The Bishop Dunne Wrestling team did well at the 2016 State Championship meet, coming in 6th over all. L-R: Robert Voigt, Chris Ivie, Jack Gibson, Christian Mullin, David Rodriguez, Houston Little, Andy Rubarth, Colton Prasifka, Raymond Evans, Jeremy Fleming, team manager Diana Santillan, Kameron Bryant.
Bishop Dunne Wrestlers Compete at State: Individuals Win 2nd and 3rd place, Team Places 6th Over-all
The Bishop Dunne Falcon Wrestling team finished a successful season this past weekend, February 19 and 20, 2016, at the TAPPS State Wrestling Tournament in San Antonio, TX. Bishop Dunne took seven wrestlers and six alternates to compete in the following weight classes:
126 lb - David Rodriguez
138 lb - Kameron Bryant
145 lb - Raymond Evans
Senior Houston Little won his consolation finals match 10-5 to TX School of Deaf wrestler placing 3rd and earning TAPPS All-State honors.
The Falcons earned an impressive 6th place overall team finish in a very competitive field. Congrats to the entire team and their coaches! ?#?FalconP
160 lb - Chris Ivie
152 lb - Andy Rubarth
182 lb - Houston Little
195 lb - Ja160 lb - Chris Ivie
152 lb - Andy Rubarth
182 lb - Houston Little
195 lb - Jack Gibson
Senior Andy Rubarth lost the championship match in the 152 lb weight class 3-1 to a McKinney Christian wrestler earning him 2nd place and TAPPS All-State honors.
Senior Houston Little won his consolation finals match 10 to 5 vs. his opponent from the TX School of Deaf wrestler, placing 3rd and earning TAPPS All-State honors.
The Falcons earned an impressive 6th place overall Team Finish in a very competitive field.
Bishop Dunne congratulates the team and Head Coach Vice Principal Stephen Guerrero, in his 19th year teaching and coaching at Bishop Dunne, and assistant coaches Vladimir Sosa, BD Class of '03, and former BL wrestler Andrew Rohe.
For more information on Bishop Dunne see the school's website: www.bdcs.org and www.Dunnesports.com
The school is hosting National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. The public is invited to attend his lecture and see his photos of rare and now-extinct animals. See: www.bdcs.org/geotech or contact mgracheck@bdcs.org for more information.
Senior Andy Rubarth lost the championship match in the 152 lb weight class 3-1 to a McKinney Christian wrestler earning him 2nd place and TAPPS All-State honors.
Senior Houston Little won his consolation finals match 10-5 to TX School of Deaf wrestler placing 3rd and earning TAPPS All-State honors.
The Falcons earned an impressive 6th place overall team finish in a very competitive field. Congrats to the entire team and their coaches! ?#?FalconPrideBe a Falcon for a Day! Bishop Dunne has grades 6th through 12th.
Interested students in grades 5th - 11 can shadow a Bishop Dunne student for a day: for more information: www.bdcs.org or call 214-339-6561