Friday, March 1, 2013
Short has had an undefeated 41-0 senior year at Simley.
Naming Simley High School senior Jake Short "Wrestler of the Year" must not have been a difficult decision for the Pioneer Press. Looking to win his fourth individual state championship on Saturday, Short is the nation's top-ranked 152-pounder sitting on a 75-match winning streak. Before he enrolls at the University of Minnesota in the fall, Short plans on taking a break from wrestling and trying to reach the state tournament in tennis. "I think I need the break and have earned the time off from wrestling," Short told the Pioneer Press. "I'm a three-sport guy but soon will become a one-sport guy. I want to refresh my body and mind before I hit the mat again in college." Short is part of a Simley wrestling dynasty—his father, Will, is head …
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The University of Minnesota on Monday confirmed that the Simley wrestlers have accepted scholarships to become Golden Gophers.
Follow Inver Grove Heights Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter The University of Minnesota confirmed Monday what fans of Simley High wrestling already knew: the Spartans’ Jake Short and Nick Wanzek will become Golden Gophers next year. According to the Minnesota Daily and Gophersports.com, the U announced Monday that Simley’s state champion wrestlers signed their National Letters of Intent during the early signing period and will join Minnesota’s wrestling program next year. Short and Wanzek signed their letters during a ceremony at Simley on Nov. 14. Here is what Gophersports.com says about Short: As the newest powerhouse in Minnesota’s most decorated wrestling family, Jake Short follows in his …
Monday, March 5, 2012
On Saturday, the Simley High School wrestling team added a handful of individual championships to the Class 2A team title it captured last week.
What a weekend for the Simley High wrestling team. After capturing their fifth consecutive Class 2A championship—and ninth state title in school history—last Thursday, the Spartans took home five individual Class 2A state titles on Saturday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Jake Short, wrestling at 145 pounds, earned his third individual state title, while Kyle Gliva, at 113 pounds, and Nick Wanzek, at 152 pounds, each pinned down his second state championship. First-time title-winners included Juan Torres, at 126 pounds, and Micah Barnes, at 170 pounds. The state championship ended what could be described as an incredible season for Barnes, a senior who finished with a perfect 47-0 record in individual matches. The Pioneer Press …
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Simley faces Duluth Denfeld at home Friday
Simley High School (1-5 overall, 1-5 in the Classic Suburban Conference) vs. Duluth Denfeld (2-4 Independent) PLAYMAKERS SPARTANS WIN IF... They can get off to a better start in the second half. They have yet to score in the third quarter this season. HUNTERS WIN IF... They can keep their sophomore running back duo healthy. They have been bothered by injuries at time this season, but rushed for a combined 162 yards last week. TWO-MINUTE DRILL SITE: Simley High School TIME: 7 p.m. on Friday WEATHER FORECAST: Partly Cloudy, 48 degrees LAST MEETING: This is the first meeting between the two schools. SIMLEY SCHEDULE Fri, Sep 2 vs. St. Thomas Academy L 42-0 Fri, Sep 9 at Mahtomedi L 28-0 Fri, Sep 16 vs. Henry Sibley W 21-0 Fri, Sep 23 at North …
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Simley faces Classic Suburban Conference co-leader South St. Paul on the road Friday.
Simley (1-3 overall, 1-3 in the Classic Suburban Conference) vs. South St. Paul (4-0 overall, 3-0 in the Classic Suburban Conference) PLAYMAKERS SPARTANS WIN IF... They can keep the South St. Paul ball-control offense off the field. They were outscored by the other two Classic Suburban powers St. Thomas Academy and Mahtomedi 70-0 and need to keep their defensive players fresh. PACKERS WIN IF... They can keep doing what they have been doing. The Packers have outscored their opponents 165-7 this year and have not lost a regular season game since 2009. TWO-MINUTE DRILL SITE: Simley High School TIME: 7 p.m. on Friday WEATHER FORECAST: Clear, 46 degrees LAST MEETING: South St. Paul defeated Simley 45-6 at home last season. SIMLEY SCHEDULE Fri…
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Simley looks to notch another victory as they face North St. Paul on the road Friday
Simley (1-2 overall, 1-2 in the Classic Suburban Conference) vs. North St. Paul (0-3 overall, 0-3 in the Classic Suburban Conference) PLAYMAKERS - Jake Short (Simley— Running Back) Had his best game of the season as he rushed for 108 yards on just seven carries and a score in win over Henry Sibley. - Micah Barnes (Simley— Running back/linebacker) Rushed for 89 yards in just eleven carries in their first win of the season last week. Leads the team with 27 tackles. . — Ture Morck (North St. Paul – Kicker) Showed off his leg with a 28-yard field goal last week. -- Brady Soular (North St. Paul – Quarterback) Scored on a five-yard touchdown run to give the Polars a 10-6 lead before Tartan scored a late touchdown. SPARTANS WIN IF... They can …
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Simley looks for its first win of the season against Henry Sibley at home Friday night.
Simley (0-2 overall, 0-2 in the Classic Suburban Conference) vs. Henry Sibley (0-2 overall, 0-2 in the Classic Suburban Conference) PLAYMAKERS SPARTANS WIN IF... They can make strides moving the ball and getting in the end zone. They have yet to score a touchdown this season after facing two of the state’s top teams earlier this month. WARRIORS WIN IF... They can continue to be more effective offensively. The Warriors scored 25 points in their two-point loss to Hill-Murray after being shutout in the season opener. TWO-MINUTE DRILL SITE: Simley High School TIME: 7 p.m. on Friday WEATHER FORECAST: Partly Cloudy, 56 degrees LAST MEETING: Henry Sibley defeated Simley 28-7 at home last season. SIMLEY SCHEDULE Fri, Sep 2 vs. St. Thomas Academy L…
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Simley opens the 2011 season at home against three-time co-defending Classic Suburban Conference champion St. Thomas on Friday.
LAST SEASON RECORDS Simley (2-7, 1-6 Classic Suburban Conference) vs. St. Thomas (11-1, 7-0 Classic Suburban Conference) PLAYMAKERS —Jake Short (Simley– running back) Rushed for 1074 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore. —Darion Fletcher (Simley– cornerback/wide receiver/wingback) Three-year starter who has drawn recruiting looks from Northern Iowa, South Dakota State and North Dakota State. —Isaac Hayes (St. Thomas Academy- offensive line/defensive line) KARE-11 preseason All-Metro selection and a University of Minnesota Golden Gopher commit. — Paddy Clancy (St. Thomas Academy– defensive back) Finished second on the team in tackles. SPARTANS WIN IF... They can continue their strong defensive showing at the end of the season. They …
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George Tourville
12:48 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2013
Congratulations to Jake and the entire Simley Wrestling Program your hard work and effort has served you well. Good luck this spring in tennis and next year as a Gopher. more ›