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BRUTE – ADIDAS

National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III
Team Ranking #3
December 8, 2010
Ranking Team Record Previous Ranking
1.Wartburg College (IA) (6-0) 2
2.University of Wisconsin – La Crosse (4-1) 3
3.Coe College (IA) (3-1) 4
4. Ithaca College (NY) (6-0) 5
5 Saint John’s University (MN) (3-0) 9
6. Augsburg College (MN) (0-1) 1
7. Concordia College – Moorhead (MN) (0-0) 6
8. The College of New Jersey (4-0) 12
9. University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (3-2) 14
10. Cornell College (IA) (5-4) 10
11. University of Dubuque (IA) (2-0) 11
12. State University of New York at Brockport (0-0) 15
13. Centenary College (NJ) (3-1) 16
14. Wilkes University (PA) (6-2) 21
15. University of Mount Union (OH) (4-0) 29
16. Cortland State (NY) (4-1) 20
17. University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh (3-2) 17
18. York College (PA) (4-1-1) NR
19. Messiah College (PA) (2-1) 27
20. Elizabethtown College (PA) (3-0) NR
21. Williams College (MA) (2-0) 13
22. Luther College (IA) (2-2) 18
23. Ohio Northern University (3-1) 19
24. North Central College (IL) (0-0) 23
25. Buena Vista University (IA) (1-1) 24
26. Springfield College (MA) (1-0) 25
27. Olivet College (MI) (4-1-1) NR
28. Elmhurst College (IL) (3-0) 26
29. Heidelberg College (OH) (3-1-1) NR
30. Waynesburg University (PA) (4-1-1) 28
Ranking Committee: Mike Howard (Oswego), Rich Hasenfus (Williams), Jim Miller (Wartburg),
Mark Hawald (Mount Union College), Dave Icenhower (College of New Jersey), Chris Walter (UW-Platteville)
Next Ranking: Wednesday. December 22, 2010
Access the NWCA Division III Brute Adidas Wrestling Rankings at:
http://athletics.oswego.edu/wrestling_poll

Alumni Night

Ben and I were in charge of our first "Alumni Night" at Mishawaka High School last night during the Lakeshore Dual Meet.  Since I took Gabi to her choir concert, I left Ben with those duties.  He did a great job.  We got some media coverage (Fox 28) and the newspaper was there as well.  We honored our first team state wrestling team which happens to be from the year we graduated - 1991 (20th year reunion).  Just so happens that the choir concert got over just a little bit after the meet started so I hurried over to the high school to catch Tyler's match.  He pinned his kid in the first period with a move called the "broomstick."  It is supposedly a "junk" move, but Tyler said it was there and he went for it.  He joked about it when he got home last night.  It's good to see him smile about wrestling.  It was certainly slow to go at first...

His match was so fast, I barely got any pictures or had time to catch any...but here is a couple.  Mishawaka won the dual meet 37-28.  Saw some good wrestling again tonight from the team.  Big tournament tomorrow at Calumet where we should face some ranked teams.  Looking forward to it!

Christmas Choir Concert

Gabi's Christmas Concert for school was last night.  The first and fourth graders each sang, and then the choir sang (made up of 4th - 6th graders).  Gabi's favorite was "I Saw Three Ships" and "Don't Eat A Poinsettia."  Her smile could have lit up the entire gym area.  She loves to sing and she was definitely in her element! 

D.A.R.E.

Drug Abuse Resistance Education. Today was Gabi's graduation from D.A.R.E.  All semester long Gabi has lived for Tuesday mornings.  She has been learning about Drug Abuse from Lieutenant Williams in her DARE class.  Each week she has told us about something new she has learned.  From the three gateway drugs (tobacco, alcohol and marijuana) to the hard drugs (meth) to bullying.  I think the one week they learned about methamphetamines had the most impact on Gabi.  She told us about photos they showed of people before taking meth and after taking meth.  It really grossed her out.  She also was excited to share about bullying online...and how knowing about someone bullying and not doing anything about it is as bad as being the one bullying.  Gabi submitted her essay, but her good friend, Lizzy was the winner from her class.  Gabi was, however, part of the winning skit from the whole fifth grade!  She was VERY excited to get a medal!  She was also excited to shake the mayor's hand...he was even nice enough to pose for a photo afterward!  Thanks Mr. Wood!  DARE - an awesome program.  Glad Gabi got to be a part of it!

Top 50

Another special honor for Tyler...in the newspaper today:
Area HS Players Honored
A pair of players from Mishawaka and Penn are among the Indiana Football Coaches Association's 2010 Top 50 All State Football Team.
Representing the Cavemen are senior offensive lineman Michael Curtis and senior linebacker Tyler Reinoehl.
How AWESOME!!!!  So proud of my boy!

Last High School Football Banquet

Enjoyed the football banquet today.  Such a bittersweet time.  I LOVE this banquet because Coach Curtis makes it so personable and makes sure he speaks about each player individually.  Really a great testament to the kind of coach he is.  It doesn't matter how long it takes, as long as he gets in what he has to say and that is important to him.  Tyler received honors for Captain, All NIC team,

All State according to AP (and Dream Team - Tyler and Michael Curtis) and

All State according to the Indiana Football Coaches Association.

Great honors for him and the team.  And when it was time to talk about Tyler, Coach Curtis summed it up perfectly the kind of person and player Tyler is.  He knows him well.  He said "whatever position I put Tyler at he would be the best within 2 weeks," "Tyler has natural ability, football savvy," "He is a huge competitor" and has "balance and awareness."  Coach also said he watched the first Penn game back and noticed Tyler had 8 solo tackles in the first period alone and he has never seen that before.  Even goes on to say Tyler is one of the best football players has coached and has been "a joy" to coach this year.  We have been honored to have been a part of the Mishawaka Football Team under Coach Curtis.  He is a wonderful man, father and coach.  We will definitely miss being a part of Mishawaka Football.  So glad my parents and Ben's dad were able to attend.  This is something we will all remember for years to come.  Definitely good memories. 

Plymouth Invitational

 

 

 

Tyler went undefeated at the Plymouth meet today.  It was nice to see him back on the mat.  Beat the Bremen kid (pin in 14 seconds), beat the Harrison kid (pin in 50 seconds) and beat the Plymouth kid 8-5.  Good day for the boy :) 

The team won the tournament handedly!  Proud of all the boys.

Indiana Little Championships At Manchester

Ben was lucky enough to get off early on Friday afternoon, so Ben, his dad, and I headed to Manchester College to watch Trenton compete at the Indiana Little Championships around noon.  Wrestling started at 2pm so we made it there with time to spare.  We were shocked to see University of Indianapolis there, which meant Trenton's long time, good friend, Steven Sandefer, would be there.  And at Trenton's weight class to boot!  Lucky for them, they happened to be at the opposite sides of the bracket so if they were to meet up, it would be in the finals.  Unfortunately, Trenton only completed his first match.  He had a bye the first round and then had the third seed of the tournament (from Whitewater).  Can I just say how awesome it was to see him compete.  He did GREAT!  Ben describes him as a train in a way...he starts up strong and slow but ends up STRONGER and FASTER toward the end.  Very fast paced.  Ended up winning the match 11-4.  The second match was against a Calumet kid.  This college actually tried to recruit Trenton and we have known their coach, Leroy Vega, for quite some time.  Trenton was anxious to win this match.  He was stopped short.  Not because he lost, but because he ended up snapping his ankle, causing us to make a trip to the nearest Urgent Care in Huntington.  We were relieved it ended up being a sprain and not a break.  So, after a trip to Urgent Care, a couple of x-rays, a brace and crutches, we were on our way to the hotel where the team was staying to drop Trenton off for the evening.  Trenton was sad that we were unable to see more than one match, but I have to say, the one match was worth it.  His fire and energy for wrestling is still there and it shows.  He is still getting better and better everytime I watch him.  North Central had three wrestlers win the tournament, which is a great honor.  Even though Trenton was stopped short, it was sure awesome to see him compete.  Looking forward to seeing him again really soon.  As for the sprain...ice, aspirin, rest and should be good to go within a few weeks.  Let's hope for the best.

Adams

Tyler's first match of the season...pin in under 30 seconds.  When I asked him where his singlet was (because it wasn't in the laundry) his reply, "mom, I was on the mat like 10 seconds...I didn't even sweat, no need to wash it."  I had to chuckle.  His match was so fast, I barely got pictures...

All State Linebacker!

Tyler sat down with his dad to eat dinner last night.  The news was on as usual at this time of the evening.  The local sports came on and info on High School All State players started.  Tyler's name came up for linebacker and he about choked on his chicken.  Needless to say, he was very surprised, as well as very honored to get this kind of recognition with his teammate, Michael Curtis (offense).  Tyler started reading through the list of players and he was VERY impressed.  Lots are going D1 for football.  Very interesting indeed.  CONGRATULATIONS Tyler!!!  You deserve this incredible title!
HS football: All-State teams

INDIANA
Associated Press
CLASS 5-A
Offense
QB — Tre Roberson, Lawrence Central, 6-1, 170, Sr.; RB — D’Angelo Roberts, Bloomington North, 5-11, 185, Sr.; RB — Daniel Gabbard, Terre Haute North, 5-9, 175, Sr.; RB — Cameron Crabtree, Pike, 5-6, 170, Sr.; WR — Gary Harris, Hamilton Southeastern, 6-4, 195, Jr.; WR — Shane Henderson, Columbus East, 6-1, 190, Sr.; TE — Billy Davis, Carmel, 6-4, 220, Sr.; G — Jordan Willy, Fishers, 6-2, 260, Sr.; T — Jake Meador, Whiteland, 6-4, 305, Jr.; G — Michael Curtis, Mishawaka, 6-5, 290, Sr.; T — Wesley Rogers, Lawrence Central, 6-4, 270, Jr.; C — Brandon Underwood, Southport, 6-4, 270, Sr.; K — Sam Ficken, Valparaiso, 6-1, 180, Sr.
Defense
DE — Taylor Halstead, Fishers, 6-1, 210, Sr.; DT — Joel Hale, Center Grove, 6-5, 290, Sr.; DT — Kris Harley, Warren Central, 6-2, 270, Sr.; DE — Jake Reed, Columbus North, 6-4, 235, Sr.; LB — Nick Temple, Warren Central, 5-11, 207, Sr.; LB — Tyler Reinoehl, Mishawaka, 5-11, 175, Sr.; LB — Connor Czuk, Carroll, 6-2, 210, Sr.; DB — Brian Sutton, Fishers, 6-0, 178, Sr.; DB — Nick Stoner, Center Grove, 6-2, 170, Sr.; DB — Dominic Coatsolonia, Valparaiso, 5-10, 170, Sr.; DB — Kendal Frederick, Fort Wayne Snider, 6-2, 180, Sr.; P — Kyle Christy, Brownsburg, 6-2, 180, Sr.
Area honorable mention
Offense
RB — Nick Latchford, LaPorte
TE — Urston Smith, Elkhart Memorial; Scott Vaughn, LaPorte
OL — Hunter Marvin, Mishawaka
Defense
LB — Drew Childress, Mishawaka; David Garcia, Elkhart Memorial; Cody Piotrowski, Penn
DB — Alex Brewers, Elkhart Memorial; Ben Brewers, Elkhart Memorial; DeSean Prentice, Penn; D.J. Strohl, Mishawaka; Nick Wirt, Elkhart Central
P — Dustin Rivich, Michigan City; Alan Sinclair, Penn

Taking Down Cancer

Check out the article about the North Central wrestlers trying to take down cancer this year!  Lots of activities planned to raise money for the cause and we think it is AWESOME!!!  Trenton will be sporting dark blue shoelaces this season.  We have our Pink Fear the Bird shirts all ready to go!!!!  Go Cards!
Oh and another cool thing we learned this weekend while Trenton was here...we can see his taped matches here - http://www.fearthebirdwrestling.com/!

Dream Team

Very excited to wake up to the newspaper stating Tyler had made "dream team" for linebacker as well as for Class 5A!!  Dream team was voted on by 38 area coaches.  Class 5A - just the area.  Awesome news for Tyler...just another reminder of how great of a season he had.
Excerpt from the article:
High school football: Cavemen lead Tribune's Dream Team

By MATT KOPSEA
Tribune Staff Writer
The Mishawaka High football team proved this season it was no one-hit wonder.
In addition to making it back-to-back Northern Indiana Conference and Class 5-A sectional championships, the Cavemen (12-1) also enjoyed their first undefeated regular season since 1980.
Just like a year ago, area coaches were impressed enough with Mishawaka to choose six players on The Tribune's 2010 Dream Team.
Leading the way for the Cavemen is senior offensive guard Michael Curtis, who achieved the high mark with 18 out of a possible 36 votes.
A two-time Dream Team member, the 6-foot-5, 310-pound Ohio University bound Curtis is the son of Mishawaka head coach Bart Curtis.
“We have rushed for 8,000 yards the last two seasons with most of it behind our left side where Michael plays,” said Coach Curtis. “He's a tremendous athlete who understands the game and what it's like to be part of a football family. Michael has definitely been a pleasure to work with both as a coach and a dad.”
Joining Curtis on the 23-man squad are senior defensive tackle Sebastian Cameron, senior defensive end Roberto Martinez, senior linebacker Tyler Reinoehl and senior defensive backs D.J. Strohl and Ben Versyp.
“All of these kids are team players with good football instincts,” said Coach Curtis, whose club lost 21-14 to Valparaiso in the regional final. “Everyone was on board with what we were trying to accomplish. That's the reason we had success and made it as far as we did.”
TRIBUNE ALL-AREA FOOTBALL TEAM
2010 DREAM TEAM
Wide receivers: Gehrig Dieter, Washington, 6-3, 205, Junior; DeSean Prentice, Penn, 6-2, 180, Senior
Tight end: Donovan Campbell, Clay, 6-0, 210, Senior
Tackles: Coty Brown, Concord, 6-7, 265, Senior; Skylar Evans, Plymouth, 6-3, 290, Senior
Guards: Michael Curtis, Mishawaka, 6-5, 310, Senior; Damon Howe, Plymouth, 6-1, 285, Senior
Center: Miguel Lopez, Penn, 6-0, 280, Senior
Quarterback: Anthony Yoder, Concord, 6-0, 170, Senior
Running backs: Josh Anderson, Glenn, 5-11, 180, Junior; Nick Latchford, LaPorte, 5-11, 171, Senior; Brock Smith, Plymouth, 6-0,193, Senior
Placekicker: Alan Sinclair, Penn, 5-10, 170, Senior
Defensive lineman: Sebastian Cameron, Mishawaka, 6-2, 225, Senior (Tackle); Mike Ham, Penn, 5-8, 200, Senior (Tackle); Damon Howe, Plymouth, 6-1, 285, Senior (Tackle); Roberto Martinez, Mishawaka, 5-10, 180, Senior (End); Jason Spriggs, Concord, 6-6, 235, Junior (End)
Linebackers: Cody Piotrowski, Penn, 5-11, 235, Senior; Tyler Reinoehl, Mishawaka, 5-11, 175, Senior; Gary Yeoman, Penn, 6-0, 210, Senior
Defensive backs: Houston Hodges, Plymouth, 5-10, 175, Senior; DeSean Prentice, Penn, 6-2, 180, Senior; D.J, Strohl, Mishawaka, 5-10, 160, Senior; Ben Versyp, Mishawaka, 5-10, 165, Senior
Punter: Alan Sinclair, Penn, 5-10, 170, Senior
Jim Andrews Coach Of The Year: Bob Holmes, Bremen

ALL-AREA TEAMS
CLASS 5-A
Wide Receivers: Todd Johnson, Elkhart Memorial, 5-8, 144, Junior; DeSean Prentice, Penn, 6-2, 180, Senior; Chris Vann, Adams, 6-2, 205, Senior
Tight end: Scott Vaughn, LaPorte, 6-4, 225, Senior
Tackles: Mike Furfaro, Mishawaka, 5-11, 210, Senior
Cam Hostetler, Elkhart Memorial, 6-4, 280, Senior
Guards: Michael Curtis, Mishawaka, 6-5, 310, Senior; Donnie Riggs, Penn, 6-3, 285, Senior
Center: Miguel Lopez, Penn, 6-0, 280, Senior
Quarterback: Dustin Mills, Elkhart Memorial, 5-11, 172, Senior
Running backs: Nick Latchford, LaPorte, 5-11, 171, Senior; Giorgio Karallas, Michigan City, 6-2, 210, Junior; Alex Smith, Adams, 5-8, 180, Senior
Placekicker: Alan Sinclair, Penn, 5-10, 170, Senior
Defensive linemen: Sebastian Cameron, Mishawaka, 6-2, 225, Senior (Tackle); Brandon Dillenbeck, Goshen, 6-1, 210, Senior (Tackle); Mike Ham, Penn, 5-8, 200, Senior (Tackle); Roberto Martinez, Mishawaka, 5-10, 180, Senior (End)
Linebackers: Drew Childress, Mishawaka, 6-0, 180, Senior; Cody Piotrowski, Penn, 5-11, 235, Senior; Tyler Reinoehl, Mishawaka, 5-11, 175, Senior; Gary Yeoman, Penn, 6-0, 210, Senior
Defensive backs: Ben Brewers, Elkhart Memorial, 5-8, 163, Junior; Andrew Campbell, Penn, 5-11, 185, Senior; DeSean Prentice, Penn, 6-2, 180, Senior; Alex Smith, Adams, 5-8, 180, Senior; D.J, Strohl, Mishawaka, 5-10, 160, Senior; Ben Versyp, Mishawaka, 5-10, 165, Senior; Nick Wirt, Elkhart Central, 6-2, 185, Senior
Punter: Alan Sinclair, Penn, 5-10, 170, Senior
Coach Of The Year: Bart Curtis, Mishawaka

Blessed

Today was all about food, family, friendship, and fun.  Just a great reminder of how very blessed and thankful I am.  We had everyone at our house for Thanksgiving dinner - our annual tradition.  It just seems like we continue to outdo ourselves each year!  We had SOOOO much food!  Turkey, ham (dad R.), dressing, cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes (Chad), noodles (Chad), broccoli rice and cheese casserole (Mom), corn casserole (Pam), Ice box cake (Pam), pumpkin pie (Mom), cranberry sauce, and biscuits.  Wow.  Makes me full all over again just thinking about it!  Trenton has been home since Monday.  The weather is going to finally cooperate for him to be able to go hunting with his dad tomorrow morning...one thing he said he absolutely WANTED to do when he was home.  He has also been going into the wrestling room to help out...always a fave for all the wrestlers :)  Had so much fun with the kiddos laughing and playing with each other today, talking, looking at the ads and just relaxing by the fireplace.  So thankful for my family!!!  I think I have a game plan for the morning...Gabi wants to check out what Black Friday is all about so we will probably head out about 7 am...not going to brave the crowds at 4 am, but we will check things out a bit later.  So for now...gonna enjoy the rest of this wonderful holiday of feasting this weekend with my kiddos and hubby.  Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Psalm 107:1   Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever!

Southwestern Indians

Learned alot today while visiting my baby girl at her class today...they have completed their unit on American Indians and Gabi's group was the Southwestern Indians.  She was most excited to see her biggest brother their to watch today!!! 

Early

With football over, it kind of stung a bit on Friday night when we had nothing to do.  Gabi stayed over with Emma and Tyler was out with Abby.  Ben was willing to take me to dinner and start the Christmas shopping to take our minds off of things for a bit.  I have just really been excited for Christmas this year.  I know, I know, some people would complain that the world tries to make it come earlier and earlier each year with the shopping, music, decorations, etc etc etc.  And I have to admit, I don't like to listen to the Christmas music a whole lot before Thanksgiving because I don't want to get sick of it too soon.  And I have to admit, I enjoy the whole "season" about it.  I am one who likes to celebrate before and then once the day arrives and is gone, I am done.  Some would say it's strange, but it's how I am.  Tree and decorations come down a day or two after Christmas and it is back to normal.  It's me.  So, I thought about it and since we celebrate Christmas Day at my brother's house and at Dad R's house no one really gets to enjoy our Christmas tree at our house.  I decided to let them enjoy it at Thanksgiving :)  So, with a little encouragement, I talked Ben into getting the trees down.  He went above and beyond and decided to get ALL the decorations down too!  But I will wait on those.  I still have my Fall decor out ... but on Friday/Saturday we will definitely make the switch.  So, we made cookies and we put up the trees on Sunday.  It just happened to be the perfect day to put up the lights as well (weather was nice - in the 50's) and we had just bought new LED lights that afternoon (helps too that we chose the color/kind Ben likes ;) - so he was more than happy to help put them up sooner than later).  I have to say I have already begun my Christmas shopping, some online (which I love, especially with free shipping - don't have to mess with crowds!) and I have my Christmas crafting done for my special friends and neighbors.  All done this past weekend before Trenton got home on Monday!  Looking forward to making cookies and putting up the rest of our decorations, but most importantly, spending time with Trenton while he is home.   

Two for One!

Well, kind of...two in one day, I guess would be more like it.  Today was opening gun season for deer and Ben was up at the crack of dawn to try and get him one since he has been unsuccessful all bow season.  He has passed up a few because of their size and since it was getting later in the season...he was ready to get one!  About 7:30 am he said he was in his stand and noticed two deer about 1,000 yards away (with his binoculars) and they apparently were bedding down.  It was a doe and a buck.  Ben figured he would keep an eye on them hoping they would start his way.  Well, after a while he decided to get up and go to his camera he has out in the woods to see if he could jump any deer along the way and again noticed the two out in the field, still bedded down.  Ben decided to take a different approach and see how close he could get.  He walked as far as he could and watched.  He said the doe would get a little antsy and want to get up but the buck didn't want her to and would get up and grunt at her to make her lay back down.  Ben finally got on his stomach and belly crawled his way closer (too about 2 hours to do all this).  As soon as he thought he couldn't get much closer, the rain started.  The doe got up and the buck allowed it.  He got up after her and they started to move a bit.  Ben let the buck get broad side and took his shot.  The first shot was too high (since he sighted in his gun a bit different) but the buck didn't move!  Ben had time to adjust and shoot again and got him.  He jumped and then fell.  The doe basically stood there, not moving so Ben reloaded and took the shot on the doe.  Two in a matter of minutes!  An 8 point buck and a doe.  Great job honey, glad you got your deer!

Trenton's First Tourney

Trenton had his first tournament today at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois.  I felt awful because we couldn't go but it was just over 4 hours away from home.  He promised to call and/or text everytime he wrestled and he was good on his word.  He went 149 lbs. today and went 3-2.  Said he felt like the hard work payed off so that made me feel good.  His good friends, Jessie and Tarrah, are both mat maids now so I texted Jessie to ask if she would send me a picture of Trenton because I missed his wrestling so much.  She did :)  Thank you Jessie!  So proud of Trenton.  I know he knows that we are rooting from afar but it just is not the same as actually being there.  Love him and hope he is doing well!  Got my pink "Fear the Bird" shirt on in support of him.  Go Cardinals and Go Trenton!

All Conference

Congratulations to Tyler for making All Conference - he was wanting this and he got it :)
High school football: Mishawaka leads the pack
League champion Mishawaka led the pack with six Cavemen on the 2010 Northern Indiana Conference football first team.
Doing their part to help the Cavemen to their second straight crown were seniors Tyler Reinoehl (linebacker), Andrew Childress (linebacker), Michael Curtis (offensive guard), Michael Furfaro (offensive tackle), Ben Versyp (cornerback), and D.J. Strohl (free safety).
Second-place Penn had four players selected including most valuable player, senior inside linebacker Cody Piotrowski. Other Kingsmen include senior wide receiver DeSean Prentice, senior defensive tackle Mike Ham, and senior outside linebacker Gary Yeoman.
Washington also had four players on the first unit, led by senior wide receiver/defensive back Darius Hardin, senior defensive back/running back Alex Kohler, junior wide receiver/outside linebacker Gehrig Dieter, and junior running back/defensive lineman David Perkins.
Representing Marian are senior linebacker Chase Parker, senior fullback Matt Thomas, and senior quarterback Thomas Krueger.
Clay's selections were junior quarterback Justin Laureys and senior tight end/strong safety Donovan Campbell.
Named to St. Joseph's were senior quarterback Max Matthews and senior inside linebacker Connor Demarais.
Rounding out the first team are Adams senior running back/defensive back Alex Smith, Riley junior linebacker Shaquil Johnson, and Elkhart Central senior strong safety Nick Wirt.
Mishawaka's Bart Curtis was chosen as the NIC coach of the year.
Second team
Roberto Martinez (Mishawaka), Sebastian Cameron (Mishawaka), Kevin Day (Mishawaka), Sam Schrader (Mishawaka), Justin Frazier (Mishawaka), Andrew Campbell (Penn), Zach Harrison (Penn), Alan Sinclair (Penn), Tyler Yeoman (Penn), Tate Borlik (Washington), Collin Skodinski (Washington), Terrance Bush (Washington), Robert Deering (Marian), Eric Plude (Marian), Anthony Rice (Marian), Tony Shead (Clay), P.J. Ellis (Clay), Tre' Clifton (Clay), Pete Gillis (St. Joseph's), Collin Hickey (St. Joseph's), Tyler Lukens (St. Joseph's), Chris Vann (Adams), Chris Hoffman (Adams), Cameron Evans (Riley), Stevie Robinson (Elkhart Central)
Honorable mention
Hunter Marvin (Mishawaka), Brandon Rieth (Mishawaka), Joe Schuster (Mishawaka), Nate Moser (Penn), Emerson Marenyi (Penn), Vinnie Rulli (Penn), Christian Verhamme (Penn), Alfonso Mack (Washington), Duron Ivery (Washington), Matt Clay (Washington), Jonnie Rectenwal (Marian), Tommy Stachowiak (Marian), Devon Bailey (Clay), Alex Bauters (Clay), Antonio Wynn (St. Joseph's), Garrett Libertowski (St. Joseph's), Chris Woodruff (Adams), Mark Forester (Adams), Alex Skipper (Adams), Andrew Kowalski (Riley), Carl McLeod (Riley), Dominique Stauffer (Elkhart Central), Mike McCord (Elkhart Central)
Final standings
1. Mishawaka 6-0. 2. Penn 5-1. 3. Washington 4-2. 3. Marian 4-2. 5. Clay 3-3. 5. St. Joseph's 3-3. 7. Riley 1-5. 7. Adams 1-5. 9. Elkhart Central 0-6.

Last High School Game

Sitting here wondering how to even start this post...what a season.  What a four years.  I have so many emotions going on right now...so proud of Tyler for being a leader all season long, for stepping it up when it came time, for having fun and loving the sport of football.  And I am so sad that the season has ended, that Tyler's high school football season has come to its final game.  I wasn't even nervous all day ... in fact, I had a peaceful feeling about the game, until I was almost to the stadium.  It hit me.  All at once, actually.  My aunt Julie said it perfectly...that moment in time felt like the world had ended, but eventually we would look back and be thankful for the memories.  It would eventually be something to share and brag about, but it wouldn't be our whole world, it was only a moment in time.  I knew that.  I really did, but it was hard to watch my son lay on the field sobbing because it was over.  The last play where Valpo just took a knee knowing they had the victory, watching my son, fall to his knees...that got to me...and it hurt.

The seniors leaning on each other, hugs with coaches, hugs with moms and dads and siblings.  The tears.  They came.  There was even a moment when the seniors stretched about a quarter of the field across and walked hand in hand from one end of the end zone to the other.  Walking.  Just taking in the moment.  In fact, for a second I had a flashback to my little fourth grade boy with a way too big jersey that looked almost like a dress at times, running across the field to make the tackle and look over at his fans with such a big smile - because he DID IT - he took that guy out, he made that big hit!  That little boy had grown into a young man with such a passion for football and it was over.  I could actually feel his emotion.

How awesome was it that Tyler has had such support all year.  I am so thankful for that.  My family and friends and the support they bring is overwhelming.  Tyler's game was great last night.  It was a devastating loss to the defense to lose the other senior linebacker and leader as well, Drew Childress, on the opening kickoff.  I knew it would be.  The defense gave the offense plenty of opportunities.  Tyler had an interception and many tackles this round. 

He even had some good kickoff return runs. 

He did very well, as usual.  Valpo came to play and make things happen when they could, and they did.  We lost to a sound team.  And so it ends, sadly.  I know Tyler was dreaming of playing at Lucas Oil...something that was within reach, it really was.  But wow...what a season.  His name will be etched in memories from Mishawaka High School forever.  He has made plenty of history there.  The only team to defeat Penn Football four times in a row!  And the team that won sectionals twice since the year I graduated (1991)!!!!  He will be remembered.  And he will have plenty to share with his children.  I am just thankful Tyler has allowed us to take this journey with him.  What a ride it has been!  So proud of him.  A HUGE thank you to all our friends and family who has come with us...supported us, cheered with us.  It means more than you know to our boys.  They love it.  Some of their team mates have no one that comes to watch.  No one.  They are in awe when they see the fans Tyler has.  Another HUGE thank you to the coaches...these men have made Tyler laugh, sweat, and cry.  They are wonderful mentors and coaches.  They have taught my son the importance of team bonding, family and friendships outside of the playbook.  And lastly, a HUGE thank you to the other football moms.  For allowing me to show nervousness and knowing what I was going through.  Congratulations to our Mishawaka Cavemen.  Suffering a devastating loss last night to Valpo (14-21) but having a season that will be remembered forever.  Memories.  Moments.  That's what it is all about.

2010-11 Media Guide

North Central Wrestling Media Guide is out for this year!  Check it out here!  Be sure to look for Trenton's picture with Coach Karl Bratland inside, along with lots of stats, pictures, info and more!!!  Go Cardinals!