Harrison Wrestling News

April 3, 2008

Season Notes

Equipment Turn In..

Still missing equipment from several wrestlers.  Please get it turned in ASAP.

Kellems and Tumlin Garner NHSCA All American Honors

Andrew Tumlin earned All-American honors at the NHSCA Grade Level National Championships for the 2nd straight year after placing 5th at 189 Lbs in the Junior Division.  For Freshman heavyweight James Kellems, this was his first national level event.  Ranked #30 in the Freshman heavyweight rankings, James surprised many by finishing a very solid 3rd at the NHSCA Freshman Nationals.  Congratulations to both.

Tumlin Falls Short in State Title Run Finishes 3rd

Andrew Tumlin fell short of his goal of a state title after being knocked off in the final seconds of the semi finals.  Andrew showed his tenacity by rolling through his next two opponents and finishing 3rd.

Cody Adams finishes 1-2 at State

Cody finished his wrestling career at the State Championships at 160 Lbs.  Although he failed to place, Cody won his first round match before losing to state placers in back to back matches.  Cody was the District Champion and the top 160 Lb wrestler in SW Ohio. 

Harrison Wrestling Sponsors

Village Pharmacy                       Belly Enterprises

Whitewater Credit Union       Oasis Fast Lube

Harrison Bldg & Loan               F & M Mafco

T.G. Young Contractors          E-Z Service Stop

Hilltop Performance                Miami Savings

Sampsons Landscaping          The Hotopp Family

Berglund Construction           Tools of the Game

Sacksteder Interiors                Watson Gravel

Wellington Orthopedic           Okeana Quick Stop

Jim Shea-State Farm               Harrison Concrete

John P. Tumlin & Sons            Husac

Joel McGuire for Mayor          C & C Tire

Jerry's Truck & Diesel             Roether Construction

Harrison Sports Marketing  Affordable Pest

Harrison Athletic Boosters  Shingle Shine

Jake's Bait & Tackle                1st Choice Granite

Seyferth Building Co.              Cincinnati Catering

BP Landscaping                        Dry Fork BP

Wellman Construction

Parent Notes: 

Upcoming Events/Important Dates:

April 5-6 - USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals - Des Moines, Iowa

April 1-13 - USA Fila Cadet Nationals - Akron, Ohio

April 19 - USA-Ohio Qualifier @Franklin HS

2007-08 High School Coaching Staff

Head Coach - Chad Dennis

Asst Coaches - Chris Baird, Kyle Bowser, Dan Goodfriend, Mike Strassell, Johnie Price, Kris Niehaus, Matt Hotopp, & Denny Schultz.

Junior High Coaches: Dirk Dugan

                                      Mark Ernst

                                      Chris Hotopp

                                      Jordan Rivera

Youth Coaches:  Scott Hinson, Kenny French, T.J. Ruberg, Randy Leppert,  Tim Ruberg, Jim McIntosh, Ron Shirley, Darren Cliffe, Tim Merk, Bob Pangallo, Tim Carr, Ron Shirley, & Dan Wuest.

Questions - Contact Coach Baird

chris.baird@southwestschools.org