2005-2006

ARCHIVED NEWS

Well first I need to apologize for the delay in getting out this news.  My computer hard drive crashed and I am just now getting back up online.

         Also Parents:  I would like to form a Parents Association for the team.  I would like to know how many parents would be willing to help out.  Please email at papaduke@ptd.net to let me know if you would be interested.  Wrestlers please pass this info out to your parents if they do not view the website.

THE END OF THE SEASON RECAP

First lets start off with a review of SECTIONALS:

          The Blazers had an outstanding showing as a team at the District 3 Section 3 tournament.  We had 5 wrestlers qualify for Districts by placing in the top 4 at the sectional tournament.  Cory Zepp and Tyler Swartz finished in 2nd place.  Mark Carnevale finished in 3rd and Bobby Orefield and Josh Sheriff finished in 4th place.

          Overall the BLAZERS finished as a team in 5th place.  A great improvement over last years 13th place finish.   This achievement is a testament to the hard work and determination put in by the team and coaching staff this year.

OFF TO DISTRICTS:

           The boys as a whole wrestled well at districts.  Although none of the boys made it to the second day of wrestling we were able to win a couple matches and gain some valuable experience to build on for next year.

            The Key now is "do not be satisfied in making it to the District tournament but to EXPECT AND ACHIEVE the ultimate goal of finishing in the top 3 therefore qualifying for STATES!!!!

GO BLAZERS - SEE YOU AT THE MUCH DESERVED BANQUET  GREAT JOB TEAM AND COACHES!!

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BLAZER FINISH REGULAR SEASON WITH A WINNING RECORD OF 15 - 14!!

       The Blazers sealed a winning record this season with wins in their last two dual meets.  They started off Tuesday night with a big win over Lebanon High School 45 - 36.  Seven wrestlers had pins to help the team seal the win. 

       The team followed up that performance on Thursday night with a tremendous win over Twin Valley.  Having won a 40 - 33 match over Twin Valley earlier in the season, the team was looking to see how they could improve on that score.  They did exactly that!  After 4 bouts the match was tied at 12, but that was as close as they would allow TV to come.  The Blazers rolled off 10 straight wins (5 of which were pins) to put the final score at  57 - 12.  What a way to end the regular season!!

       NOW ON TO SECTIONALS!!

TWO TOUGH MATCHES NEXT WEEK

       Well Folks, that time of the Year is just about here.  THE POST SEASON.  But first we have a match Tuesday night against Lebanon High School.  This will be tough match!!

       We follow it up with a match Thursday evening against Twin Valley.  If (WHEN) we win these 2 matches we will finish as a team with a winning record of 15 - 14.  A great way to end the season as a team  --- and momentum going into the post season. ==============================================================

      The Blazers went into Saturday believing they had a chance against Exeter!  They knew it would be a tough match against the Section 1 Champions.  

       The match started at 152 and after Bobby Orfield received a forfeit the coaching staff made the moves to put the team in contention.  At 160 Ken Shirey stepped up to face a tough  Jordan Demko.  Then the bump ups started with Corey Guest going to 171, Josh Sheriff to 189, Mark Carnevale to 215, and Tyler Swartz to 275.  The rest of the line up stepped up and wrestled with everything they had.  With two matches left, a key win (pin) at 140 by Justin Germani put the team within 4 points.  Then in the last bout and everything on the line, KELLY SKAY, stepped up and put on a show.  Kelly showed the heart and determination of a seasoned wrestler.  The whole gym was watching the end of the match, the place was electric.  Kelly put his man on his back more than once, but with around 30 seconds left  in the match it appeared he had him flat --  but no call from the ref!!  Kelly went on to win 19 - 17.  The team came one point away (32-31) from Boone's first District appearance.

Exeter 32, Daniel Boone 31  on Friday, January 27, 2006

Berks County Team Tournament

152 - Bob Orfield won by forfeit (0-6)
160 - Jordan Demko pinned Ken Shirey, 0:32 (6-6)
171 - Dan Sassaman maj. dec. Cory Guest, 11-3 (10-6)
189 - Josh Sheriff dec. Adam Shilling, 6-1 (10-9)
215 - Mark Carnevale pinned Bill Fisher, 0:56 (10-15)
275 - Tyler Swartz maj. dec. Justin Mohn, 17-3 (10-19)
103 - Cory Zepp dec. Cag Saylor, 7-1 (10-22)
112 - Logan Phipps pinned Dave Constance, 0:56 (16-22)
119 - Chris Moyer pinned Austin Bridegam, 0:55 (22-22)
125 - Matt Boyer dec. Rafay Munir, 8-3 (25-22)
130 - Jonathan Giorgio dec. Francis Healy, 6-1 (28-22)
135 - Brandon Strain maj. dec. Jared Martz, 20-9 (32-22)
140 - Justin Germani pinned Jason Edmonds, 0:48 (32-28)
145 - Kelly Skay dec. Ron Natale, 19-16 (32-31)

      The Coaches and Parents are extremely proud of the performance displayed and look forward to the NEXT STEP!  The team has done a great job so far this Season but we still have two matches left and then Sectionals.   GO BLAZERS!!

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Daniel Boone advances to the playoffs with a big win over Fleetwood last night.  This was definitely one of the goals set by Coach Palmer at the beginning of the season.  The Blazers will be facing Exeter @ Wyomissing High School on Saturday @ 10:00AM.  Come on out and support the team!!

Daniel Boone 39, Fleetwood 24

Highlights: At Fleetwood, the Blazers (3-2, 13-12) won the final three bouts to down the Tigers (2-3, 8-9) and clinch a playoff spot.

With the score tied 24-24, Bobby Orfield (152) had a fall, Corey Guest (160) an 8-3 win and Josh Sheriff (171) a fall. Corey Zepp (112) and Francis Healy (130) also had falls for Daniel Boone. Dane Moyer (135) had a fall for the Tigers.

189: Mark Carnevale, DB, dec. Alex Smith, 12-5 (3-0); 215: Tyler Swartz, DB, won by def. over Jereme Mohler (9-0); 275: Jack Sayer, F, won by forfeit (9-6);103: No match; 112: Corey Zepp, DB, pinned Kyle Vrabel, 1:04 (15-6); 119: Austin Bridegam, DB, dec. Matt Parrett, 6-1 (18-6); 125: Mat Pezon, F, dec. Rafay Munir, 5-4 (18-9); 130: Francis Healy, DB, pinned Jeff Parrett, 3:47 (24-9); 135: Dane Moyer, F, pinned Jared Martz, 3:43 (24-15); 140: Jake Kruger, F, won by forfeit (24-21); 145: Cody Moyer, F, dec. Justin Germani, 1-0 (24-24); 152: Bobby Orfield, DB, pinned Cole Smith, 1:22 (30-24); 160: Corey Guest, DB, dec. Andy Moyer, 8-3 (36-24); 171: Josh Sheriff, DB, pinned Ryan Manning, 2:16 (39-24).

Courtesy of Brian Rippey, Reading Eagle

      A strong performance was put forth by the whole team to make it possible.  Key performances were turned in by Josh Sheriff, Mark Carnevale and Tyler Swartz taking home bronze.  Justin Germani and Cory Zepp both finished in 4th Place while Bobby Orfield finished in 6th.

     This was a great improvement over last years showing where we only had 2 wrestlers on the medal stand and finished as a team in 15th Place.  Click Here for full Results.