Springfield wrestling program continues to grow, improve

The Springfield Wrestling Team has had a busy season so far, with lots more action to come. Despite a few cancelled tournaments, wrestlers have been hitting the mats with determination and skill, bringing home plenty of wins.


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2017-01-10 / Sports Springfield wrestling program continues to grow, improve «» View full-size Springfield’s Skyler Congdon is all smiles after taking the silver medal at a junior high tournament in Chelmsford, Mass. — COURTESY/JEREMY CONGDON http://www.eagletimes.com/sites/www.eagletimes.com/files/imagecache/full/Congdon.jpghttp://www.eagletimes.com/sites/www.eagletimes.com/files/imagecache/full/LaChapelle_0.jpghttp://www.eagletimes.com/sites/www.eagletimes.com/files/imagecache/full/LeCouffe_0.jpg SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Wrestling Team has had a busy season so far, with lots more action to come. Despite a few cancelled tournaments, wrestlers have been hitting the mats with determination and skill, bringing home plenty of wins. The current JH/HS roster includes newcomers as well as seasoned veterans: 8th-graders Skyler Congdon and Troy Meier; freshmen Brandon Bennett and Skyler Wallace; sophomore Tim Bapp-Cederholm; juniors Gillian Guy, Matt LaChapelle, Matt Prosser, Trent Lewis-Briere, Peter Berlenbach, JJ LeCouffe, Mason Olney, and Jayson Webster; senior Moira Stettner. The team's most recent accomplishments include the Saint Johnsbury Early Bird varsity tournament, where LaChapelle captured first place, with a bronze medal at the same tournament for JJ LeCouffe. Skyler Congdon added a silver medal at a junior high tournament in Chelmsford, Mass. The competition was tough as nails at the recent Minickiello Holiday Tournament in Keene, and the action never stopped. Matt Prosser (195) wrestled up 20 pounds in each of his five hard matches in the eight-hour day. Wins came fast and furious, and even the lost matches included some excellent stamina and skill. Newcomers and veterans alike are showing impressive strength and determination, a testament to the conditioning practices and discipline being instilled by their coaches. The team's next event will be a 2-day varsity tournament in Essex, followed by a junior high tournament the same weekend. Stay tuned as the green grapplers of Springfield make serious waves. Come check out the team and all the wrestling action on Saturday, Feb. 4 as the team hosts the Springfield Grapple Festival at Riverside Middle School, beginning at 10 a.m. Admission is just $2 and there will be a 50/50 raffle as well as a full concession stand. — Submitted/