Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
"We are excited to start our tenth varsity sport at the college, and we are very excited about having Kerry Regner lead and build our program. He is very knowledgeable and comes with a great work ethic. He also brings an energy level that will breed success, and he is a perfect fit for this campus on and off the court," said WBC Director of Athletics Jeff Rider.
A national search landed Regner, who comes to Williams from Clarion University in Clarion, Pa. The coach was serving as a graduate assisting for the NCAA school.
"For a really long time I wanted to be a coach. It has been a long journey and a dream come true. I cannot wait to start and build this program. I was drawn to Williams because they have shown a strong commitment to wrestling," said Regner.
He has coaching experience on the community, high school and collegiate level. Through his experience, he has always held onto his faith and values.
"I have had great mentors, and I grew up in a Christian home with Christian parents. My parents have taught me about honoring Christ through my athletics. Williams is a faith-based institution, which was a big deal for me when I accepted this position, not only being able to coach kids on wrestling but being able to help them in their walk with Christ will allow me to have a positive impact on their lives," he added.
Regner has worked with high profile coaches and mentors throughout his career.
"Ivan Ivanov is my mentor and one of the greatest wrestling influences on my life. He taught me discipline, structure and learning how to deal with wrestlers to help them succeed, while Jim Gruenwald was a spiritual mentor in my life," said Regner.
The new Williams coach concluded, "My wife Sarah has had a huge impact on my life by supporting me and always being there for me."
Williams is a four-year, liberal arts college at Walnut Ridge. The Eagles come in the American Midwest Conference of the NAIA.
Those who are interested in the WBC wrestling program can get more information online at <http://www.wbceagles.com> www.wbceagles.com.
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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Due to the inclement weather that we have received in Southeast Missouri, the schools have elected to postpone “The Battle for Braggin’ Rights” games. The games will now be played on Wednesday, January 15th instead of Tuesday January 7th.
The games will start at the same time as originally scheduled with Oran and Bernie tipping off at 6:00 p.m. followed by Charleston and Sikeston at 7:30 p.m.
· All tickets that have been purchased for the Charleston vs. Sikeston game on January 7th will be honored at the rescheduled event on January 15th.
o No action is required if you plan to attend the event.
· Refunds are available for those who have purchased tickets previously and cannot make it due to the event being rescheduled.
o All requests for refunds must be made at the box office or by calling (573) 651-5000. Requests for refunds must be made by Friday, January 10th at 5:00 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now. You can purchase tickets in advance online at www.ShowMeCenter.biz, by phone at (573) 651-5000, or in person at the Show Me Center Box office.
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Thank you to Michelle Cannon who was able to get a group photo and share with us. We congratulate you on a fine season and can't wait to see you wrestle in high school next year.
Shown in the photo are top left to right: Blayne Goodman, Blake Bolin, Chance McCoy, and Austin Adams. Bottom row: Devan Helm, Seth Harris, Logan Elder, Clayton Riddle, and Christian Yarber.
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Dexter, Missouri - T.S. Hill Middle School Wrestling season is over, but these students deserve some recognition! Their home match was cancelled due to weather, but Michelle Cannon was able to get a group photo for the yearbook and share it with us.
Congratulations on your season! Shown in the photo are: Back row left to right: Taylor Kallio, Sam Rowland, Tyler Winters. Middle row: James Robinson, Caleb Hoggard, Brock Simmons, John Tucker. Bottom row: Waytt Greenfield, Jett Featherston, Corbin Strong, and Colton Gibson.
You all did a wonderful and we look forward to next season. Go Bearcats!
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Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor
Missouri - Hunters checked 11,967 deer during the alternative-methods portion of Missouri’s firearms deer season Dec. 21 through 31. That figure is 20 percent fewer than in 2012.
Top counties for the alternative-methods portion were Oregon, with 437 deer checked, Howell with 360, and Shannon with 298.
Resource Scientist Emily Flinn with the Missouri Department of Conservation said the decrease was expected.
“The decrease in alternative-methods harvest is close to the declines in this years’ November and antlerless portions,” said Flinn. “The decrease in this year’s total harvest statewide is primarily a result of a reduction in deer numbers that resulted from continued doe harvest, last year’s widespread outbreak of hemorrhagic diseases, and record-low acorn production.”
Flinn said reduced deer numbers will be one factor considered by the Conservation Department’s Regulations Committee when developing recommendations for 2014 deer-hunting regulations.
“We continually consider regulation changes, including reducing the availability of antlerless permits and the antlerless portion of firearms deer season in places where regulation changes are necessary to allow the population to recover,” said Flinn.
The alternative methods portion replaced the muzzleloader portion of firearms deer season in 2012. Hunters are allowed to use muzzle-loading firearms, center-fire pistols, air-powered guns, bows, crossbows, or atlatls during the alternative-methods hunt.
The only remaining portion of firearms deer season is the late youth portion Jan. 4 and 5. Archery deer season runs through Jan. 15.
Shown in the photo are Brett Dorton and son, Carter Dorton with his very nice buck during the 2013 deer season.
