TOURNAMENT WEEKEND IS COMING FAST!
Things are heating up for the coming weekend! We look forward to a fantastic day of wrestling with some great competition! We have some really exciting new things for this year, so be sure to arrive early and get registered! Please remember to visit our raffle table too, we have some really outstanding prizes to be raffled off in addition to the Green Bay Packer autographed football. Get your tickets early for the football, they are going fast!
AF GREEN DEMONS – 2011-2012 TEAM PHOTO
Green Bay Packer Collector Series Football Raffle
The Green Demons have been fortunate to receive a donation of this year’s Green Bay Packer Autographed Football, Limited Edition 13- Time World Champions / Superbowl Champions I, II, XXXI, XLV. We are raffling this football and tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Be sure to get your tickets from your favorite Green Demon wrestler. The Drawing will be held at our Home Tournament on January 28th, 2012 at AF Highschool. You can’t win if you don’t play! Think of what a fantastic prize this would be this year, with the Pack in the Playoffs!!!!!!!!!!!
Wrestling Season 2011-2012 is upon us!
Announcing sign up dates for Green Demons for the 2011-2012 Season! Watch for forms to be coming to your schools! Sign ups are scheduled for Tuesday, November 1st from 5 pm – 6 pm at the AF Elementary Music Room, and Tuesday November 8th from 5 pm – 6 pm in the music room again!
Costs for registration are the same as previous years, $25.00 per individual, or $60 per family of three or more. Used clothing, shoes, and singlets will be available for sale so be sure to come early to get the best selection!
Questions, please contact us via email at greendemonwrestling@yahoo.com See you there! We are looking forward to a fantastic year!
GREEN DEMONS COMPETE AT MAUSTON GOLDEN EAGLES TOURNAMENT ON SUNDAY 1-16-2011
Quite a large turnout of Green Demon youth wrestlers attended the Mauston Youth Wrestling Folkstyle tournament on Sunday at the Mauston High School. A packed gym of roughly 500 wrestlers provided some great competition for the 28 competing Demon club members, and with a final team score of 77, the Demons were ever so slightly shorted of snagging a team trophy, missing the cut by a mere 3 points.
For many of our new wrestlers, they saw their first wins of their career, and for others, their first pins. 2nd year wrestler, Christopher Humphrey is proud to say he gained his first ever and well-deserved pin in the 3rd round. Nicholas Prasalowicz, Johnny Drankiewicz, Josh Wallner, JJ Corral, and Isaac Salinas each achieved a first place trophy for the day, with a combined total of 7 pins. Nicholas Prasalowicz proudly earned a pin in all three of his competition rounds. Justyn Kniprath had his first wins of the season, with some impressive takedowns and a pin in the first round. Shane Kierstyn, Nasano Corral and other first-year wrestlers enjoyed their first ever competition matches, and experienced the adrenalin rush of competing individually on the mat. There will be plenty more to come in the following weeks, as the Green Demons travel to Westby, Sparta, Wautoma, Pittsville and others. In addition to the upcoming traveling tournaments the club will be attending, The Green Demons will be hosting their Adams Friendship 33rd Annual “Feel the Heat” Youth Folkstyle Tournament home tournament at the Adams Friendship High School on Saturday, January 30th, 2011 with weigh ins beginning at 7 am.
Congratulations to each of the Green Demon Wrestlers this past weekend, regardless of place.
ROUND 1 | ROUND 2 | ROUND 3 | ||||
1 | JOHNNY DRANKIEWICZ | 47# | W/BYE | W | W/PIN | 1ST PLACE |
2 | NICHOLAS PRASALOWICZ | 48# | W/PIN | W/PIN | W/PIN | 1ST PLACE |
3 | ISAAC SALINAS | 56# | W/PIN | W | W | 1ST PLACE |
4 | JOSH WALLNER | 71# | W/PIN | W | W | 1ST PLACE |
5 | JJ CORRAL | 85# | W/PIN | W | W | 1ST PLACE |
6 | DAMIEN CRARY | 143# | W/BYE | W | L | 2ND PLACE |
7 | KRISPIN LANDON | 42# | W | W | L | 2ND PLACE |
8 | CHRISTOPHER HUMPHREY | 65# | L | W | W/PIN | 2ND PLACE |
9 | JUSTYN KNIPRATH | 81# | W/PIN | W | L | 2ND PLACE |
10 | NASANO CORRALL | 82# | L | W | W | 2ND PLACE |
11 | CAMERON CALDWELL | 90# | W/PIN | W/PIN | L | 2ND PLACE |
12 | HARRY NAWROT | 99# | W/PIN | W/PIN | L | 2ND PLACE |
13 | AEDAN METCALF | 37# | L | W | L | 3RD PLACE |
14 | MARCUS CORRAL | 43# | L | L | W | 3RD PLACE |
15 | JORDAN DOLATA | 45# | L | L | W | 3RD PLACE |
16 | BLAYDE WALLNER | 46# | L | L | W | 3RD PLACE |
17 | STEVEN NAWROT | 66# | W | L | L | 3RD PLACE |
18 | JACOB MURRAY | 67# | W | L | L | 3RD PLACE |
19 | TRAVIS ROSS | 71# | L | W | L | 3RD PLACE |
20 | GARRETT GASIENICA | 84# | L | L | W/PIN | 3RD PLACE |
21 | RICK CRADDOCK | 93# | W/BYE | L | L | 3RD PLACE |
22 | MAKINLEA GAST | W/PIN | L | L | 3RD PLACE | |
23 | SEBASTIAN BILLINGTON | 118# | W | L | L | 3RD PLACE |
24 | DYLAN RITCHARDT | 171# | L | W | L | 3RD PLACE |
25 | ALEX CRARY | 128# | L | L | L | 4TH PLACE |
26 | SKYLAR PAULSON | 50# | L | L | L | 4TH PLACE |
27 | SHANE KIERSTYN | 84# | L | L | L | 4TH PLACE |
28 | SHADE SEEGERT | 34# | L | L | L | 4TH PLACE |
THE 2010-2011 GREEN DEMON WRESTLING SEASON IS HERE!
Welcome back wrestlers! This years’ sign ups are scheduled and it’s time to hit the mats once again. For a printable version of our flyer, click here: 2010-2011 WRESTLING SIGN UP FLYER 2010-2011
Sign Ups are scheduled for Tuesday, November 2nd from 5-6:30 and Tuesday, November 9th from 5:00 pm – 7 pm at the Adams Friendship Elementary School (Music Room). Tell all your friends – even if they haven’t wrestled before, it’s never too late.
The cost to sign up is $25.00 per wrestler, or $60.00 for families with three or more children joining wrestling. If you have any questions, please call Ronnie Burrows at 715-228-2212 or Deb Kniprath at 608-564-2150 OR 608-853-0416.
We’re looking forward to a great year!
ARE YOU READY FOR THE 2010-2011 SEASON TO BEGIN?
Hey wrestlers! It’s time! Remember to come to sign ups – and share the information with your friends! Be sure to check out Coach Burrows’ post too! https://afgreendemons.com/coaches-corner/
See you soon everyone!
DEMONS AWARDED 2nd PLACE TEAM at MAUSTON TOURNEY!
As this past weekend will end the season for many of the Green Demons, bringing home a 2nd place trophy from the Mauston Youth Wrestling Tournament was a great way to wrap up the season, not to mention, a great way to bring in the first day of spring. A turnout of 19 wrestlers brought forth a large group of cheerful supporters in the audience to applaud the Demon wrestlers in some exciting matches. Gavin Glass, a first year wrestler, earned his first win in his 2nd round match, and experienced the payoff of his hard work and learning throughout the season. As a first year wrestler, Gavin exhibited outstanding improvements to his skill, technique and determination on the mat. Overall, Gavin Placed 2nd in Mauston, a definite reason to hold his head high. Spirits were high, as the team collected the unique “Eagle” trophy to add to the Green Demon club collection. 1st place contributors to the team trophy included Sebastian Billington, Nicholas Prasalowicz, Rylan Burows and Josh Wallner. Nicholas added some extra points to the roster with three pins, pinning his opponents quick enough that his matches were over before many even realized that he had wrestled! Placing 2nd in addition to Gavin were: Damian Crary, Tyler Burows, Brandon Kniprath, Justyn Kniprath, Dylan Richardt and Griffin West. Griffin’s display of drive and determination, accompanied by his strong will provided an entertaining set of matches. Harry Nawrot, Steven Nawrot, Isaac Salinas Jr., Frank Murray and Travis Ross earned 3rd place. Christafer Humphrey, Nate Lamberton and Makinlea Gast each placed 4th. As the season begins to draw to a close, our state-bound competitors and their teammates alike anxiously await the upcoming state tournament in Madison on the 27th. The Green Demons will also be hosting their Annual Awards Banquet and Potluck Dinner on Tuesday, March 30th as their last official get together of the season. All wrestlers and their families are encouraged to attend the banquet to receive their awards and enjoy a fun-filled evening featuring a 2009-2010 season highlights slide show, a few words of wisdom from our coaches and wrestlers and a parents meeting. Once again, the Green Demon Youth Wrestling Club wishes to thank our sponsors, community volunteers, coaches, parents and fans for a great year! Remember to visit our website for updates and information anytime at www.afgreendemons.com.
12 GREEN DEMONS HEADED TO STATE
Article by Tanya Burrows
Youth wrestling is alive and well in the Adams Friendship area, and in the Green and White tradition, 12 area youth wrestlers will head to Madison this Friday to compete in the Wisconsin Wrestling Federation Kids Folkstyle State Tournament. The 12 youth from Adams Friendship will be joined by over 1300 other youth wrestlers from across the state all competing for a coveted WWF trophy and a place on the podium. Placing first or second at one of the regional competition sites on Saturday March 13th was just the first obstacle these young wrestlers faced in achieving their 2010 goal. Waiting two weeks to compete in Madison, keeping their eye on the prize and maintaining their weight until state are a few of the others.
For some of the Green Demons, a first trip to state has nerves jumping and anticipation levels high. Garrett Gasienica, Griffin West, Sebastian Billington, Makinlea Gast, Seirra Kemp and Frank Murray are making their first trip to the state tournament and hoping to have their names in the books as one of the top 6 youth wrestlers in their age group and weight class. For veteran wrestlers Jared Lenze, Rylan Burrows, Brandon Kniprath, Cole Clark, Trenton McManus and Dylan Richardt, the experience of competing at State is nothing new, but the challenge remains the same. Wrestling action will begin Friday night at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison on one of 14 mats. Wrestlers born 1995 through 1998, wrestling in the boys division on Friday will include from A-F Cole Clark, Trenton Mc Manus, Rylan Burrows, Dylan Richardt, and Frank Murray. These boys will wrestle 2 matches Friday night, and must have at least one win to continue on Saturday.
Wrestling will begin early Saturday morning for the other 7 A-F wrestlers. For Sierra Kemp and Makinlea Gast, it will be a first for the WWF as well as them; as this year’s tournament has its own girls division. Joining the girls on the mats early Saturday will be Jared Lenze and Brandon Kniprath, both returning state qualifiers; and first time competing will be Garrettt Gasiencia, Sebastian Billington, and Griffin West. Competition for the older boys will resume about noon on Saturday.
In a addition to the Green Demons regular fundraising efforts, a generous e donation by Dr. Joseph Parlante of Adams helped to make the trip to Madison a reality for the Green Demons. Wish these youth wrestlers luck as they hit the mats hard this last week of practice leading up to the ultimate experience of wrestling at The WWF State Tournament. GO Green Demons!!
REGIONAL SUCCESS FOR GREEN DEMONS
By Jason R. West
After months of blood, sweat and tears the WWF Kids Folkstyle Regionals were finally here for the wrestlers of the Adams community. For most of these wrestlers this day has been marked on their calendar since last November when the wrestling season started. The WWF Kids Folkstyle Regionals is one step away from having the opportunity of becoming a state champion. In order to make it to state, a wrestler must finish with a first or second place finish at one of the eight regional locations. There were a total of 17 youth wrestlers from the Adams community from various clubs that competed. I’m proud to report that 10 of these competitors earned their way to the state competition. Jared Lenze, Trenton McManus and Cole Clark all took a first place at the Merrill Regional. Rylan Burrows also competed at Merrill but finished with a 2nd place after a hard fought one point defeat in the finals. At the Westby Regional Sierra Kemp, Makinlea Gast, Dylan Richardt and Sebastian Billington all took a first place and are moving on to state. Brandon Kniprath and Frank Murray took a second place at Westby and will be meeting up with their fellow teammates in Madison on Friday and Saturday, March 26th and 27th at the Alliant Energy Center for the WWF Kids State Folkstyle Tournament. Garett Gasienica and Griffin West have both been called to wrestle as well, summoned as alternates who will also compete for a spot on the podium in Madison, bringing the total STATE BOUND GREEN DEMON count to 12 !
Congratulations to all of the youth wrestlers that competed this weekend at Regionals!
Advancing to STATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2001 Sebastian Billington 105#
2001 Garrett Gasienica 80#
2000 Griffin West 135#
1999 Jared Lenze 110#
1999 Brandon Kniprath 120#
1998 Trenton McManus 70#
1998 Cole Clark 76#
1998 Rylan Burrows 120#
1998 Makinlea Gast 94#
1998 Sierra Kemp 123#
1997 Frank Murray 125#
1997 Dylan Richardt 150#