The Huskies went 1-1 in their scrimmage against Apopka & Lake Mary, defeating the Blue Darters 39-36 and falling to the Rams 45-30.

Jeanette Searcy took some AMAZING pictures! You can view the album online at https://www.facebook.com/jpsearcy under the album “Hagerty HS wrestling 2014.” If you are looking for someone to do portraits and senior pictures, she is one of the best!

This week at a glance:

Wednesday (12.03.14): JV Quad vs. Lake Mary, Lyman, & Winter Springs (HOME)

• Weigh-ins: 3:00 PM
• Wrestling begins: 4:00 PM

Saturday (12.06.14): JV & VARSITY at Orange City University

• 7:30 AM: Arrive at Orange City University
  • The address for the school is  1000 Rhode Island, Orange City, FL 32763
• 8:00 AM: Weigh-ins
• 10:00 AM: Round 1
• 12:30 PM: Semi-finals
• 6:00 PM: Finals
• Please note that all times are approximate.
• If this is your first tournament, here are some helpful tips. If any “veteran” parents have any additional advice, please chime in on the “Comments” section!
  • Bring a comfy cushion. Bleachers are hard and unforgiving.
  • The meets, and especially the tournaments, can be long and tiring, so the first and most important thing for a spectator is to be comfortable. Wear casual clothes; take a cushion, comfortable shoes,things to snack on and perhaps something to occupy your time between rounds at tournaments; a newspaper, a good book, knitting, crossword puzzles, etc. High School wrestling duals are a little easier to handle because the time element is much shorter. Casual clothes and a cushion should get you through.

  • Tournaments run from several hours to a couple of days depending on the number of teams involved and the setup of the tournament. Being comfortable is primary to having a good time. Casual clothes, good shoes and a cushion are a must. This is probably the best time to get to know the other parents and their families. Many friendships can be built at these tournaments and a sense of team unity begins to grow.

  • Tournament prices vary from free to $5.00 per adult. Participating wrestlers always get in free. Tournament shirts are sold at most tournaments. Prices range from $8.00 to $15.00, depending on the type and style of shirt.

  • Wrestlers need to take casual clothes, shower gear, snacks, and money. Snacks can consist of a wide variety of foods, from sandwiches to dry cereal, raisins, fruit, yogurt, and pasta. Drinks can range from bottled water, fruit juices to sports drinks. Our coaches request that the wrestlers bring healthy foods instead of junk foods to eat. Some parents like to bring things for the other wrestlers parents to snack on.

  • Parents are encouraged to participate in these types of activities as it increases our crowds at tournaments and the coaches are always seeking the support of parents at their son’s meets and tournaments.

About CoachDiaz

Head wrestling coach at Hagerty High School, Oviedo, FL