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Show Wrestling practice to begin Nov. 20 Wresting practice for Vernal Junior High 9th, 8th and 7th graders will begin on November 20 at 4 p.m. and will last until 6 p.m. "We will have over 100 guys out for wrestling," stated Vernal Junior High Wrestling coach, Leon Smuin. "We should have a real powerhouse at least the way things are looking now." Pat Jenkins, who captured third place in the nationals, will return at 145 pounds or 155. Other first stringers returning are: David Weeks, heavyweight; Bucky Tingey, 138 or 145; Jody Young, 138 or 145; Neldon Smuin, 126; Darrin Bailey, 126 or 132;' Kent Boren, 126 or 119; Torr McCurdy, 112; David Gentry, 105 or 112; Larson Caldwell, 112; Dave Giese, Scott Gardner, Gard-ner, 155; Chris Smith, 65; Wayne Hansen, Scott Bross, Shane Gross and Philip Andreasen, according to Leon Smuin, head wrestling coach. Smuin remarked that some of the outstanding 7th graders who will be battling bat-tling for spots on the Vernal first string are: Mike Smith, George Cook, Craig Funk, Ryan Siddoway, David Gurr and Gary Murray. The first meet is a tourney on December 8. |