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2015-16 Moapa Valley Wrestling Capsule

Las Vegas Review-Journal
November 27, 2015 - 6:14 pm
 

MOAPA VALLEY

Head coach: Tyson Houston, first season

Returning lettermen: Six

Top wrestlers: Trevor Van Vliet (Jr.), Takota Bateman (Sr.), Jimmy Watkins (Sr.), Sterling Simmons (Sr.), Austin Belcher (Sr.), Trystin Deal (Sr.)

Outlook: Houston, a former state champion at Moapa Valley, takes over the Pirates' program and inherits a team with six lettermen, but he's far from a new face.

Both Houston and assistant Ryan Anderson, also a former state champion at Moapa Valley, have been coaching in the youth program for the last four years.

"The Pirates are looking to reinvigorate their program and use that new energy to build a wrestling dynasty akin to that of the 1990s and early 2000s when they were consistent contenders for the region and state championships," Houston said. "Moapa Valley has six returning wrestlers who are looking to improve on their performances from last year as they mentor and motivate the newcomers.

"The administration, coaching staff and wrestlers are excited for the season and are ready to jump in and put Moapa Valley High School wrestling on the map."

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