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This Day In History: West Ottawa Competes In It's First Dual Meet

12/2/2020
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Article originally printed by the Holland Evening Sentinel News

​WEST OTTAWA TIES WRESTLING MEET
Dec. 2, 1965
GRAND RAPIDS- West Ottawa’s wrestling team held its first match in history here Tuesday night and the Panthers were impressive as they held Grand Rapids West Catholic to 24-24 tie. Coach Sid Huitema was pleased with the showing West Ottawa in its opening match. Huitema thought the pre-season hard work paid off for the Panthers. With only two seniors on the team, he is optimistic for the team’s success this season and in the future. The West Ottawa reserve team scored a decisive 23-6 win against the West Catholic reserves. Freshman Dan Martinez scored a first period pin in the 112- pound class while sophomore (Al Vander Kooi scored a second-round pin. Scoring decisions for the Panthers were sophomore Roy Alofs and seniors Al Sroka and John Oonk Sophomore Dale Kardux won his match on a forfeit when his opponent couldn’t make weight. The Panthers lost the 95-pound match in the same way. Junior Richard Schultz, outweighed by more than 25 pounds, was pinned with seven seconds left in the third period in the heavyweight class. In reserve action Chris Bade won on a decision and Bill Jaques. Al Chaves, Wayne Stewart and Richard Boyd won on pins. The Panthers host Byron Center in the home opener next Monday in the West Ottawa gym. The reserves begin action at 6:30 p.m. and varsity meet is at 7:30 p.m.

Varsity results in order of finish: 
95 pounds-Terry Phome ( WC) won on forfeit. 
103 pounds - Dale Kardux (WO) won on forfeit. 
112 pounds - Dan Martinez (WO) pinned Jim Patrick (WC) first period 
120 pounds - Roy Alofs (WO) dec. Tom Symanski (WC), 15-2. 
127 pounds— Ed Pass (WC) dec. Randy Zomermaand (WO), 8-4) 
133 pounds - Al Sroka (WO) dec. Ed Owzarscak (WC), 10-8 
138- Gary Sosnowski (WC) dec. Jesse Fuerst (WO) 10-3. 
145 pounds— Cal Vander Kooi WO pinned Gary Lehman (WC), second period 
154 pounds-R. Schulz (WC) dec. Larry Tibbet (WO), 8-0
165 pounds-John Oonk (WO) dec Chuck Dauser (WC), 11-3 
180 pounds - C. Mysliwiec WC pinned Larry Schregardus (WO), second period.
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Pantherstyle Challenges

11/16/2020
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​In an effort to keep our team engaged during the next few weeks of COVID precautions, we are instituting daily challenges. These challenges will be team based. Each team leader will be encouraged to get its members to participate. The winning team will receive a free shirt for each member. Here are the teams:
FRESHMAN
J. Diel 8
T. Al​brecht 5
​M. Solis 1

SOPHOMORES​
O. Foster 5
​M. Rodriguez 1
​B. Vander Wal 4
​Q. Moyo 8
​I. Colunga 2
K. Heck 4
​A. Silva 1
JUNIORS​
SENIORS
M. Brower 1
​M Hakken 5
Panther Elite
T. Nadolsky 1
​A. Lancaster-Cruz 1
Challenge #9 (1pt)
  • COMPLETE THE 5K CHALLENGE
  • Complete a 5k run today 
  • Post your time on on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the #pantherstyle 
  • Make sure to tag West Ottawa Wrestling to receive credit 
Challenge #8 (2pt)
  • Watch episode #3 of Your Greatest Season (password: champ2020)
  • Comment on our Challenge #8 Post on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram one thing you learned
  • COMPLETE THE PUSHUP CHALLENGE
  • Film yourself doing as many push-ups consecutively. 
  • Post the video on your social media with the #pantherstyle
  • Tag someone else to challenge them to see how many consecutive pushups they can do. 
  • Make sure to tag West Ottawa Wrestling to receive credit 
Challenge #7 (2pt)
  • Complete the Cleaning Your Shoes Assignment
  • Post a pic of your kicks on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
  • Make sure to tag West Ottawa Wrestling to receive credit
  • Complete the BATMAN workout
  • Post a selfie after your workout on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
  • Make sure to tag West Ottawa Wrestling to receive credit 
Challenge #6 (2pt)
  • Watch episode #2 of Your Greatest Season (password: champ2020)
  • Comment on our Challenge #6 Post on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram one thing you learned
  • Complete the 5 exercises from Workout (11min)
  • Post a selfie after your workout on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
  • Make sure to tag West Ottawa Wrestling to receive credit 
Challenge #5 (1pt)
  • Complete the workout by Reece "Highlight" Humphrey​
  • Post a selfie after your workout on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
  • Make sure to tag West Ottawa Wrestling to receive credit 
Challenge #4 (2pts)
  • Complete the WRESTLING GOALS form (required for the season)
  • Complete the ALPHABET WORKOUT
  • Post a selfie after your workout on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
  • Make sure to tag West Ottawa Wrestling to receive credit 
Challenge #3 (2 pts)
  • Follow the Directions for WHY DO YOU WRESTLE
  • Post a pic of your sign on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
  • Make sure to tag West Ottawa Wrestling to receive credit 
  • Complete a Round of DEATH BY CARD
  • Post a selfie after your workout on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
  • Make sure to tag West Ottawa Wrestling to receive credit 
Challenge #2 (2pts)
  • Complete this Team Questionnaire
  • Complete the Workout (20min)
  • Post a selfie after your workout on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
  • Make sure to tag West Ottawa Wrestling to receive credit 
Challenge #1 (1PT)
  • Watch episode #1 of Your Greatest Season (password: champ2020)
  • Comment on our Challenge #1 Post on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram one thing you learned
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WO Wrestling Gear Stores Are Now Open

11/11/2020
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We have teamed up with Constant Pressure to provide the West Ottawa wrestling family its fan and team gear this season. Please pay close attention to due date. For those that wish to make a re-order or are a part of the youth and middle school teams, another store will be opened up in 2021. 
Constant Pressure
Though most of this will be gear that the wrestlers use to compete this season, fans will be able to get their hands on it as well. Place an online order. 
Constant Pressure
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West Ottawa Mens And Womens Wrestling Begins November 16

10/25/2020
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HOLLAND, MI

In hopes to keep wrestlers, parents, alumni, and fans aware of the massive rule changes for the 2020-2021 season, we have created a central hub to keep everyone informed. Plan on this page being updated regularly, and often. Changes this season will be hourly, if not daily. We will do our best to educate everyone to the best of our knowledge.


PREFACE: MAJOR CHANGES
Ruling from the MHSAA:
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  • Scrimmages are prohibited 
  • The maximum number of schools present at an invitational or tournament shall not exceed four.
  • All competition will begin with the 2-spectator-per-participant limitation.
  • Current MDHHS guidance requires face coverings for wrestlers at all times. ​

Ruling for OK Red Conference
  • All athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators will be expected to wear a mask covering nose and mouth at all times. Violators will be asked to leave/removed from competition and/or competition will be halted
  • Locker rooms will be used only as needed for changing and restroom
  • Spectators and teams will be asked to exit building upon completion of competition (no congregating)
  • All are expected to maintain social distance whenever possible
  • Concession stands will not be opened
  • At the conclusion/start of contests teams will not shake hands but will display sportsmanship through mutually agreed upon method (coaches’ discretion)
  • Spectator Limits/ Admissions-these may change: 25 tickets per team
  • Admission will not be charged for OK Red competitions!
PANTHERSTYLE CHALLENGES
STEP ONE: SIGN UP
It's important that we have up to date information on everyone. If you haven't already, please fill out this form. This will help determine our pods that we will be using to run our practices. ​
Wrestler Information
STEP TWO: FINAL FORMS
This is an absolute must, Final Forms must be completed in its entirety and insurance and physicals turned in. This how we will be handling our contact tracing, so wrestlers cannot step on the mat without this completed.
Final Forms
STEP THREE: PRE-SEASON
Pre-season begins Nov. 2 at 3:00pm-4:00pm. We will meet at the high school track between the north and south building. These will not be in pods, but expect cold weather and to remain socially distant. The schedule thus far:

11.02.20 3:00pm-4:00pm
11.04.20 3:15pm-4:15pm (w/ National Guard)
11.06.20 3:15pm-4:15pm
11.09.20 3:15pm-4:15pm (w/ USAF)
11.11.20 3:15pm-4:15m
11.13.20 3:15pm-5:00pm (US Army/moving mats)
STEP FOUR: GEAR
Team and fan stores are currently closed. It will reopen for the second semester as well.
Order Gear
STEP FIVE: PRACTICE

​First Official  Full Contact Practice will be Monday February 8, 2021. 

High School Practices will take place Monday-Friday from 3:30pm-5:40pm. Each wrestler will report to the wrestling room where outside the door (dressed in running/wrestling shoes and masks) they will be greeted by coaching staff. Coaches will check temperatures, answer all the questions on Final Forms, and get their weight checked. All information will be recorded manually via paper and entered into Final Forms or will entered into Final Forms via Chromebook. Once all has been recorded, wrestlers may enter the wrestling room.

Pods will then break out into different stations:
STEP SIX: ALPHA WEIGH-IN
Currently, no alpha weigh-in is scheduled this season. Instead, when athletes weigh-in for the first time for competition, the weight class you compete in will be considered your scratch (lowest) weight class. This will be the lowest weight class you can compete in this season. However, once a wrestler makes that weight class, they will automatically be given a 2-pound allowance.

EX: A wrestler weighs in at 187.5 for the first competition on Jan. 27. That wrestler's lowest weight class for the season is 171, but may bump up in a dual situation. For the next competition on Jan. 30 (and all following events for the '21 season), the wrestler will need to make at least 191 to wrestle at 189.  ​
STEP SEVEN: SCHEDULE
We will have 10 competition dates this season on both Wednesdays and Saturdays. These will all be quads with 3 other teams. Please not that start times will be in either the morning or evening.

All practices, events, and tournaments for all levels of West Ottawa Wrestling can be found here:
High School Schedule
MISCELLANEOUS
20-21 Team Handbook
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West Ottawa: The Olympic Connection

9/30/2020
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Holland, MI-

Off season wrestling is important for any program, but at West Ottawa it is a bit different. Unlike other local West Michigan programs, the Panthers rely heavily on training Olympic style wrestling (freestyle and greco-roman) to make improvements in leaps and bounds. The pinnacle of this the high school national championships, held  every July in Fargo, North Dakota. Unfortunately due to the corona virus, the event was canceled. So in leu of summer coverage, lets take a look back at the last few decades and our best to represent our school, state, and country in Olympic style wrestling.  
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National Qualifiers 
The following is a list of West Ottawa Wrestlers that competed on either the MUSAW Dual Team or represented Team Michigan at Fargo (If you don't see your name, let us know at westottawawrestling@gmail.com):
1999 Ryan Lancaster
1999 Rory Lancaster
2000 Ryan Lancaster
2000 Cory Fuller
2000 David Whalen
2002 Ryan Lancaster
2010 Gaven Daniels
2010 Miguel Correa
2011 Anthony Inthavong
2011 Ramon Correa
2011 Gaven Daniels
2011 Miguel Correa
2012 Miguel Correa
2012 Ramon Correa
2013 Kalib Brunson
2013 Ramon Correa
2013 Anthony Inthavong
2014 Kalib Brunson
2014 Ramon Correa
2015 Ramon Correa
2015 Keenan Montoya
2016 Ethan Curtin
2017 Julian Jimenez
2018 Mathew Hakken
2018 Julian Jimenez
2018 Mathew Hakken
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Keenan Montoya ('16) at the 2015 MUSAW State Finals
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Mathew Hakken ('21) at the 2019 MUSAW State Finals
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Club State Champions
West Ottawa generally has a good showing at the freestyle and greco roman state finals. Here are the few (on record) that have won state titles:​
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1997 Ryan Lancaster         MWF FR

2000 Ryan Lancaster   MUSAW FR
2010 Ramon Correa     MUSAW FR
2011 Ramon Correa     MUSAW FR
2012 Miguel Correa      MUSAW FR
2013 Miguel Correa     MUSAW GR
2013 Miguel Correa      MUSAW FR
2014 Ramon Correa    MUSAW GR
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Ramon Correa ('15) at the 2015 AAU Junior Olympics
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Ryan Lancaster ('02) at he 2000 Junior Freestyle National Championships at Fargo, ND
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All-Americans
To be top 8 in the country is no easy feat to accomplish, but a few Panthers have made their way to the podium'
​1994
  • 8th - Karl Nadolsky, Cadet GR (95)
1997
  • 3rd - Ryan Lancaster, Schoolboy FS (HWT)
2000
  • 5th - Spencer Nadolsky, Cadet FS (209)
2004
  • 8th - John McClure, Junior GR (189)
2015
  • Ramon Correa AAU Jr. Olympics FS (HWT)
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A shot of the field at the 2014 Fargo finals
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AAU Junior Olympic Teams
Another large event that offers high level freestyle is the AAU Junior Olympics. Several of our wrestlers have made the trip, and walked away with 10 matches!

​Keenan Montoya

​Ramon Correa
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Ryan Lancaster ('02) wrestling in a barn in Kempten, Germany on an exchange tour in 2006
​There are plenty of other events that even put West Ottawa on the international stage! If you don't see a name here that should be, or have pictures to share, please send them to us at westottawawrestling@gmail.com
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West Ottawa Wrestling All-Decade Team 2010-2020

9/10/2020
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HOLLAND, MI
West Ottawa Wrestling has produced many next level athletes and champions the past decade. Lets delve into their history and honor those that have created a lasting impact on the program. There were so many amazing athletes that contributed so much that it was difficult to narrow down to just 14. ( NOTE: The wrestlers may or may not have spent all their time at their weight class)

You can read about our All-Time team as well.

103 Jace Garza (’17)
"Jace was so dominate for his career. His technical style helped him overpower and push past his opponents. He has done some great hings for the Merchant Marines in D3 as well." - Coach Lancaster

112 Ethan Curtin (’16)
"Ethan was one of the most dedicated wrestlers I have ever coached. He could takedown anyone on his feet, and could won close matches." -Coach Lancaster
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​119 Owen Foster (’24)  
"Owen is right at the tail-end of the decade, but he looks to have a pretty promising career ahead of him. It's hard to find him not on the mat. he has an amazing work ethic." -Coach Lancaster
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125 Austin Esparza (’18)
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"Austen didn't wrestle long for out program, but his freshman year made an impact. He had superhuman strength and could out muscle much older opponents." -Coach Lancaster

130 Shantryl Stevenson (’16)
"Shantryl found himself all over our line-up over the years. He aggressive style made him an important cog in our machine." - Coach Lancaster
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135 Christian Quintanilla (’21)
"Christian is one of  a slew of competitive wrestlers that have aided us at 135 the past decade. His athletic ability demonstrates he can out scramble most of  his opponents." - Coach Lancaster
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140 Gage Keene (’13)
"Gage was one of the best top wrestlers I've had the pleasure of coaching. Once he took you down, you weren't getting away unless he wanted to let you go." - Coach Lancaster
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145 Auggie Mata (’10)
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"Auggie was so well-rounded: a great athlete, wrestler, and leader of the team. He really set the pace for the future of the program and the expectations we looked to fulfill." - Coach Lancaster 
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152 Clayton Castro (’15)
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"You'll be hard pressed to find a quicker and more agile wrestler than Clayton. He was almost serpent like on his feet, taking down his opponent before they even noticed." - Coach Lancaster​
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160 Julian Jimenez (’19)
"Julian left a huge impact on the program. A 3x regional qualifier that smashed a few of our team records." - Ryan Lancaster

171 Joey McClure (’11)
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"Joey comes from the McClure family, arguably the one most important family to come through our program. His leg scissor were guaranteed to pop your rib." - Coach Lancaster

189 Steven McClure (’10)
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"Steven would rather throw ya than know ya. I loved his style and he opened up the doors to other wrestlers to go upper body. " - Coach Lancaster

215 Nate Colvin (’13)
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"Wrestling Nate was more of a chess match. His cerebral defense made it almost impossible to takedown." - Coach Lancaster
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285 Miguel Correa (’13)
."The Correa brothers were such an important part of my coaching story. Miguel gained renowned for his athletic and technical style and he dominated 285 for 3 years. Barring an injury in the semi-finals, I truly believe he should have been a state champion." - Coach Lancaster


There you have it. Anyone we miss? Let us know and we look forward to the next All-Decade Team.
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Pantherstyle Newsletter for August 3, 2020

8/3/2020
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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!
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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​
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm-7pm
  • Tunnel Park 66 N, Lakeshore Ave, Holland, MI 49424
  1. Wrestlers will learn the nuances of shadow wrestling as well as condition themselves for next season.
  2. STUDENTS and STAFF will maintain social distancing guidelines.
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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:
  • Start date of June 8
  • Program will follow guidelines established by the National Federation of State High School Assoc.  (NFHS) and the MHSAA
  • Through the first portion of the workouts we will be focusing on functional movement and getting our athletes prepared for a gradual ramp up of strength. With months on inactivity for many, our workouts will be developed to make sure we are slowly building our athletes back up. 
  • Upon arrival, all athletes will park in lot outside of South Pool area and enter North HS Track area from the South. 
  • All students will have Temp. Scan and utilizing a QR Code will access the NFHS Monitoring Form through Google Forms so we can gather results each day. 
  • Once scans are complete athletes will be put through a dynamic warm-up while maintaining social distance protocols. 
  • Workout will include a 45 min workout with a 15 min post workout sanitation process. All workouts will be conducted using minimal equipment (bands, body weight, and plate work)
  • Students will maintain proper social distance protocol throughout the workout and will use disinfectant wipes before and after using any equipment. 
  • Hand Sanitizer and Wipes will be present to ensure proper sanitation processes are being followed. 
  • Upon completion of workout students will exit the track complex and return home. 
  • Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottle to workouts as no common water will be provided. Students also encouraged to shower and practice proper hygiene upon return home. 

Schedule
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
Group 1- Football Players Only 
  • ​7:00-8:30 – Field workout @ North HS Track
Group 2-All Non-Football Male Athletes
  • 8:45-9:45 – Field workout @ North HS Track
Group 3-All Female Athletes 
  • 9:45-10:45 – Field workout @ North HS Track​​
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​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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PANTHERSTYLE NEWSLETTER FOR JUly 7, 2020

7/7/2020
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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!
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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​
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm-7pm
  • Tunnel Park 66 N, Lakeshore Ave, Holland, MI 49424
  1. Wrestlers will learn the nuances of shadow wrestling as well as condition themselves for next season.
  2. STUDENTS and STAFF will maintain social distancing guidelines.
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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:
  • Start date of June 8
  • Program will follow guidelines established by the National Federation of State High School Assoc.  (NFHS) and the MHSAA
  • Through the first portion of the workouts we will be focusing on functional movement and getting our athletes prepared for a gradual ramp up of strength. With months on inactivity for many, our workouts will be developed to make sure we are slowly building our athletes back up. 
  • Upon arrival, all athletes will park in lot outside of South Pool area and enter North HS Track area from the South. 
  • All students will have Temp. Scan and utilizing a QR Code will access the NFHS Monitoring Form through Google Forms so we can gather results each day. 
  • Once scans are complete athletes will be put through a dynamic warm-up while maintaining social distance protocols. 
  • Workout will include a 45 min workout with a 15 min post workout sanitation process. All workouts will be conducted using minimal equipment (bands, body weight, and plate work)
  • Students will maintain proper social distance protocol throughout the workout and will use disinfectant wipes before and after using any equipment. 
  • Hand Sanitizer and Wipes will be present to ensure proper sanitation processes are being followed. 
  • Upon completion of workout students will exit the track complex and return home. 
  • Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottle to workouts as no common water will be provided. Students also encouraged to shower and practice proper hygiene upon return home. 

Schedule
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
Group 1- Football Players Only 
  • ​7:00-8:30 – Field workout @ North HS Track
Group 2-All Non-Football Male Athletes
  • 8:45-9:45 – Field workout @ North HS Track
Group 3-All Female Athletes 
  • 9:45-10:45 – Field workout @ North HS Track​
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​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:
Rob Renes, 1995
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Pantherstyle Newsletter for june 3, 2020

6/3/2020
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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!
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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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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
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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:
  • Start date of June 8
  • Program will follow guidelines established by the National Federation of State High School Assoc.  (NFHS) and the MHSAA
  • Through the first portion of the workouts we will be focusing on functional movement and getting our athletes prepared for a gradual ramp up of strength. With months on inactivity for many, our workouts will be developed to make sure we are slowly building our athletes back up. 
  • Upon arrival, all athletes will park in lot outside of South Pool area and enter North HS Track area from the South. 
  • All students will have Temp. Scan and utilizing a QR Code will access the NFHS Monitoring Form through Google Forms so we can gather results each day. 
  • Once scans are complete athletes will be put through a dynamic warm-up while maintaining social distance protocols. 
  • Workout will include a 45 min workout with a 15 min post workout sanitation process. All workouts will be conducted using minimal equipment (bands, body weight, and plate work)
  • Students will maintain proper social distance protocol throughout the workout and will use disinfectant wipes before and after using any equipment. 
  • Hand Sanitizer and Wipes will be present to ensure proper sanitation processes are being followed. 
  • Upon completion of workout students will exit the track complex and return home. 
  • Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottle to workouts as no common water will be provided. Students also encouraged to shower and practice proper hygiene upon return home. 

Schedule
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
Group 1- Football Players Only 
  • ​7:00-8:30 – Field workout @ North HS Track
Group 2-All Non-Football Male Athletes
  • 8:45-9:45 – Field workout @ North HS Track
Group 3-All Female Athletes 
  • 9:45-10:45 – Field workout @ North HS Track
MHSAA Summer Guidance
WO Summer Workout Return
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Shadow Wrestling Clinics
  • June 16-July 2
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm-7pm
  • Tunnel Park 66 N, Lakeshore Ave, Holland, MI 49424
  1. Wrestlers will learn the nuances of shadow wrestling as well as condition themselves for next season.
  2. STUDENTS and STAFF will maintain social distancing guidelines.
REGISTER HERE
MYRMIDON WEBSITE
TRIVIA ANSWER:
78-0 vs. Ottawa Hills on Jan. 11, 2017
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West Ottawa Wrestling Virtual Banquet

5/12/2020
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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:
Zoom Meeting 5/22/20
​Meeting ID: 810 576 5922
Password: 2rcrZr
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2020 HS Highlights
2020 HS FINAL RESULTS ALMANAC
HIGH SCHOOL

'19-'20 Trends vs. '18-'19 Season
  • Wins +19%
  • Takedowns +09%
  • 3pt Nearfall +14%
  • Pins +25%
  • Team Points +21%
  • Dual Win Percentage +27%

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
  • Trale Bumstead
  • Avont Chanthalanon
  • Owen Foster
  • Terrell Hawkins
  • Ito Huerta
  • Adrian Hernandez
SOPHOMORE
  • Emilio Castaneda
  • Moshawn Kirkland
  • Mayson Levandoski
  • Omar Salas
  • Andrew VanDyke
JUNIOR
  • Santos Ajpop
  • Santos de la Rosa
  • Mathew Hakken
  • Logan Lewis
  • Christian Quintanilla
SENIOR
  • Logan Hornshaw
GIRLS
  • Maritza Rodriguez
VARSITY TEAM CAPTAINS
  • ​Santos Ajpop
  • Santos de la Rosa
  • Mathew Hakken
  • Owen Foster
  • Emilio Castaneda
  • Michael Brower
  • Logan Hornshaw
​ALL-AREA TEAM
FIRST TEAM
  • OWEN FOSTER
SECOND TEAM
  • MARITZA RODRIGUEZ
  • MATHEW HAKKEN
  • CHRISTIAN QUINTANILLA
  • LOGAN HORNSHAW
  • SANTOS DE LA ROSA
TEAM RESULTS
  • 21-19 OVERALL RECORD
  • 6th IN OK RED CONFERENCE
  • 2020 ACADEMIC ALL-STATE
  • 2020 GOBLES TIGER DUALS CHAMPIONS
  • MOST DUAL WINS IN A SINGLE SEASON

HS TEAM STATS
  • TAKEDOWNS 379 
  • 2PT NEARFALL 61 
  • 3PT NEARFALL 92 
  • ESCAPES 242
  • REVERSALS 114
  • TEAM POINTS 1426 
  • WINS 320
  • PINS 146 
  • TECHNICAL FALLS 6
  • MAJOR DECISIONS 10

HS CATEGORY LEADERS
WINS
  • Owen Foster 40
  • Mathew Hakken 30
  • Trale Bumstead 22
  • Julio Sanchez 22
  • Santos de la Rosa 22
  • Christian Quintanilla 22
TAKEDOWNS
  • Christian Quintanilla 42
  • Owen Foster 40
  • Terrell Hawkins 36
  • Mathew Hakken 26
  • Logan Hornshaw 26
ESCAPES
  • Christian Quintanilla 32
  • Terrell Hawkins 32
  • Logan Hornshaw 25
  • Omar Salas 23
  • Avont Chanthalanon 22
ESCAPES
  • Owen Foster 21
  • Mayson Levandoski 11
  • Christian Quintanilla 9
  • Santos de la Rosa 9
  • Ito Huerta 9
2PT. NEARFALL
  • Owen Foster 15
  • Mayson Levandoski 11
  • Mathew Hakken 7
  • Christian Quintanilla 5
  • Emilio Castaneda 4
3PT. NEARFALL
  • Owen Foster 20
  • Mathew Hakken 14
  • Mayson Levandoski 7
  • Christian Quintanilla 7
  • Terrell Hawkins 7
PINS
  • Owen Foster 21
  • Julio Sanchez 15
  • Mathew Hakken 13
  • Andrew Vandyke 11
  • Logan Lewis 11
MAJOR DECISIONS
  • Owen Foster 3
  • Logan Hornshaw 2
  • Mathew Hakken 1
  • Emilio Castaneda 1
  • Santos de la Rosa 1
  • Christian Quintanilla 1
  • Terrell Hawkins 1
TECHNICAL FALLS
  • Owen Foster 2
  • Terrell Hawkins 2
  • Mayson Levandoski 2
TEAM POINTS
  • Owen Foster 204
  • Mathew Hakken 166
  • Trale Bumstead 132
  • Julio Sanchez 126
  • Andrew Vandyke 120
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MS Highlight Reel
MIDDLE SCHOOL
SPECIAL AWARDS
  • MVP-James Diel
  • MVP (Girls)- Abby Vander Zwaag
  • MIP-Dayshon Mao
  • SPORTSMANSHIP-Caidyn Kladder
  • MPS-James Foster​
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Panther Elite Highlight Reel
PANTHER ELITE
SPECIAL AWARDS
Most Outstanding Wrestler
  • Layla Shults 5&6
  • Trey Nadolsky 7&8
  • Chase Shults 9&10
  • James Foster 11&12
  • Israel Castro 13&15
Hardest Worker
  • Braylon Cates
  • ​Zandir Kladder
Most Improved
  • Juelz Soto
  • Brycen Soto
  • Tyson Gomez
  • Jalen Cantu
  • Isabel Anaya
  • James Diel
Sportsmanship
  • James Diel
Rookie 
  • Carson Egbert​
Pantherstyle (HICS)
  • Isabel Anaya
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
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