Middle School Season About to Get Underway With New Coaching Staff

HOLLAND, MI-

West Ottawa wrestling is continuing to grow and the youth and now middle school level. Many new changes are happening this year, including new coaches and an expanded roster. For the first time, 6th graders will be able to compete at the middle school level. This will give them a huge advantage against other tams as we will get an additional year of training under our belt.

Additionally, with Coach Sarli departing for the varsity level, the middle school program will be adding a brand new staff. Promoted to head coach will be last year assistant Gage Keene and his assistant will Anthony Inthavong. After suffering a career ending injury his senior year, Gage Keene had all but retired from the sport of wrestling. Instead of hanging up his shoes completely, Keene has added a new smash-mouth style of wrestling to the Panthers. Though it was a clipped short career, Keene was an OK Red Conference champ, a district champ, as well as a state qualifier his junior year. The Panthers have much to learn from his aggressive yet poised style that aided him in his prep career. Anthony is a skilled technician that has competed on the national stage. He is skill instructor and has a wealth of knowledge.

Questions? Contact Coach Keene at gagekeene@gmail.com

WOMS Pre-Season Schedule
What: West Ottawa Pre-Season Conditioning
When: Jan. 9,11, and 14
Time: 3:05pm to 4:30pm
Where: Macatawa Bay Middle School Wrestling Room
Who: All WOMS students 6th to 8th grade
Why: Get ready for the season

WOMS Practice Schedule
What: West Ottawa Wrestling
When: Jan. 16- Mar. 9
Time: 3:15pm to 5:30pm
Where: Macatawa Bay Middle School Wrestling Room
Who: All West Ottawa Students 6th to 8th grade
Why: Be a part of the legacy and tradition

2017 Schedule

02.02.2017  Muskegon/N. Rockford  4pm
02.07.2017  Holland                             4pm
02.09.2017  @Fruitport                        4pm
02.14.2017  Creekside                         4pm
02.16.2017  @Mona Shores               4pm
02.23.2017  Lakeshore                        4pm
02.25.2017  WO Invitational                9am
02.28.2017  @Reeths-Puffer              4pm
03.07.2017  @Hamilton                       4pm
03.09.2017  @Muskegon                    4pm