Wildcat Wrestling Boosters Honor Seniors And Their Parents On Senior Night; Elementary Wrestlers Also Recognized
Photos courtesy of Maria Wilson – Above Central Clarion Senior Wrestlers and their parents: (L-R) John, Josh and Elizabeth Beal; Mike, Kaden and Wendy Ferguson; Ken, Colton and Staci Keihl; Jadyn and Chandra Scheftic; Tim Hawn, Holden Sparks and Amy Hawn; Seth and Kelly Weckerly; Cory Rex, Brendon Wright and Dana Rex (Missing: Anthony Weckerly; Rudy and Lizzie Shetler)
The Central Clarion Wildcat Wrestling Boosters hosted Senior Night prior to the varsity match with Redbank Valley, on Tuesday, January 30th. In addition to honoring the seniors and their parents, the Elementary wrestlers were recognized.
The festivities began with the Elementary wrestlers running through a “tunnel” of Varsity and JV and Junior High wrestlers and coaches as Elementary coach Bryan Kiskadden announced each one’s name and grade.
After fist bumps with coach Kiskadden, the young grapplers lined up on the home side of the mat and waved at the crowd as they received hearty round of applause.
Next, it was time for the seniors and their parents to walk through the “tunnel and to center mat,” as emcee Jill Henry shared the wrestlers’ bios, which were compiled in the Wildcats’ outstanding full color, keepsake Inaugural Season program, designed by Clarion Area student Brinley Kiskadden.
The senior wrestlers were given special gifts and there mothers received a long stem red rose.
After photos were taken there, they went to the north end of the gym for more pics, which also included a big group photo of Elementary through Varsity wrestlers and coaches.
The team had a celebratory get together after the wrestling match was concluded.
Congratulations to all involved for this wonderful event!!!!
(Wildcat Senior Wrestlers’ Bios)
Rudy Schetler: Rudy attends Keystone High School, is the son of Lizzie Shelter, and will be wrestling at 189 pounds. He is a first-year wrestler and decided to start wrestling to challenge himself. This season, he is working toward his goal of placing in a tournament. Rudy’s plans after high school include attending the National Guard and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Outside of school and wrestling, he enjoys lifting and hunting.
Holden Sparks: Holden is a student at Clarion-Limestone High School, is the son of Tim and Amy Hawn, and will be wrestling at 152 pounds. He has been wrestling for five years and started wrestling because he wanted something new. His goal throughout this season is to win. Holden advises younger wrestlers, “Stick with it, do all you can.” His plan after high school is to attend California University of Pennsylvania to study athletic training.
Colton Keihl: Colton attends Clarion-Limestone High School, is the son of Ken and Staci Keihl, and is wrestling at 172 pounds. He has been wrestling for two years and started wrestling because he wanted a challenge and something new. Colton’s goal for this season is to beat his record from last year. His record last year, as a junior, was 3-2. His most notable wrestling accomplishment is pinning Mason Gourley while drilling a pin. His advice to younger wrestlers is “Stay away from drugs and follow Jesus. ”After high school, he plans on pursuing Jesus along with his hobby of following Jesus.
Kaden attends Clarion-Limestone High School, is the son of Mike and Wendy Ferguson, and is wrestling at 114 pounds. He has been wrestling for four years and his goal this season is to win. His advice for younger wrestlers is “Work hard, never quit.” His hobbies outside of wrestling and school include fishing, riding, hunting, farming, and welding.
Joshua Beal: Joshua is a student at Keystone High School, is the son of Jon and Elizabeth Beal, and will be wrestling at 285 pounds. He has been wrestling for six years and started because the past three generations of his family have been wrestlers, so he decided to “continue family business”. His goals for this season are to be a district champion and make his way to states. His record last year, as a junior, was 18-5 and his notable accomplishments from last season include placing third at the Falconer tournament and second at the Mercer tournament. Joshua’s advice to younger wrestlers is, “Work hard at what you do and you’ll go places.” After graduation, he plans on attending Slippery Rock University to further his football career as well as his academic career while pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science. His hobbies outside of school and wrestling are fishing, trap shooting, hunting, and mainly anything outdoors.
Brendon Wright: Brendon is a student at Clarion Area High School, is the son of Cory and Dana Rex, and is wrestling at 139 pounds. He has been wrestling for 13 months and started wrestling because it looked like an interesting sport, he tried it and ended up loving it. His goals for this season are to learn more about wrestling and to make himself a better wrestler. Last season, as a junior, Brendon’s most notable accomplishment was placing fourth at the Keystone State Qualifier. Brendon’s advice for younger wrestlers is, “Whatever sport you play, no matter if it’s wrestling or not, put your all into every minute of it. You never know if you will do it again or if it is your last time doing it.” His plans after high school include continuing his wrestling and academic career at Pennsylvania State University’s Behrend campus. His hobbies outside of wrestling and school are going to the gym and playing unorganized sports.
Seth Weckerly: Seth is a student at Clarion Area High School, is the son of Anthony and Kelly Weckerly, and is wrestling at 133 pounds as a senior. He has been wrestling for six years and started the sport to stay fit and build on his mixed martial arts hobby. Seth’s goal for this season is to improve his win loss percentage. His advice to younger wrestlers is, “Improvement is made off the mats, practice in the off-season.” His plans after high school include enlisting in the Air Force as well as going to college and majoring in politicalscience. His hobbies outside of wrestling and school are hunting and MMA(mixed martial arts).
Jadyn Sheftic: Jadyn attends ClarionArea High School, is the child of Chandra Scheftic, and is wrestling at 139 pounds. As a first-year wrestler, Jadyn started wrestling because Jadyn wanted to participate in a winter sport and experience a different sport to broaden Jadyn’s mental horizons. Jadyn’s goal this season is to win a match. Jadyn’s advice to younger wrestlers is, “Try not to be discouraged, no matter how bad you think you are, you’re a lot better than when you started.” After high school, Jadyn plans to enlist in the Air Force. Jadyn’s hobbies outside of wrestling and school are art, kickboxing, and baking.
(Congratulations to the all the Wildcat seniors and their parents and the Elementary wrestlers!!!! Thanks to Maria Wilson for her photos and to Brinley Kiskadden for the Senior bios!!!!)