WRASLIN’ ROUND-UP

WRASLIN’ ROUND-UP

By: Jerry W. Seaman
for the Weekly Recorder
thebarnwrestling@yahoo.com

“Way to go Alex Dunaway”

HERSHEY, PA—— The McGuffey junior, Alex Dunaway, medals (103) in the AAA State Wrestling Tournament at the Hershey Giant Center.

Alex made it to Hershey the only way he knows how. Hard work. If watched Dunaway wrestle at the WPIAL Tournament you saw some of that hard work in action. Close matches until the finals.

After the way Jimmy Gulibon (Derry) beat up on him in the finals. I didn’t think he had a chance to even win a medal at states, but he got his head back on straight and his butt in gear.

Jeff Breese, McGuffey’s Head Coach, Said. “I was quoted as saying that Alex has no talent. and that’s not what I said. He doesn’t have a lot of natural talent is what I said. Alex has worked hard to develop the talent he does have.”

Dunaway lost a 3-0 decision to Paul Bewack (Hempfield) in the semifinals to stop his run at the title match.

“I really thought I could win that semifinal match.” Said Alex. Coach Breese keeps telling me to open up on my feet and get that first takedown but he took me down and got out on me. That took me out of my match.”

Dunaway came back in the Fourth Round Consolations and fell short in a close match with Sty Brown, Central Dauphin, 3-2

Nick Catalano (130) Canon-McMillan, who also won a fifth place medal, joined Dunaway as the only two local wrestlers to place in the PIAA-AAA State Tournament.

Catalano sure had his motor running when he beat a returning state champion Cort Choate, Blue Mountain, 4-2 overtime victory. Now that’s the way to get the job done.

Chris Mary, the head coach of Canon-McMillan and Jeff Breese of McGuffey both have these two medal winners and more coming back next year.

Avella had the only two medals for the locals in the AA tournament. Mitch Spencer (135) lost the third place consolation match and Alex Temple (189) lost his match in the fifth place consolation round.

They keep the streak alive for the Eagles. Winning a medal for the past three years.

Way to go Duck.

WE MAY BE DOWN—BUT WE’RE NOT OUT

Yes Richard, The area teams are a little short on wrestlers but they are on the rebuild. Look at the Booster Clubs, Junior High teams and the Youth Programs. Parents are the main focal point for success in any athletic program.

The Barn is still here. Three of the four local medal winners have worked out in The Barn. Another possible reason for the low numbers could be that today kids are getting fat and lazy. We should include a lot of adults in there too. Look for our new web site: thebarnfatfarm.com. We farm fat.

Old Pap here has been out of the loop for a spell. Got my second new miracle knee in Jan. They are great but the rehab is a bear. Got a picture of me balancing on a Basketball 52 days after the surgery to celebrate my 65th birthday. Will put it on the web site soon.

The Classic is this Sunday, March 15, at the Fitzgerald Field House in Pitt. The WPIAL Team will wrestle the best from West Virginia at 2pm. Three of The Barn kids will wrestle on the WPIAL team. Mitch Spencer, Kyle Appleby, and Ryan Watson. The PA vs. the USA match will start a 4pm.