BeatReportJacob
TV Athletics Beat Writer
TVHS Girls Wrestling Preview 11/20
Coach Chad Havens is optimistic about the upcoming season, citing a successful offseason with consistent attendance. The team boasts a balanced mix of returners and newcomers.
Returners to Watch:
Junior leaders Madie Hamilton and Sky Zoellick have stepped up as vocal leaders, while Brie Grambo, Hallie Dunaway, and JoJo Bowerman lead by example with their work ethic. Sophomore Kenzie Stevenson has impressed with her high-paced workouts.
Newcomers to Watch:
Freshman Ayla Kennedy, a junior high state placer, and Brooklyn Gildner, returning to wrestling full-time, are expected to make significant contributions. Natasha Martinez, Montana Kinzy, Rayne Dowdy, Lilly Gaul, and Peighton Jordan also show promise.
Schedule and Rivals:
The Vikings face a challenging schedule, including tough tournaments. Coach Havens hopes to emulate Olentangy Orange's success and potentially establish a rivalry. With no senior wrestlers, the team looks to its junior leaders.
Lessons from Last Season:
Coach Havens' first year coaching only girls taught him the importance of trust and process. He aims to build on last season's success and put wrestlers on the podium in March.
Team Goals:
Coach Havens expects this to be the program's best season yet, citing growing numbers and talent. The team's focus is on peaking for the postseason run.
Upcoming Events:
The Vikings staff extends an open invitation to supporters to attend tournaments and witness the team's progress firsthand. "We look forward to sharing this exciting season with our community; right now, we have something special going on in our program... The sun is shining bright in the valley," says Coach Havens
The Vikings will have a Meet the Team event on 11/21 in the South Campus Gym (Freshman building) at 6:00 pm from TVHS and open their regular season at Hamilton Township.
Coach Chad Havens is optimistic about the upcoming season, citing a successful offseason with consistent attendance. The team boasts a balanced mix of returners and newcomers.
Returners to Watch:
Junior leaders Madie Hamilton and Sky Zoellick have stepped up as vocal leaders, while Brie Grambo, Hallie Dunaway, and JoJo Bowerman lead by example with their work ethic. Sophomore Kenzie Stevenson has impressed with her high-paced workouts.
Newcomers to Watch:
Freshman Ayla Kennedy, a junior high state placer, and Brooklyn Gildner, returning to wrestling full-time, are expected to make significant contributions. Natasha Martinez, Montana Kinzy, Rayne Dowdy, Lilly Gaul, and Peighton Jordan also show promise.
Schedule and Rivals:
The Vikings face a challenging schedule, including tough tournaments. Coach Havens hopes to emulate Olentangy Orange's success and potentially establish a rivalry. With no senior wrestlers, the team looks to its junior leaders.
Lessons from Last Season:
Coach Havens' first year coaching only girls taught him the importance of trust and process. He aims to build on last season's success and put wrestlers on the podium in March.
Team Goals:
Coach Havens expects this to be the program's best season yet, citing growing numbers and talent. The team's focus is on peaking for the postseason run.
Upcoming Events:
The Vikings staff extends an open invitation to supporters to attend tournaments and witness the team's progress firsthand. "We look forward to sharing this exciting season with our community; right now, we have something special going on in our program... The sun is shining bright in the valley," says Coach Havens
The Vikings will have a Meet the Team event on 11/21 in the South Campus Gym (Freshman building) at 6:00 pm from TVHS and open their regular season at Hamilton Township.