McEachran crowned 9th Grade State champ!
Dillon McEachran took the heavyweight title at the 9th Grade State Tournament on Saturday, January 31. Charlie Chambers finished fourth and Austin Rendler finished fifth.
Falcons advance four to 9th Grade State! Team takes 3rd at Eastview!
Faribault Wrestling brought 12 to qualify and advanced 4 individuals to the Minnesota 9th Grade State tournament this upcoming weekend, January 31. Seventh-grader Charlie Chambers (126 lbs), 9th graders Austin Rendler (138) and Dillon McEachran (Hwt) all won championships at their respective weights to advance. Also advancing was 9th grader Dillon Schrot (160) who took home second place after battling back in the consolation bracket and winning his True Second match. Just missing advancing to State was Josh Heyda (182) who took third place.
Earlier in the month, the Falcons made its return to 9th Grade Team action with a 3rd Place finish at the Eastview 9th Grade Team Tournament. The Falcons went 3-1 on the day with an opening-round 43-29 victory over host-team Eastview, then defeated Eden Prairie 43-30 before falling to New Prague 40-25 in the semifinals. They finished the competition with a 40-34 victory over Owatonna. Great job Falcons!
Mullennex notches Career Win #100
Seven years ago, there was a 4th Grader signed up to play basketball at the Community Center. One small problem – only two kids signed up. At the same time, the Faribault Wrestling Club was starting up a new Elementary In-House program. He made the switch to wrestling In-House, and as the saying goes – the rest is history.
The kid was junior Ryan Mullennex, newest member of Faribault’s 100-win Club.
“We signed him up for basketball at the community center and they called us a week later and gave our money back. There were only 2 kids signed up in his grade because all the other kids were wrestling – funny how things work out,” said Steve Mullennex, Ryan’s father and Wrestling Club Treasurer.
Mullennex reached the milestone last week during two wins in the triangular against Eastview and Chaska-Chanhassen. Since last week, he has continued his climb up the rankings with two more wins and now sits at 102 wins as of January 15.
“This accomplishment means a lot to me. It makes all the work I had to go through, worth it. Definitely a goal for this season, but I see it as a step on the way of getting 150,” said Ryan Mullennex.
“Ryan Mullennex has a strong desire to improve as a wrestler each day. He spends countless hours in the both the wrestling room and weight room. He works hard and with great determination on perfecting his technique,” said head coach Jesse Armbruster. “Ryan is a great person of value and a strong leader for a very young team. Not the most vocal in the room, but if you want to know how to become a winning wrestler, and more importantly, a winning person in life, just take a look at what Ryan is doing. He carries himself like a champion!”
Mullennex and the Falcons will travel Friday to the Henry Sibley Quad for three duals against Blaine, Richfield, and Henry Sibley. The following day on Saturday, they will be at the Eastview Invite.
Wrestling sign-up — it’s not too late
The sign-up and parent meetings have passed, but it’s not too late to join. Middle School and High Schoolers, contact Coach Armbruster for information. Youth Green Machine will still have sign-up available at In-house practices and the City Tournament. See the links to the Registration sheets below.
Middle School Wrestling (Grades 6-8)
- Sign-up & Parent Meeting
- Tuesday, November 4
- 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- Middle School Auditorium
High School Wrestling (Grades 9-12)
- Sign-up & Parent Meeting
- Tuesday, November 4
- 7:00 – 8:00 PM
- Middle School Auditorium
Youth Green Machine Wrestling (Grades PreK-5)
- Sign-up & Parent Meeting
- Thursday, November 6
- 6:30 – 7:30 PM
- Middle School Auditorium
Link to Green Machine Wrestling Program Info
Link to Youth Wrestling Registration Form
Link to Big 9 Calendar and sign-up to receive Alerts!
The Ride for Wrestling is back!
The Ride for Wrestling will be held on Saturday, September 20. Registration runs from 11:00 – 12:30 at Bashers followed by the Ride! Dinner, prize drawings, and music will begin at 6:00 back at Bashers!
Good times at the annual Golf Tourney!
Thank you for your support! Here are some photos from the golf outing and link to our facebook album. Hope to see you all again next year! Go Falcons!
21st Annual Golf Tourney date is July 25!
The 21st Annual Faribault Wrestling Golf Tournament will once again be held the last Friday in July (7/25) with a start time of 1PM. Come on out and have a good time while supporting Faribault Wrestling! Click here for Information Flyer and Click here for the Registration Form (including Early Registration Drawing)!
