The 1998 Charger wrestling team was led by senior Justin Dolezilek, who finished the year 24-6. He finished first at regionals to qualify for state.
Throwback Thursday | ’98 Wrestling
Young wrestling team lead by new coaches
The Wabaunsee Wrestling team is starting off the year with two new coaches. Head coach Jamy Dunbar, previously a coach at Osage City, will be assisted by Tyler Douglass. Coach Dunbar is unsure of any changes that will be made with the program, as he is new to WHS.
2 wrestlers place at state
The wrestling season ended Saturday with two state placers. Senior Derek Wallin placed 5th and senior Eli Mumpower placed 6th.
Back to state | Wallin, Mumpower earn their way back to Hays
Slideshow | Seniors Derek Wallin and Eli Mumpower qualified for state with 1st and 4th place finishes at the Marion substate.
Sports Briefs | Multiple wrestlers advance to the regional round
Four wrestlers will compete in the regional tournament tomorrow at Rossville. Senior Derek Wallin was district champion. Senior Eli Mumpower was runner up. Freshman Alex Beggs and junior Marek Boatwright both finished in 4th place.
Wrestling enters modified postseason
Wrestling ended its regular season this weekend with a series of three home events. WHS competes in its district tournament noon Saturday at Silver Lake.
Throwback Thursday | Wrestling 2000-01
It's a big weekend for Charger wrestling, with a home duel tonight, the Mid-East League meet at home tomorrow and the Wabaunsee Invitational Saturday morning.
To get ready, check out the wrestling page from the 2001 Charger yearbook. This weekend's matches can be streamed on through the NFHS Network.
Sports Briefs | Girls basketball opens with 53-14 win over Axtell
Winter sports season started this weekend with basketball at home against Axtell and the wrestling team faced Abilene, Sabetha, and Ottawa in a home quad.
Girls basketball won easily against Axtell 53-14. Junior Lauren Schutter was the Chargers leading scorer with 20 points and also 14 rebounds. Senior Madisyn Wertzberger scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Freshman Karli Meseke scores 9 points as well.
WHS winter sports to open this weekend without fans in attendance
Tonight’s season opening basketball game against Axtell will be a lot quieter than usual.
Due to statewide precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19, no spectators will be allowed to attend winter sporting events until at least the end of January.
KSHSAA’s Board of Directors met virtually last week to discuss the upcoming winter sports season and make adjustments surrounding the recent climb in COVID cases in the state of Kansas.
Wrestlemania | Wallin finishes 6th in state; Mumpower, Warner gain experience
Wabaunsee wrestling returned to the state podium last weekend.
Friday and Saturday, juniors Eli Mumpower, Derek Wallin and Alex Warner competed at the Class 3-2-1A KSHSAA State Wrestling Championship at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays.
Wallin went as far as placing 6th and earning a state medal in the 160 pound weight class.
The Charger 