Outtake: sign of a strong friendship
While I was testing my lights/figureing out which wrestling move to showcase, Bubba Mullens’s foot wound up in Mark Colabucci’s nostril. Mark was pissed. rightfully so. I was worried the mood on “set” was going to be testy and short. But these guys have wrestled and been friends for a long long time. Bubba — [...]
Mark Colabucci Co-Wrestler of the Year
Click here for The Howard County Times article. Mark Colabucci, Reservoir’s 145 weight wrestler, maintained a perfect record last season. In addition to earning a state title, he led Reservoir to a team wrestling title and the state duals title, too. He his photographed wrestling teammate Bubba Mullens (135) at Reservoir High School Wednesday, March [...]
Co-wrestler of the year Nathan Kraisser
Read the corresponding Howard County Times article in the here. The “K” is for Kraisser, and they’re a wrestling family. Nathan Kraisser, top, Centennial’s 112 weight wrestler won his second state championship as a sophomore. He is photographed in his home’s basement, Thursday, March 25, 2010, wrestling his younger brother Austin, a 6th grader. Nathan [...]
Under the light
Reservoir’s David Kuper, bottom, lost to River Hill’s Evan Shebel 11-2 during the 140 weight match. Reservoir defeated guest River Hill 42-16 Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Here’s the Howard County Times story. Lesson learned: when the winning team is depicted by one of the kids who lost their match, there’s a good chance the sports [...]
2010 State Duals Meet
Reservoir 103 wrestler Brian Clinton looks like he’s in a pickle against La Plata’s John Paparicolas, but he goes on to dominate the match, winning 4-0. Reservior High School beat La Plata 32-31 to win the 3A/4A State Duals Championships held at North County High School Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Glenelg defeated defeated South Carroll [...]
10am Update: Compassion for an Opponent
I love this photo. To this day I kick myself for not getting their names. The Milford Mills wrestler, foreground, is all tore up after losing the 160 weight match against the Hereford wrestler in the background. This is all taking place during the Baltimore County championship meet Saturday February 23, 2008 at Parkville High [...]