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Head
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Rob Martin
romartin@crschools.us
Athletic
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Chris Deam
cdeam@crschools.us
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Our CRJ Wrestling family wants to THANK all the sponsors for their donations that made the US Army wrestling camp a huge success! Jersey Mike's Subs, Save-A-Lot Foods, Hy-Vee, Paul Revere’s Pizza, Conagra Foods, General Mills, Hunt Graphic Innovations, Jefferson Booster Club, and the US Army.
It takes many people to organize and host a free camp of this size. I would like to THANK all those that put in a lot of work behind the scenes to make the first year a success!
Members of the CR Army Recruiting station
MAJ Ethan Moorman
1LT Scott Cherryholmes
1SG Jonathan Wiley
SFC Marvin Bostic (Designed camp shirts)
SSG Tyler Dvorak
WCAP team members (Camp Coaches)
SPC Nina Pham
SPC Britton Holmes
The Jefferson Boys/Girls wrestling staff
Chris Deam AD
Suzi Guider ATC |
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| The first US Army wrestling camp is in the books! We finished the camp with a dual between coaches Britton Holmes and Nina Pham. The wrestlers had a lot of fun. Britton and Nina did a great job not only showing the kids techniques but also positive mindset to go into competition! #wrestlingfamily #westside #bleedblue #USArmy |
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| Day 2 of camp! The wrestlers learned some top and bottom skills today from Nina and Britton. Tomorrow is the last day of camp to get better and learn from two world class athletes! Huge THANK YOU to the Army and all the businesses that have donated food to make this camp free! |
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Former J-Hawk and US Army national team member Brent Stepanek (Spud) was coach today for the final open mat of the summer. Coach showed his Arm drag and some Jiu-Jitsu. The boys had lots of fun learning from Spud!
#wrestlingfamily #bleedblue #westside |
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| Coach Martin got to be coach and run open mats today. The kids did some fun drills to emphasize basic skills of wrestling. Coach showed the boys a snap to go behind. And, finished up the fun day with a game of ultimate ball. |
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| Our National Champ had to cancel. Former J-Hawk and Concordia wrestler Frank Budederi stepped in. He showed the kids his set-up that he can do any shot from. He taught his sweep single and outside carry off his set-up. Thanks to Coach Orton and Garber for helping out! |
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| Our National Champ had to cancel. Former J-Hawk and Concordia wrestler Frank Budederi stepped in. He showed the kids his set-up that he can do any shot from. He taught his sweep single and outside carry off his set-up. Thanks to Coach Orton and Garber for helping out! |
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| Dreni Zeneli wrestled in Hani I Elezit, Kosovo for the Iowa AAU Team in freestyle. Dreni won the 86KG weight class against teams from many different European countries! Congrats!!!#bleedblue#wrestlingfamily#westside |
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| Former J-Hawk and current Ellsworth wrestler, AJ Buzynski was coach tonight!! He showed his duck, slide by and mat returns. #bleedblue #wrestlingfamily |
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| Very proud to see our senior wrestlers walk across the stage last night! Congrats Cade, Colin, Parker, Peyton, Gibril and Bradley!!! |
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| Proud of our 3 senior managers that walked across the stage last night. Simply the best! Congrats to Kiyaree, Darby and Noe (The Boss Man) |
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Dresden Grimm was back again tonight!!! He worked the HC and fireman's.
#kohawkswrestling #bleedblue #Wrestlingfamily
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| U23 Greco national champ Kaleb Reeves was our guest coach tonight. Coach Reeves showed the kids his hand fighting and head position that has made him successful at every level as a wrestler. #kohawkwrestling#bleedblue#wrestlingfamily |
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Dresden Grimm was guest coach last night. Coach showed the kids his under hook series.  #bleedblue #wrestlingfamily #coewrestling |
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D3 national qualifier Cade Hornback was guest coach last night. He showed the kids his inside trip and gut defense.  #bleedblue #wrestlingfamily #coewrestling |
Two Cedar Rapids Veterans Enrolled in the Purple Heart Hall of Honor
By Gary Everding
With some instruction on the process (and a lot of perserverance), I was able to help retired coach John Hegarty enroll two former Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School students in the Purple Heart Hall of Honor. On March 9th, Cpl. Dennis Anthony Gunder was enrolled. Then on March 13th, Sgt. Jon Richard Winger was enrolled. The school recently honored these veterans at a rededication ceremony in January. For more information, see the following video:
https://www.kcrg.com/video/2024/01/29/cedar-rapids-jefferson-holds-rededication-ceremony/ |
| CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COMPLETE PDF OF THE INDUCTION AND INFORMATION ABOUT BOTH DENNIS GUNDER AND RICHARD WINGER. |
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Ty Koedam was back again this week for open mats!!! Ty has done a great job introducing the kids to freestyle. Open mats are every Wednesday from
6 to 7.
Let's keep the numbers growing! #bleedblue #wrestlingfamily #Coewrestling |
| Dennis Gunder and Jon Winger are now official members of the National Purple Heart Hall of Fame. You can see their information BELOW and learn more about the Hall a Fame at www.thepurpleheart.com |
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| Wrestlers of the Meet from the Districts state qualifier are, at 126 Jace Wendling and at 215 Colin Woods. The boys will wrestle tomorrow at 1:30pm in the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. #bleedblue #wrestlingfamily. |
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| Week 8 Wrestlers of the meet! Congrats to Jackson Woods-Marion JV, Cade Chism-Marion Varsity, Jackson Woods-MVC reserve tournament Champ and Parker Chyma-MVC JV tournament Champ.#wrestlingfamily #bleedblue |
| This weekend the JV competed in their last competition of the season. It was a great day for both the JV scoring team finishing in the top 10 and the reserves finishing with some great wins. Congratulations to Parker Chyma for winning the 215lbs JV bracket and Jackson Woods winning the 190 lbs reserve bracket. |
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| Week 7 Wrestlers of the meet. Jackson Woods: CRANDIC champion, JV Dub. Senior: Jason Fariss, Var. Dub. Senior: Anthony Petit-Frere, Var. MVC: Colin Woods. |
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| Congrats to the J-Hawk varsity! They finished the 23-24 dual season with a 37 to 35 victory over Marion. #bleedblue #wrestlingfamily |
| Congratulations to our J-Hawk varsity wrestlers. Zayd Igram and Colin Woods for placing fourth at this years MVC tournament. Cade Chism, Anthony Snodey and Brayden Curtis took home sixth place. |
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Get your limited edition Jefferson Wrestling Military apparel today!
Click on the image aboveto visit the store. |
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“The Dubuque Senior Rams came to town for the final home dual meet of the season on Thursday, January 25.
The J-Hawks also celebrated Military Appreciation Night and a rededication of the newly updated Winger-Gunder Trophy Case.
Long-ago teammates of fallen soldiers Jon Winger (’64) and Dennis Gunder (’65) reassembled to pay tribute to their comrades while commemorating the 56th anniversary of their deaths in the jungles of Vietnam. Also present were three generous members of the local Army Recruiters Center.” |
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“The J-Hawks sent the senior wrestlers out in style on Thursday while wearing brand-new olive drab Jefferson Wrestling tees. They wrestled on a Black and Gold Army mat on loan from the local Army staff officers.
Congratulations to all our seniors for making it a memorable night. February means tournament time…time to shine…time to let the fur fly…no regrets.” |
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| Congratulations to all the 2024 inductees to the Jefferson Athletic Hall of fame. Special congrats to former Jefferson wrestler, teacher, coach and great friend John Hegarty. |
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| Week 6 of Competition WOTM: Xavier JV - Brausdon Seeman, Hegarty JV Duals - Dreni Zeneli, #wrestlingfamily #bleedblue |
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| Week 5 of Competition WOTM: Liberty JV - Parker Chyma, Liberty Varsity - Zayd Igram, J-Hawk - Osten Robertson, #wrestlingfamily #bleedblue |
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| We held our 50th anniversary J-Hawk tournament Monday. The boys wrestled well and kept the proud J-Hawk tradition going. We also recognized former head coach Bill McNiel who founded the event and his champions from the very first invitational. Along with former head coaches Dick Briggs, Matt Orton and current head coach Rob Martin. |
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Wrestlers of the meet for week 4 of competition. Peyton Haack, Benton JV tournament, Cade Chism, Prairie dual and Colin Woods Benton varsity tournament. #bleedblue #westside # wrestlingfamily |
| The JV came to fight and battle for some hardware. The JV J-Hawks came away with 9 first place finishes in a very tough tournament out at Benton. The coaching staff is proud of the fight that was given today by all competitors. |
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| Brayden Curtis had the fastest fall of the Benton tournament with a pin at 14 seconds!!! |
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| Congrats to the following J-Hawks for placing at the always though Benton tournament. Zayd Igram 7th, Brayden Curtis 4th, Cade Chism 5th and Colin Woods 2nd. |
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The Freshman class is your wrestling holiday tournament Dodge ball champions!     #westside #wrestlingfamily |
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Week 3 Wrestlers of the Meet…
JV : Alouise Francois-Dub. Wahlert, Jackson Woods-JV Worlds (Indianola)
Varsity: Jack Schilling-Dub. Wahlert and Central Dewitt. |
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| The varsity team finished 8th at Central Dewitt today! Congrats to the following boys who placed today. Jack Schilling got 3rd, Peyton Galvan got 4th, Zayd Igram, Jace Wendling, Colin Woods and Anthony Snodey all placed 5th. |
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| The JV took another long road trip to Indianola for JV Worlds Tournament. 24 young men competed in 8 man brackets with some tough competition from the west side of the state. 2 wrestlers came home with a tasty treat after beating 2 World Champs! What a great way to go into break! |
| Congrats to the JV team for an exciting 32 to 30 victory over Wahlert. The varsity had a back and forth dual that came down to the last match. Unfortunately, the J-hawks came up short 36 to 42. |
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Wrestlers of the meet for week 2 of the season. Cedar Falls - JV Abram Rhoads, Cedar Falls - Varsity Colin Woods, Marion - JV Ivan Piñon, SE Polk - JV Dreni Zeneli , North Cedar - Varsity Brayden Curtis
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| Congrats the Varsity wrestling team placing 4th at the North Cedar Tournament. Brayden Curtis was the champ at 113. Cade Chism and Bradley Cable 2nd, Colin Woods and Anthony Snodey 3rd, Jace Wendling and Peyton Galvan 5th, Jaidan Torres 6th |
| Coach Vaupel took the JV2 team to Marion on Saturday. The boys had a good day, at a very tough JV tournament. Most were in 8-man pool brackets and placed in the top half. I. Pinon 1st, J. McCauley 2nd, F. Budederi 3rd, M. Msenga 4th, N. Ballard 4th. |
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| The JV start their season opener with a win over Cedar Falls on Thursday. It was a great atmosphere for the young men and for some the first time wrestling on competition blue under the lights for the 23-24 season. |
| J-Hawks took an early bus to SEP to compete in JV Duals. The team wrestled some tough competition and finished in 4th place. Congrats to Dreni Zeneli and Zayd Igram on going 5-0, and Jackson Woods going 3-0 on the day. |
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| We honored these staff members tonight at the J-Hawk Wrestling meet. Thank you school staff for your dedication to making a difference in the lives of students! |
| Monday night the Freshmen and Sophomores went to Iowa City West to compete in the First CRandIC of the season. A lot of great matches with 27 J-Hawk wrestlers. Lot of great things are coming from this group as they keep improving . Lots of work to be put in this season, keep it up! |
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| Congrats to the Wrestlers of the Meet for the first week of the 2023-2024 season: Anthony Petit-Frere at Cedar Falls, Gibril Shaw at Tipton and Kennedy and Jaiden Torres at IC West. |
| Congrats to the 7 wrestlers that placed at Feuerhelm JV tourney at Kennedy Monday night: G. Shaw 1st, D. Zeneli 1st, I. Pinon 3rd, L. Smith 3rd, P. Chyma 3rd, A. Francois 3rd, P. Haack 3rd. |
| The JV boys took on the first weekend tournament in Tipton. The young men competed well and had a few of the new wrestlers get their first High school win. The J-Hawks finished with two wrestlers standing on the podium at 113 Zaid Igram went 2-1 finishing 3rd place, and at 215 Girbril Shaw went 3-1 finishing 3rd. |
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Congrats to Colin Woods and Anthony Snodey who both placed 4th today at the Keith Young Invitational. The team wrestled well. Back to work Monday! #wrestlingfamily #bleedblue |
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Body comp  Breakfast from Nutri Sport
Nutrition Talk Jog-A-Thon
Thanks to Suzi for talking to our wrestlers about proper nutrition for the season! Huge THANK YOU to Spud for the wraps and Brian Guider for the pancakes! Great job by the wrestlers, they ran 4+ miles! |
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Our very own Mark Ironside,
Two-Time State Champion
has been inducted to the
Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame
Class of 2010. Read the article and more information on the 2010 induction ceremony!
cick here to visit website |
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