The Naperville Wrestling Club sent 3 wrestlers to the 2009 IKWF State Tournament. Luke Roth, Graham Novak and Louie Gionvanetti proudly represented the Panthers, and wrestled in Rockford the same way they wrestled all year ... with guts, effort and class.
Graham & Louie were knocked out of the medal chase, but Luke Roth climbed his way through the wrestle backs to capture 7th place!! It was a memorable weekend.
Louie and Graham will be back next season, anxious to return to Rockford along with a number of their teammates. The 2008 - 2009 season was one of great strides; coaching, leadership, parent support, wrestler development, individual character and sportsmanship were areas in which the club saw tremendous gains. There are many Panther wrestler who should set their sites on Rockford for 2010.
Although the season just ended many of us are ready for next November.
The next big event is the season-ending Banquet. See details on the Calendar, and be sure to RSVP to Joanne Weaver. The Banquet is always a fun time.
Thanks for a great season!