CALHOUN'S TOP FLIGHT WRESTLERS RETURN TO MAT

(01/03/2006)
Calhoun High School has made a name for itself as one of the top wrestling programs in West Virginia.

Calhoun High wrestlers continue their schedule this weekend, January 6-7 at the Nitro Invitational at Nitro.

The Red Devils have 24 straight winning seasons to their credit, and in recent years have become a regular fixture in the top ten at the State Tournament.

In 2002, Calhoun won its first LKC wrestling championship, and repeated in 2003 and 2004, and 2005. The Red Devils also are on a string of six regional championships.

Calhoun County State Champs:

Paul Goodrich, 1982 (167)

Malcolm Ashley, 1982, 1983 (145, 155)

Adam Jones, 1982 (112)

John Allen, 1984, 1987 (98, 126)

Randy Wilson, 1991 (112) Outstanding Wrestler Award

Dallas Brown, 1994 (140)

Jimmy Johnson, 1997 (103), 1998 (112)

Chris Morris, 2001 (119), 2002 (125)

Justin Ashley, 2002 (112)

Derek Metz, 2002, (130)

Justin Ashley, 2003 (125)

Justin Ashley, 2004 (130) Outstanding Wrestler Award

Paul Goodrich, 2005

Calhoun is coached by Mike Stump, a Calhoun High wrestler 1967-70, now entering his 20th year at CHS.

Schedule:

Jan. 13-14 Braxton Invitational - Sutton
Jan. 21 Calhoun Invitational - Mt. Zion
Jan. 28 Williamstown Rumble - Williamstown
Feb. 4 LKC Tournament - St. Marys
Feb. 8 Winfield Quad - Winfield
Feb. 17-18 Regional Tournament - Roane Co. High School
Feb. 23-24-25 State Wrestling Tournament - Huntington