MC Bulldogs cultivating wrestling success

Pictured at center is MC Bulldogs wrestler Avery Smith, who won first place in the ages 9-10 division at the Granite City Steel National Tournament on Dec. 30. (submitted photo)

Pictured at center is MC Bulldogs wrestler Avery Smith, who won first place in the ages 9-10 division at the Granite City Steel National Tournament on Dec. 30. (submitted photo)

The Monroe County Bulldogs youth wrestling program is getting stronger and stronger each year, as evidenced by its recent tournament success already this season.

One of its young wrestlers even won a first place title at a national tournament.

The MC Bulldogs are located in Waterloo and consist of 23 youngsters ages 5-14 along with five coaches. The head coach is Paul Viglasky.

On Dec. 30, the MC Bulldogs placed 12th out of 64 teams competing in the Granite City Steel National Tournament.

The team brought 10 wrestlers to the tournament, which consisted of teams from throughout the Midwest.

Taking first place at 78 pounds was 10-year-old Avery Smith in the ages 9-10 division. She won all her matches in an eight-player bracket.

Pictured is this year's Monroe County Bulldogs youth wrestling team coached by Paul Viglasky. (submitted photo)

Pictured is this year’s Monroe County Bulldogs youth wrestling team coached by Paul Viglasky. (submitted photo)

Smith, who also plays running back in the Waterloo Sports Association youth football program, is undefeated so far on the wrestling season.

“She’s making a lot of boys cry,” MC Bulldogs volunteer Deidre Deutch said.

Those earning second place medals for the MC Bulldogs at the Granite City tournament were Mason Smith in the ages 7-8 division and Tyrus Carter in the ages 9-10 division, both in eight-player brackets.

Colt Habermehl took third place in the 6U division.

The MC Bulldogs brought 13 wrestlers to the Highland Howl tournament in mid-December, placing seventh overall out of 32 teams.

Avery Smith, Mason Smith and Peyton Rose each earned first place honors at Highland.
Jackson Deutch, Matthew Deutch, Jaxson Mathenia, Brady Stump and Habermehl each earned second place honors.

For more information on the MC Bulldogs, call 618-779-9400 or email ocean8098@hotmail.com.

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Corey Saathoff

Corey is the editor of the Republic-Times. He has worked at the newspaper since 2004, and currently resides in Columbia. He is also the principal singer-songwriter and plays guitar in St. Louis area country-rock band The Trophy Mules.
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