Ashbrook High School - Leaves of Green Yearbook (Gastonia, NC)

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rod attitude and a lot of hard work are Mau- Byrd's outstanding qualities. 1 . i tttt .V ., . M X 'Bmw THROWDOW When most people think of wrestling they often associate it with the typical tele- vision wrestlers like Rick Flair, Wahoo McDaniel, Dusty Rhodes, and Blackjack Mulligan. Ashbrook wrestling, however, is an entirely different sport. Ashbrook wrestling involves discipline. Team members may have to go on strict diets to qualify for a lower weight class. Practice is also a key factor in pinning oppo- nents. Wrestlers must master various holds and strategies to gain an advantage. They also lift weights and endure grueling wor- kouts to achieve physical fitness and strength. But, winning requires more than strength. Coach Bill Eccles knows that to win, his wrestlers must be mentally tough deter- mined, and willing to give 1002. Lin Hollowell receives instruction from Coach Eccles before his crucial match. . ssewswiss . ' .,... t'-.'.. , 1 ...V ..... in. ,.....,.' ,,'.' ominates his opponent in an exciting match. jimmy Vecchiolla makes the right moves as he prepares to pin his man. tt Patrick McGill combines determination with his wrestling ability as he contemplates a victory. Sports! 171

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With aggressive force Mack Woods strives for a win. 170f Sports Senior standout Andy Warren's dedication proves rewarding. Steven Sytz, an outstanding junior wrestler, ge into position for a takedown. L-suns M in Bryan Barnes demonstrates his strength and st

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Pin Pals Get Tough Twas the night before the wrestling match and all through the gym, The wrestlers were tired, but their hopes were not dim, His mother had prepared his dinner with care, Oh joy! lt's Ex-Lax and oranges to spare, The wrestler was nestled in his sweat suit in bed while visions of winning danced through his head, He pictured his opponent as clear as day and decided a pin was the only way, And then in his dream arose such a clatter he awoke to find there was nothing the matter, He dressed very quickly in his warm rub- ber suit to sweat off pounds from his cereal and fruit, A long day of starvation lay ahead for him, yet until weigh-ins would prove if his weight had been met, As he stepped on the scale with his nerves in a knot, He found that his weight was right on the dot, His opponent was huge, his stomach was bulging, lt was obvious that he had been indulg- ing: As he walked on the mat he felt no shame, But he knew if he lost he would be to blame, And then through the gym they heard the coach call, UCrush'em, smash'em, and pin'em all! jimmy Poag improves his technique while wrestl Senior wrestler lohnny Herndon struggles for Discussing rules and requirements is one of the victory in an all-important match against Ashe- many jobs Coach Eccles must attend to. ville. 172! Sports