NHSCA EAST COAST DUALS- PARENTS MEETING:
ATTENTION ALL HS PARENTS:
PARENTS MEETING for NHSCA DUALS: We will have a PARENTS MEETING on Thursday, May 14th in the Carlisle HS cafeteria during practice time (6-7:30). The boys can practice while we discuss the fast-approaching NHSCA East Coast National Duals on May 22-25, 2009. We will discuss schedules, wt ins, hotels, meeting times, expectation, and answer questions you still may have. If your son is going with the team to Salisbury, please try to attend.
***SEE LINK BELOW FOR NHSCA EAST COAST DUALS INFO***
BRAWLER GEAR AVAILABLE
PARENTS & WRESTLERS: Each team member will receive a white KEYSTONE BRAWLERS t-shirt, shorts, and custom sublemated singlet with their paid fee for NHSCA East Coast Duals.
KBWC will also have additional items for sale including a black KEYSTONE BRAWLERS t-shirt, the white KEYSTONE BRAWLERS t-shirt (in select sizes), a black KEYSTONE BRAWLERS hooded sweatshirt, and the ASICS gear bag with KEYSTONE BRAWLERS embroidered on the bag. Items will be available at practice & the Parent's meeting for purchase. There is a limited number of these items for purchase so this will be on a first come, first serve basis.
BRAWLER TEAM DUALS - Saturday, May 9th @ Cumberland Valley HS
KBWC hosted another team dual at Cumberland Valley HS on Saturday, May 9th. This was an outstanding day of wrestling for everyone involved. We learned a lot about our teams and found that we still can improve in several areas before we trek down to NHSCA Nationals on May 22! Final Team Standings are as follows:
1. IRON EAGLE
2. PA SLAM (A)
3. KEYSTONE BRAWLERS GOLD
Congratulations and best luck to everyone in Salisbury!
BRAWLERS TEAM RESULTS: **UNDER CONSTRUCTION**
We have created a page to view team-member results (as they become available) for the KEYSTONE BRAWLERS WRESTLING TEAMS competing at various tournaments. Use the link below to access this page.
BRAWLERS RESULTS 2009
2008-2009 KEYSTONE BRAWLER EVENT INFORMATION
ATTENTION WRESTLERS/PARENTS: We will try to keep records for all CURRENT & PAST BRAWLERS (even those in college) in order to keep everyone up-to-date and informed. If you have your Jr. High, HS, or College schedule, please email it to KeystoneBrawlers@hotmail.com. Also, if possible, parents please try to provide a quick email with weekly updates on your wrestler (matches, tournaments, placements, wins, losses, etc).
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GENERAL TEAM INFORMATION:
The Keystone Brawlers will accept applications for the 2008/09 NHSCA teams (two High School teams) as necessary. Please be sure to apply early! The link below includes club and team information, as well as the application forms for the 2009 KEYSTONE BRAWLER Teams:
**2009 Team Info Letter Application - REVISED**
As the BRAWLER NATION continues to grow, it has become necessary to develop a "feeder" system in order to keep all of the current members on the team and allow for additional applicants to fill "gaps" in the lineups. Individuals who wrestle for the middle school team will move up (based on grade or need) to compete for the Brawlers-Black high school team or, if necessary or deserved, move up to the Brawlers - Gold high school team. Additional applicants will then be selected based upon team need.
TEAM SELECTION PROCESS:
HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS - GOLD / BLACK:
Brawlers-Black will be comprised of individuals from the BLACK & WHITE HS teams during the past season, individuals moving up from the middle school team (unless notified otherwise), and those applicants selected for the team. Those who competed for the team in 2008 and who will be in 9th grade will still need to apply. This high school team will compete in selected dual competitions, the 2009 BRAWLERS Team Duals, and in the 2009 NHSCA East Coast Duals held in Salisbury, MD.
Brawlers - Gold will be comprised of individuals from the 2008 GOLD high school team and those applicants selected for the team. Those who competed for the BLACK & WHITE HS teams during the past season, and who will be in 9th- 12th grade, will need to apply. This high school team will compete in several dual competitions, the 2009 BRAWLERS Team Duals, and the 2009 NHSCA East Coast Duals held in Salisbury, MD.
Coach's Corner:
2009
Note from Coach Donnelly (May 2009): The 2nd Annual BRAWLER Team Duals was a success! KB GOLD wrestled to a 3-1 record and 3rd place finish. KB Black wrestled very well and showed that they will have success in Salisbury, reaching a 3-2 record on the day. KB White battled hard with a lot of heart, but inexperience seemed to be the biggest setback for the team as they went a respectable 1-3 on the day. Congratulations to all who participated and to the select few who went UNDEFEATED on the day:
Colten Keck (4-0), Bubba McGinley (5-0), Evan Baer (2-0), Marvin Gaskill (4-0)
Note from Coach Donnelly (April 2009): The BRAWLER NATION takes the next step into the Freestyle Team Duals @ The Hill School...and finished 4-0 as a team.
- The BRAWLERS won 4 hard-fought duals in their first freestyle team duals.
- Individuals - Colten Keck (112): 4-0; Wyatt Keck (119): 3-1; Alex Crown (125): 3-1; Nick Blasone (130): 4-0 *with a 5pt touch fall*; Tyler Small (135/140): 4-0; Jayshon Wilson (145): 4-0; Evan Baer (152/160): 4-0; JoJo Mandrusiak (171): 4-0; Matt Wolfe (215): 4-0; Gavin Nickel (285): 3-1.
- Due to injuries and other committments, we as a team decided to forgo the final dual vs APACHE and took 2nd in the team duals.
- Great job guys!!!
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2008
Note from Coach Donnelly (August 2008): The BRAWLER NATION once again has surpassed expectations and moved forward!
- We entered 3 teams in the 1st Annual BRAWLERS Team Duals and came away with a 2nd place finish (BRAWLERS - GOLD), losing a hard-fought match to STEEL GOLD.
- Our teams showed courage and were very competitive at the NHSCA National Duals in Salisbury. The MS team fielded a very young team, and took home some worthwhile experience. Although short-handed, BRAWLERS WHITE showed class and had some outstanding individual matches. BRAWLERS BLACK surprised some teams, winning 3 matches and losing some close bouts. BRAWLERS GOLD barely missed the Dual Tournament (by 1 point). It was a tough weekend, but should prove worthwhile come next season!
- The BRAWLERS took 2 teams to the 2008 DISNEY Duals. BRAWLERS BLACK had a tough week, but everyone on the team wrestled well and gained some outstanding experience! BRAWLERS GOLD wrestled extremely well and won over 60% of their bouts/matches. BRAWLERS GOLD ended the week-long event in 12th place nationally (out of 40 teams). Great job guys!
Overall, the BRAWLER NATION proved we belong in the big events, and will continue to grow! We should be very proud of our accomplishments and look to our upcoming MS/HS seasons to show what we have learned. Each off-season brings you one step closer to your goals...State Medals! This quote summerizes what we all should have learned this season..."A man has 3 names: the name he inherits, the name his parents give him, and the name he makes for himself!" See you all around the mats...-Coach Donnelly
Note from Coach Donnelly (April 2008): The BRAWLER NATION is in full force and continues to grow. We have doubled our numbers from last year and it is with great pride that I thank you all! Each year brings new and exciting obstacles, and we continue to prevail! We are hosting our first duals tournament, attending the Disney Duals, and will be returning to the New Jersey Open Duals to defend our title! Be assured, with our growing success, we now must take the next step! Our goals this year are to advance 1 team to the NHSCA Dual tournament semi-finals; qualify 2 teams for the NHSCA Dual tournament; win 60%+ of our matches at Disney; and to repeat as New Jersey Open Duals champs! Each year, we surpass our goals...can we do it again??? It's all up to you...
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2007
Note from Coach Donnelly (June 2007): I would like to thank the parents, coaches, & wrestlers for another EXCITING year! We have established this team as one that cannot be overlooked by others! Through hard work, determination, and working as a cohesive team, the BRAWLER NATION continues to grow! I am excited for next year and hope each wrestler continues to participate for this team. I have made the commitment to each of you that as long as you want to be a Brawler, there will always be a spot on this team for you. This team signifies what can happen when a group of determined individuals set forth to accomplish one goal and work hard to attain it! I hope you too will continue to support this team! It is my belief that if this group continues to work together, we will continue to make noise at every event we attend! To end, I have heard a quote that I think summarizes what the BRAWLER NATION really stands for...."WARS MAY COME AND GO, BUT MY SOLDIERS STAY ETERNAL!" - Coach Donnelly
BRAWLER Notes, News & Information:
Notes & News 2008: The latest team notes can be viewed using the link(s) below.
NEWS March 2008: The regular season has come to an end and several BRAWLERS made quite an impact at the PIAA State tournament in Hershey. The BRAWLERS had the following individuals place at PIAA States this weekend: Joseph Spisak - 2nd, Devin O'Brien - 3rd, James Fleming - 5th, Jayshon Wilson - 6th, Tyke Stambaugh - 7th, Shay Shive - 8th. Congratulations to each of you on an outstanding weekend and your achievement. The following is a listing of BRAWLERS who qualified (but did not place) at PIAA States: Ean Starner, Nick Blasone, Ty Thumma, & Dakota Kuhn. Congrats on a great season!
NEWS February 2008: The Schedules Page is under construction and will be ready soon! The link will be under the LINKS headline of the KBWC Main Page (see Links below). The only entry at this time is the MANDATORY TEAM MEETING scheduled for 3/11/2008 @ 6pm. Check it out and please attend!
NEWS January 2008: Coming Soon....Schedules Page which will include practice dates, times, sites, as well as dates for scheduled competitions including STEEL Duals, 1st Annual Brawler Duals, NHSCA East Coast Duals and the Disney Duals. Check back often to review this new page at the end of January!
NEWS December 2007: Fourteen BRAWLERS competed for their respective high schools and participated in the 46th Annual Carlisle Christmas Tournament held Friday, Dec. 7th and Saturday, Dec. 8th @ Carlisle HS. The following is a list of those who placed in the tournament: Ean Starner (103-2nd), Colten Keck (112-2nd), Joe Spisak (119-2nd), Nick Blasone (119-3rd), Ty Thumma (125-3rd), Jayshon Wilson (135-1st), Dakota Kuhn (145-2nd), Devin O'Brien (145-3rd), Kyle Flohr (145-5th), Nick Grim (152-5th), Dylan Ferguson (171-5th), Tyke Stambaugh (189-1st), Travis Empson (189-4th), & Matt Spahr (285-1st). Overall, it was an excellent showing by everyone! Great job and best of luck during the remainder of the season!
NEWS November 2007: NEW...NEW...NEW...KEYSTONE BRAWLERS Photo Page!!! Use the link below:
NEWS September 2007: The KEYSTONE BRAWLERS Wrestling Teams will be adding Sponsors for the 2007/2008 Season. As the costs to compete continue to rise year after year, and the BRAWLER NATION continues to grow, we have come to a point where sponsorship is necessary. The BRAWLERS will have three teams competing this year (1 middle school & 2 high school teams). If you, your company, etc. wish to sponsor any/all of the teams, please email your information to the following address: KeystoneBrawlers@Hotmail.com. Additional information can/will be made available to those who submit Sponsorship Requests.
NEWS August 2007: The BRAWLERS entered the 2007 Jersey Shore National Open held in Elizabeth, NJ. For this event, the "regular" team was unable to compete as a whole, so the team was comprised of several BRAWLERS from the 2007 NHSCA Team including Joseph Spisak, Ty Thumma, David Rattay, Jayshon Wilson, Devin O'Brien, & Evan Baer and, as there were several open spots, the team needed to add some other individuals from the area in order to field a competitive entry (Colten Keck, Andrew Rentzel, Nick Blasone, Dakota Kuhn, Kyle Flohr, Derek Schmelyun, Gary Lantz, Justin Louden, Aaron Sandel, Dylan Ferguson, Dale Nichols, Travis Empson, and Jeremy Starner). As the AMERICAN Division was the "small school division" and this was our first visit to the tournament, along with the fact that this BRAWLER team was comprised of 90% small school wrestlers (some who have little or no experience), the team entered this division.
The team captured the AMERICAN Division Team Championship, defeating Long Branch by a score of 48-19 in the finals. Individual records included Colten Keck 7-1, Andrew Rentzel 5-3, Joseph Spisak 6-2, Ty Thumma 7-1, Nick Blasone 6-2, David Rattay 5-1, Jayshon Wilson 7-1, Devin O'Brien 3-1, Dakota Kuhn 5-1, Evan Baer 4-2, Kyle Flohr 0-3, Derek Schmelyun 4-3, Gary Lantz 4-2, Justin Louden 0-4, Aaron Sandel 8-0, Dylan Ferguson 0-5, Dale Nichols 5-2, Travis Empson 0-6, & Jeremy Starner 0-1.
Overall, the team was 6-2, losing two duals on Saturday to Lewis County, NY (NATIONAL Division Team Champs) and Team OLYMPIC. For the dual tournament held on Sunday, the BRAWLERS downed Sayresville in a close 35-34 prelim bout; upset a tough Raritan, NJ team in the quarters 44-21; and fought off a balanced Holy Cross team in the semis 48-27 to make the finals. It was a rough two day event but the team pushed through and came out on top. Congratulations and thank you all for representing the BRAWLER NATION well!
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NEWS May 2007: The BRAWLERS were represented at the NHSCA National Open Wrestling Championships held in Myrtle Beach, SC. Ty Thumma came away with a well-earned 2nd place finish. Ty went 4-1 in this grueling two day event. Congratulations and thank you for representing the BRAWLER NATION well!
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NEWS June 2007: The BRAWLERS had several individuals compete in tournaments since the completion of NHSCA's. Devin O'Brien & Jayshon Wilson recently competed in the Carlisle End of School Stampede. Devin finished 2nd @ Varsity 145; Jayshon finished 1st @ Jr. High 140 & 1st @ Varsity 140. Great job guys!
2007 Duals Results & Information:
SEE ALL KEYSTONE BRAWLERS RESULTS AT (click the page link below):
http://keystonebrawlers.googlepages.com/team
Past Team Duals/Competition(s):
Jersey Shore National Open - August 10-12, 2007
SEE RESULTS AT (click the page link below):
http://keystonebrawlers.googlepages.com/team
General Information:
Parent Reminder: Parents, please remember to email Coach Donnelly so that he can establish a group email account to stay in contact throughout this & next year. This will allow Coach to send emails, reminders, and information regarding the BRAWLERS quickly & easily!
Email KEYSTONEBRAWLERS@HOTMAIL.COM
Practice(s) and Upcoming Events:
Keystone Brawlers Wrestling Club - Please click the link below to view the SCHEDULES and UPCOMING TEAM/INDIVIDUAL EVENTS page or contact Coach Donnelly for additional information.
Open Tournaments:
There are open tournaments throughout the summer months. Please contact Coach Donnelly if you plan to attend a tournament or would like to discuss additional team members attending the tournament.
Links:
Here is a listing of all links to all BRAWLER related pages:
KEYSTONE BRAWLERS TEAM RESULTS PAGE
Gear & Apparel:
The Keystone Brawlers will have gear & apparel available for purchase. A form will be made available the week of April 28th for parents, wrestlers, etc. KBWC will also make items available for purchase via email @keystonebrawlers@hotmail.com. The form will be attached here after that date. Orders will be taken via email and payments will be required prior to shipment of apparel/gear. Additional information will be made available soon.
* T-Shirts * Shorts * Sweatshirts * Sweatpants * Gear Bags * Golf Shirts
* Women's Tees * Car Magnets * And much more...
*Check this page regularly for team updates, important information, & changes*
