2010 CAWL Results
TEAM-COBRA finished fourth as a team
(I think there's around 24-30 teams)
Place finishers:
1st 95#=Brandon Walker
2nd 130#=Austin Jenkins
2nd 155#=Brett Blankenship
3rd 145#=Logan Shurina
3rd 70#=Jackson Turley
4th 50#=Dillon Werth
4th 70#=Malcolm Robinson
4th 75#=Yarhoski Aldiva
4th 100#=Bryan Ramey
5th 200#=Jordan Miner
6th 85#=Bret Shurina
Future Cyclones, Blue Devils getting plenty of mat time
Ron Counts - Sports Columnist
Published: January 31, 2010
The casual observer may think Team Cobra’s grapplers have come to the end of their journey after winning a state title, but Eastern View wrestling coach Eric Brown knows it’s just the beginning.
“It’s tough to come into high school in ninth or 10th grade and compete against the level of wrestlers we face,” Brown said. “So we run these kids through the same techniques and pretty much the same conditioning as our high school kids.”
Brown has spent the last 10 years helping coach Team Cobra, and he says the younger a wrestler hits the mats the better.
“Mat time is everything,” he said. “We have some six, seven and eight year olds competing in as many as 80 matches a year, and a lot of our middle school kids had as many as 100 last year.”
All those matches make Brown’s job a little easier when the kids make it to the high school level.
“These kids are already so well trained that we won’t have to show them anything because they’ll be ready to go,” Brown said. “With the high school kids, we focus on conditioning and wrestling and their skills will show through.”
Mats covered the floor and walls as around 60 grapplers – ranging in age from five to 14 – crowded into Eastern View’s small wrestling room for practice Friday, barely a week after claiming a middle school team state championship.
It’s that kind of resolve that makes these kids special.
“This team has incredible heart and desire,” Team Cobra co-coach Marty Shurina. “Most of the kids in this room are in their first or second year. But what we lack in experience, maneuvers and skills we make up with gut determination.”
It was that perseverance that not only allowed Team Cobra to win a team title, but also crown six individual champions and two of the four most outstanding wrestler of the tournament.
“After just placing against that kind of competition, these kid’s expectations and confidence are through the roof,” said Shurina, who has worked with Team Cobra for three years. “And the ones that did find success are humble even with all the fulfillment and enjoyment.”
Drew Shurina and Austin Jenkins not only went undefeated in last weekend’s tournament but they won all of their matches by pin, which is why they were named most outstanding wrestlers.
“Everybody in this room looks up to Austin,” Marty Shurina said. “And it’s awesome for one of our little guys (Drew) to get a big win like that. It just goes to motivate all the other guys to work harder every day.”
If you look at the majority of successful sports programs you’ll notice almost all of them have solid feeder programs.
The same is true for wrestling, and Team Cobra has already started paying off for the grapplers at both of Culpeper’s high schools.
Culpeper County High went into just about every match a year ago trailing before the first wrestlers even hit the mat because they had to forfeit so many weight classes, but the Blue Devils entered this season only needing to fill one weight class.
The Blue Devils and Cyclones have each already improved on their win totals from a year ago at this time as well.
It’s true Culpeper is quickly becoming wrestling country, but coach Brown isn’t about to sit back on his laurels and be content with just being good.
“Our goal is within five years to be in the top three in the state,” Brown said. “And with all the community support Team Cobra and the high school teams receive, we’re well on our way.”
Published: January 31, 2010
The casual observer may think Team Cobra’s grapplers have come to the end of their journey after winning a state title, but Eastern View wrestling coach Eric Brown knows it’s just the beginning.
“It’s tough to come into high school in ninth or 10th grade and compete against the level of wrestlers we face,” Brown said. “So we run these kids through the same techniques and pretty much the same conditioning as our high school kids.”
Brown has spent the last 10 years helping coach Team Cobra, and he says the younger a wrestler hits the mats the better.
“Mat time is everything,” he said. “We have some six, seven and eight year olds competing in as many as 80 matches a year, and a lot of our middle school kids had as many as 100 last year.”
All those matches make Brown’s job a little easier when the kids make it to the high school level.
“These kids are already so well trained that we won’t have to show them anything because they’ll be ready to go,” Brown said. “With the high school kids, we focus on conditioning and wrestling and their skills will show through.”
Mats covered the floor and walls as around 60 grapplers – ranging in age from five to 14 – crowded into Eastern View’s small wrestling room for practice Friday, barely a week after claiming a middle school team state championship.
It’s that kind of resolve that makes these kids special.
“This team has incredible heart and desire,” Team Cobra co-coach Marty Shurina. “Most of the kids in this room are in their first or second year. But what we lack in experience, maneuvers and skills we make up with gut determination.”
It was that perseverance that not only allowed Team Cobra to win a team title, but also crown six individual champions and two of the four most outstanding wrestler of the tournament.
“After just placing against that kind of competition, these kid’s expectations and confidence are through the roof,” said Shurina, who has worked with Team Cobra for three years. “And the ones that did find success are humble even with all the fulfillment and enjoyment.”
Drew Shurina and Austin Jenkins not only went undefeated in last weekend’s tournament but they won all of their matches by pin, which is why they were named most outstanding wrestlers.
“Everybody in this room looks up to Austin,” Marty Shurina said. “And it’s awesome for one of our little guys (Drew) to get a big win like that. It just goes to motivate all the other guys to work harder every day.”
If you look at the majority of successful sports programs you’ll notice almost all of them have solid feeder programs.
The same is true for wrestling, and Team Cobra has already started paying off for the grapplers at both of Culpeper’s high schools.
Culpeper County High went into just about every match a year ago trailing before the first wrestlers even hit the mat because they had to forfeit so many weight classes, but the Blue Devils entered this season only needing to fill one weight class.
The Blue Devils and Cyclones have each already improved on their win totals from a year ago at this time as well.
It’s true Culpeper is quickly becoming wrestling country, but coach Brown isn’t about to sit back on his laurels and be content with just being good.
“Our goal is within five years to be in the top three in the state,” Brown said. “And with all the community support Team Cobra and the high school teams receive, we’re well on our way.”
BUILDING A LEGACY
Building a legacy Photo by Vincent Vala
Team Cobra poses with their team and individual trophies Friday during wrestling practice at Eastern View High School.
Marvel Fury, Special to the Star-Exponent
Published: January 31, 2010
Building a Legacy is the phrase that adorns each Culpeper Team Cobra wrestler’s warm-up attire.
At this past weekend’s 2010 Virginia Challenge Elementary and Middle School State Wrestling Championships, Team Cobra added to its foundation by capturing the Middle School State Team Championship.
In addition, Team Cobra placed third in the Elementary School State Team Championship, crowned six individual champions, gained two outstanding wrestler awards and placed 27 of its 47 wrestlers who entered in the arduous, double elimination tournament held in Hampton.
Team Cobra began its championship quest in the Elementary Division, where Drew Shurina seized his first State Championship at 60 pounds, while Zachary Brown earned his second State Championship at 112 pounds.
Runner-ups in the championship round featured, Dillon Werth at 50 pounds, Dayne Harrison at 55 pounds and Mikey Keen at 85 pounds. Other placements in the Elementary Division for Team Cobra included Cameron Sheads third at 40 pounds, Malcolm Robinson third at 65 pounds, Spencer Maryk fourth at 50 pounds, Johnny Laird, Jr., fifth at 50 pounds and Blake Sheads sixth at 45 pounds. Jamal Robinson and Nicholas Pickering rounded out Team Cobra’s Third Place Elementary School team.
In the Middle School Division, Team Cobra excelled in the Championship Round with Ty Foster at 60 pounds, Yarhoski Aldiva at 75 pounds and Bret Shurina at 85 pounds obtaining their first State Championships. Team leader Austin Jenkins at 135 pounds won his third State Championship.
Runner-ups in the Championship Round for Team Cobra included, Brady Drew at 75 pounds, Brandon Walker at 95 pounds, Wyatt Fettig at 130 pounds and Joshua Racer at 140 pounds.
Team Cobra’s other placements in the Middle School Division were Garrett Tingen third at 90 pounds, Bryan Ramey third at 95 pounds, David Laird third at 110 pounds, Tyler Keen third at 140 pounds, Logan Shurina third at 145 pounds, John Early fourth at 175 pounds, David Smoot fifth at 145 pounds, Jordan Miner fifth at 175 pounds and Dillon Kincaid sixth at 75 pounds.
Team Cobra’s Middle School State Championship Team also included Toby Pickering, Eric Galloway, Shane Maryk, John Cannon, Austin Lusk, Matthew Laird, Eddie Russell, Ethan Pendelton, Andrew Kopjanski, Nathaniel Aldiva, Jared Engh, Tim Moy, Channing Von Steinner, Dylan Hitt, Richie Ekins, Denver Jenkins, Amrit Tamang and Cody Vicks.
Team Cobra State Champions Drew Shurina and Austin Jenkins were also recognized at the Virginia Challenge as the Elementary and Middle School outstanding wrestlers of the tournament.
There is no doubt that Culpeper Team Cobra is truly building an illustrious, championship legacy for its wrestling club.
Team Cobra poses with their team and individual trophies Friday during wrestling practice at Eastern View High School.
Marvel Fury, Special to the Star-Exponent
Published: January 31, 2010
Building a Legacy is the phrase that adorns each Culpeper Team Cobra wrestler’s warm-up attire.
At this past weekend’s 2010 Virginia Challenge Elementary and Middle School State Wrestling Championships, Team Cobra added to its foundation by capturing the Middle School State Team Championship.
In addition, Team Cobra placed third in the Elementary School State Team Championship, crowned six individual champions, gained two outstanding wrestler awards and placed 27 of its 47 wrestlers who entered in the arduous, double elimination tournament held in Hampton.
Team Cobra began its championship quest in the Elementary Division, where Drew Shurina seized his first State Championship at 60 pounds, while Zachary Brown earned his second State Championship at 112 pounds.
Runner-ups in the championship round featured, Dillon Werth at 50 pounds, Dayne Harrison at 55 pounds and Mikey Keen at 85 pounds. Other placements in the Elementary Division for Team Cobra included Cameron Sheads third at 40 pounds, Malcolm Robinson third at 65 pounds, Spencer Maryk fourth at 50 pounds, Johnny Laird, Jr., fifth at 50 pounds and Blake Sheads sixth at 45 pounds. Jamal Robinson and Nicholas Pickering rounded out Team Cobra’s Third Place Elementary School team.
In the Middle School Division, Team Cobra excelled in the Championship Round with Ty Foster at 60 pounds, Yarhoski Aldiva at 75 pounds and Bret Shurina at 85 pounds obtaining their first State Championships. Team leader Austin Jenkins at 135 pounds won his third State Championship.
Runner-ups in the Championship Round for Team Cobra included, Brady Drew at 75 pounds, Brandon Walker at 95 pounds, Wyatt Fettig at 130 pounds and Joshua Racer at 140 pounds.
Team Cobra’s other placements in the Middle School Division were Garrett Tingen third at 90 pounds, Bryan Ramey third at 95 pounds, David Laird third at 110 pounds, Tyler Keen third at 140 pounds, Logan Shurina third at 145 pounds, John Early fourth at 175 pounds, David Smoot fifth at 145 pounds, Jordan Miner fifth at 175 pounds and Dillon Kincaid sixth at 75 pounds.
Team Cobra’s Middle School State Championship Team also included Toby Pickering, Eric Galloway, Shane Maryk, John Cannon, Austin Lusk, Matthew Laird, Eddie Russell, Ethan Pendelton, Andrew Kopjanski, Nathaniel Aldiva, Jared Engh, Tim Moy, Channing Von Steinner, Dylan Hitt, Richie Ekins, Denver Jenkins, Amrit Tamang and Cody Vicks.
Team Cobra State Champions Drew Shurina and Austin Jenkins were also recognized at the Virginia Challenge as the Elementary and Middle School outstanding wrestlers of the tournament.
There is no doubt that Culpeper Team Cobra is truly building an illustrious, championship legacy for its wrestling club.
EARLY GRIP ON GRAPPLING
Date published: 1/29/2010
Stafford county's Powerhouse Wrestling Academy is home to two wrestling mats, a propane heater for the winter, a few chairs for parents and some talented wrestlers.
After a good showing at last weekend's Virginia Challenge Elementary and Middle School State Wrestling Championships, they've added a trophy to their gym.
Though their trophy is a runner-up trophy for the elementary division, coach Tom Kibler thinks his team was the best in the state.
"We only sent 10 wrestlers," Kibler said. "They all placed, and five were champions for their age group. The team that won were well coached and seasoned. They just fielded more wrestlers than we did. They deserved to win, but pound for pound, we were the best."
The five champions in the Elementary ranks were D.J. McGee (K-2, 45 lbs), Carson Manville (K-2, 55), Imran Heard (3-4, 70), Shawn Koetter (3-4, 75) and Jared Lough (3-4, 80).
These champions benefited from a year-round training schedule that keeps them on top of their games.
"They're here all the time," Kibler said. "The kids are incredibly dedicated to coming in here and putting in good work and I think that showed on the mat."
Powerhouse also had a good showing in the Middle School division as Elliot Pedigo (5-6, 105), Robert Winters (5-6, 130), Antonio Kibler (7-8, 75) and Connor Maenz (7-8, 100) all came home with state titles in their age and weight group.
Antonio, who is in the sixth grade, decided to wrestle up before the tournament. The move turned out to be a wise one as he took a state title without being pinned.
"It was easy," he said. "I just pinned all my kids and got it ovr with."
Stafford county's Powerhouse Wrestling Academy is home to two wrestling mats, a propane heater for the winter, a few chairs for parents and some talented wrestlers.
After a good showing at last weekend's Virginia Challenge Elementary and Middle School State Wrestling Championships, they've added a trophy to their gym.
Though their trophy is a runner-up trophy for the elementary division, coach Tom Kibler thinks his team was the best in the state.
"We only sent 10 wrestlers," Kibler said. "They all placed, and five were champions for their age group. The team that won were well coached and seasoned. They just fielded more wrestlers than we did. They deserved to win, but pound for pound, we were the best."
The five champions in the Elementary ranks were D.J. McGee (K-2, 45 lbs), Carson Manville (K-2, 55), Imran Heard (3-4, 70), Shawn Koetter (3-4, 75) and Jared Lough (3-4, 80).
These champions benefited from a year-round training schedule that keeps them on top of their games.
"They're here all the time," Kibler said. "The kids are incredibly dedicated to coming in here and putting in good work and I think that showed on the mat."
Powerhouse also had a good showing in the Middle School division as Elliot Pedigo (5-6, 105), Robert Winters (5-6, 130), Antonio Kibler (7-8, 75) and Connor Maenz (7-8, 100) all came home with state titles in their age and weight group.
Antonio, who is in the sixth grade, decided to wrestle up before the tournament. The move turned out to be a wise one as he took a state title without being pinned.
"It was easy," he said. "I just pinned all my kids and got it ovr with."
Also taking part in the state tournament and excelling was Culpeper's Team Cobra.
The team had two state champions in the Elementary division as Drew Shurina (K-2, 60) and Zachary Brown (3-4, 112) helped the team to a third-place finish. They won the team championship in the Middle School division where Ty Foster (5-6, 60), Yarhoski Aldiva (5-6, 75), Bret Shurina (5-6, 85) and Austin Jenkins (7-8, 130) winning state titles.
"It's a great tournament with really good competition, so to have that many champions and to win the team title is something," youth coach Marty Shurina said. "A lot of past champions have gone on to win at the high school level, so there's definitely a bright future for wrestling in Culpeper."
Part of that bright future will certainly inlcude Drew Shurina and Austin Jenkins, who were named Outstanding Wrestlers in the Elementary and Middle School divisions respectively.
Shurina, whose three sons all placed in the event, was able to play the role of proud coach and proud father while also enjoying a team victory.
"It's almost like being struck by lighting, really," Shurina said. "There's no feeling like it. When other coaches and parents come up to you and congratulate your wrestlers, it's just an amazing feeling."
The team had two state champions in the Elementary division as Drew Shurina (K-2, 60) and Zachary Brown (3-4, 112) helped the team to a third-place finish. They won the team championship in the Middle School division where Ty Foster (5-6, 60), Yarhoski Aldiva (5-6, 75), Bret Shurina (5-6, 85) and Austin Jenkins (7-8, 130) winning state titles.
"It's a great tournament with really good competition, so to have that many champions and to win the team title is something," youth coach Marty Shurina said. "A lot of past champions have gone on to win at the high school level, so there's definitely a bright future for wrestling in Culpeper."
Part of that bright future will certainly inlcude Drew Shurina and Austin Jenkins, who were named Outstanding Wrestlers in the Elementary and Middle School divisions respectively.
Shurina, whose three sons all placed in the event, was able to play the role of proud coach and proud father while also enjoying a team victory.
"It's almost like being struck by lighting, really," Shurina said. "There's no feeling like it. When other coaches and parents come up to you and congratulate your wrestlers, it's just an amazing feeling."
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