3 Wrestlers Place at KHSAA State Tournament 2/19/12
Moore had 3 All-State wrestlers for the first time since 1989 when 4 wrestlers placed. Jason Hall (113) placed 7th. Jesus Rosado (126) and Justin McDaniel (182) both placed 6th. 3 Wrestlers in one year was a first since Coach Mike Thomas took over in 2003. The team placed 18th which is the highest team placing Moore has had since Coach Thomas' tenure. The best team in Moore Wrestling history remains the 1989 team who had 4 state placers and placed 10th. "We had no seniors this year and people know that we will be a top team next year. With everyone coming back I see a top 5 finish and a run at the state title." said Coach Mike Thomas. Moore should be pre-season ranked top 10 and the top team in Jefferson County next season.
Other great performances at the state tournament were from Tim Poynter (106), Bobby Poynter (120), Adam Rivera (132), Mikey Smith (145), Keith Bray (152), Kenny Keller (160), Sam Willbanks (170), Daylon Whaley (220), and Bobby Spears (285).
Other great performances at the state tournament were from Tim Poynter (106), Bobby Poynter (120), Adam Rivera (132), Mikey Smith (145), Keith Bray (152), Kenny Keller (160), Sam Willbanks (170), Daylon Whaley (220), and Bobby Spears (285).
Moore Places 3rd in Region 4 with 3 Champions and 12/14 Qualifying for State! 2/10/12
Moore High places 3rd in Region 4, qualifying 12 out of 14 wrestlers for state and had 3 wrestlers win the regional championship! Tim Poynter - 106 3rd, Jason Hall - 113 1st (3rd straight regional championship for Jason), Bobby Poynter - 120 2nd, Jesus Rosado - 126 1st (and elected Region 4 Most Outstanding Wrestler!), Adam Rivera - 132 4th, Mikey Smith - 145 2nd, Keith Bray - 152 3rd, Kenny Keller - 160 4th, Sam Willbanks - 170 1st, Justin McDaniel - 182 2nd, Daylon Whaley - 220 3rd, Bobby Spears - 285 4th.
Jesus Rosado won his 2nd Most Outstanding Wrestler award of the year for another spectacular win over 6th ranked Ian Kahl of Trinity by a score of 6-4.
Jesus Rosado won his 2nd Most Outstanding Wrestler award of the year for another spectacular win over 6th ranked Ian Kahl of Trinity by a score of 6-4.
Moore Places 3rd at North Oldham Mustang Classic, Rosado wins MOW! 2/4/12
The Mustangs collected their 4th trophy of the year placing 3rd at Saturdays Mustang Classic at North Oldham. Jesus Rosado defeated the #4 and #6 ranked wrestlers in the state to win the 126 pound championship and collect the Most Outstanding Wrestler award. Sam Willbanks won the 170 pound championship. Justin McDaniel placed 2nd at 182. Jason Hall (113), Bobby Poynter (120), and Kenny Keller (160) all paced 3rd. |
Jesus Rosado MOW Mustang Classic 2012
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Moore places 6th in JV State Wrestling Tournament!!
Moore finishes 6th in JV State Tournament with 6 placers!! Tim Poynter (106) 3rd, Daylon Whaley (220) 3rd, James Searcy (285) 3rd, Adam Rivera (126) 4th, Dylan Swartwood (138) 6th, and Keith Bray (145) 5th. Congrats guys!
Moore places 8th at Dragon Invitational 1/21/12
Moore returned to South Oldham's Dragon Invitational for the first time since 1995. The "Dragon" is one of the toughest tournaments in the state. Moore did well placing 8th. Jesus Rosado (126) and Sam Willbanks (170) both placed 3rd. Mikey Smith (145) placed 4th. Kenny Keller (160) placed 6th. Bobby Poynter (120) and Justin McDaniel (182) both placed 7th. Tim Poynter (106) placed 8th.
Varsity Team Finishes 3rd at Regional Duals 1/14/12
The Varsity wrestling team went 3-2 at regional duals this weekend upping their record to 25-8 on the season. The team defeated Seneca, Atherton, and Central. MTS lost to Trinity and a heartbreaking one point loss to St. X who they beat earlier in the year 36-33.
Hall and Rosado win 2nd Consecutive County titles! Moore finishes 3rd! 1/7/12
Jason Hall (113) and Jesus Rosado (126) won their 2nd conscutive county title at Saturdays Jefferson County Tournament of Champions. Hall beat Nathan Thompson of Desales 9-5. Rosado teched Trevor Smith of Southern 16-0. Sam Willbanks (170) placed 2nd.
Other placers were:
106 Toby Siddens 3rd
120 Bobby Poynter 3rd
145 Mikey Smith 4th
160 Kenny Keller 6th
182 Justin McDaniel 4th
195 Logan Durham 5th
Moore finished 3rd with not a single senior in the line-up. Next years JCTC will be held at Moore and we will be winning it all at home!
You can read the article and check photos at
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20120107/SPORTS05/301070104/1031/sports/Southern-High-School-wins-county-wrestling-title?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Sports|p
Other placers were:
106 Toby Siddens 3rd
120 Bobby Poynter 3rd
145 Mikey Smith 4th
160 Kenny Keller 6th
182 Justin McDaniel 4th
195 Logan Durham 5th
Moore finished 3rd with not a single senior in the line-up. Next years JCTC will be held at Moore and we will be winning it all at home!
You can read the article and check photos at
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20120107/SPORTS05/301070104/1031/sports/Southern-High-School-wins-county-wrestling-title?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Sports|p
Moore Dominates the Gladiator Tournament! 12/29/11
Moore went in to the Fern Creek Gladiator duals and tournament with high hopes but totally exceeded all expectations by destroying the competition. The Gladiator is two events in two days. The first day is a 16 team duals tourney in which Moore went 5-0 defeating Central for the championship by a score of 60-15. Moore also blew out PRP 76-6, Bullitt Central 71-6, Scott 56-18, and Male 72-6.
Jesus Rosado went 5-0 and bumped up to wrestle #7(132) Chad Edwards of PRP teching him 21-4.
The 2nd day was a individual tournament. Moore ran away with the championship with 6 champs and two runner-ups. Moore scored 272 points while 2nd place Scott had 172.5. Moore sweeped the bottom weights with 106 Tim Poynter, 113 Jason Hall, 120 Bobby Poynter, and 126 Jesus Rosado all winning 1st place. 152 Justin Keisker and 182 Justin McDaniel also won the championship. 160 Kenny Keller and 195 Logan Durham both finished 2nd while 145 Mikey Smith and 285 Jamal Spruill placed 3rd. 138 Mike Lester placed 4th. 132 Adam Rivera finished in 5th place and 220 Daylon Whaley finished 8th.
Toby Siddens Wins North Oldham Holiday Classic 12/29/11
Toby Siddens improves to 29-0 as he wins the North Oldham Holiday Classic. Corey McQueary placed 6th.
Middleton Brothers Place 2nd at North Oldham Youth Holiday Classic 12/30/11
Lane and Reed Middleton both placed 2nd at the North Oldham Youth tournament. Jacob Zabenco placed 4th and Alex Rivera also placed 4th.
Jesus Rosado went 5-0 and bumped up to wrestle #7(132) Chad Edwards of PRP teching him 21-4.
The 2nd day was a individual tournament. Moore ran away with the championship with 6 champs and two runner-ups. Moore scored 272 points while 2nd place Scott had 172.5. Moore sweeped the bottom weights with 106 Tim Poynter, 113 Jason Hall, 120 Bobby Poynter, and 126 Jesus Rosado all winning 1st place. 152 Justin Keisker and 182 Justin McDaniel also won the championship. 160 Kenny Keller and 195 Logan Durham both finished 2nd while 145 Mikey Smith and 285 Jamal Spruill placed 3rd. 138 Mike Lester placed 4th. 132 Adam Rivera finished in 5th place and 220 Daylon Whaley finished 8th.
Toby Siddens Wins North Oldham Holiday Classic 12/29/11
Toby Siddens improves to 29-0 as he wins the North Oldham Holiday Classic. Corey McQueary placed 6th.
Middleton Brothers Place 2nd at North Oldham Youth Holiday Classic 12/30/11
Lane and Reed Middleton both placed 2nd at the North Oldham Youth tournament. Jacob Zabenco placed 4th and Alex Rivera also placed 4th.
Varsity Goes 6-3 at Tsunami Duals 12/22/11
The varsity wrestling team took a trip to Meade County for the first time to participate in the Tsunami Duals. Moore had a tough first day wrestling Central Hardin, Oldham County, and Meade County. Moore lost to both Central Hardin and #7 Oldham County and then suffered a tough 1 point loss to #11 Meade County. Moore went on to beat Bullitt East. On the second day Moore went 4-0 defeating Ft. Knox, Desales, #16 Christian County, and Ohio County.
Toby Siddens stepped up to wrestle in the 106 spot and went 8-1. Justin McDaniel and Bobby Poynter also finished 8-1. Jesus Rosado went undefeated boosting his record to 28-0 while also defeating #6 Billy Moore of Ohio County 4-2.
Toby Siddens stepped up to wrestle in the 106 spot and went 8-1. Justin McDaniel and Bobby Poynter also finished 8-1. Jesus Rosado went undefeated boosting his record to 28-0 while also defeating #6 Billy Moore of Ohio County 4-2.
Moore Places 3rd at Horsepower Invitational 12/17/11
Moore placed 3rd at the annual HPI. Moore defeated Danville, Manual, and Providence to finish 3rd. Jesus Rosado remains undefeated at 19-0. Kenny Keller, Justin McDaniel, and Bobby Poynter also went undefeated on the day.
Toby Siddens at 25-0
Toby Siddens went 5-0 at the Oldham County Super Duals on Saturday and is now 25-0 on the season. Siddens rematched Jacobs from Elkhorn who defeated him last year in the semi-finals of the state wrestling tournament. This year he beat him by tech fall 17-2 in the 2nd period!! The Moore Middle Mustangs finished 2-3 on the day.
Toby Siddens at 25-0
Toby Siddens went 5-0 at the Oldham County Super Duals on Saturday and is now 25-0 on the season. Siddens rematched Jacobs from Elkhorn who defeated him last year in the semi-finals of the state wrestling tournament. This year he beat him by tech fall 17-2 in the 2nd period!! The Moore Middle Mustangs finished 2-3 on the day.
Rosado and Willbanks Win KOB Championship 12/10/11
Jesus Rosado improved to 14-0 on the season with a awesome performance at the 2011 King of the Bluegrass tournament. Rosado (126) went 4-0 at the KOB either winning by tech fall or pin. Sam Willbanks (182) also improved to 14-0 on the season with a 9-3 decision in the championship match against Southern's Sean Barrett.
Other KOB placers were Dylan Swartwood (138) 3rd place, Justin McDaniels (195) 3rd place, and Kenny Keller (160) 4th place.
James Searcy wins Lonesome Championship
James Searcy won the 285lb championship at the Lonesome Invitational at Seneca. Trey Watts (220) placed 2nd while Adam Rivera (126), Jared Sanders (152), and Logan Durham (195) all placed 4th. Tobias Mack (182) also placed at 6th.
Toby Siddens Improves to 20-0
Toby Siddens (92) improved to 20-0 at the annual Middle School Horsepower Invitational.
Other KOB placers were Dylan Swartwood (138) 3rd place, Justin McDaniels (195) 3rd place, and Kenny Keller (160) 4th place.
James Searcy wins Lonesome Championship
James Searcy won the 285lb championship at the Lonesome Invitational at Seneca. Trey Watts (220) placed 2nd while Adam Rivera (126), Jared Sanders (152), and Logan Durham (195) all placed 4th. Tobias Mack (182) also placed at 6th.
Toby Siddens Improves to 20-0
Toby Siddens (92) improved to 20-0 at the annual Middle School Horsepower Invitational.
Rosado Runs Through #6 Wrestler 12/3/11 |
Jesus Rosado made easy work of #6 Roderick Agyeman of Franklin County on
Saturday at the Oldham County Super Duals. Rosado was leading 8-3 and
then stuck his opponent with 1 second left in the 2nd period. Moore went
on to beat Franklin County 46-30. Moore went 3-2 on the day also
defeating Eastern 56-17 and Nelson County 72-9. Moore suffered their
first loss to Woodford County 45-36 and then to Central Hardin 45-20.
Moore High Varsity is now 8-2 on the season.
Toby Siddens now at 15-0! Toby Siddens won 5 more matches this week on his quest to a state title. His record now stands at 15-0. The middle school team finished 3-2 at the East Oldham Duals. Durham Goes 5-0 at Dixie Duals Logan Durham (195) finished 5-0 on the day at the Dixie Duals at Doss. Trey Watts finished 4-1. |
Moore upsets #3 St. X 37-34 at 3rd Annual Big Brother Duals 11/26/11
Saturday marked the 3rd annual Big Brother Duals and a huge day in Moore Wrestling history as the Mustangs upset St. X, the 3rd ranked team in the state of Kentucky. Moore High went 5-0 on the day defeating Holmes 72-12, Fern Creek 64-12, Scott 51-30, Montgomery County 55-18, and finally St. X 37-34.
The St. X dual was one of the most exciting in recent Moore history. |
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Central Michigan University Wrestling team visits MTS 11/19/11
On Saturday Nov. 19th the Central Michigan University Wrestling team stopped by Moore for a workout while they were in Louisville. CMU was on their way to a meet at Tenn-Chattanooga and contacted us about getting a workout in. The team showed up at 7am and head coach Tom Borelli introduced the team to our wrestlers. The CMU wrestlers shook all our wrestlers hands and wished us luck as we headed out the door to the South Oldham scrimmage. CMU continued working out in our room until about 8:30am. It was a great surprise to have a top 25 NCAA team call us up and ask if they could use our facilities. The MTS wrestlers were thrilled.
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Navy/Gray Scrimmage and Alumni, Night Best One Yet!! 11/18/11
Friday Nov. 18th marked the 6th annual Navy/Gray Scrimmage and alumni night. This was by far the best Navy/Gray Alumni Night yet!! The Gray team defeated the Navy team 60-51.
19 Alumni were present for this years Navy/Gray. Those present included Jim Elliott 76, Mike Hardin 78, Matt Terranova 78, Kirk Wagner 79, Allen Holbrook 81, Coach Jay Holbrook 87, Coach Mike Thomas 98, Tony Thomas 00, Andrew Skinner 03, Justin Johnston 07, Crayton McCain 07, Ethan Dunn 08, Derek Farley 08, James Schneider 08, Chris Wise 08, Nick Vincent 09, MGR Courtney Keller 09, Zack Michael 10, and Phillip Dlamini 10. We hope to bring out even more alumni next year. Thanks for coming. Hope you had a great time.
19 Alumni were present for this years Navy/Gray. Those present included Jim Elliott 76, Mike Hardin 78, Matt Terranova 78, Kirk Wagner 79, Allen Holbrook 81, Coach Jay Holbrook 87, Coach Mike Thomas 98, Tony Thomas 00, Andrew Skinner 03, Justin Johnston 07, Crayton McCain 07, Ethan Dunn 08, Derek Farley 08, James Schneider 08, Chris Wise 08, Nick Vincent 09, MGR Courtney Keller 09, Zack Michael 10, and Phillip Dlamini 10. We hope to bring out even more alumni next year. Thanks for coming. Hope you had a great time.