Harford Tech Wrestling: 2019-2020 Season Highlights

2019-2020 Season Highlights

Team Dual Meet Record: 20-11 (13-4 Conference)

Nine UCBAC Championship Placewinners

Logan Barkey (5th place - 113 lbs.)

Godfred Acheampong (4th place - 120 lbs.)

Pierce Courtalis (5th place - 132 lbs.)

Kevin Mendez (4th place - 138 lbs.)

Ryan Turney (2nd place - 160 lbs.)

Kelvin Mendez (2nd place - 170 lbs.)

Gavin Lawson (5th place - 182 lbs.)

Robert Okougbo (6th place - 195 lbs.)

Nick Warner (3rd place - 220 lbs.)

Ten Regional Qualifiers: Mason Rzepka (106), Logan Barkey (113), Godfred Acheampong (120), Pierce Courtalis (132), Kevin Mendez (138), Ryan Turney (160), Kelvin Mendez (170), Gavin Lawson (182), Robert Okougbo (195), Nick Warner (220)

Region Placewinners & State Qualifiers

Logan Barkey (6th place - 113 lbs.)

Godfred Acheampong (6th place - 120 lbs.)

Ryan Turney (4th place - 160 lbs. - State Qualifier)

Kelvin Mendez (3rd place - 170 lbs. - State Qualifier)

Nick Warner (4th place - 220 lbs. - State Qualifier)

Tech Wrestling Qualifies 7 for Regionals

2018 UCBAC Championships - Results:

2nd Place - Nick Warner (sophomore, 182 lbs.)

6th Place - Jared Pomfrey (junior, 152 lbs.)

6th Place - Kyle Haviland (junior, 195 lbs.)

The following wrestlers have qualified for the MPSSAA 2A/1A East Regional Championships to be held at Snow Hill High School on the Eastern Shore this Saturday, 2/24:

Ethan Adams (sophomore, 106 lbs.)

Gage Smelser (senior, 120 lbs.)

Garrett Pfarr (sophomore, 126 lbs.)

Jared Pomfrey (junior, 152 lbs.)

Nick Warner (sophomore, 182 lbs.)

Kyle Haviland (junior, 195 lbs.)

Keagan Bergeron (freshman, 285 lbs.)

Cobras JV Grapplers Perform Well @ Winters Mill Invitational

The Tech JV Wrestling team traveled to Westminster yesterday to compete in the Winters Mill JV Invitational, and our cobras performed very well!  A few student-athletes were highly successful in their weight class, earning themselves a medal and a spot on the podium.

Kyle Haviland - 1st place - 195 lbs.

Andrew Townsley - 2nd place -138 lbs.

Bryan Wall - 2nd place - 145 lbs.

Logan Seling - 3rd Place - 170 lbs.

Miles Walton - 3rd place - 184 lbs.

Our Varsity Cobras will resume competition on Thursday, January 18th at HOME vs. Edgewood, followed by the Tomahawk Duals @ Havre de Grace HS on Friday, January 19th & Saturday, January 20th.

The next JV event is a Rodeo @ North East HS on Monday, January 22nd.

Coach Burrell - Year 10 Reflection

So, I meant to post this yesterday, however, with the huge amount of items I needed to complete before the day was over, I never got around to it. I wanted to post this on Facebook, but my post would've been entirely too long. Yes, this will be somewhat lengthy... please bear with me.

Yesterday marked the beginning of my 10th season as a high school wrestling coach, and my 2nd as a Head Coach of the sport. It is crazy to think that nearly a decade ago I started this little gig as a somewhat-naive little 21 year old fresh out of college that thought he would start coaching just to "knock off the rust on some youngins."

Now, to say that I wouldn't trade this position for the world would be an understatement...

This past Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending the wedding ceremony & reception for one of my former wrestlers and his high-school sweetheart. His younger brother, also one of my formers, was his best man and spoke during the toast. I couldn't help but hold back a few tears when I heard his speech, where he mentioned how participating in the sport of Wrestling helped him strengthen his bond with his brother, and how it changed the both of their lives for the better. At random moments during the reception, I would meet a new relative, or become re-acquainted with a member of the family that I already knew... and the only thing they would talk to me about was how much of an impact on those two young men I was. Nothing regarding the future... nothing regarding how much of a great time we were having at the reception. I. Was. Speechless.

The notion I received years ago that made me realize why I really began coaching in the first place was solidified tenfold on Sunday afternoon. This sport has given me an opportunity to have a positive influence towards the young men (and women) I serve that I never knew I had the ability to deliver. I always believed that I have done my job if I can just get across to one person how this sport gives you a newer perspective on the disciplines of perseverance, leadership, and hard work. I'm beyond blessed that my God has given me the strength to continue this opportunity for a 10th year.

Last year, I walked into the main doors of Harford Tech for the first time, where I would be immediately offered the chance to create my own brand and implement my own vision into a program looking to rebuild. This year, I start the season 57+ dreamers strong, knowing that the lessons that I've learned from those I was chosen to teach & coach in the past have properly prepared me to pull the potential out of each and every one of these student-athletes who lace up their shoes on my practice mat.

To the Parents of Harford Tech's 2017-2018 Wrestlers... thank you for trusting my staff & I with your precious gems. We will do our best to serve them to the best of our ability.

To the alumni of Harford Tech, Aberdeen, and Overlea High Schools that I have coached in the past.... a huge THANK YOU (probably one that is way too big to fit on this screen). You guys have taught me WAY more about this life and what I do than I could've ever taught you.

With that said.... #GOCOBRAS!

#WeAreTech

Pre-Season Wrestling Meeting moved to AMOSS CENTER on 10/11!

Due to the large number of student-athlete inquiries about participating in wrestling this winter, we are moving the location of the Informational Pre-Season Team Meeting to the Amoss Center.

The pre-season meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 11th @ 2:30 PM in the Amoss Center.

Paperwork will be distributed (if you haven't received a packet yet), and information regarding fundraisers (we have two of them in two weeks), the finalized schedule, uniforms, team building activities, and expectations for the season will be presented.

Parents, an e-mail will be coming in the near future with information regarding the Winter Sports Parent Meeting which is hosted by the Athletics Department and will take place at a later date. Only student-athlete attendance is required at this meeting.

Please e-mail Coach Burrell with any questions or concerns.

2017-2018 Schedule Released!!!

2017-2018 Harford Tech Wrestling Schedule

** All events are subject to change.  In the event of school closure due to inclement weather, we will reschedule. **

Date:         Opponent:                                                                                  Time:

12/6           Joppatowne / Fallston                                                          5:30 PM

12/8-9       Golden Eagle Duals @ Aberdeen HS (#)                       4:00 PM/ 9:00 AM

12/11         JV Rodeo @ Edgewood HS (#)                                           3:00 PM

12/13         @ Westminster (JV + Varsity)                                                      6:00 PM

12/16        Northwest Jaguar JV Duals Tournament                      8:00 AM

12/18        JV Rodeo @ Joppatowne (#)                                              3:00 PM

12/19        @ Bel Air / Baltimore Polytechnic (#)                                         4:00 PM 

12/20       Perryville                                                                                   5:30 PM

1/4/2018  @ North Harford / Patterson Mill (#)                                        4:00 PM

1/5-6        Battle at the Bridge @ Bohemia Manor HS (#)           4:00 PM/ 9:00 AM

1/8            JV Rodeo @ Bohemia Manor (#)                                      3:00 PM

1/10           @ Aberdeen                                                                                      5:30 PM

1/13          Winters Mill JV Tournament                                             9:00 AM

1/18          Edgewood                                                                                  5:30 PM

1/19-20   Tomahawk Duals @ Havre de Grace (#)                       4:00 PM/ 9:00 AM

1/22         JV Rodeo @ Elkton (#)                                                         3:00 PM

1/24          @ Elkton                                                                                           5:30 PM

1/26          @ North East                                                                                   5:30 PM

1/31         Havre de Grace                                                                        5:30 PM

2/2          Eastern Tech                                                                             5:30 PM

2/3         JV Husky Open @ Patterson Mill HS                               9:00 AM

2/7         2A/1A East Region Duals @ TBA (#)                                 5:00 PM

2/10      MPSSAA Dual Meet States @ North Point HS               12:00 PM

2/16-17 UCBAC Championships @ Edgewood HS (#)               4:00 PM/ 9:00 AM

2/24      2A/1A East Regionals @ Snow Hill HS                            9:30 AM

3/2-3    MPSSAA State Championships (#)                                   2:30 PM/ 9:00 AM

              @ The Show Place Arena (Upper Marlboro, MD)

Bold = HOME       Gold = Tournament       Blue = JV Event         Red = Post-Season

**(#) = An early dismissal event.  Please arrange to get work from your teacher(s) prior to the date of the event**

**Post-Season Events: Region/State Duals = TEAM must qualify.**

**UCBAC/Region/States = Individuals must qualify**

Captains Named for 2017-2018 Season

Hey everyone!

With the new school year already upon us, the Harford Tech Wrestling coaching staff have come together to choose the student-athletes that will lead us into and through the 2017-2018 season, both on and off the mat.

Congratulations to our four Captains for the 2017-2018 Season:

Gage Smelser '18 (Senior - Last Year: 132 lbs.)

Kyle Paugh '18 (Senior - Last Year: 126 lbs.)

Jared Pomfrey '19 (Junior - Last Year: 152 lbs.)

Nick Warner '20 (Sophomore - Last Year: 195 lbs.)

We hope that everyone enjoys the final three weeks of summer (if you're not already participating in a fall sport!)  The season begins in three months!