Springstowne Wildcat Wrestling
West Virginia Trip
The 2,520 Mile Trek From Vallejo, CA to West Virginia was led by Coaches Trave, McNally and Guiducci. Patsy McNally acted as chaperone once again!!!
Another common theme, was the fact that Springstowne once again carried the weight of the entire Golden State as the only representatives from California. The eight Wildcats wrestled their best and when the dust settled, two of them had pulled off top 6 finishes. Michael Haman wrestled an outstanding tournament, notching a 3rd place finish. In a 1st round battle of unbeatens, he lost a tough 4-2 decision to an undefeated Ohio State Champion. Michael rallied to win all of his remaining matches. Mitchell Kwitek also represented with a 6th place finish.
Like most Wildcat Wrestling trips, wrestling was not the sole event. The group paid respect to the Fallen Heroes of Flight 93 by visiting the memorial in Shanksville, PA. Gregory Kendall-Park, touched by the the experience, dedicated all of his matches to the heroes.
The group also bonded on the flight from San Francisco to Pittsburgh, enjoyed a snow ball fight in New Kensington, PA and took in the landscape on the drive from Pittsburgh , along the Ohio River to West Virginia. Meals were indulged at Mogie's Irish Pub and Grill and Bob Evans Restaurant. Most memorable for some, was the workout at the Fitness Centre at the Grande Hotel in preparations for the weigh-ins.
All in all the trip, as they all have, imparted memories for the kids that will last a lifetime!!!
Trip Participants
Lorenzo Angara
Tyler Gaul
Michael Haman
Gregory Kendall-Park
Mitchell Kwitek
Austin Link
Merlin Reddy
Daniel Wiskerson
