Wrestling finished its season last weekend, and both basketball teams are fighting this week to extend their seasons.
Sports Briefs | Basketball teams move to second round of sub-state
Senioritis Season 4: Episode 16 Award-winning journalism and wrestling
Senior Emma Alderman joins the podcast to discuss winning the Kansas Scholastic Press Association Journalist of the Year award, and sophomore Weston Johnson discusses his regional wrestling win.
Johnson wins regional wrestling title
The wrestling team competed at the regional tournament last weekend at Silver Lake. Only two kids were seeded, sophomores Alex Beggs and Weston Johnson. Johnson went 2-0 for the weekend, ending as the regional champion.
Throwback Thursday | ’98 Wrestling
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.
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.
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