Eagle Wrestling

4 For 4 in State - Looking Fine for '09

After losing 11 of 15 starters to graduation, one would normally expect a down year for any team. However, the Eagles reloaded and finished the season strong with a District 5A-17 CHAMPIONSHIP qualifying 12 for Regionals, a Regional RUNNER-UP finish qualifying 4 for State, and a 4 for 4 placing of State participants.

Senior Talbot Rasmussen, 3rd at 125#, junior Eden Bernstein 4th at 145#, sophomore Roderick Gaines 3rd at 112#, and junior Kiara Swain 3rd at 215#, brought home medals and All-State honors.

With 13 of 15 starters returning, a talented JV, and several tough middle school wrestlers moving up, the Eagles should be 'lookin' fine in '09'.
SWAIN CROWNED GIRLS REGION WRESTLING CHAMPION
Allen’s First Female To Earn Title

After an outstanding tournament this weekend in Katy, junior 215#, Kiara Swain earned the distinction of being Allen Wrestling’s first-ever female Regional wrestling champion. Congratulations, Kiara! Best wishes for a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

EAGLE WRESTLERS EARN REGIONAL RUNNER-UP HONORS

After two days of rugged competition in what is considered to be the state’s toughest region, three Eagles have earned a berth in the 2008 State tournament held in Austin.

Representing Allen at State will be:
112# Sophomore Roderick Gaines- CHAMPION
145# Junior Eden Bernstein – RUNNER-UP
125# Senior Talbot Rasmussen – THIRD

Led by 10 seniors, Lake Highlands captured the Region III title with four qualifiers and 148.5 points. Allen finished second in the 45 team field scoring 131.5 points and placing 7 wrestlers in the top 6 of their respective weight classes.

Placing, but not qualifying were: 103# Steven Reyes (5th), 119# Alex ‘Jersey’ LeGrande (5th), 152# Zach Cobb (4th), and 215# Travis Springfield (6th). Reyes, LeGrande, and Cobb will serve as alternates and compete if a qualifier is injured,ill, or unable to compete.

Winning matches, but not placing were: 135# Ophir Bernstein, 160# Garrett Johnson, and 171# Paul Smout, and 285# Richard Greer.

Allen Eagles Are Once Again District Champions!

After a dominating performance Saturday at District 17-5A, 12 wrestlers will travel to Katy this weekend for Region III action. Nine CHAMPIONS and three RUNNERS-UP led the onslaught as Allen won the CHAMPIONSHIP by 99.5 points. All 15 Eagles (only 2 seniors) placed in the top 4 in their weight classes(9-1st, 3-2nd, 2-3rd, 1-4th).