/guardian BEFORE PARTICIPATION CLEARANCE WILL BE ISSUED. If you need to download the form, click here.

CG Clinic Options- **please make sure your physician is using the 2017 version of the physical form**

Nova Healthcare, 541-942-7000 (Walk-ins welcome) 

Peacehealth Clinic, 541-767-5200, Bills Insurance (Walk-ins welcome)

INSURANCE: 

ALL ATHLETES MUST HAVE INSURANCE COVERAGE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE - South Lane School District will be offering insurance through Myers-Stevens & Toohey Co., INC. They are now offering online sign-ups at https://www.myers-stevens.com/.... This process is not immediate so do not delay applying. Parents are responsible to log back in to keep insurance information up-to-date if there are any changes to the athlete's insurance coverage.

FEES:

To pay the athletic fee(s), visit the CGHS webstore by clicking here. If you have not logged in to this site you will need to create a new log in and password. **Paying the fee does not put you on the roster- all athletes MUST ALSO sign up on FamilyID.com.**

Cottage Grove High School athletes are required to pay a $75.00 participation fee for the 1st sport season, $75.00 for the 2nd sport season, and the 3rd sport season is FREE. Basically, you must do a fall and winter sport, in order for the spring season to be FREE. If you qualify for Free or Reduced lunch you are eligible for a discounted price of $40.00.

Additionally, CGHS will be charging a $25 late fee for anyone who has not paid their sports fee by Monday, August 24th. This fee will be fined to your athletes account. 

FINES:

ALL FINES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE.

IMPACT TESTING:

Every incoming 9th grader or new student is required to test before they will be eligible to compete in any contests.  Fall impact testing will be coordinated through our program. All athletes who need it are expected to participate in the team impact test. In most cases, retesting is required every 2 years. I will give you date and time for the test once it has been coordinated. 

GRADES REQUIREMENTS: 

OSAA and CGHS require students to take at least five (5) credit classes per trimester and meet credit requirements. Athletes must have passed at least five (5) classes last trimester and be on track to graduate. Additionally, CGHS requires a GPA of 2.0 or higher for the last completed trimester.