Schuyler Wrestlers Winning Season

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Photo Credit: Jeremy Hlavac

Jesus Maganda on the podium.

Geovany Chacon, Staff Reporter

According to Head Wrestling Coach, Jeremy Hlavac, “The year went very well, I was very pleased with the efforts in all out tournaments this season.” The beginning of the season began with the accomplishment of placing 2nd at the second meet of the year. State Duals were held in Kearney, NE on February 2nd.

Miguel Roman on the podium for 4th place.

This was was one of the best years Mr. Hlavac had as far as placing in State Duals. Schuyler placed 4th bringing home a trophy. Schuyler has qualified for State Duals three year in a row.

On February 8th, Schuyler placed 3rd as a team at Districts in Grand Island, Nebraska. State was the following week on Feb. 15-17. Schuyler Wrestling had six wrestlers that qualified for State.

Caden Yrkoski on the podium for 5th

The State Qualifiers were; Kenny Castro 126, Miguel Roman 138, Caden Yrkoski 160, Travis Marxsen 182, Jesus Maganda 220, and Alejandro Sanabria 285. The medalists were; Miguel Roman 4th, Caden Yrkoski 5th, and Jesus “Chuy” Maganda State Champion. Mr. Hlavac said,” I wish the seniors the best of luck in their futures”.