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Huskerland Wrestling

Valentine Wrestling Club attended Huskerland State Wrestling Tournament in Kearney March 31st-April1st.  Gage Krolikowski was champion in his division, and the weight division closest to his, as did Chase Olson.  Jordan Kelber took a state championship, along with D.J. Stephen.  Caleb Long finished 2nd in his weight class, and Noah Eklund and Gunner Battershaw took 4th place.  Also wrestling in the tournament were Kyle Grooms and Tobin Olson.

 

Valentine Wrestlers in Denver

19 wrestlers from Valentine attended the Rocky Mountain Nationals wrestling tournament in Denver which hosted about 2500 wrestlers from March 16 through the 18th.

Medal winners were DJ Stephen, 3rd place in 12 and under 130 pounds.

Tyler Hanson took 3rd place in open pro division 184 pounds, and Tanner Yager finished in 5th place in 7 to 9 Rookie 90-100 pounds, and 6th place in 8 and under 97 pounds.  Thanks to Jason Kelber for coaching the team and to the parents who helped drive and coach.

 

Youth Wrestlers At Gordon/Rushville

7 Badgers from the Valentine Youth Wrestling Club participated in the Gordon/Rushville Tournament on Saturday March 10.  There were three 2nd place medalists, Ashton Lurz, Dylan Naslund and Drake Janssen, three 3rd place medalists, Spencer Whipple Connor Kreutner, and Gunnar Battershaw, and in 4th place, Dalton Keating.

   

Valentine Youth Basketball Tournament

VALENTINE YOUTH BASKETBALL BOARD WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE AN UPCOMING YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD IN VALENTINE ON FEBRUARY 25, 2012.

THIS TOURNAMENT IS OPEN TO BOYS AND GIRLS TEAMS THAT ARE IN GRADES 6TH, 7TH, & 8TH. THERE WILL BE DIVISIONS FOR EACH GRADE. WWW.HEARTCITYSPORTS.COM (LIONS CLUB BASKETBALL PAGE)

ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON THE 25TH IN VALENTINE CITY, VALENTINE HIGH, OR MIDDLE SCHOOL GYMS. SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED ON THE

THERE IS AN EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE OF $75 FOR THOSE RETURNING COMPLETED ENTRIES THAT ARE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 6TH.

MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP TWO TEAMS IN EACH DIVISION. A SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WILL BE GIVEN TO ONE BOYS AND ONE GIRLS TEAM. FINALLY, A "MR./MS. HUSTLE" AWARD WILL BE GIVEN TO ONE PLAYER IN EACH OF THE DIVISIONS.

ALL PROCEDES RAISED DURING THIS TOURNAMENT WILL RETURN TO THE VALENTINE YOUTH BASKETBALL BOARD FOR HELP IN SUSTAINING THE VALENTINE YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM.

FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT COURTNEY FOWLER AT 402-376-6916.