Tuttle wrestlers honored at banquet

April 10, 2008 04:46 pm

— The 2008 Wrestling Banquet was held Sunday afternoon. A tribute to the senior wrestlers and the overall outstanding wrestling season was the focus. The Tiger Wrestling Team ended their 2007-2008 dual season with a 16-3 record.
The Tigers won first place in the Max Dippel Memorial Wrestling Classic in Weatherford, first place in the Allen Texas Dual Tournament in Texas, first place in the Greg Henning Invitational, first place in the 3A District Two, and first place in the Regional West Championship Tournament. The Tigers were the 2008 State Academic Champions with an overall GPA of 3.625. The Tigers were awarded runner-up honors at the Hub-City Classic in Clinton and are the 2008 3A Dual State Runner-ups.
The Tigers placed third in this years 3A State Wrestling Tournament hosting eight state qualifiers: Colton Roberts was awarded State Runner-up at 103-pound weight class; Adam Then placed fourth in the 112 pound weight division; Cramer Benson state qualifier at 119 pounds; Dylan Coppenbarger placed fourth in the 130 pound weight division; Jake Simpson state qualifier at 140 lbs; Cole Gracey won his first State Championship at 145 pounds; Bobby Williams won his second State Championship, this year at 152 pounds; and Shane Woods placed third in the 160 pound weight division.
Individual awards were given to honor several of the Tiger Wrestlers. The first awards were given to the Junior High Wrestlers. The Outstanding Seventh Grade Wrestler Award went to Zachary Beard, Outstanding Eighth Grade Wrestler Award went to D.J Boles and Outstanding Freshman Wrestler Award went to Dylan Coppenbarger.
Next, awards were given to honor outstanding High School wrestlers in several categories. The Newcomer Award went to 103-pound sophomore wrestler Colton Roberts. Colton began his wrestling career in the middle of his eighth grade year and has successfully dominated his weight class. He placed first this year at the Regional Tournament earning his first chance to participate in State Competition. He was this year’s State Runner-up at 103 pounds.
Take-down King Award went to freshman wrestler Dylan Coppenbarger ending the season with 77 takedowns. The Most Wins-Most Falls Award went to sophomore wrestler, Cole Gracey with 42 wins and 23 falls. The Most Improved Wrestler Award went to senior wrestler Jason Woods. Jason ended his senior year with a record of 32-12 a significant improvement from last year’s record.
The Tiger Achievement Award is given as recognition to the high school wrestlers who exhibits athletics ability, citizenship, community, and academics. This year the award was presented to senior wrestler Adam Then. Adam holds a 4.15 GPA, spends hours dedicated to teaching the little league wrestlers and junior high wrestlers. He has been a strong leader on the Tiger Wrestling Team.
The Outstanding Wrestlers of the Year Awards were presented to three wrestlers. The JV Wrestler of the Year Award was given to sophomore Jerrod Williams. Jerrod ended the season with a 14-5 record. He placed in several tournaments, showed true dedication and gave 100% during practices. In the final match of the 2008 Dual State Tournament, Jerrod pinned his opponent from Cushing in 0:36 to score six points to close the gap ending the dual 30-34.
The High School Wrestler of the Year Award was given to two outstanding wrestlers, sophomore Cole Gracey and junior Bobby Williams.
Cole ended a great season with a 42-3 record and a 3A State Title at 145 pounds. He took the podium in first place at the State Tournament, Regional Tournament, Greg Henning Invitational, and the Max Dipple Memorial Wrestling Classic. Cole was selected as Outstanding Wrestler at the Greg Henning Invitational. He placed second at the Hub-City Classic and fourth place at the Geary Tournament. Cole ended his dual season with an undefeated record.
Bobby ended a great season with a 39-3 record and a 3A State Title at 152 pounds. He took the podium in first place at the State Tournament, Max Dipple Memorial Wrestling Classic, Greg Henning Invitational, and the Hub-City Classic. Bobby was selected as Outstanding Wrestler at the State Tournament. He placed second at the Regional Tournament. Bobby ended the season as a two-time State Champion adding the 152 pound title to his 2007 3A 145-pound title.
Senior wrestlers Adam Then, Cramer Benson, Jason Woods and Matt Stacy were honored with hand-made blanket hosting a picture of them wrestling. The three senior four-year lettermen were awarded a wrestling sculpture with their career achievements.
Senior managers, Paige Simpson and Alyssa Henderson (not in attendance) were honored with a wrestling charm and a senior plaque for their dedication and hard work throughout the 2007-2008 wrestling season. Junior manager, Kaitlyn Soblansky, and sophomore manager, Janae Boles, were also recognized with a wrestling charm for their dedication and hard work throughout the 2007-2008 wrestling season.
Stay tuned for next week’s sports addition for Wrestling Highlights of this 2007-2008 Tuttle Tiger Wrestling Season.

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