Overland High School - Trail Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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t 2' r. i ercer receives two points or a takedown. Bill was too much for Smoky Hill's Mark Waldrop at the district championship where Bill captured tirst. istrict champion Ir.Andy Fitzpatrick dumps his Smoky Hill opponent during their dual match. At the state toumamem Andy finished in seventh place. 4-i 'K .ual f Vffv mmg e ua meetagamsl mo y VARSITY WRESTLING: FRONT Kirkpatrick, Bill Mercer, Louis Rivera, Hill, Jr, Bany Marlin anempls to ROW: Jason DeMeritt, John Chung, Greg Mena, Barry Martin, David Glea- upend his opponent, Barry placed founh Andy Fitzpatrick, Marc Hesting, Dave son, George Martinez, Brenda Mercer. in the district qualifying toumament. DeMeritt. BACK ROW: Heather Copy: Jay Darley I Q Layout: Tyler Salazar ...,,..... ......, , .. N,21V:II2Elf-E2EI2IE2E2E-515-515152522221iliiifiiliiililiIiiEI22512151225ffl?IiE12IE2E25332222222252E2E1E -pi:+:2E2S2E2?252222251-:iz-.

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GHTE oint tennial ranking ever. Une hundred twenty six schools participate in the state tournament, and the Blazers scored 18 points, also the highest marks scored by any pre- vious OHS squad. Sr. Bill Mercer and Jr. Andy Fitzpatrick were both ranked sixth in state for their weight class in the pre- season rankings. In the state toumament, Bill and Andy both finished in seventh place. Wrestling is a sport that re- quires great balance as well as strength and stamina. The com- petition is team against team, but was the highest Con 'dats Varsity Wrestling OHSOPP Cherry Creek 7 46 Mullen 56 Smoky Hill 39 Regis 52 Fairview 62 Boulder 39 Wheat Ridge Toumament 4th Mapleton 2nd Laluanta 2nd Alameda 3rd lleritage 4th Thomton 3rd District 2nd a wresf tlin g team unities their success. Sr. George Martinez said, We do well because everybody wants everybody else to win. The team set their goals and made their commitments early in the season. Dave said, We really set our season up well, with strong individual and team goals. Head coach Greg Maestas said, They are a close-knit group of friends who have been wrestling together for a long time. A controversial aspect in wres- tling was weight lnss to wrestle at a lower weight. The individual Qi? It was a good season for me individually and our team. Our coaching was very good this year. Sr. Bill Mercer work tory to accept vic- defeat. Despite their success, the wrestling team didn't feel that they had gained the respect of the student body. Bill said, People put down the losing weight thing and assume that wrestling is a bad sport. Even though their pain was temporary, the pride is for- ever. Dave said, This is the best team ever! restling at pounds, r. are Hosting strategically sets up to shoot for the legs. Marc was the runner-up in the district qualifying meet. 112121111 :2:

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lac The Frosh!Soph Wrestling JV Wrestling OHSQPP OHSOPP Parker 46 Cherry Creek 23 Cherry Creek 45 Gateway Invitational 4th Rangeview 32 Columbine Toumament 4th Gateway MUUCH Smoky Hill 54 Fairview 48 Regis 60 Smoky Hill 33 Rangeview Toumamem 5th Westminster Toumament 5th Heritage Toumament 3rd Regis - I 62 Castle Rock Toumament 7th Fl' LUPIOH Invitational 3rd Adams City Toumament 6th Boulder 54 League 2nd League 2nd