It is starting to hit me! I am REALLY going to miss Aaron Davis, Jacob Thomas, Leslie Campbell, Levi Hobbs, and Jacob Hefner.
Sure, I will miss the other seniors, but these five wrestlers took our wrestling program to a level of state recognition and respect! All five of these men had started as young freshman willing to do what it takes to succeed and make the wrestling community proud. Well, they accomplished that and MUCH more! They have turned into true leaders and set records that are now our new standards. Often times, I hear that athletes look up to their coaches for leadership and guidance. These five men provided more leadership, guidance and positive examples for others that I am proud to say that I look up to them. God has blessed me to be associated with such loyal student athletes. If you happen to see any of these five wrestlers, PLEASE thank them for their efforts and more importantly for being a good person.
Trivia: The Greenbrier East Wrestling Team has only had four different 4x State Qualifiers before this year. We have added two wrestlers to join that elite group. Can you name them?
Upcoming events and highlights: Our Wrestling Banquet will be on Tuesday, Mar. 27, at 6 p.m. in the WVU Building at the State Fairgrounds. I can guarantee you that there will be a lot of stories, laughs, tears and memories created. I LOVE this team! Congratulations to Jacob Thomas and Jacob Hefner for becoming 2x REGIONAL CHAMPIONS. There have only been three others in the history of Greenbrier East Wrestling. That is BIG-TIME!
E.G.M.S. update: Congratulations to Brad Blevins for winning the Region 3 Tournament Championships. He will compete for the Jr. State Championships this weekend. Good luck to the future Spartan.
Eastern Greenbrier Wrestling Club: The Wrestling Club have will 16 Wrestlers competing for a Jr. State Championship this weekend. Congratulations and Good Luck to all of them!
See Coach Miluk or one of our current Wrestlers about our “Adopt a Wrestler” program. It’s a Great way to support our team and follow the success of our Wrestlers.
Follow us on Twitter @CoachMiluk and Facebook at Greenbrier East Spartan Wrestling.
Miluk humor: I have a friend who is always in a bad mood. I really think that his blood type is even B-Negative! Ha!
Trivia answer: The two senior wrestlers to join the exclusive list of 4X State Qualifiers is Levi Hobbs and Jacob Hefner. That is very impressive!
Greenbrier East Wrestler of the Week:
Name: Zach Mullins
Grade: Sophomore
G.P.A.: 3.75
Parents: Carrie Chapman and John Chapman
Record: 30-14 (16 pins)
Highlight: Top 10 in the State
Quote: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar like wings on eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Coach’s Comment:”Zach has the natural ability to wrestle. He is only getting better every day and he is becoming a student of the sport. Great things will happen for Zach.”