Fairmont Firebirds

Firebirds Official Sponsor

Coed Varsity Wrestling · WRESTLING WEEKLY – FEB. 10-16

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

VARSITY 1-1 AT TEAM STATE REGIONAL

The Varsity Wrestling Firebirds split a pair of duals at the 2020 OHSAA Region 7 Dual Tournament.  Fairmont opened with a win over Western Brown 46-33 to advance to the Quarterfinals.  In that round, Fairmont mounted a furious comeback against the # 2 seeded Elks of Centerville before falling short, 39-27.  On Jan. 9 the Elks had defeated the Firebirds 51-24.  Fairmont ends it’s dual season with a 14-5 record, the most dual wins since the 2000-2001 season.

2 Wins – Evan Overholser, Ali Salih, Nevan Snodgrass, Evan Thompson

1 Win – John Conley, Jacob Deglow, Braeden Denlinger, Austin Hedges, Bryton Miller, Clayton Ranchel

GWOC – FRI. 2/14/20 (SETUP) & SAT 2/15/20 (TOURNAMENT & TEAR-DOWN)

  1. Athletes that aren’t practicing should report to the locker after school for setup on Friday 2/14/20.
  2. Families – please bring your hospitality donation at the times listed  below & on the travel sheet (attached).
  3. ALL athletes are expected to attend/wrestle/work on Saturday for the duration of the tournament + tear-down.

*** See Travel Sheet (attached) ***

GWOC – PARENT/FAMILY DONATIONS

GR ITEMS DELIVER TO TRENT
9 Last Name A-K Fruit

Last Name L-Z Large bag of chips

 2/14 during set-up
10 2 dozen Bagels or Donuts

AND 1 case H2O

 2/14 during set-up
11 Caesar salad mix 0r mixed salad (for 12) 2/14 during set-up
12 3 dozen cookies + 1 case H2O 2/14 during set-up

NON-VARSITY – “END OF SEASON PROCEDURE”

We will begin releasing some non-varsity athletes from practice starting Monday 2/10/20.  Some may be asked to stay all the way through Sectionals (Feb. 28-29).  Regardless of release date, ALL will be required to complete/help with the following:

  1. Go through an exit meeting with a Coach / clean-out locker / turn in all equipment (DUE NO LATER THAN MON. 2/10/20)
  2. Help setup on Fri 2/14/20 ANDattend/work GWOC Championships on Sat 2/15/20.
  3. Help setup on Thu 3/5/20 ANDattend/work the District Championships on Fri-Sat 3/6-7/20.
  4. Attend the Awards Banquet on Tue. 3/31/20 (after spring break).

*** A separate email will be sent shortly with all of the info for GWOC/District/Awards Night/Off-Season Meeting (forms given to the athletes during meeting) ***

CHIPOTLE DINE NIGHT – TUE. 2/18/20

Please make an effort to eat at Chipotle & spread the word for next week!

*** Flyer Attached ***

WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE

MON. 2/10 – Practice 3:36-5:30 / Youth Practice 6:15-8:15 

TUE. 2/11 – Practice 3:36-5:30 

WED. 2/12 – Practice 3:36-5:30

THU 2/13 – Practice 3:36-5:30

FRI. 2/14 – Practice 3:36-5:15 / GWOC SETUP (HOME)  *SEE TRAVEL SHEET*

SAT. 2/15 – GWOC CHAMPIONSHIPS (HOME)  *SEE TRAVEL SHEET* 

SUN. 2/16 – OFF

V-GWOC (HOME – 10 TEAM)

TRAVEL SHEETS ONLINE – https://kffirebirds.com/high-school-links/upcoming-travel-high-school/  

FEES

Wrestling Fee – $130 – Shockingly, we still have missing fees.  PLEASE GET THESE IN OR THEY ARE ADDED TO YOUR SCHOOL FEES!

UPCOMING (NEXT WEEK & BEYOND)

Feb. 18 – CHIPOTLE DINE NIGHT (Far Hills / 5-9 PM)

Feb. 28-29 – V @ Sectional Championships

Mar. 5 – District Setup (after school – all team members)

Mar. 6-7 – V-District Championships (all team members will attend & work both days!)

Mar. 13-15 – V @ State Championships

Mar. 31 – AWARDS NIGHT (all team members & families, make plans to attend!)