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, October 24, 2011
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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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Simley travels to Richfield for the season finale Wednesday.
Simley High School (2-5 overall, 1-5 in the Classic Suburban Conference) vs. Richfield (1-6 overall, 1-5 in the Classic Suburban Conference) PLAYMAKERS SPARTANS WIN IF... They can build on their offensive showing last week. The Spartans scored 46 points in the win over Duluth Denfeld after scoring just 46 in their first six games combined. RICHFIELD SPARTANS WIN IF... They can improve their rushing defense. The Spartans have allowed 1,869 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns this season. TWO-MINUTE DRILL SITE: Richfield High School TIME: 7 p.m. on Wednesday WEATHER FORECAST: Mostly Cloudy, 42 degrees LAST MEETING: Simley defeated Richfield 12-8 at home in the season finale last year. SIMLEY SCHEDULE Fri, Sep 2 vs. St. Thomas Academy L 42-0 Fri…
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Friday, September 9, 2011
Simley faces second straight Classic Suburban power when they travel to Mahtomedi Friday night.
Simley (0-1 overall, 0-1 in the Classic Suburban Conference) vs. Mahtomedi (1-0 overall, 1-0 Classic Suburban Conference) PLAYMAKERS SPARTANS WIN IF... They can control the ball and keep the powerful Zephyr offense off the field. Simley drew a tough schedule facing conference powers St. Thomas and Mahtomedi in their first two games of the season. ZEPHYRS WIN IF... They can adjust to their new surroundings. The George Smith Field got a much-needed upgrade with new synthetic turf, a new track, new bleachers and concession stand. This is their home opener. TWO-MINUTE DRILL SITE: Mahtomedi High School TIME: 7 p.m. on Friday WEATHER FORECAST: Clear, 58 degrees LAST MEETING: Mahtomedi defeated Simley 37-7 on the road in the second game of the …
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7:27 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012
Congratulations to both Jake and Nick on becoming Gophers and best of luck at the University of Minnesota. more ›