Buena wrestlers blanked by Cienega

By KEVIN CAROLAN
HERALD/REVIEW
Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, Jan 14, 2009 - 11:05:04 pm MST

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VAIL — The Buena Colt wrestling team suffered their second worst loss in school history Wednesday, losing to Class 4A-I Cienega, 68-0, in a match wrestled before the entire student body at Cienega High School.

Buena’s worst loss was against Sunnyside High School, 81-0, in 2005.

“We were intimadated and tired,” Buena coach Dan Southard said. “Some of our wrestled have had 27 matches in the past 10 days starting with the Marana Duals.

“Our three or four top wrestlers who made it through to the finals at both the Marana Duals and Catalina Invitational have had the most mat time.”

Buena’s lightweights took it on the chin, starting with a forfeit at 105 pounds before Kenny Silverwing lost 21-6 at 114 pounds The next three Colts, Charles Perkins at 121. Ariel Campas at 127 and David Strebe at 132 each lost by falls.

Even Buena’s strenght in the middleweights couldn’t prevail. Brent Madden at 137 was defeated 8-5, Ian Beauregard at 142 lost 9-7, Brice Madden at 147 lost by a fall, Emilio Gonzalez at 154 lost 5-3, Carl Larimer at 162 lost 3-2 and Cody Larimer at 173 lost 11-7.

All three of Buena’s upper weights, Jomar Alcala at 191, Doug Powers at 217 and Robert Ellis at heavyweight, lost by falls.

Cienega is the Number 3 ranked team in the Class 4A-I behind Thunderbird and Prescott.

Southard intends to give his wrestlers some time off as they have an open weekend this weekend before hosting Sunnyside in a dual meet on Tuesday then competing in the 23-team Salpointe Catholic Invitational Jan. 23-24.

Herald/Review sports reporter Kevin Carolan can be reached at 515-4621 or by e-mail at sports@svherald.com.

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The Rematch wrote on Feb 3, 2009 10:01 AM:

" The rematch occured at Salpointe. As what should have been in Cienega, the better wrestlers from Buena, defeated their Cienega opponents just like I thought would be the case. I also noticed that the wannabe ref was not at Salpointe. I was disappointed that some of the other boys did not fare as well as they should have. Lots of 3rd period losses. That's due to conditioning. "

Wrestling Manager 2 wrote on Jan 25, 2009 8:47 PM:

" To: SportsWatcher- I don't know if what you say you actually can back up. Sure i am have only been with these boys one year (as their manager), but i went to every home meet since i could understand wrestling. These wrestlers don't play, they work hard. You might be some 35 year old man, who probably cant do a complete sit up, but who am i to judge.. apparently thats your job and well you suck at it... horribly! Buena wrestlers all have wonderful hearts, they strive their butts off for what they want, very friendly, and most of all, they don't let stupid comments get to their heads. These boys are wonderful people and athletes, don't dare judge them! "

The Wrestling manager wrote on Jan 18, 2009 1:09 PM:

" I hate when people who are probably lacking athletic skills sit and judge those who work hard. This is my third year managing this team and quite frankly i know how much effort and commitment these guys put in. Yes they stay up late, working off weight and keeping in shape. Your body only lets you work so hard and they are exhausted from everything. If you watch so many sports you would know we normally win. I'm sure if we put SportrsWatcher out there they'd be pinned in record time. "

Spartan76 wrote on Jan 16, 2009 3:01 PM:

" To SportsWatcher and the commentator that followed: Your ignorance is showing. The quality of any given wrestler is in now way dependent on the size of the school. Good programs are just that and continue to build on success. As for the comments about the habits of the young men, unless you have proof of their not following good training and rest regimens your comments are spoken in ignorance. You certainly have no apparent experience coaching high school student athletes. "

To SporsWatcher wrote on Jan 16, 2009 8:51 AM:

" I don't agree with anything you said you sound like a sloth. However, it did remind me that Buena wrestles Sunnyside next week. They should be working not resting. You talk of Annihilation. HA HA. "

SportsWatcher wrote on Jan 15, 2009 5:50 PM:

" It is a sad when a 4A school can annihilate a large 5A school by such impressive numbers. I imagine that the coach and parents of the Buena wrestlers were embarrassed too much, so they decided to say the kids were so tired!! If you are too tired take some vitamins and get a good nights rest and stop whinning! If you wouldn't stay up so late at night, maybe you could be healthier and win some matches! "

RestofTheStory cont .. wrote on Jan 15, 2009 10:13 AM:

" Buena beat Cienega last year and excuses aside, I know they aren't that good. I know the boys on that team have some very influental parents, but influential parents should not get in the way of fair competition. Buena should not take this lying down. We're not. Maybe I'm "old school" but but when it comes to mine, what's done to mine is is done to me. Can't wait to see the rematch and can't wait to run into that ref. I'd like to invite him for a cup of coffee. Yes I surely would. "

The Rest of the Story .. wrote on Jan 15, 2009 10:02 AM:

" Maybe the guys were a little tired. No excuse ...when/if they make it to the Arena, they will be tired. That's what the conditioning aspect of wrestling is all about. Mental toughnes in the face of adversity. Remember BAGUBA! The real reason Buena was blanked was because of the offials biased calling all leaning towards Cienega. This should be mentioned! It should be reported to the head state officials. The head official does not put up with silly officials like the one last night. Buena coaching should not allow it! "