NCAA WRESTLING: UVA vs. VT in Charlottesville, VA

If you are looking for some classic college wrestling action, UVA hosts Virginia Tech at the John Paul Jones Arena on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 1pm.  NCAA Champion Jordan Leen will be hosting a free clinic beforehand around 10am.  Ticket prices range from $4-15.  Culpeper Team Cobra Wrestlers may contact Mrs. Janet Brown regarding tickets if they plan to attend.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING-NO PRACTICE TIL MONDAY NOV 28!

Good work out and practice this week Blackhawks.  In light of your effort and the upcoming holiday, WE WILL NOT PRACTICE THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26.  We hope everyone enjoys themselves with family and friends this Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend.

Also, remember that the Second Annual Warren County Middle School Tournament is next Saturday, December 3, 2011.  So be sure to get in some running and push-ups while you are off in order to be at your best for this Shenandoah Valley battle.

Pair of Blackhawks Grapplers Earn Titles At Cobra Challenge 2011

In one of the most competitive middle school wrestling tournaments in Central Virginia, two Floyd T. Binns Middle School Blackhawks wrestlers earned their first championship of the new season at the third annual Cobra Challenge of 2011. Eighth graders Yarhoski Aldiva, 98# Class, and Kaleb Weaver, 156# Class, both defeated a trio of tough combatants to seize their first title this fall.

Meanwhile, Bryce Henry, 75# Class (1-2), and Bryce Harty, 145# Class (2-2), each placed third in their respective divisions. Harty won both of his victories by pinfall. Five more Blackhawks, Travis Gorham, Zachary Miller, T.D. Young, Kaden Woodward and Tyler Keen also entered the Cobra Challenge but did not place. And thank you Bret Shurina for your help and effort at the tables during the tournament.

FTB's coaches are proud of all nine Blackhawks who competed this Saturday. It was a perfect early season setting, with fierce competition for our student-athletes to display their skills, speed, strength and heart. But we have plenty of hard work ahead of us in order to place more of FTB's wrestlers atop the podium.

Sports Athletic Fee Is Due Tuesday November 15

Student-Athlete's sports athletic fees must be paid this Tuesday, November 15th. A Culpeper County School Official will collect the $90 fee in the Floyd T. Binns Middle School lobby from 5pm to 6:15pm. Please do not give the sports fee to the coaches. If you have any questions, please check with the Culpeper County Public Schools Main Office.

FTB Blackhawks Wrestling Roster 2011-2012

We are proud to announce that the following Student-Athletes have been named to the Floyd T. Binns Middle School Blackhawks Wrestling Team for the 2011-12 winter season:

WRESTLERS
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6th Graders
Colton Breeden
Spencer Brown 
Travis Gorham 
Nicky Helty 
Zac Miller 
Jeremy Yates 
 
7th Graders
Scott Bothum 
D.J. Carness 
Bryce Henry 
Logan Jenkins 
Nick Jones 
Matt Laird 
Shane Maryk 
Khaleb Smoot 
Jeremiah Walker 
Noah Weaver 
Kaden Woodward 
Brendan Yates 
Thomas Young 
 
8th Graders
Yarhoski Aldiva 
Brady Drew 
Bryce Harty 
Tyler Keen 
David Laird
Brett Leake 
Bret Shurina
Carrington Travers
Kaleb Weaver 
Cedric Wormley 

If you do not have your picture form, please pick one up at the main office.

Pictures are tomorrow at 2pm. You will be dismissed between 1-1:15pm to report to the gym to dress in singlet for individual pictures.

For team photo, please dress in collared shirt and khakis & have your check & form ready.

Also, remember to have your practice gear ready after school (3:45-5:45pm)!

Thank you to all who tried out.

Sincerely,
Coach Brown
& Coach Shurina

TRYOUTS: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Student-Athletes need to get their bodies and minds ready for the upcoming F.T.B. M.S. Wrestling Tryouts next week.  Make sure you take some time over the next couple of days and do some stretching, running and pushups.  Also, take care to drink as much water as you need and dress in layers whether inside or outside to keep your body at an optimal level.

Lastly, let me offer two of my favorite quotes of encouragement: 


Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
-Raymond Berry, former Baltimore Colts Tight End and
New England Patriots Head Coach


Yield thou not to adversity, Rather press on the more bravely.
-Virgil, poet and philosopher

FTB MS WRESTLING TRYOUTS-NEXT WEEK (NOV.8 & 9)!

Student-Athletes are highly encouraged to attend tryouts for the upcoming
2011-2012 Floyd T. Binns Middle School Blackhawks Wrestling Season!

Wrestlers must have a current physical on file with the school, dated May 1, 2011 or later, before participating in tryouts!  If not, this form needs to be completed by your doctor and brought to the Informational Meeting.  A copy of the VHSL Physical form is located on this blog page.

Wrestling tryouts will take place in the F.T.B. Gymnasium during the following times:

• Tuesday, November 8, 1:00-3:00p.m. 
  (Pick up time will be between 3:00-3:15p.m.)
• Wednesday, November 9 after school 3:45-5:45p.m.
  (Pick up time will be between 5:45-6:00p.m.) 
  
  Please make sure that your wrestler has the proper attire for tryouts:
• Plain white t-shirt with student's first initial and last name on the back of the shirt in black marker
• Sweatpants or gym shorts
• Sneakers  (Bring wrestling shoes only if you already own a pair.)

Team Members will be announced/posted on this website on the evening of November 10 and in the main office on the morning of November 11. 

Team pictures will also take place on November 11 during the day, with practice to follow after school from 3:45-5:45p.m. 

Also, once again there is an athletics participation fee of $90 per student-athlete that will need to be paid to the school administration.  A date and time to pay this fee to the school's representative will be given at a later date.

Thank you for the great turn out on Tuesday evening.  We appreciate your interest and support of our school's athletics.

We look forward to seeing you there!