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In an effort to keep everyone informed (athletes, parents, administrators, and alumni) we are launching our web based newsletter. Here are the happenings for everything West Ottawa Wrestling related! 
SUMMER- MAKING THE BEST OF IT
Obviously Covid-19 has put us all at a disadvantage when it comes to training. But that doesn't have to stop us! We had Pantherstyle athletes all over the country learning, growing, or just having fun! Some of our wrestlers attended the Shadow Wrestling Clinics at Tunnel Park. They included Mathew Hakken, Owen Foster, James Diel, Kaitlynn Heck, Vinny Uildriks, Zandir Kladder, James Foster, Markko Foster, Gaven Lancaster-Cruz, Aiden Lancaster-Cruz, and Trey Nadolsky Wrestlers participated in the WO Summer Conditioning for Football as well. They included Caidyn Kladder, James Diel, and Mathew Hakken. Aiden Lancaster-Cruz and Trey Nadolsky attendedCrossfit with 2001 Alumni Eli Coffman. We had a slew of wrestlers cross train with baseball. These included Owen Foster, James Foster, Braylon Cates, Abel Anaya, Jalen Cantu, and Raenen Cantu. Caidyn Kladder attended the Rise & Fire Showcase in Chicago for football. Emilio Castaneda headed out west for a kayak adventure in the Colorado. TRIVIA! How many Academic All-State wrestling teams has West Ottawa had? (Answer at the bottom!) QUOTE "Once the ref blew the final whistle, I was the happiest person in the world.“" - Ramon Correa, Class of 2014 (after winning the 2014 West Ottawa Invite)
Shadow Wrestling Clinics
SUMMER WORKOUTS
We are excited to announce several opportunities available to all West Ottawa athletes. First, Summer conditioning will begin in June at the High School. Essentially:
Schedule Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday Group 1- Football Players Only
In an effort to keep our athletes training in these uncertain times of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent quarantines, West Ottawa Wrestling has teamed up with Myrmidon Training Systems to offer up remote wrestling training. Each week we will be adding new assignments in all seven categories of training, as well as special "quarantine technique" from their YouTube channel. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Coach Lancaster or Myrmidon Wrestling.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN TRAINING TRIVIA ANSWER: Six (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
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HOLLAND, MI
In an effort to keep everyone informed (athletes, parents, administrators, and alumni) we are launching our web based newsletter. Here are the happenings for everything West Ottawa Wrestling related! 
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Obviously Covid-19 has put us all at a disadvantage when it comes to training. But that doesn't have to stop us! Here are few opportunities that Coach Lancaster has found! If you have any more to add, or have any questions, feel free to email him at lancasterr@westottawa.net Pictured Rocks Camp Purler Camp Ken Chertow The Rumble TRIVIA! Who was West Ottawa's very first state champion in wrestling? (Answer at the bottom!) QUOTE "...Every day in practice, he (Michael McClure) always beat the living crap out of me,”..." - Gerardo Garcia, Class of 2010
Shadow Wrestling Clinics
SUMMER WORKOUTS
We are excited to announce several opportunities available to all West Ottawa athletes. First, Summer conditioning will begin in June at the High School. Essentially:
Schedule Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday Group 1- Football Players Only
In an effort to keep our athletes training in these uncertain times of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent quarantines, West Ottawa Wrestling has teamed up with Myrmidon Training Systems to offer up remote wrestling training. Each week we will be adding new assignments in all seven categories of training, as well as special "quarantine technique" from their YouTube channel. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Coach Lancaster or Myrmidon Wrestling.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN TRAINING
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Rob Renes, 1995  HOLLAND, MI In an effort to keep everyone informed (athletes, parents, administrators, and alumni) we are launching our web based newsletter. Here are the happenings for everything West Ottawa Wrestling related!  In an effort to keep our athletes training in these uncertain times of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent quarantines, West Ottawa Wrestling has teamed up with Myrmidon Training Systems to offer up remote wrestling training. Each week we will be adding new assignments in all seven categories of training, as well as special "quarantine technique" from their YouTube channel. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Coach Lancaster or Myrmidon Wrestling. CLICK HERE TO BEGIN TRAINING  PANTHERSTYLE VIRTUAL BANQUET RESULTS Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were unable to host our traditional banquet this spring. Each year, this is an event that our student-athletes, coaches, and Pantherstyle Family members look forward to gathering and celebrating the accomplishments of these men and women. Below is the results of our first annual virtual banquet held on our website and social media this week. These men and women deserve a tremendous amount of recognition and deserve to be celebrated. This year, we also included the middle school and Panther Elite programs as well. This is the first time we have hosted all K-12 athletes under one banner. Full Results HERE Record Almanac HERE TRIVIA! What was the largest West Ottawa margin of victory in a dual meet? (Answer at the bottom!) QUOTE "...This team and wrestling itself have been a great part of my life, but all of you will have bad days, but don’t let those bad days control and work past them...." - Logan Hornshaw, Class of 2020  We are excited to announce several opportunities available to all West Ottawa athletes. First, Summer conditioning will begin in June at the High School. Full nformation from WOPS and the MHSAA are attached in this email. But essentially:
Schedule Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday Group 1- Football Players Only
 Shadow Wrestling Clinics
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78-0 vs. Ottawa Hills on Jan. 11, 2017 West Ottawa Wrestling Virtual Banquet
5/12/2020
 HOLLAND, MI Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are unable to host our traditional banquet this spring. Each year, this is an event that our student-athletes, coaches, and Pantherstyle Family members look forward to gathering and celebrating the accomplishments of these men and women. Below is the schedule for when we will be releasing award information on our website as well as across all of our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter). We need the Pantherstyle Family to help us out and Like, Share, Comment, and Retweet these posts! These men and women deserve a tremendous amount of recognition and deserve to be celebrated. This year, we also will be including the middle school and Panther Elite programs as well. This is the first time we have hosted all K-12 athletes under one banner. Events kick off May 18, 2020: Meeting ID: 810 576 5922 Password: 2rcrZr  HIGH SCHOOL '19-'20 Trends vs. '18-'19 Season
SPECIAL AWARDS Off-Season Champ- Mathew Hakken Sportsmanship- Mathew Hakken Panther Award- Logan Hornshaw Invictus Award- Ito Huerta MIP- Omar Salas MVP (Girls)- Maritza Rodriguez MVP- Owen Foster COACH KRUNCH AWARD -Beth Nichols VARSITY AWARD WINNERS FRESHMAN
VARSITY TEAM CAPTAINS
ALL-AREA TEAM FIRST TEAM
TEAM RESULTS
HS TEAM STATS
HS CATEGORY LEADERS WINS
 MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL AWARDS
 PANTHER ELITE SPECIAL AWARDS Most Outstanding Wrestler
OPEN LETTERS "I have to be honest that this team was one of the best teams that I have been a part of, I see potential in everyone on this team to be great, They all have great work ethic. For the freshman and sophomores on the team, you are the future of this team, you all have the potential of going to state or doing whatever your goals in wrestling are, but don’t skip out on the work, don’t make excuses, and don’t ever be scared of the person in front of you on that mat. For the juniors, the soon to be seniors, you guys will be the new leaders of this team, lead by example and show the team how we work. This team and wrestling itself have been a great part of my life, but all of you will have bad days, but don’t let those bad days control and work past them. Thank you to all of the team members and coaching staff for the 7 years that have been great because of this team." -Logan Hornshaw, Class of 2020 "As everyone knows, this past season was my first with the program. I was excited to begin the season and to be a part of the West Ottawa wrestling program. I started with high expectations, not only for the wrestlers but the coaching staff as well and those expectations were highly met. I couldn't have been more proud to be a part of this competitive organization. In the years I’ve been around this sport, I’m always amazed by the young men and women that are willing to step out of their comfort zone and be a part of such a physically and mentally demanding sport. There was a lot of amazing wrestling that happened this season and I believe it will only continue to grow. I am proud of each and every one of you and can't wait to see you all on the mat again next fall." -Coach John Razoog "Hope everyone is safe and healthy and wish nothing but the best for you and your families during this time. I thought this season was a complete success and so thankful we were able to finish out our season while others weren’t so fortunate due to the covid pandemic. There were a lot of positives on this years season and I was so thankful to coach you all. I thought we started off extremely strong at Hesperia going 2-0. We Killed it at the Gobles tournament again. We defeated EK to finally end our losing streak in conference dual play in the OK Red. We should of and almost beat a rank team at Chip Hills. This years team made history by winning the most duals in a season in West Ottawa team history and lastly for another straight year we achieved academic all state. You all have a lot to be proud of, you gave it your all this season. We had a young team with many underclassmen in the starting lineup and they all proved they belonged and earned their spot. Each and everyone of you played a vital role on this years success and us coaches can’t thank you enough. I can’t wait for day we are all back on the mat again. Hopefully by then we will have fully recovered and rested and ready to roll. Though this season was a success, let’s make it our goal for next year, have it be a much more successful one. Until then be safe and healthy. Love you all!" -Coach Mathias Sarli First off, let me say I hate post-season awards. Its is impossible to truly give special recognition to everyone this season. Nothing tangible can quantify your hard work, integrity, commitment, or sacrifice this season. If you made it through all of the trial and tribulations you have my sincerest gratitude. None of this happens without you. NONE of it. Without you, we would not have broke the records. Without you, we would not have won the tournaments. Without you, we would not have been Academic All-State. Without you, we would not have had all the fun and grown as people. Uncertain times we live in, but not to a Pantherstyle wrestler. We thrive on chaos. Because we know opportunity eventually makes itself know. And we will always been ready to capitalize. I love you all! -Coach Ryan Lancaster  EAST LANSING, MI- Ethan Curtin finishes up his collegiate career at Michigan State University. As a Redshirt Senior, Curtin was 6-9 for the Spartans. He excelled in the classroom, being an Academic All-Big Ten and the recipient of the SASS Academic Excellence Gala 2018-19 (Redshirt Sophomore)
2017-18 (Redshirt Freshman)
2016-17 (Redshirt)
As a West Ottawa alumni (Class of 2016) Curtin earned all-area honors after posting a 41-6 record as a senior, as well as a district champion and a won the district title a two-time team-captain for the Panthers. "This is a big deal for me as a coach," says head coach Ryan Lancaster. "Ethan is our first 'pantherstyle' wrestler to make it not only through college, but at the highest stage of division one athletics. His aggressive style and motor that wouldn't quit aided him against some of the toughest kids in the country. I look forward to his next move." covid-19 Training Hub
3/30/2020
 HOLLAND, MI In an effort to keep our athletes training in these uncertain times of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent quarantines, West Ottawa Wrestling has teamed up with Myrmidon Training Systems to offer up remote wrestling training. Each week we will be adding new assignments in all seven categories of training, as well as special "quarantine technique" from their YouTube channel. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Coach Lancaster or Myrmidon Wrestling. "Your time inside is either a cage or a cocoon." - UNKNOWN "Isolation is a gift." - Charles Bukowski “You can't get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good" - Jerry West "You are confined only by the walls you build yourself." - Andrew Murphy "Without great solitude, no serious work is possible.” -Pablo Picasso "...Fear is the mind-killer..." -Frank Herbert, DUNE "Isolation doesn't bother me at all. It gives me a sense of security." -Jimmy Page“ "In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” - Sun Tzu "Better to be busy than to be busy worrying" - Angela Lansbury WEST OTTAWA OFF-SEASON POINTS SYSTEM PROGRAM All #pantherstyle wrestlers will receive 100 off-season points per assignment they complete. Contact Coach Lancaster for more details. LEADER BOARD AS OF 05.26.20 Lilli Lancaster-Cruz 1200 Gaven Lancaster-Cruz 1200 Aiden Lancaster-Cruz 1200 James Diel 1100 Corey Ottgen 800 Owen Foster 300 James Foster 200 REMOTE TRAINING GEAR To help encourage you on your journey, prizes will be awarded to those that turn in their sheets finished to us at myrmidonwrestling@gmail.com. (ASSIGNMENTS WILL ONLY COUNT THAT ARE REVIEWED BY MYRMIDON STAFF) Prizes are as follows:  Complete 10 assignments, and receive one FREE cotton T-shirt  Complete 20 assignments, and receive one FREE 10th anniversary shirt  Complete 30 assignments, and receive one FREE pair of fight shorts DEDICATION AND DETERMINATION
MENTAL ATTITUDE
PHYSICAL CONDITIONING
COOPERATION WITH OTHERS
FOCUS AND LEARNING
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MILLS WRESTLING 30 DAY CHALLENGE A new workout will be posted each day and will be geared to K-12 graders!!! Each day Coach Mills will cover 7 different areas that will challenge your wrestlers and help them " Get, Better, Faster!!" The 7 areas are 1. Warm-up 2. Technique 3. Strength 4. Helping Teammates & Community 5. Motivation 6. Homework 7. Nutrition This 30 Day Challenge will progress each day in a logical & easy to follow format. "With everything that's going on in the world during this Corona-virus Pandemic, many millions of Americans are under shelter at home restrictions to slow down the curve of this Pandemic. I wanted to give wrestlers of ALL ages something they can do at home in as little as a 6 x 9 ft space, so they can keep "Getting, Better, Faster in Wrestling!! Throughout the 30 days there will be several outstanding guest clinicians to challenge you!!! So far Logan Steiber, Brent Metcalf, Lee Kemp & Ed Ruth (I even consulted with Legendary Coach Dan Gable before filming) have agreed to post advice, techniques, & motivational messages for you!! Each day the lesson is laid out in 4 min. or less. Buckle up and take on the Mills Wrestling 30 Day Challenge!!!!" Coach Mills💪💪 Wrestling Lunch Break This channel will be dedicated to bringing phenomenal techniques into your home or wrestling room. The main goal is to help those who don't have access to their normal wrestling coaches and facilities but also to raise money for non-profit organizations and those within the wrestling community which may need our help. Together we can all get better, just learn something on your lunch break! MYRMIDON BOOTLEG Games from NCWA All-American Ryan Lancaster (and his sons Aiden and Gaven) filmed during the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 at their home gym at in Holland, MI. Filmed by Lilli Lancaster-Cruz QUARANTINE TECHNIQUE
 HOLLAND- The Little Panthers had another impressive showing at the 7th Annual Little Panthers Wrestling Tournament held at West Ottawa High School. West Ottawa walked away with the title with an impressive 10 champions as well as numerous placers. This tournament caps the end of the recreation season, and leaves the Panther Elite left training for the MYWAY State Finals, held in Kalamazoo, MI at Wings Event Center in March 27-29. This is the fourth consecutive year the team has won their own event. 1. West Ottawa 88 2. Jenison 45 3. Mean Machine 42 4. Allegan 15 5. Hook and Catch 15 6. Mona Shores 14 7. Allendale 11 8. Hopkins 10 9, Grand Haven 8 10. Hesperia 7 11. Hamilton 4 12. Manchester 4 13. Sparta 4 14. UNATTACHED 1 RESULTS
37 1st Gavin Porrett (MONA) 2nd Peter van der Puyl (MEAN) 3rd Tobias Kladder (WO) 4th Jalen Alejos (JEN) 43 1st Maggie Manning (MEAN) 2nd Victor Martinez (JEN) 3rd Mason Perales (WO) 47 1st Violet Klapperich (MAN) 2nd Blake Morgan (HOOK) 3rd Landon Rusticus (JEN) 4th Joseph Vanderlaan (ALL) 48 1st Maxwell Sin (WO) 2nd Landon Belka (MEAN) 3rd Corey Ottgen Jr. (HOOK) 4th Logan Brown (JEN) 50A 1st Marco Martinez (JEN) 2nd Connor Gramer (MONA) 3rd Emerson Lewis (MONA) 4th Amari Alejos (JEN) 50B 1st Myles Castro (WO) 2nd Diana Ottgen (HOOK) 3rd Mason Potts (WO) 4th Zane Andrew (MEAN) 53 1st Broden Harmsen (WO) 2nd Joey Young (JEN) 3rd Mason Ridgeway (MONA) 4th Ethan Christner (UNA) 54 1st Austin Jacobs (GH) 2nd Trey Nadolsky (WO) 3rd Colton Huizenga (MEAN) 55 1st Wyatt Jacobs (GH) 2nd Gabriel Bolanos (WO) 3rd Caspian Lancaster (HESP) 58A 1st Lucas Brower (WO) 2nd Jacob Snyder (HAM) 3rd Fulton Vanderlest (JEN) 58B 1st Jayven Sipkema (ALGN) 2nd Markko Foster (WO) 3rd Jordan Compagnari (MEAN) 59A 1st Deagan Tervoort (WO) 2nd Oso Castro (WO) 3rd Owen Hoekstra (MEAN) 59B 1st Fabian Martinez (JEN) 2nd Daniel Martinez (JEN) 3rd Maya Manning (MEAN) 4th Carson Egbert (WO) 60A 1st Tyler Knight (MONA) 2nd Kaius Cabrera (WO) 3rd Keegan Pena (WO) 4th Hayden Rusticus (JEN) 60B 1st Easton Button (MEAN) 2nd Asher Tuinstra (HOPK) 3rd Zander Melle (SPAR) 4th Hawthorn Hubbard (SPAR) 64 1st Leeland Sharp (MEAN) 2nd Quinton Taylor (HESP) 3rd Talon Heneveld (HAM) 66 1st Levi Diller (WO) 2nd Hayden Hoogewind (ALL) 3rd Rox Quintanilla (WO) 69 1st Edward Plummer (WO) 2nd Wyatt Wolbrink (HOPK) 3rd Raniah Sipkema (ALGN) 74A 1st Lane Curry (MEAN) 2nd Kamryn Galaviz (ALGN) 3rd Judan Britton (JEN) 4th Jayce Tatro (JEN) 74B 1st Todd Bush (JEN) 2nd Ethan Hammer (JEN) 3rd Holly Hubbard (SPAR) 77 1st Jaesek Homrich (JEN) 2nd Aiden Lancaster-Cruz (WO) 3rd James Reed (WO) 4th Luke Dewitt (MEAN) 79 1st Logan Curry (MEAN) 2nd Braylon Cates (WO) 3rd Mateaus Chavarria (WO) 4th Andrew Myers (MONA) 84 1st Josiah Solis-Aguilar (WO) 2nd Camden McCrea (HAM) 3rd Brayden Sternberg (ALGN) 90 1st Brycen Soto (WO) 2nd Raenen Cantu (WO) 3rd Wyatt Berghuis (WO) 4th Mason Martin (ALL) 92 1st Tristin Waite (JEN) 2nd Gaven Lancaster-Cruz (WO) 3rd Mollie Taylor (HESP) 4th Armando Cruz (WO) 96A 1st Quinton Benderman (HOOK) 2nd Chance Dykstra (ALL) 3rd Braelyn Sharda (WO) 4th Jacon Rios (WO) 96B 1st Abel Anaya (WO) 2nd Tyson Gomez (WO) 3rd Timothy Burns (MEAN) 117 1st Corbin Galaviz (ALGN) 2nd Jason Morgan (HOOK) 135 1st Genesis Tuinstra (HOPK) 2nd Jack Blumeno (JEN)  HOLLAND, MI To increase knowledge and interest in the sport of Olympic style wrestling, West Ottawa and Myrmidon Training Systems will be hosting a 4-week, 2-session camp at the North High School wrestling room beginning in April. The aim will be to introduce new athletes to the sport and teach rudimentary skills that will help on and off the mat. This camp will be set up for kids that have little to no experience in the sport, and will prepare them (if they wish) for the competitive season in spring. All camps are lead and instructed by Myrmidon Training Systems staff. KIDS OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENTAL CAMP Two 2-Week Sessions Session 1: April 13-15 & April 20-22 Session 2: April 27-29 & May 4-6 Days: Mondays and Wednesdays Times: K-2nd meets 5pm-6pm 3rd-6th grade meets 6pm-7pm Where: West Ottawa High School Cost*: (Register by what grade you are entering) K-2nd: $20/session or $35 for all fall sessions 3rd-6th: $20/session or $35 for all fall sessions *All siblings are half priced. Session 1: Freestyle 04.13.20 04.15.20 04.20.20 04.22.20 Session 2: Greco-Roman 04.27.20 04.29.20 05.04.20 05.06.20  HOLLAND, MI
6th-8th grade co-ed wrestling practice begins on Wednesday, January 15 in the Macatawa Bay wrestling room (located in the gym). Practice will begin at 3pm-5pm. Students planning on participating need to have a current athletic physical on file with the athletic office. All physicals must be dated after April 15, 2019. Students must also have a Final Forms account created. This is our new way of registering for teams. Instructions on how to register can be found on wopanthers.com or students may pick up paper instructions in the office. West Ottawa Middle School (WOMS) Wrestling is a fundamental, and arguably, most important part of our developmental program. Athletes are introduced to the subtle nuances of the sport, and are eventually brought to compete at a competitive level in the area. Any questions for concerns you may have, please send them to westottawawrestling@gmail.com. 2020 Wrestling Competition Schedule 02.01.2020 @ Grandville Invite 02.11.2020 @ Fruitport MS 02.13.2020 @ Holland MS 02.18.2010 vs. Reeths-Puffer MS 02.20.2020 @ Grand Haven MS 02.22.2020 vs. West Ottawa MS Duals 02.25.2020 vs. Cityside MS 02.27.2020 vs. Muskegon MS 03.03.2020 @ Baldwin Street MS 03.10.2020 @ Grandville MS 03.14.2020 @ Grand Haven MS Invitational 03.19.2020 @ Hamilton MS  7th Annual Little Panthers Youth Tournament
Who: Youth Wrestlers K-5th When: February 28th, 2020 at 6pm Where: West Ottawa High School Cost: FREE Madison Block Weights (no weight classes) Kids ranked 1-3 and paired against wrestlers of same ability Register at www.westottawawrestling.com Check in by 5:30pm Awards for top 4 wrestlers in each weight class Plaque for 1-2 Place Team Spectators: $3.00 Adults/ $10.00 per Family MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED BY 10pm ON 02/26/20 #pantherstyle Facebook: /wopanthers Twitter: @westottpanthers Instagram: westottawawrestling Website: www.westottawawrestling.com Email: westottawawrestling@gmail.com |
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