Our Indians flexed their pinning muscle en route to a narrow 1 point victory over Rising Sun High School.  Unionville entered the Tigers' den with a number of young question marks.  The newcommers to the varsity lineup answered the bell and then some as Chris Carney and Jacob Popham impressed with major decisions and Grady Stevens scored a dramatic last match pin to snatch victory from the Tigers jaws! Back-to-back falls from Ian Crampton (140) and Jesse Picard (145) gave the Indians an early advanatge and set the stage for the freshman heroics! 

The Indians are back in action this Thursday night as they host Chichester in their 1st home meet of the season.   Please come out and support the team.

Click above for photo's from last nights match.   Also check the box scores following the link under "schedules".

Chris Carney (103), Nick Fischer (112), Ethan Bunting (119) and Grady Stevens(125) got the Indians pinning machine rolling early last night with falls in weight class order.  From there Chichester  began to mount their comeback.  It took a a hard fought 1 point win from Anthony DiMarco (152) to put a cap on the visiting Eagles plans. Additional deckings from Colin Ely, Jacob Popham and Pete Schilthuis closed out the evening in style.

Click above for Box Scores. Check Albums for Photo's on all the action.

Our Indians return to the mat this weekend in their 1st tournament of the young season at West Chester East.  Please check the schedule for times and direction.  

  

Conestoga brought their 8th place, District 1 ranking  into the UHS gym last night and proved that their lofty placemement was well founded in a 57-18 victory.  The match began at 112 lbs with UHS's, Nick Fischer suffering his only setback of the season in a tough 13-4 loss.  From there, Ethan Bunting and Grady Stevens got the Indians engine percolating with back-to-back pins that got the crowd buzzing and had the hometown hopefuls thinking upset.  Things remained very much in question through the middle weights but, the back end of the Pioneers' line-up proved too experienced for our young grapplers.   In the last bout of the evening however, the partisan crowd was sent home on a high note and dreaming of things to come.  Sophomore, Chris Carney in a "highlight film" match at 103 scored a dramatic 3rd period pin.   

The JV's get back to the mat this Saturday, the 17th in a Tournament at Strath Haven.  Coach Matz will attempt to the get the Varsity back to their winning ways, next Monday, the 19th as they travel to Malvern Prep for a dual meet with the Friars.   

The UHS Varsity got contributions from multiple weight classes as they grabbed 1st place honors at the Pottstown Tournament for the second straight year.  The Tribe dominated from the middle weights on with 7 wrestlers taking home gold; Ethan Bunting (119), Andrew Smith (130), Jesse Picard (135), Alex Robillard (140), Anthony DiMarco (152), Jacob Popham (171) and Pete Schilthuis (275).  Overall our Indians placed in 11 of the 14  weight classes.

Coach Matz is looking to carry this momentum forward as the Indians head into the heart of the SCCL league schedule in the coming weeks. 

UHS's next scrap is a 5:00pm affair on Friday, January 6th when they travel to Philadelphia to take on St. Joe's Prep is a non league match up. 

Check back soon for photos on all the action. 

None of this seemed to deter Coach Matz’ maturing squad as the “U’s” proceeded to place four wrestlers in the Championships and an equal number in the Consolation finals.  When the action cleared the Indians finished up a very respectable, 3^rd, narrowly conceding silver medal honors to A.I. DuPont and behind Team Champions, O.J. Roberts.

Individuals honors went to Anthony DiMarco who was crowned the 145lbs champion after a dramatic 2^nd period pin.  Nick Fischer (112), Pete Schilthuis (275) and Jacob Popham took home silver with Chris Carney (103) and Ethan Bunting (119) earning 3^rd place, bronze. 

UHS grapplers return to the Resilite this Wednesday when they travel two stops down Rt. 1 to tangle with the Avon Grove Devils.  Wrestling gets underway at 6:30pm.

Follow the link above for Individual Results and Box scores.

It was senior recognition night for Avon Groves' Varsity Wrestling Team and the hometown crowd was poised for a Devils victory. 
 
UHS found themselves in an unexpected hole from the opening whistle due to an injury default at 119lbs. It took a “gritty” performance on a bad leg from Captain, Andrew Smith (125), to get the U’s on the board.   From there, Coach Matz’ newbie’s began to assert themselves as Fr, Alex Robillard (130) pinned to touch off an Indians rally that included wins by Jesse Picard (135), a key pin from Sr, Captain Ian Crampton and a thrilling OT win from Stavros Giannoukos.  The run ended in the match of the night as Fr, Jacob Popham came roaring back from a 7-0 deficit to pin AG, Sr. Captain Andy Bannon. 
  
The Blue and Gold then watched their sizable lead evaporate into a 27-27 tie with two matches left to decide.  Again, it was the youngsters who took over for the Tribe as sophomores, Chris Carney and Nick Fischer both recorded pins to close the door on the Devils.
  
UHS grapplers got an expected “day off” from practice as a reward from the coaching staff for a job well done!  
 
The U’s return to action next Wednesday, the1st as they host cross town rival Kennett High School.  Wrestling is expected to get underway at 6:30pm. 

Please click the link above for individual results.

The Blue and Gold return to action next Tuesday, the 7^th when they host the Garnet Valley Jaguars.  Be sure to be mat side by 6:30pm to catch all the action. 

Please follow the link above for individual results and box scores.  

Coach Matz provides comments and insights as the season draws to a close!  Click on the above link to download the Feb 6th, Coaches Clipboard.

From the lottery pick to determine the starting weight class (145lbs), to the final bout, it was not to be for the Indians.  GV got of to a fast start in the wheelhouse of their line up and never looked back.  As the U’s approached their typically strong lighter weights they found themselves in a 23-6 hole.    A tough loss at 103 and a dramatic reversal of fortune at 112 sealed their fate as the Tribe never was able to mount a serious charge. 

UHS will look to get back into the “win” column and get prepared for next weekend’s sectional tournament when they host Coatesville for “Senior Night” this Friday at 6:30pm.  Please join the coaching staff in honoring the accomplishments of our seniors and their supportive parents. 

The Indians begin their post season run to the State Wrestling Championships (March 9th,10th & 11th) with the Section 4 Tournament, tomorrow, at Boyertown High School.  Click on the link above to check all the brackets, pairings and "live" updates throughout the tournament.  Follow your favorite Indian wrestlers as they make their way towards the podium and one step closer to Hersey. 

To get driving directions to BHS click on "Away Locations" from the main menu.  

Wrestling begins at 9:30am ...hope to see you there!  

The Unionville Coaching Staff and Wrestling Association cordially invites Indian Wrestling Friends and Families to join us in celebrating our Wrestler and their accomplishments during the past season.  The annual wrestling banquet will be held on Tuesday, March 14th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the High School Cafeteria.  

Please complete and mail the form below if you plan on attending. 

The UHS Wrestling Association will be hosting its 1st Annual Golf Classic and Dinner on Monday, June 12 at Inniscrone Golf Club in Avondale, PA.  All proceeds from the event titled "Drive for the Mat" will be used to purchase a new wrestling mat for the 2006 - 2007 wrestling season. Follow the link above to download a brochure describing the event and sponsorship opportunities. 

So, gather your foursome and come out for what promises to be a fun filled day supporting UHS Wrestling!   

Click for more details!