The Manchester Enterprise
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Dutchmen grab Napoleon invite
A win over Grass Lake offset by loss to Addison
By Don Richter, Heritage Newspapers
PUBLISHED: January 25, 2007
Manchester wrestling captured the 18-team Napoleon Invitational as 13 of 14 Flying Dutchmen earned medals Jan. 13.
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"Overall, the kids wrestled well from our veterans to our young wrestlers," said Manchester coach Steve Vlcek. "It was a real team effort as they brought home the championship trophy."
Vlcek said it was nice seeing a Manchester crowd at the invite.
"I would like to thank all of the parents and fans that were there and who've been there all season," he said. "So far, we've gotten great support."
Individually for the Flying Dutchmen, Jimmy Hamilton (103 pounds) ended up second in his weight class, going 2-1 on the day.
Drew Fischer (103) placed fourth, while Coyle Render (112) was sixth overall with a 3-2 record. All three of Render's wins came by pin.
"Coyle was wrestling for the first time in a month," Vlcek said. "He looked good. He won his first varsity medal."
Mike Garrison (119) placed first in his weight class, going 4-0 with four pins, while Cevin Walker (119) was fourth for Manchester.
Scott Conway (130) was third with a 3-1 record, while Bill Cloke (160) was second and Jason Alber (215) finished first.
Will Rickert ended up fifth with a 4-1 record and four pins, while Mike Steenson (171) was fifth, going 4-1 and Tyler King (215) 3-2 overall on the day for the Dutch.
Dan Lobbestael (215) finished first, while Kyle Ritter (heavyweight) was 3-1 for Manchester.
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