WEST BUXTON - Last year, after just four years as an organized sport, the Bonny Eagle wrestling team became Class B state champions. This year, the outlook isn't as bright for the Scots, but they aren't exactly going to encounter a winless season either. "I expect Noble, Fryeburg and Ellsworth to be favorites in our class," Bonny Eagle coach Ted Reese said. "We'll do okay, but they're the real powerhouses." Reese has a number- of returning veterans to work with - seven or eight, depending upon the starting lineup which has yet to be finalized - and he expects to build around them. Leading the squad will be senior co-captains Tom Turner and Peter Gillingham. Turner, who finished second in the state last year, will start in the 145-pound class. Gillingham just had orthoscopic surgery in his knee so Reese said he doesn't expect him to start this weekend, but he has been practicing and his coach doesn't feel it will be too much longer before he adds some strength in the 155 class. Starting in Gillingham's place this weekend will be another senior, Lance Bolton who wrestled well in last weekend's tournament, Reese said. Other seniors who are likely starters include Vince Sevasteanski in the 167-pound class, David Martin in the unlimited weight division and Eric Thomas who did well last year at 185. Senior Bill Blalock returns to the Scots team this year after being in Florida last year and Reese said he is a likely starter in 105 or 112. As a freshman at Bonny Eagle, Blalock wrestled successfully in the 98-pound class. Probable starters in other divisions include freshman Ron Bean at 98, sophomore Chad Turner, Tom's brother, at 126 and either junior Bill White or sophomre Jeff Day at 119. Reese said he's still not certain of the lineup in several classes, but he has several competitors to work with. And with experience at a number of key positions, Bonny Eagle will very likely still pose a threat to area competitors. "We certainly hope we'll finish as one of the top five teams in the state,",Reese said. "But I want to emphasize that the real stregths around here will be Noble and Fryeburg in Class B, and of course there are a number of strong Class A school that we wrestle against also." The Scots' mentor indicated he doesn't feel his team is going to be as overpowering as some people would like to make them out to be, but they will do well, especially if they defeat the stronger teams in their class and in Class A. Kennebunk eager to start season
ANNOUONCEMENTS
Friday, December 9, 1983
Bonny Eagle wrestling team became Class B state champions
By NANCY STOREY Staff Writer
WEST BUXTON - Last year, after just four years as an organized sport, the Bonny Eagle wrestling team became Class B state champions. This year, the outlook isn't as bright for the Scots, but they aren't exactly going to encounter a winless season either. "I expect Noble, Fryeburg and Ellsworth to be favorites in our class," Bonny Eagle coach Ted Reese said. "We'll do okay, but they're the real powerhouses." Reese has a number- of returning veterans to work with - seven or eight, depending upon the starting lineup which has yet to be finalized - and he expects to build around them. Leading the squad will be senior co-captains Tom Turner and Peter Gillingham. Turner, who finished second in the state last year, will start in the 145-pound class. Gillingham just had orthoscopic surgery in his knee so Reese said he doesn't expect him to start this weekend, but he has been practicing and his coach doesn't feel it will be too much longer before he adds some strength in the 155 class. Starting in Gillingham's place this weekend will be another senior, Lance Bolton who wrestled well in last weekend's tournament, Reese said. Other seniors who are likely starters include Vince Sevasteanski in the 167-pound class, David Martin in the unlimited weight division and Eric Thomas who did well last year at 185. Senior Bill Blalock returns to the Scots team this year after being in Florida last year and Reese said he is a likely starter in 105 or 112. As a freshman at Bonny Eagle, Blalock wrestled successfully in the 98-pound class. Probable starters in other divisions include freshman Ron Bean at 98, sophomore Chad Turner, Tom's brother, at 126 and either junior Bill White or sophomre Jeff Day at 119. Reese said he's still not certain of the lineup in several classes, but he has several competitors to work with. And with experience at a number of key positions, Bonny Eagle will very likely still pose a threat to area competitors. "We certainly hope we'll finish as one of the top five teams in the state,",Reese said. "But I want to emphasize that the real stregths around here will be Noble and Fryeburg in Class B, and of course there are a number of strong Class A school that we wrestle against also." The Scots' mentor indicated he doesn't feel his team is going to be as overpowering as some people would like to make them out to be, but they will do well, especially if they defeat the stronger teams in their class and in Class A. Kennebunk eager to start season
WEST BUXTON - Last year, after just four years as an organized sport, the Bonny Eagle wrestling team became Class B state champions. This year, the outlook isn't as bright for the Scots, but they aren't exactly going to encounter a winless season either. "I expect Noble, Fryeburg and Ellsworth to be favorites in our class," Bonny Eagle coach Ted Reese said. "We'll do okay, but they're the real powerhouses." Reese has a number- of returning veterans to work with - seven or eight, depending upon the starting lineup which has yet to be finalized - and he expects to build around them. Leading the squad will be senior co-captains Tom Turner and Peter Gillingham. Turner, who finished second in the state last year, will start in the 145-pound class. Gillingham just had orthoscopic surgery in his knee so Reese said he doesn't expect him to start this weekend, but he has been practicing and his coach doesn't feel it will be too much longer before he adds some strength in the 155 class. Starting in Gillingham's place this weekend will be another senior, Lance Bolton who wrestled well in last weekend's tournament, Reese said. Other seniors who are likely starters include Vince Sevasteanski in the 167-pound class, David Martin in the unlimited weight division and Eric Thomas who did well last year at 185. Senior Bill Blalock returns to the Scots team this year after being in Florida last year and Reese said he is a likely starter in 105 or 112. As a freshman at Bonny Eagle, Blalock wrestled successfully in the 98-pound class. Probable starters in other divisions include freshman Ron Bean at 98, sophomore Chad Turner, Tom's brother, at 126 and either junior Bill White or sophomre Jeff Day at 119. Reese said he's still not certain of the lineup in several classes, but he has several competitors to work with. And with experience at a number of key positions, Bonny Eagle will very likely still pose a threat to area competitors. "We certainly hope we'll finish as one of the top five teams in the state,",Reese said. "But I want to emphasize that the real stregths around here will be Noble and Fryeburg in Class B, and of course there are a number of strong Class A school that we wrestle against also." The Scots' mentor indicated he doesn't feel his team is going to be as overpowering as some people would like to make them out to be, but they will do well, especially if they defeat the stronger teams in their class and in Class A. Kennebunk eager to start season