After a slow start in the 1st, the Cavs caught fire en route to a big 56-23 win over Indiana. Kiski led 12-9 through 1. From there the Cavs outscored the Indians 44-14, including 30-9 in the second half. Nine players scored for Kiski led by @NoahThimons who finished w 11.
This coming Wednesday’s match against Fox Chapel will be our annual Alumni Night!!
All KA wrestling alumni are encouraged to attend. You will be recognized beginning at 6:30!!
Come out and support this year’s team in their first section dual of the year!!
#KAAllday
Desmond Doss was a non-combatant medic who served in World War 2. At the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, he single-handedly saved 75 lives, one at a time, whilst under gunfire. He is the only conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions.
Below is his Medal of Honor citation:
"On May 5, he unhesitatingly braved enemy shelling and small arms fire to assist an artillery officer. He applied bandages, moved his patient to a spot that offered protection from small arms fire and, while artillery and mortar shells fell close by, painstakingly administered plasma. Later that day, when an American was severely wounded by fire from a cave, Pfc. Doss crawled to him where he had fallen 25 feet from the enemy position, rendered aid, and carried him 100 yards to safety while continually exposed to enemy fire.
On May 21, in a night attack on high ground near Shuri, he remained in exposed territory while the rest of his company took cover, fearlessly risking the chance that he would be mistaken for an infiltrating Japanese and giving aid to the injured until he was himself seriously wounded in the legs by the explosion of a grenade.
Rather than call another aid man from cover, he cared for his own injuries and waited 5 hours before litter bearers reached him and started carrying him to cover. The trio was caught in an enemy tank attack and Pfc. Doss, seeing a more critically wounded man nearby, crawled off the litter; and directed the bearers to give their first attention to the other man. Awaiting the litter bearers' return, he was again struck, by a sniper bullet while being carried off the field by a comrade, this time suffering a compound fracture of one arm.
With magnificent fortitude he bound a rifle stock to his shattered arm as a splint and then crawled 300 yards over rough terrain to the aid station. Through his outstanding bravery and unflinching determination in the face of desperately dangerous conditions, Pfc. Doss saved the lives of many soldiers. His name became a symbol throughout the 77th Infantry Division for outstanding gallantry far above and beyond the call of duty."
As we celebrate our nation’s independence, let us remember the men and women who fought for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. #IndependenceDay 🇺🇸
Pretty cool moment. WWII vet Emilio “Chum” Saldari honored during the military salute at PNC Park.
He and his wife, Ida, have been married 76 years! And today is his 99th birthday. #Pirates
Wednesday, 4/19, All skill positions are welcome. We will meet on the field after the Unified Track meet (It should be over around 530)--come out early and support your fellow KA Athletes. We should be done by 630. Bring spikes and sneakers.
Coach McKenzie
How about this beautiful weather, KAIS?! The sun ☀️ is shining and we are giving a high five to Owen! Mr. Rupert said, “Owen is an extremely motivated young man who possesses a high level of wisdom, maturity, and kindness!” That’s what we like to hear! #KAISExcellence 💙💛