Wrestling Preview

Roll out the mats and pull out the bleachers, the RHS Wrestling season is about to begin. With a few key wrestlers graduating last year, and a few hidden gems returning this year, the RHS Wrestling season puts out good vibes of success.


“There are a lot of Seniors on the team this year, hopefully all of that experience will lead to success,” Varsity head coach Tim Corby says.

Some key returning Seniors for this season are Hunter McGinnis, who went to State last year, Derek Solomon, Austin Bolinger, Rashad Shadi-Kingsley and Stefan Johnson. This will be their last chance to prove themselves before they graduate in May. They will be the leaders of the team and will set an example for all of the other underclassman wrestlers. But the team isn’t made up of just Seniors, there is a full arsenal of Juniors as well and a couple of Sophomores.

“The Varsity team is made up of mostly Juniors and Seniors, but there are two Sophomores as well,” Coach Corby says.

A shining star in the success for the varsity squad is the returning 2 year letter-man Donovan Montoya.

“He came late into the season, but I have no doubt that he will do well this year,” Coach Corby says.

Also, a first-time wrestler, Daymeon Vaughn, seems to have promise for this year.

“He’s a new wrestler, but I expect a lot out of Daymeon,” Coach Corby says.

The Freshman team is expected to be small this year. But small size doesn’t mean lack of experience. Both the Freshman and JV teams have won league championships for 2 years running.

“We didn’t have a big turnout for the Freshman team, but the Freshman on the team are training hard and combined with the Sophomores, should have a good season,” Corby says.

The Junior Varsity squad is expected to see some Varsity action as the season progresses.

“The Junior Varsity team is expected to compete at the varsity level in some of the matches this year,” coach Corby says.

All of the innovation, experience and new-blood will make this wrestling season an exciting one, get out there and cheer for the Rangeview Raiders wrestling team!

The first match will be held on Thursday, December 3rd at 7:00 at Douglas County, and the season will continue on through February. The State Tournament will be held on February 18th at the Pepsi Center; the time is still being decided. Hopefully Coach Corby and the Raiders will place this year.

“It’s a long season, but we’re defiantly hoping for it,” Corby says.

-Kevin Morin