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Apr
28

Bittersweet Banquet

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Friday night we bid a bittersweet goodbye to our seniors at the 2012 Bedford Wrestling Banquet. It was a fun night with our Bedford Wrestling family as we gathered one last time to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of the team.  Eighth in the state for team, five All State wrestlers, three All Americans, and six wrestlers over 100 wins – all on THIS TEAM! Coach Vogel announced the following awards:

Practice Wrestler – Codie Bettencourt – For wrestling Bryan Smith every darn day!

Coach Vogel’s Mental Toughness Award – Bryan Smith – For staying calm and then turning it ON when it was time to wrestle.

The Mitchel Rogaliner Freshman of the Year Award – This new award is named after Mitchel Rogaliner the first ever freshman state champ. However he can never WIN it because it always goes to a freshman. This year Tyler Rogaliner is the first recipient of the award.

Most Improved Wrestler – Brandon Sunday and Al Regnier – Not going to States last year – PLACING this year.

Most Valuable Wrestler – Mitchel Rogaliner – Two Time State Champ! Yeah baby.

The Bill & Carol Regnier Award – Al Regnier and Hannah Perrot – Given to the wrestler and grapplerette who most exemplify love of the team over self.

The Bob Andrews Athletic Booster Award – Mitchel Rogaliner for excellence on and off the mat.

We will miss you so much seniors! But what a great example you set and lead this team back where it belongs – STATES!

Mar
04

Rogaliner Achieves 150th

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Mitchel Rogaliner achieved a milestone this weekend in addition to becoming a two time state champion! During the Individual State Tournament Mitchel Rogaliner won his 150th Varsity wrestling match. The number is even more amazing when you remember Rogaliner is still a Junior.

The Bedford Wrestling family, fans, and Spirit Club congratulate Mitchel on this amazing accomplishment.

And at the end of this 2012 season that makes five Bedford Wrestlers on the same team with 100 or more wins! (Rogaliner, Regnier, Smith, Sunday, and Rimmer)

Mar
04

Rimmer Achieves Milestone

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In grand style Bedford’s 285 pounder, Logan Rimmer achieved a major milestone during the Individual State Tournament. This Captain and Senior won his 100th varsity wrestling match during his run to the finals!

The Bedford Wrestling family, fans, and Spirit Club congratulate Logan on this amazing accomplishment.

Mar
04

Rogaliner Claims 2nd State Championship 5 Mules All State!

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Junior Mitchel Rogaliner claimed the title of STATE CHAMPION at 112 pounds this weekend. This is Rogaliner’s second state championship. In 2010 he became Bedford’s first Freshman State Champ at 103. Last year this phenomenal athlete was a runner up. His journey back to the top of the podium included 100 off season matches and a laser focus on his goal.

Mitchel is a team captain, honor student, and fierce Kicking Mule. The Bedford Wrestling family, fans, and entire community is so proud of this young man and congratulate him for this second State Championship title.

Detroit Free Press Article

Monroe Evening News Article

Senior 285 pounder Logan Rimmer had an incredible season and capped it off by finishing the year as a State Finalist. Rimmer joins an elite group of Bedford wrestlers who made it to the finals twice.  Fans have come to expect and love Logan’s dominance which was a fearsome sight for his opponents all year. Way to go Rimmer, you did Bedford Wrestling proud.

Junior 189 pounder Brandon Sunday put together a great run at Individual States in a tough as nails weight class. Sunday’s explosive style combined with smart strategy earned him a place as a State Finalist. “Way to go Sunday,” be heard ringing through The Palace all weekend. We agree way to go SUNDAY!

Senior 215 pounder Bryan Smith wound up in the same bracket as the eventual 215 State Champ Prescott Line. Smith gave line a great match in the semi-finals and lost by one point. Smith battled back and took 3rd in the state. Congratulations to Bryan Smith who displayed the skills and heart of a champion.

Senior 140 pounder Al Regnier placed 8th. A first round lost can be a tough hurdle but Regnier showed heart and grit to battle back up the bracket. He won in sudden death overtime to give Bedford 5 All State Wrestlers in 2012′s MHSAA Individual Tournament. Go AL!

Junior 119 pounder Mitch Pawlak wrestled well under the State Tournament pressure cooker. He lost one round short of placing but wrestled well and laid groundwork for next year.

Bedford fans, family, and alumni are so proud of these six young men. Not only are they the BEST wrestlers in the State of Michigan they displayed good sportsmanship, heart, and the incredible strength it takes to compete at the high level of the Individual State Tournament.

Feb
29

Six Head to Palace

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You can watch online at Fox Sports Detroit. Wrestling begins at 2 p.m. on Thursday at 189. On Facebook we’ll post what mat our boys are assigned so you can look a the right camera. We wish the very best of luck to Mitchel Rogaliner, Mitch Pawlak, Al Regnier, Brandon Sunday, Bryan Smith, and Logan Rimmer. We are so proud of each of you… the BEST wrestlers in the STATE!

Feb
25

Bedford Loses on the Eighth Criteria

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More pictures to come and more memories to share the season but in the end the Mules lost on the Eighth Criteria. After the last match the score versus Hartland was 27 to 27 and the waiting seemed to last forever.

It went down to the eighth criteria and the Mules came up one match point short. Where the Mules NEVER came up short was in heart, sportsmanship, loyalty, and grit. We’re proud of each and every Kicking Mule who competed in this 2012 Season. Here are our boys in the Grand March. Nothing like.

More coverage to come – but for now… they’ve paid their dues..

Feb
24

Morning Pep Rally for States

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It was possibly the FIRST EVER First Hour Pep Rally.  The school celebrated all the amazing winter sports athletes with a special finally to send Bedford Wrestlers off to States! Notice the Bedford Red on Their Heads!

Feb
23

Bedford Community Shows Support for the Team

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Bedford Wrestlers, families, and coaches would like to thank the community for showing their support. Signs are all over town supporting the Mules. It means so much to the team. Thank you. Take a look at the slideshow and more are showing up by the hour!

Feb
18

The Super Six

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Six Bedford Wrestlers ran the gauntlet that is Individual Regionals and came through victorious. To muscle through the last challenge on the way to The Palace a wrestler must win two matches and achieve a top four finish.

Mitchel Rogaliner (112) again led the way with a championship finish. Rogaliner came in first and will make his third appearance at The Palace for this groundbreaking Junior and team Captain.

Mitchell Pawlak (119) showed up ready to rumble! Pawlak finished second,  he waded through brutal competition and wore the Bedford Red with pride. This junior wrestled with explosive power Saturday

Al Regnier (140) pushed through a tough field as well. A first round loss didn’t slow him down –  instead it fueled him to to three tough as nails wins. This Senior and Team Captain finished third with his now trademark fist pump!

Brandon Sunday (189) was also sporting Bedford Red and it blinded his competitors. This junior is a rock solid powerhouse who has only begun to fight!

Bryan Smith (215) was fearsome and unstoppable at Regionals.  This Senior pummeled the competition with the Bedford Red On His Head! Not much can be done when the Smith Train leaves the station!

Logan Rimmer (285) did what Logan Rimmer is known for, win! This Senior Captain climbed to the the top of a big mountain and is headed back to The Palace.

We’re so proud of these Super Six as they represent Bedford in the Individual State Tournament at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

And to Tyler Rogaliner, Jacob Lohr, David Lijewski, and Jon Prajzner, we are equally proud of you and your incredible grit today and all season. Though it is the Individual Regional you are the epitome of TEAM!

And a thank you to Gary Williams, because of his selfless dedication we have these professional action photos to chronicle this Road to the Palace. (click to see the photos)

Feb
17

Terrific Ten to Individual Regionals

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Ten Bedford Wrestlers head to Saline High School Saturday morning. It is the last stop on the road to The Palace and Individual States. We wish Tyler Rogaliner, Mitchel Rogaliner, Mitch Pawlak, Jacob Lohr, Al Regnier, David Lijewski, Jonathan Prajzner, Brandon Sunday, Bryan Smith and Logan Rimmer good luck!

Wrestling at Saline Begins at 9:30 at the 135 pound weight class.  WRESTLERS: Meet at 6:30 a.m. at BHS for a 6:45 a.m departure. Weigh-ins are at 8 a.m.

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