Janni Honored As PDQ Athlete Of The Week
- At February 06, 2014
- By Carl Hoverstad
- In Wrestling
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As one of Millbrook Athletic’s top sponsors, PDQ Restaurants honors one athlete per week for their extra-curricular efforts. This week, Millbrook junior Alexander Janni was selected as the PDQ Athlete Of The Week.
Alexander has dedicated to improving himself on the wrestling mat by putting in many hours during the off-season and during the season this year. After wrestling only three varsity matches last season, Alexander is a key contributor to this year’s varsity squad and currently holds a varsity record of 29-16.
By always putting the team first, Alexander sets a great example for the rest of his teammates. He has recently suffered a few injuries on the mat but his determination and willingness to compete has never wavered.
Congratulations, Alexander!
Wildcats Defeat Capitals On Senior Night
- At January 08, 2014
- By Carl Hoverstad
- In Match Recap
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Millbrook took the mat tonight undefeated in conference action and stayed that way as they defeated the Broughton Capitals 53-22. Led by a large senior contingency of Nick Norton, Angelo O’Briant, Daniel Powell, Peter Neuenschwander, Jonathan Woodbury, Dillon & Donovan Dawkins, and Quintavian Baynes, the Wildcats took charge early and didn’t let up.
The match started at 120 pounds with senior Nick Norton making quick work of his opponent with pinfall by cradle just 32 seconds into the match. The Wildcats also saw pinfall victories by Jordan Gailey (126 pounds), Daniel Powell (138 pounds), Alexander Janni (145 pounds), Dillon Dawkins (195 pounds) and Crayton Saby (106 pounds).
Senior Peter Neuenschwander took a victory by forfeit at 152 pounds.
In an exciting match at 170 pounds, senior Jonathan Woodbury racked up a handful of takedowns before winning the match by technical fall in the third period.
Quintavian Baynes took his match at 285 pounds the full six minutes and was decided by three nearfall points late in the third period.
The quickest match of the night belonged to sophomore Crayton Saby, with a win by pinfall just 8 seconds into the match.
Millbrook wrestles this weekend at the Firebird Duals at Southern Nash High School.
Full match results: Millbrook 53 – Broughton 22
Commitment Over The Holiday Break
- At December 24, 2013
- By Carl Hoverstad
- In Wrestling
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Practice during the holiday break is always difficult because attendance can be low for one reason or another. Family plans out of town, family plans in town, laziness…you name it.
There are also some great things about practice over the holiday break! First, you know the guys who want to put in the hard work. Success doesn’t come easy and it takes dedication and commitment to the team, to practice, and to yourself to be successful. Second, we frequently have Millbrook Wrestling alumni come visit.
Today we were able to spend a couple hours with 2012 graduate Lewis Crumsey. You’ll find Lewis’s name plastered all over our Records page, partly because Lewis knew what it took to be successful. He ended up with 106 wins for his career and placed 5th at the 2012 State Tournament. We talked today at practice about that feeling you get when you know your hard work has paid off. For Lewis, that moment was at the 2012 State Tournament when he secured his placement with a sudden victory win over his opponent from Butler High School. After the win, Lewis let out a gutteral scream of joy as he knew this was the moment he worked so hard for:
Success is a result of many things. Time commitment, dedication and sacrifice to name a few. We all want to be successful but are we willing to put in the time and effort required? Work hard over the holiday break and your dedication will not go unrewarded!
Millbrook Finishes 4th at Sonny Inskip Invitational
- At December 22, 2013
- By Carl Hoverstad
- In Tournament Recap
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The morning started late due to technical difficulties and the difficulties didn’t end there for the Wildcats. The 16-team tournament proved challenging for the Wildcat wrestlers as they fought hard throughout the day to finish 4th place in the team standings.
Led by finalist Crayton Saby (106 lbs) and semi-finalist Dillon Dawkins (182 lbs), Millbrook solidified their top-5 place in the team points with many wrestlers battling back in the consolation bracket for valuable team points.
Five Millbrook wrestlers ended up as place winners:
- 106 lbs: Crayton Saby (2nd place)
- 138 lbs: Daniel Powell (3rd place)
- 145 lbs: Alexander Janni (4th place)
- 152 lbs: Peter Neuenschwander (3rd place)
- 285 lbs: Donovan Dawkins (3rd place)
The Wildcats will not wrestle this holiday week as they prepare for the WRAL Invitational next weekend at Athens Drive High School.
Wildcats Take Flight, Soar Past Eagles
- At December 18, 2013
- By Carl Hoverstad
- In Match Recap
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Millbrook started strong and never let of the pedal tonight as they defeated Enloe in dominating fashion, 76-3. Cap-VIII conference wrestling kicked off tonight for the Wildcats, who will face a tough road as they battle for a conference championship this season.
Action started at 195 pounds with the “Battle of the Bergs,” and ended in a short :35 second pinfall by senior Aaron Rehberg. A total of eight pinfalls would be recorded by Millbrook on the night, with all the following Wildcats joining in:
- Jordan Gailey, 126 lbs
- Angelo O’Briant, 132 lbs
- Daniel Powell, 148 lbs
- Alexander Janni, 145 lbs
- Peter Neuenschwander, 152 lbs
- Justin McWilliams, 160 lbs
- Jonathan Woodbury, 170 lbs
- Aaron Rehberg, 182 lbs
- Vincent Ngwu, 195 lbs
Senior Jonathan Woodbury collected the fastest pin for the match, finishing his opponent in a cradle just :17 seconds into the first period. The Wildcats also collected three forfeits on the night at the 106, 113 and 285 pound weight classes.
Millbrook travels back to Northern Durham this weekend to compete in the Sonny Inskip Invitational Tournament.
Full match results: Millbrook 76 – Enloe 3