Wrestling
Former Wilson wrestler and NCAA champion, Matt Lackey
HEAD COACH: Mr. Dan Olson
ASSISTANTS: Mr. Jim Manning , Mr. Garvin Smith
LENGTH OF SEASON: The wrestling season starts in November
and ends in January. Practice starts in late October.
TRYOUTS: Anyone can try out for the wrestling team. The wrestlers
compete in 17 weight classes. Wrestle offs are held to determine
"A" team and "B" team members.
PRACTICE DAYS: Practice is every day after school for two
to two and a half hours.
NUMBER OF MEETS: There are 10-12 dual meets and 2 tournaments
each season. Most Wilson wrestlers are involved after the season
with the Moline Wrestling Club.
2008 - 2009 Wrestling Schedule
Nov. 4th Pleasant Valley & John Deere Away
Nov. 12th Edison Away
Nov. 19th Glenview HOME
Dec. 3rd Geneseo HOME
Dec. 10th Washington Away
Dec. 11th Bett/Geneseo Bettendorf
Jan. 7th Deere Away
Jan. 10th Geneseo Inv. Geneseo
Jan. 14th R.I. v.s. Moline Edison
Jan. 20th Alleman Away
Jan. 31st Rockridge Inv. Rockridge
(All weekday meets begin at 4:00 p.m.)
For more information, email Coach
Olson