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Western Wayne’s varsity wrestling team has been something of a juggernaut over the course of the past decade.
In just the past three seasons, the Wildcats have won a pair of Division II championships and also a copped a Lackawanna League tournament title.
As every coach will readily admit, no varsity squad can sustain that type of success without a solid junior high feeder program. And, that’s exactly what they have right now in Varden.
Under the direction of Coach Dan Trygar, the young ‘Cats are laying the foundation for many more future championships.
“We’re having a great year so far,” said Coach Trygar, who is himself a former mat star at Valley View, Keystone College and on the national Greco Roman scene. “The kids are really awesome. They’re working hard and improving all the time.”
As TWI Sports went to press on Thursday evening, the junior high ‘Cats sported a 5-3 record...highlighted by wins over Montrose, Blue Ridge and Susquehanna. Close losses included decisions to Valley View (3 pts) and Abington (6 pts).
Western Wayne’s most recent outing came Tuesday against Elk Lake and resulted in a 52-9 rout of the visiting Warriors.
The Leaders
Coach Trygar is quick to point out that every wrestler plays a vital role. However, he lists Evan Grimm, Marod Dobrzyn, Matt Trygar and Scott Walck as his on-mat leaders.
Grimm is an 8th grader who competes at 105.
“Evan is a hard worker and a very strong wrestler,” said Coach Trygar. “He has an excellent attitude and is really solid in the bottom position.”
Dobrzyn is an 8th grader who wrestles at 115. “Marod is very quick on his feet,” said Coach Trygar. “He’s solid at just about ev-ery position on the mat.”
Trygar is just a 7th grader, but he’s already making a name for himself at 122. “Matt is a very physical wrestler,” said Coach Trygar. He likes to get out there and mix it up.”
Walck is another member of that talented 7th grade class. He’s found a niche for himself at 130. “Scott’s a smart wrestler who thinks really well on his feet.”
Harrison Clookey, West-ern Wayne’s team captain also earns rave reviews. “Harrison is only a 7th grader, but he’s a natural leader, said Coach Trygar. “He takes control of the entire match.”
Western Wayne’s varsity wrestling team has been something of a juggernaut over the course of the past decade.
In just the past three seasons, the Wildcats have won a pair of Division II championships and also a copped a Lackawanna League tournament title.
As every coach will readily admit, no varsity squad can sustain that type of success without a solid junior high feeder program. And, that’s exactly what they have right now in Varden.
Under the direction of Coach Dan Trygar, the young ‘Cats are laying the foundation for many more future championships.
“We’re having a great year so far,” said Coach Trygar, who is himself a former mat star at Valley View, Keystone College and on the national Greco Roman scene. “The kids are really awesome. They’re working hard and improving all the time.”
As TWI Sports went to press on Thursday evening, the junior high ‘Cats sported a 5-3 record...highlighted by wins over Montrose, Blue Ridge and Susquehanna. Close losses included decisions to Valley View (3 pts) and Abington (6 pts).
Western Wayne’s most recent outing came Tuesday against Elk Lake and resulted in a 52-9 rout of the visiting Warriors.
The Leaders
Coach Trygar is quick to point out that every wrestler plays a vital role. However, he lists Evan Grimm, Marod Dobrzyn, Matt Trygar and Scott Walck as his on-mat leaders.
Grimm is an 8th grader who competes at 105.
“Evan is a hard worker and a very strong wrestler,” said Coach Trygar. “He has an excellent attitude and is really solid in the bottom position.”
Dobrzyn is an 8th grader who wrestles at 115. “Marod is very quick on his feet,” said Coach Trygar. “He’s solid at just about ev-ery position on the mat.”
Trygar is just a 7th grader, but he’s already making a name for himself at 122. “Matt is a very physical wrestler,” said Coach Trygar. He likes to get out there and mix it up.”
Walck is another member of that talented 7th grade class. He’s found a niche for himself at 130. “Scott’s a smart wrestler who thinks really well on his feet.”
Harrison Clookey, West-ern Wayne’s team captain also earns rave reviews. “Harrison is only a 7th grader, but he’s a natural leader, said Coach Trygar. “He takes control of the entire match.”
