You can watch the Individual State Tournament live online. Here’s the link. http://www.mhsaa.tv/

 In the first round our Brian Gibbs won 7 to 4 against Saldona from Davison. Way to go Gibbs!!

Nate Stevens got teched by Adam Fahs from Portage Central. Way to fight Nate!

And in what some were calling the match of the day our Mitch Rogaliner beat Pillars from Holt 6 to 2. WOW!

See  you guys tomorrow - Go Mules!

Here’s the link if you’re traveling to the Palace.

 http://www.palacenet.com/venue_info.asp?venue=0

Brian Gibbs, Mitch Rogaliner, and Nate Stevens will head to the Palace of Auburn Hills to represent Bedford High School at the Individual State Tournament. Wrestling begins on Thursday and runs through Saturday. Please consider making the trip to see these three incredible wrestlers face Michigan’s wrestling elite. If you have a wrestler in the family it is a terrific opportunity to wach the best in the state.

Support our boys and show how proud we are of them! GO BRIAN! GO MITCH! GO NATE! GO MULES!!!

***Breaking News Update***

Congratulations to Junior Brian Gibbs, Sophomore Nate Stevens, and Freshman Mitch Rogaliner! The three made it through a tough day to qualify for the state tournament. Gibbs took first, Stevens was third, and Rogaliner came in fourth. Way to go men!

Support our seven wrestlers competing at Individual Regionals at Saline High School. Wrestling begins at 9 a.m. They need you in the stands when they step out on the mat to face the best-of-the-best in the Region.

Seven Mules emerged from Saturday’s District competition. Senior T.J. Romijn, Junior Brian Gibbs, and Freshman Mitch Rogaliner were champions and took the top spot on the podium. Sophomore Bryan Smith took second at the District. Nate Stevens took third. Junior Mason Allison and Sophomore Al Regnier placed fourth to bring Bedford’s tally to seven moving onward and upward to Regionals!

Great wrestling men - we’re behind ‘ya as you head to Regionals!

John Glenn hosts Individual Districts this Saturday. Wrestlers report to BHS ast 5:45 a.m. for a 6:00 a.m. departure. Wrestling begins at 9:00 a.m.  Go Mules!

The Bedford Mules lost a close scrape with Monroe High School 30 to 27 Wednesday night.  Highlights of the night were pins by Freshman Mitch Rogaliner and Mitch Pawlak. The fans erupted in cheers after momentum shifting wins from Juniors Chaz Hudson and Brian Gibbs. Team leader and senior T.J. Romijn notched a decision in his match. Also winning by decision were Bryan Smith and Logan Rimmer.

Great season men - and good luck at individuals!

Team Districts Photos

*****UPDATE 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Feb.  10th, 2010***** Districts is still on. Repeat-Team District Wrestling will take place AS SCHEDULED! The team is to report to school shortly before 3 p.m. to caravan to Woodhaven. There is NO BUS! Caravan to Woodhaven at 3 p.m.!!!*******

Bedford travels to Woodhaven for Team Districts on Wednesday night. The team needs friends, family, and fans in the stands to be that 15th Man! First up Woodhaven faces Monroe and the winner will take on Bedford to determine which team moves on to Team Regionals. Let’s pack the gym at Woodhaven! Share this link with all your friends, family, alumni, and fans!

If you’ve enjoyed following the team online Wednesday is the night to follow the team on the road. We need you there to yell Go MULES! The Monroe vs. Woodhaven match is at 6:00 p.m. and Bedford’s pivotal match begins immediately after.

Bedford traveled to Ypsilanti Saturday for the SEC League Tournament. Bedford came out on top scoring 226 points to win the day! Bedford’s tournament win combined with its undefeated regular season put them on top of the SEC Red Division with Monroe second and Pioneer third. Tecumseh won the White division.

Brian Gibbs, Mason Allison and Mitch Rogaliner were tournament champions. Mason Cole was selected for the Sportsmanship Award. Congratulations for bringing home the league title!! Great day of wrestling men! Wow!

Read the Monroe Evening News Article - Bedford Edges Monroe for SEC Crown. (FYI - to clarify this headline the Mules won the league by 8 points but the tournament by a smaller margin. The Mules won three more dual meets than the next highest league placer. The league titles are determined by the SEC Tournament combined with each team’s season league record, see details below after the slide show.)

League Standings Red Division - Teams get 2 points for every dual meet win
Team          Dual Meet Record     Total Points
Bedford                 10-0                   40
Monroe                   7-3                    32
Pioneer                   2-8                    16 

White Division 
Tecumseh              8-2                    32
Chelsea                   6-4                    26
Adrian                     9-1                    26

Bedford’s SEC Tournament Results (Bedford got 2 Team Points for every team they finished ahead of for a max of 20 points for the tournament)
103 Mitch Rogaliner Tournament Champion and Red Division Champion
112 Mason Allison Tournament Champion and Red Division Champion
119 Nate Schneider 5th in the Tournament 3rd in the Red Division
125 Ethan Davis 8th in the Tournament 3rd in th Red Division
130 Al Regnier 7th in the Tournament 3rd in the Red Division
135 Brian Gibbs Tournament Champion and Red Division Champion
140 Nate Stevens 5th in the Tournament 4th in the Red Division
145 Chaz Hudson 5th in the Tournament 2nd in the Red Division
152 Tanner Duvall 2nd in the Tournament 2nd in the Red Division
160 John Prajzner 4th in the Tournament 3rd in the Red Division
171 Brandon Sunday 3rd in the Tournament 2nd in the Red Division
189 Bryan Smith 2nd in the Tournament Red Division Champion
215 Eric Draper 2nd in the Tournament 2nd in the Red Division
285 Logan Rimmer 7th in the Tournament 2nd in the Red Division

Bedford competes in the SEC League Tournament on Saturday in Ypsilanti. Wrestlers report to the high school at 5:20 a.m. for a 5:30 a.m. departure. Weigh ins are at 7 a.m. and wrestling begins at 9:00 a.m.
See you there! GO MULES!!!!