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Michigan National Team Hub

5/13/2019
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Welcome to the Team Michigan Hub, a centralized page for all West Ottawa wrestlers to keep in formed on the summer. Check back periodically for updates on the Michigan National Team and the requirements needed to participate.

Questions? Send them to the MUSAW Board.


National Team Practice
  • All practices start promptly at 10am.
  • All non-national team member may attend as long as they have  a USAW membership. 
  • Team Michigan Flyer

May 18th- Holt High School
​May 25th- NO TRAINING CAMP
June 1st- Michigan Matcats/South Lyon 
June 8th- Michigan State University
June 15th- Brighton High School
June 22nd- Michigan State University
June 29th- Central Michigan University
July 6-7th- Olivet College

2019 USAW Central Regional
May 26-28, 2019
Ada, OH
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2019 Schoolboy Duals
June 12-16, 2019
Indianapolis, IN
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2019 Cadet Duals
June 11-15, 2019
Spokane, WA
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2019 Junior Duals
June 18-22. 2019
Tulsa, OK
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2019 Kids National Championships
June 27-29, 2019
Wisconsin Dells, WI
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2019 Cadet & Junior Nationals (Fargo)
July 12-20, 2019
Fargo, ND
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TRIO Of Panther WRESTLERS Look To National Stage At MUSAW Finals

5/10/2019
OLIVET, MI

In the words of former president Harry S. Truman, “The successful man has enthusiasm. Good work is never done in cold blood; heat is needed to forge anything. Every great achievement is the story of a flaming heart.”

The passion that West Ottawa wrestlers have sines in the “off-season.” The idea of their being space between the seasons is a bit of a misnomer, as you can find a handful of wrestlers on the mat given the day. Of those wrestlers, a few have decided to dedicate themselves to a higher goal and mindset of a state champion. The MHSAA finals are often the pinnacle of any wrestler. But not the Panthers.
“I’ve said it since I was hired in four years ago, “states Ryan Lancaster, the West Ottawa varsity head coach. “ I am not chasing state titles; I am chasing stop signs. If we have kids continually proving themselves at the national level, the team titles will trickle down eventually.”

The stop sign is the All-American plaque, which is awarded at the US Marines Cadet and Freestyle National Championships every year to the top 8 wrestlers in each weight class. The tournament, which is dubbed the simple moniker of “Fargo,” as the event takes place in the Fargodome in the North Dakota State University campus in Fargo, North Dakota. The ultimate prize for West Ottawa wrestlers is the title of All-American.

Each year the pinnacle of high school freestyle and Greco roman wrestling in the United States takes place over a week in Fargo. The Junior and Cadet National championships will crown individual national champions in boys and girls freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. Many of these all-American and national champions will go on to greatness at the NCAA level and into the senior level world and Olympic Games.

“The first step to the national event is placing at the MUSAW state championships.” Lancaster says. “If you place top four in the state you most likely have a shot on the national team.”

This year, three athletes aim to find their way to a state title and eventually an All-American stop sign.

Sophomore Mathew “Mad Dawg” Hakken aims to make his second appearance at the national tournament and hopefully win his first state title. Lancaster’s thoughts on Mathew mirror is former sentiments:
“Mathew is such a hard worker. He knows more than most that the ticket to success is not handed out but needs to be earned daily. His commitment to himself and this team is herculean and is a great role model for future Panther wrestlers.”

Joining Mathew Is 8th grader Owen Foster. Owen placed last year and the state finals his has high aspirations. “Owen is the prototype athlete we want at West Ottawa. Strong, smart, and hard working. He has all the tools to succeed at any level.”

Owen’s brother James also is entering the fray. James, a 5th grader, fines a balance between dedication and fun. “James is out there having fun. He really enjoys the Olympic styles of wrestling and it show. He is a great reminder of why we do what we do.”

The 2019 MUSAW State Finals are May 10-11 at Olivet College. Fans can follow along at trackwrestling. 
FORMER MUSAW ALL STATE WRESTLERS*
​*Records incomplete 
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10U
  • 2013 Moshawn Kirkland 3rd MUSAW FR
  • 2018 James Foster         2nd MUSAW FR
  • 2018 James Foster         2nd MUSAW GR
​14U
  • 1997 Ryan Lancaster         1st MWF      FR
  • 2009 Matteo Marroquin   2nd MUSAW FR
  • 2010 Anthony Inthavong  3rd MUSAW FR
  • 2010 Ramon Correa          1st MUSAW FR
  • 2011 Anthony Inthavong   3rd MUSAW FR
  • 2011 Anthony Inthavong   3rd MUSAW GR
  • 2011 Ramon Correa           1st MUSAW FR
  • 2011 Ramon Correa           1st MUSAW FR
  • 2018 Owen Foster              3rd MUSAW FR
  • 2018 Owen Foster              3rd MUSAW GR
16U
  • 2010 Gaven Daniels        3rd MUSAW FR
  • 2010 Gaven Daniels        3rd MUSAW GR
  • 2010 Salvatore Robles   3rd MUSAW GR
  • 2010 Miguel Correa       2nd MUSAW FR
  • 2010 Miguel Correa       2nd MUSAW GR
  • 2011 Gaven Daniels        4th MUSAW GR
  • 2011 Tristen Eaton          4th MUSAW GR
  • 2011 Miguel Correa       2nd MUSAW GR
  • 2013 Kalib Brunson        3rd MUSAW FR
  • 2013 Kalib Brunson       2nd MUSAW GR
  • 2013 Ramon Correa       3rd MUSAW FR
  • 2013 Ramon Correa       3rd MUSAW GR
  • 2017 Julian Jimenez      3rd MUSAW FR
  • 2017 Julian Jimenez     2nd MUSAW GR
  • 2018 Gabriella Ramirez 1st MUSAW WFR
  • 2018 Mathew Hakken   3rd MUSAW FR
  • 2018 Mathew Hakken   3rd MUSAW FR
18U
  • 2000 Ryan Lancaster     1st MWF      FR
  • 2007 Michael McClure 2nd MUSAW GR
  • 2013 Miguel Correa        1st MUSAW FR
  • 2013 Miguel Correa        1st MUSAW GR
  • 2018 Julian Jimenez    2nd MUSAW GR
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