Congratulations to Kurtis Julson, Tommy Glenn, Dylan Wright, and Dan Dick who were named Guillotine Academic All-State Wrestlers. Kurtis and Tommy were named to the First Team; Dylan and Dan were named to the Third Team. Simley has never had two First Team Academic All-State team members in the same year. These four wrestlers are exceptional student athletes. Kurtis had a 3.4 GPA; Tommy had a 3.4 GPA; Dylan had a 3.6 GPA; and Dan Dick has a 3.2 GPA. Jim Short and Will Short of Simley were named Minnesota Head Coach of the Year. They will be honored at the Bartelma Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, April 24th at the Willmar Holiday Inn.

More information Simley had 4 state champions and a total of 11 state place winners at the 2010 MN/USA Kids & Cadet State Folkstyle tournament. Here is a list of all place winners:

• Ryan Sokol - Bantam 50 - Champion
• Anthony Jackson - Intermediate 75 - Champion
• Daniel Kerkvliet - Intermediate 87 - Champion
• Aliah Jackson - Girls C - Champion
• Alexander Castillo - Bantam 55 - 2nd Place
• Zachary Rivera - Cadet 119 - 2nd Place
• Ravin Jackson - Intermediate 80 - 3rd Place
• Kyle Nordstrom - Schoolboy 77 - 3rd Place
• Lorenzo Torres - Schoolboy 120 - 3rd Place
• Bennett Tabor - Bantam 65 - 5th Place
• Jake Gliva - Novice 65 - 5th Place

The Simley wrestling program is launching its 2009-10 sponsorship program. Sponsorship funds are used to support all levels (high school, middle school, and youth) of the Simley wrestling program. Funds help pay for tournament costs, equipment, and coaching.
Here are the details on becoming a sponsor.
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