Sports

Samarron and wrestling team seek consistent improvement

Christian Marvin
January 31, 2012

The wrestling team expects improvement, from competition to competition and from season to season. That is why Doug Samarron, head coach, has set the goal for his team to place higher than sixth in regionals, the position in which they finished at last year.

The wrestlers are all pushed to achieve improvement in practices. Members toss each other on the mat for an hour and a half, non-stop. Samarron said that he pushes them in this way because wrestling “is about who can go the longest and put the most work in.”

Each player pushes each other to do better and work harder, such as team captains Ryan Harman and Braden Krellwitz, seniors, as well as Michael Skoczylas, senior. Samarron said that these are not only encouraging members both in practice and matches, but they are hard workers and good wrestlers who set good examples, and make the other players strive to improve, too.

This year, Samarron started a new study hall, to help members stay out of school troubles and to create unity for the teammates. While no players are in academic trouble now, he said that the most important part of the study hall was the gained sense of unity.

As far as competitions go, Samarron sees all the teams in the Three Rivers League to be fairly even, with the exception of Canby.

Last Thursday the team defeated Clackamas to earn their first in-league win. The team has also defeated teams outside of the league, as well as one tournament victory. Samarron believes that this is a fair start for his team. He said that in the end doesn’t care about their record during the season, but what really matters is “how high [they] can get on the podium in the end.”

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About the Contributor

Christian Marvin, Athletics Co-Editor

He aims, he shoots, he scores – basketball is one of many activities that Christian Marvin, junior and Athletics Editor, has an affinity for. In fact, a life full of friends, church and sports is one that he leads daily. With his hands full of engaging activities, in and out of school, Marvin looks forward to an exciting year.

This school year, Marvin has a full schedule on his hands. Physics is his favorite class because it is less rigorous than a handful of his other AP and Honors classes. He enjoys being on Amplifier because he “likes to write and there’s always something to do”.

Though he does not know exactly what path to take in the future, he does know that he wants to try his best in high school and start from there.

“I’m really want to get good grades this year, especially because I’m taking some hard classes,” Marvin said. “I also want to be more involved in service projects too.” At home, Marvin prefers to eat, relax and then do homework. He and his sister have two fish: Marvin’s is Flo, and his sister’s is King Triton. Despite his busy schedule, Marvin always finds time to spend for himself and with his family. Marvin enjoys eating chicken alfredo and drinking root beer and Dr. Pepper as well.

Out of school and home, Marvin is an avid participator in his church. Every Sunday, he teaches kindergarten at church, and attends youth group every Wednesday. In addition, Marvin also goes to Night Strike, a program in which he feeds homeless in downtown Portland.

“I like getting to play with the kids and teaching them,” Marvin said. “The kids are really fun and I like getting to know them.”

As for the sports aspect of his life, Marvin plays basketball. He prefers not to play on a school basketball team, but rather plays for enjoyment. Marvin’s specialty is shooting half-court shots and dunking on a ten foot net. He enjoys playing with friends because it is more fun, and there is a friendly competition.

Marvin hopes to complete his junior year and enjoy his last year in high school. He believes that can get through his high school life with the help of his family and friends. In all aspects of his life, he hopes to be successful and take the next step of his life.