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Panthers Sweep Multi-Duals

11/28/11

Wins over Pekin, Normal West and Normal University High capped off an impressive Thanksgiving weekend and gave Coach Glen Exton and the Panthers a perfect 3-0 start to their season. They defeated Pekin 68-6 and Normal West 60-8. University High score will be posted soon.
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With a changing of the guard, new leaders must emerge to provide a positive transition. To this point in the 2010-11 wrestling season, junior Drew Wise has filled the bill for the OTHS wrestling team.
 
Junior Don Eckerman was named O'Fallon Progress Athlete of the Week for February 10th. Entering regional tournament action, Eckerman sported an impressive 33-12 record. After winning his first match, the Panther ironman dropped consecutive matches to end his rebound season at 34-14.
View Full Schedule for Locations/Depart Times

DateOpponentResultTime
11/26Pekin/Normal West/Normal U-High 11AM
12/01Granite City * 6PM
12/03Chatham Glenwood Invitational 9:30AM
12/08Collinsville * 6PM
12/09Lincoln Way East/Bradley Bourbonnais 5PM
12/10Minooka Duals  9AM
12/13Civic Memorial/Highland 6PM
12/15Belleville East * 6PM
12/16Mascoutah Invitational 4PM
12/17Mascoutah Invitational 9AM
12/28Granite City Holiday Tournament 9:30AM
12/29Granite City Holiday Tournament 9AM
01/03Triad/Roxana 6PM
01/04Edwardsville * 6PM
01/13Geneseo Invitational 4PM
01/14Geneseo Invitational 9AM
01/17Mascoutah/Belleville Althoff 6PM
01/19Alton * 6PM
01/25Belleville West * 6PM
01/26Vandalia 6PM
02/04IHSA Regional Tournament TBA
02/10IHSA Individual Sectional Tournament 4:30PM
02/11IHSA Individual Sectional Tournament 10AM
02/16IHSA Individual State Tournament TBA
02/17IHSA Individual State Tournament  TBA
02/18IHSA Individual State Tournament  TBA
Posted By: Coach Exton


 
  Wrestling prepares a person to fight the game of life. The wrestler is the one athlete that must meet his opponent and do battle completely on his own; no one can substitute; no time outs are possible.  He has no one to check, screen, block, or assist him in any way; there is no one to blame for his mistakes. 

When he wins, he must show quiet pride and modesty.

When he loses, the responsibility is his.

Wrestling is a true sport.  In other words, when contact is made, they blow the whistle to stop the action; in wrestling, when contact is made, we're just getting started.  No other sport requires more sacrifice than wrestling.  The individual, through self-denial, offers more of his character than can ever be explained here.  It is something he carries with him throughout life, and through every trial, test, and tribulation.

                - Author Unknown