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This is the official web site for Springfield Wrestling!
“More enduringly than any other sport, Wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have
wrestled without great skill; None have wrestled without pride.” Dan Gable
This site covers wrestling programs in Springfield, DELCO PA
* Springfield High School (SHS)
* ET Richardson Middle School (ETR)
* Springfield Athletic Association (SAA)
Click "Join our E-mail list" on left menu to get periodic news and the latest updates. Please click "EMail" or "Contacts" to reach us to submit any ideas, pictures, or questions.
Recent Additions / Changes
4/6 - Banquet Program added to "Records & History" link
4/5 - 2009 SHS statistics updated - see "Records & History" link
4/4 - SAA director & coaching history added to the "Records & History" link
4/3 - See Photo Albums "2009 Banquet" for pictures from our Grappler Club banquet
3/13 - Photo Albums "States"updated and a Link to post season pictures is under "SHS"
3/8 - Springfield takes 12th in States as 3 medal - see "SHS" Results
3/1 - Springfield takes 4th in Regions and advances 4 to States - See "SHS" Results
2/23 - Photo Albums Updated - 2009 SHS Districts & 2009 SAA Novice
2/22 - Spingfield takes 3rd in District 1 South and advances 6 - See "SHS" Results
2/22 - ETR pictures posted - See "Photo Albums - 2009 ETR"
2/15 - Springfield wins Section V tournament - See "SHS" Results link
2/12 - SAA Haverford Novice Tournament results - See "SAA" link
2/11 - Springfield Tournament - more weigh in locations - see Menu link
2/9 - SAA practice times & Springfield Tourney weigh in Locations - see menu links
2/9 - Links to Radnor photos from Springfield Press photographers - see "SHS" and scroll down
2/7 - SHS defeats Ridley 46-24 to win Central League - see "SHS" link
The 2009 Grappler Club Wrestling Banquet was held Monday, March 30, 2009 6:30 PM at Anthony's Restaurant
The banquet honored our SHS wrestlers and coaches on their outstanding season. See Photo Albums - 2009 Banquet for pictures
Kaje Sponheimer, Brandon Loro, Coach Dave Pecunia, Andre Petroski, and Dan Dortone
Congratulations to Springfield in the States!
Andre Petroski (3rd), Dan Dortone (4th), Brandon Loro (6th), and Kaje Sponheimer (Q)
Cougar Wrestlers finish one of the most amazing seasons in school history by recording an all time best 12th place finish in the PA State Tournament.
Andre Petroski claimed a 3rd place bronze medal as he fired a takedown in the waning seconds of his first overtime period. Dan Dortone took 4th place and Brandon Loro placed 6th as each battled back through the challenging wrestlebacks to medal. Kaje Sponheimer wrestled great but lost close matches prior to the medal rounds.
To recap a season of greatness:
12th place States - Best state finish in school history
4th place Regions - Ties best regional finish since 1987
3rd place Districts - Best district finish since 1987 (2nd)
3 Consecutive Section titles - First time since 1988-1990
3 Consecutive League titles - First time since 1963-1965
League undefeated streak extended to 36 - Longest since 1961-1965
3 Consecutive invitations to District One Duals
4 State Qualifiers - A first in school history (previous high was 2)
3 State Medal winners - A first in school history (previous high was 1)
State Medalists in 3 consecutive seasons - A first in school history
4 100 career win milestones (Dortone, Loro, Leahan, Petroski) - A first in school history
135 career wins (Dan Dortone) - Ties school record (Steve Armor)
* PIAA formats changed in 1972 so pure comparisons against the teams of the 60's are difficult
Congratulations to the entire team and coaching staff on a season to remember!
Click on link for final PA State results
Pictured with their medals and chocolate bars are Regional place finishers and PA State qualifiers
Brandon Loro (4th), Danny Dortone (1st), Kaje Sponheimer (2nd), and Andre Petroski(2nd)
Congratulations to Springfield - 4 Advance to States!
The Cougars placed 4th as a team in the PA South East Region Tournament in the third round of PIAA AAA post season wrestling
This is the best Regional finish and most wrestlers ever to advance to states in school history (perhaps DELCO school history?)
Dan Dortone went undefeated to claim a regional championship! Andre Petroski and Kaje Sponheimer each were edged by a point in their finals match and placed 2nd. Brandon Loro, who battled back through wrestle backs, placed 4th and recorded his 100th career victory along the way!
Pat Leahan and John McCoach each won matches to help the team place but lost in wrestlebacks
Good luck to Danny, Brandon, Andre, & Kaje at Hershey!
2009 District Champions!
Kaje Sponheimer, Andre Petroski, and Dan Dortone all claimed championships.
This is the first time since 1987 that Springfield has had 1st place tripplets.
Greg Alfonsi, Dave Holdsworth, and Dave Romesburg did it in that year
(See Photo Albums 2009 SHS Districts for more pictures)
Congratulations to Springfield - 6 Advance to Regions!
The Cougars placed 3rd as a team in the District 1 South Tournament in the second round of PIAA AAA post season wrestling
Champions were Dan Dortone, Andre Petroski and Kaje Sponheimer. John McCoach, Brandon Loro, and Pat Leahan placed 3rd. Bob Gildea and Dave Dewan took 5th Andre Petroski was named Outstanding Wrestler! http://liveevents.nhscasportsnetwork.com/2009dist1southaaa/Click on link above for detailed results.
Congratulations to Springfield - Section V Champions!
The Cougars dominated on the mats at Haverford in the first round of PIAA AAA post season wrestling as 11 advance to Districts
Champions were Dan Dortone, Brandon Loro, Pat Leahan, Andre Petroski, and Kaje Sponheimer. John McCoach placed 2nd. Bob Gildea, Austin MacDowell, and Dave Dewan took 3rd while Vince Barbieri and AJ Kinter placed 4th
L E A G U E C H A M P I O N S ! 3 times running !
Springfield defeated Ridley Feb 5 by a score of 46-24 to complete a dominating run through the Central League and claim the league title for an unprecedented 3rd consecutive season. Its been over 40 years since a threepeat championship has been achieved on the mats in Springfield and the Cougars did it by posting a perfect 30-0 league record. Springfield's undefeated league win streak now stands at 36 and dates back to the 2005-2006 season when the Cougars went 7-2 and finished in a tie for second place
This year, despite forfeiting one weight class for the majority of the season, the Cougars went 11-0 in the league (20-5 overall) and outscored their league opponents by a combined score of 540 - 208. This great accomplishment is a result of the fantastic coaching staff and the dedication and determination of the wrestlers. Best of luck to all the guys in the post season which begins in Sections on Feb 14 at Haverford HS
2008-2009 Central League Champions
Front : Adrian Siletsky, Brent Dunfee, Tim Bagirov, Bob Gildea, Joe Methlie, Vince Barbieri
Middle: Mike Barbieri, Matt Staud, Ryan Thomas, Austin MacDowell, Andre Petroski
Back: Joe Lockley, AJ Kinter, Pat Leahan, Ryan Hayes, John McCoach, Brandon Loro, Dan Dortone, Kaje Sponheimer, and Dave Dewan. Not in picture: Coaches Dave Pecunia, Steve Mazurek, Brian Romesburg, and Justin Gronlie
Parents / Wrestlers given the skin infection problems that some clubs are having
Please give extra inspection and care of your wrestlers
See tips for prevention in "Parents Corner" and speak to Coach / Trainer with any questions
Reminder - Lucky Day numbers & Dues should be in - Thanks
SAA wrestlers look on as the High School team huddles prior to the Conestoga match
see more pictures in "PHOTO ALBUMS - SAA 2009 Night at the High School"
The Lucky Day calendar is a fun and easy way for supporters to win money for an entire months worth of daily number drawings! The PA Daily Number (EVENING - STRAIGHT) will be used as the basis for our prize winner(s). Calendars are $10 to buy and if the daily number matches your number – You Win! Prize money is awarded for each day in the month. Payouts range from $25, $50, $100 award days in each month. Buyers can win on multiple days if their number keeps hitting! Numbers will be tracked by us and checks will be directly mailed to all winners.
All SHS families are selling the calendars so please consider buying one to support the team. THANKS!
Congratulations to Tom Leo who was a $50 Lucky Day winner sold by Coach Dave. The winning number was 103 on January 1/27/2009.
Congratulations to Kevin Thomas another $50 Lucky Day winner. The winning numbers was 409 and hit on Feb 12.
P L E A S E support our GREAT S P O N S O R S !!!!
Thanks to everyone for your support of Springfield Wrestling
Sponsor names and contact information is posted on our site under "SPONSORS"
We would like to thank the GREATER SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION for their generous donation of $500 this year!
Click on "How Can I Help?" to get a form to become a sponsor or just talk to a coach or member of the Grappler Club. Thanks !!
Outback Luncheon
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Outback Lunch this year. It was a great time and a great turnout. Thanks to the Outback for their great community support!
Thanks to everyone who supported the Car Wash !!!!
It was a great day and we can't thank you enough for your support and kind words!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S S P R I N G F I E L D ! ! !
2007 - 2008 CHAMPIONS
Two times is a charm. Springfield defeats Marple Newtown 50-18 to claim the 2008 Central League Title! The Cougars went 10-0 in the Central League to win Back-to-Back titles for the first time since 1988 -1989! Good luck to the 2008-2009 team in their bid for a "Threepeat"!
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