By Mitchell Brockhaus and Noah Matson

Trojan Tribune Staff

Photo courtesy of matshots.com

After losing only two players from the squad last year, the Trojans were looking for this season to be a good turn around from last year. Last year the Trojans were 2-19 with their only two wins against the Harrisburg Tigers. Even though the Trojans did not lose very many players, they did lose their head coach, Kent Mueller, and the person to take the open spot was Levi Tvedt. When asked what Connor Miles thought of the new coach he said, “I like him, he is fun and knows what he is talking about, and lets us be relaxed.” Continue Reading

By Brandon Pennock and Christian Witt

Trojan Tribune Staff

Photo Courtesy of Brandon Pennock

The wrestling season has started decently for the West Central team. So far, they have had three tournaments and several duels. Last weekend they had a tournament in Madison in which the team placed second and had some very successful individuals. There were four wrestlers from the West Central team that were champions Saturday.  These wrestlers are:  Jonah Rechtenbaugh, Cole Tirrel, Brandon Pennock and Aaron Welch.

Christmas is coming up soon and can either be great or terrible for wrestlers. If a wrestler plans on staying in the same weight class after Christmas break, they get a two pound allowance after the break. For instance, if they wrestle the weight class 106, they can weigh 108 for the rest of the year. This makes life a lot easier for wrestlers. However, if a wrestler decides to drop a weight class, it is extremely difficult to do during Christmas break. There are snacks, huge meals and a lot less exercise over the break. To drop weight over the break takes a lot of dedication and will power.

To top off the season before the break, the wrestling team had a duel against Vermillion on Thursday, December 15, at home, and a tournament at Madison on Saturday, December 17. The team won the Vermillion duel. Usually, the wrestling team doesn’t have a big student fan crowd. However, there was an unusually large student fan crowd. Wrestlers appreciate the support!

By Nolan Bostic

Trojan Tribune Staff

Photo Courtesy of Nolan Bostic

The West Central cross country team finished up the season following the state class “A” meet on October 22. Both the girls and boys ran strong all season long, and though the girls varsity qualified as a team to advance to state, only Gerrett Miles was able to advance for the guys. Advancing for the girls were seniors Emily Mammenga, Rachel Noonan, Emily Miles and freshmen Hannah Wahl and Summer Smith. The state meet took place in Huron. The temperature was slightly breezy, but relatively warm. The girls had a great finish as a team placing 6th.

All the members of the cross country team would agree that they had an excellent season. Together, the team battled windy and cold conditions, and ultimately the season results were respectable. Though three of the guys’ top members, Joe Schartz, Anthony Even and Matt Lawrence, were not able to make it, they showed great senior leadership throughout the year, which every high school coach would say is the key to success. Though next year’s team will be without many of this year’s top runners, they are very excited to see what they can accomplish next year.