Five Spartans Pin Down Wrestling Titles

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 …

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gilbert de la O

10:38 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012

I too, want to thank the coaches at the youth level and through high school. My grandson had a great journey with the simley program from the youth level at 3rd grade to 4 state team championships. I can't say enough for all the coaches who taught Pedro his wrestling prowess. Because of an injury he couldn't wrestle in the individual state tournament but he an opportunity to help the team win …   more ›

Hurting to Get Back

Simley senior Micah Barnes is determined to end his high school wrestling career with both an individual and team championship.

Five Athletes to Watch This Winter, Part 1

Keep a close eye on these swimming, wrestling, basketball, gymnastics and hockey players this fall, as they take up leadership roles on their respective teams.

As the winter high school sports season gets underway, these five Simley High School athletes are primed to lead their teams to victory. Check back later this week on Patch to see more athlete profiles. Shauna Horsch A guard on the Simley High School girls basketball team, senior Shauna Horsch spent much of the summer beefing up her already formidable basketball skills, according to Coach Tim Peper. Last year, Horsch was the third-leading scorer on the team, and rounded out her offensive power with plenty of rebounds and steals. After playing on a high level Amateur Athletic Union team and participating in tournaments in North Carolina and Chicago, Peper expects Horsch to be a point producer for the girls team. "When she comes back to high…

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Football Playoff Preview: Simley vs. St. Louis Park

Simley faces St. Louis Park at home in playoff action Tuesday.

Simley (3-5 overall, 2-5 in the Classic Suburban Conference) vs. St. Louis Park (3-5 overall, 3-4 in the Classic Suburban Conference) PLAYMAKERS SPARTANS WIN IF... They can build on their offensive showing last week. The Spartans scored 79 points in the past two wins after scoring only 46 in their first six games combined. The winner of this game faces No. 1 seed St. Thomas Academy. ORIOLES WIN IF... They can get off a faster start in both halves. They have scored just 27 points in the first quarter and 14 in the third quarter this season. TWO-MINUTE DRILL SITE: Simley High School—Section 3AAAA first round playoffs TIME: 7 p.m. Tuesday WEATHER FORECAST: Mostly Cloudy, 42 degrees LAST MEETING: This is the first meeting between the two …

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Football Friday Preview: Simley vs. Duluth Denfeld

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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Football Friday Preview: Simley vs. Hill-Murray

Simley faces Classic Suburban Conference rival Hill-Murray on the road Friday.

Simley High School (1-4 overall, 1-4 in the Classic Suburban Conference) vs. Hill-Murray (4-1, 3-1 Classic Suburban Conference) PLAYMAKERS SPARTANS WIN IF... They can control the ball with their rushing attack. They have passed for only 75 yards all season and 33 were from a running back’s trick play.  PIONEERS WIN IF... They can keep their offensive balance. The Pioneers have 771 yards passing and 661 yards rushing this season. TWO-MINUTE DRILL SITE: Hill-Murray High School TIME: 7 p.m. Friday WEATHER FORECAST: Partly Sunny, 65 degrees LAST MEETING: Hill-Murray defeated Simley 34-21 on the road last season. 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 …

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Simley's Micah Barnes Signs On to Old Dominion

Two-time state runner-up Micah Barnes is the third recruit to commit to Old Dominion University's wrestling program, according to wrestling website theopenmat.com

Football Friday Preview: Simley vs. North St. Paul

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 …

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