Just finished 2nd week of Summer camp. Good progress in the room & weight room. Highlight so far is Zach Guest’s dodgeball comeback victory, down 3 v 1 against Boggs, Rhees, and Collins. @qcusd@QCHS_Athletics@QCUSD_Athletics
Justin Prigge, Sr, 160lbs, has been elected Team Captain for the 2019-2020 season. He finishes his career with a 81-25 record and is an Arizona State Medalist. After graduation he will enroll in a program to become a firefighter. Congrats! @QCUSD_Athletics@QCHS_Athletics
Kalvin Boggs, Jr, 152lbs, finished the season as D1 State Runner-Up and received the QC Most Outstanding wrestler award for the 2019-2020 season. Congrats Kalvin! @QCHS_Athletics@QCUSD_Athletics
Jason Della Penna, Sr, 170lbs, is the recipient of this year’s Coach’s Award for his leadership,work ethic, and determination.After graduation Jason will leave for boot camp to become a @USMC. We are so proud! P.S. also received best mullet award @QCUSD_Athletics@QCHS_Athletics
Isaiah Jimenez, Jr, 106lbs, finished the season as a 6th place State Medalist. This was the first year Isaiah qualified for the State Tournament. He earns the Most Improved wrestler award for the 2029-2020 season. Great job Isaiah! @QCUSD_Athletics@QCUSD_Athletics
Part 2. I am torn and would hate to put our wrestlers and their families in harms way. Chandler HS GR and FS tournament is canceled this weekend. I will re-evaluate our situation daily and keep you informed on future practices and tournaments.
Casteel Wrestling/Stampede Wrestling Club practice is canceled for tonight in response to USA Wrestling’s recommendations. I am not an expert on infectious diseases, but with all the cancelations/suspended/postponed tournaments I am torn and would hate to put our wrestlers
Youth and high school practice cancelled this evening. Freestyle/Greco tournament at Chandler Friday/Saturday in cancelled. We are off all of next week. Please spread the word.
Congratulations to Patton Rhees, Cash Carlisle, and Logan Browne. They qualified for Team Arizona and the opportunity to compete at the National Championship in Fargo, North Dakota
Right at the top.
Anyone who’s wrestled knows that you’re really wrestling against yourself. It’s a lesson in what you’re able to endure. How far you’re willing to push yourself. You discover who you are. And all the guys I trained with were outstanding individuals. #LifeLessons