Lowell Folkstyle Open Cancelled 12/18

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Lowell Folkstyle open will be cancelled this year.

LOWELL WRESTLING ON THE RISE

A great first week for Lowell Wrestling as the Red Devils went 5-1 and 2-0 in the conference. Lowell posted a victory 42-22 Wednesday night against Griffith to start the season off right. Lowell then Saturday beat Munster, Peru, North Ridge, Harrison before losing to Mishawaka in there final match of the weekend. Even in there loss, Lowell wrestled well and continuously attacked their opposition.

Wrestlers with one loss, Jake Gross, Mitch Roadruck, Tyler Wright and Ryan Patterson had outstanding efforts to aid their team in these duals. Undefeated wrestlers after the first week were Kenny Hughes, and Seniors Jeremy Crocker and Scott Pitrowski.

Lowell wrestled there toughest opening season competition traveling to Plymouth and rose to the occasion. Coaches were proud of tenacity shown by their wrestlers where all day long the team got in their opponents faces taking pride in their conditioning. After this weekend events Head Coach Bobby Howard said of the team, "We are headed in the right direction!"

State Shirt Order

To order a shirt commemorating the entire 2011 post season please follow the link and read the instructions!  Thanks!


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LOWELL WRESTLERS BRING THE ACTION TO MERRILLVILLE SEMISTATE

Merrillville semistate was a great day for Lowell wrestling qualifing two wreslters for The Indy State Finals. CHARLIE MAVROS (140) placed 3rd and JEREMY CROCKER (171) placed 2nd on a day were both wreslters went 3-1 and wreslted at the top of their games.
Coach Willman said of the day, "I am very proud of all our wrestlers. Even in our tough losses of all our semistate qualifers (Bottos, Hughes, Patterson, and Pitrowski) we took the action to our opponents and wrestled tough."
Now the focus becomes the state finals as two wreslters go down to Indy with the opportunity of being a champion. When coach was asked about a message for his team he replied, "The time is now. This is what we wrestle for, their is no other week than this one that you have to be a STATE CHAMPION!"

BIG WEEK OF PRACTICE FOR SEMISTATE BOUND WRESTLERS

Next weekend is what defines seasons and careers of wrestlers. Lowell advanced 6 wrestlers to semistate this weekend, each with a chance to go to Indy for the state finals. "Its a big week for our men who need to gather focus, sharpen technique, and zone the attitude that they are state bound."

JEREMY CROCKER (171) was a regional champion this weekend at Laporte to lock a one seed in for semistate at Merrillville. Lowell also had two runnerups; Charlie Marvos (140) and Ryan Patterson (189). Other advancers were Scotty Pitrowski (HWT) and two freshmen Josh Bottos (103) and Kenny Hughes (135).

Elementary dual at Griffith cancelled

The dual meet with Griffith is cancelled. We will reschedule it soon.

LWC Wrestling Club Practice Cancelled tonight!

LWC Wrestling Club practice cancelled tonight... Will be in touch soon with dual meet info.

DEVILS EXCEL IN CP SECTIONALS

Lowell wrestlers Jeremy Crocker (171) and Ryan Patterson (189) claim Sectional Championships for the Red Devils. Each wrestler defeated opponents to avenge previous losses. "It's a great feeling to watch your wrestlers excel through adversity and have a little 'get back' in the process. It was a great day for Crock and Patty."
Devils advanced 10 wrestlers while claiming second place while battling injury and sickness. Runner-ups on the day were Kenny Hughes (135), Charlie Mavros (140), and Scotty Pitrowski (HWT). Other regional qualifers include Josh Bottos (103), Drew Roadruck (125), Mitch Roadruck (130), Cody Pate (152), and Mac Besse (160).

ATTENTION PARENTS

This year we have been working on an end of the year book as a record to the season. It would be appreciated if any parents could post to facebook any photos this season (some are already up). Sectionals start in two weeks and it would be great if we could have any help capturing some shots of our guys making a state title run. Thanks.

HARD FOUGHT BATTLES AT THE NCC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP

Lowell battled tough this weekend at the NCC Championships. Ken Hughes (135), Charlie Mavros (140), and Scott Pitrowski (HWT) became 2011 NCC champions. Lowell also had three runners-up: Mitch Roadruck (130), Derek Pearman (145) and Ryan Patterson (189). While not making their team goal of bringing home the gold, the team did finish strong with second place despite some adversity to their lineup.

A special thanks goes out to all the Lowell support from fans and parents.

This weekend January 8th

The tournament this weekend has been moved to Portage.  It will not be at Crown Point.