Front Row (L to R): Sam Taylor, Kye Chayer, Kole Walker, Pablo Burgos, Luke Marsman, Leo Puggioni, Kham Phothisan, Troy Postema, Alex Stocke.
Second Row: Jacob Dykema, Cole Weeks, Brayden Towne, Robert Dodd, Ashton Hazelwood, Landen Oberst, Chase Davis, Mikey Fuller, and Austin Ulberg.
Third Row: Kemon Smith, Kaal Willard, Logan Blackburn, Aiden Chavez, Jovan Compean, Emmaline Kouw, Jaxon Hammond, Tayvon Prince.
Back Row: Coach Stewart, Coach Bard, Diego Valdez, Dominic Cranmer, Jarett Sal, Gerrit Hartman, Lachlan Thoreson, Jackson Burkhour, David Pedroza, Coach Lepley, and Coach Voravong.
Missing from photo: Isaiah Voss, Dayton Sneller, AJ Sneller, Justin Sanchez, Mateo Lopez, Ruben Lucero, and Coach Navarette.
Most Valuable Wrestler - Aiden Chavez (So.)
Most Improved Wrestler - Austin Ulberg (So.)
GRIT Award - Kham Phothisan (Sr.)
Integrity Award - Gerrit Hartman (Sr.)
Coaches: Cody Stewart, Kelly Lepley, Tahji Voravong, Tai Navarette, and Ben Bard.
Aiden Chavez ended his sophomore campaign at Ford Field wreslting in the MHSAA State Finals. Aiden finished his season with a 25-7 record, OK Green Conference Champion, and a State Qualifier. We’re extremely proud of Aiden, all the extra hard work paid off. We look forward to watching you achieve your goals in the future. #duxpride
Today Emma traveled to Gull Lake for the Girls Individual Regional. Emma’s season wrapped up today as she went 2-2 and fell short in the blood round, one match shy of qualifying for the state finals. Very proud of Emma’s hard work and forging a path for girls wrestling and Zeeland West!
Yesterday the Dux wrestled at the individual Regional tournament at Allendale. Earning 3rd place at 106 bracket and qualifying for the individual state tournament at Ford Field on March 1st was Aiden Chavez! Unfortunately it was a bitter sweet day as the season came to an end for Kham Phothisan, Gerrit Hartman, and Austin Ulberg. Proud of the leadership and growth. Today Emma Kouw heads to Gull Lake for the Girls Regional tournament for a chance to qualify for the state tournament also! #findaway
Today the Dux traveled to Lowell for Individual districts. This tournament is an emotional rollercoaster because you see the heartbreak of some who fall short of their goals in one match and turn around and support and cheer another who fights to continue to work for their goal. Thank you to all of our seniors who have helped set a foundation for future Dux wrestlers. You have left your mark on the program! Today Aiden Chavez, Kham Phothisan, and Austin Ulberg placed 3rd. Placing 4th was Gerrit Hartman. All four will wrestle at individual regionals next Saturday at Allendale. Emma Kouw will also represent the Dux next Sunday at the Girls Individual Regional! #findaway
The Dux traveled to Wyoming HS today to compete in the OK Green Conference Tournament. Coaches are very proud of how everyone wrestled and competed today.
106 Aiden Chavez OK Green Conference Champion
126 Austin Ulberg OK Green Conference Runner-up
165 Troy Postema OK Green Conference Champion
Back in action Thursday at Home vs Zeeland East in the first round of the team district tournament. #GoDux