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2012-2013 Winnipeg Wesmen Women's Wrestling



2013 University of Alberta Golden Bears Invitational Final Results

Saturday, January 5, 2013 - The Winnipeg Wesmen Men's and Women's Wrestling teams took part in their first meet of 2013 at the University of Alberta Golden Bears Invitational Tournament Saturday in Edmonton.

Team Standings

Men
1) University of Alberta
2) University of Saskatchewan
3) University of Calgary
4) University of Regina
5) University of Winnipeg

Women
1) University of Alberta
2) University of Calgary
3) University of Regina
4) University of Saskatchewan
5) University of Winnipeg

In the individual results, the Winnipeg Wesmen had five wrestlers place in the top five in their respective weight categories.

Briston Brenton, wrestling as a Club participant, finished in first place in the 82 kg wight class. Jake Miller also participating in the 82 kg weight class placed fourth. Kyle Nguyen had a successful tournament finishing in second place in the 130 kg weight class.

On the women's side, Maura Martina came in third place in the 82 kg wight class while Emily Kessler placed fifth in the 55 kg class.

Complete Team Results (PDF)      Complete Individual Results (PDF)



Wesmen Results - Saskatchewan Huskies Open

Saturday, November 24, 2012 - The Wesmen Women's Wrestling team finished in fifth place at the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Open Saturday in Saskatoon.

Invividual Results - Stephanie Tonn 4th (63 kg), Daley Forbes 4th (72 kg), Tiffany Rorras 6th (72 kg), Maura Martina 5th (82 kg)

Full Results (pdf)

The next action for the team will be at the University of Alberta Open in January.

Wrestling Teams Open Up Season At Calgary Dinos Invitational

Fri - Sat Oct 26-27, 2012 - WESMEN Men's & Women's Teams defeated the U of C Dinos in the Friday evening Duals competitions.  Men 12-11 & Women 13-5.

WESMEN Men's & Women's Teams lost both to duals the U of A Pandas in the Friday evening Duals competitions.  Men 10-17 & Women 0-20.

Individual Results - Emily Kessler 3rd, Tiffani Rorras 6th , Stephanie Tonn 5th, Masrine Edwards 1-2




July 18, 2012 -The University of Winnipeg Wesmen and women’s wrestling head coach Adrian Bruce is pleased to announce that Daley Forbes (Port Alberni, BC) has committed to joining the Women’s Wrestling program for the start of the 2012-2013 Canada West season.

Forbes (18), a three time Canadian National Champion (2010-2012) joins the Wesmen from Alberni District Secondary School and the Alberni Valley Wrestling Club. In 2009 she captured a silver medal at the Cadet National Championships. The former British Columbia Provincial champion has won multiple Vancouver Island Championships and was named the North Peace Secondary School Most Outstanding Athlete.

“Daley Forbes is an all-star recruit from an all-star program out of Port Alberni, BC. Being a multiple time National Champion, she has a clear understanding of the level of commitment it takes to be successful at the national level. She is without a doubt one of the top recruits in the country and we are very pleased to welcome her to our program”, said Wesmen head coach Adrian Bruce.

June 19, 2012 - The University of Winnipeg Wesmen and Women’s Wrestling head coach Adrian Bruce are pleased to announce the addition of four student-athletes to the Women’s Wrestling Program. Tiffani Rorras, Emily Kessler, Maura Martina and Masrine Edwards will join the Wesmen in September for the 2012-2013 Canada West Wrestling Season.


       Tiffani Rorras
       Emily Kessler

       Maura Martina
       Masrine Edwards


Tiffani Rorras- St. Francis Xavier HS – Mississauga, Ontario
* 2012 Virtue in Spirit Award and Wrestling MVP at St.Francis Xavier HS
• 2012 Ontario Federation School Athletics Association bronze medalist
• 2012 Ontario Junior Provincials Silver medalist
• 3 X Region of Peel Secondary School Athletic Association Champion
• 2011 Canada Cup Champion
• 2011 & 2012 Team Captain for Wrestling & Cross Country - St. Francis Xavier HS.
• 2011 Virtue in Sports Award, Chaplancy Leadership Award, School Council Award, Rugby MVP & Athletic Letter Award - St. Francis Xavier HS.
• Founder of the organization "Students without Boundaries"

“Tiffani is one of a few select individuals whose athletic achievements are only out matched by her personal accomplishments. The contributions to her school & community alike are nothing short of inspiring, her achievements in life are a shining example of the effort & passion she brings to everything she does. Another great addition to our Women's program”, added Wesmen head coach Adrian Bruce.

Emily Kessler – Essex District High School – Essex, Ontario
• 2012 WECSAA Gold Medalist, SWOSSAA Silver Medalist & OFSAA Bronze Medalist
• 2011 Regional and Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association Silver Medalist
• 2011 Canadian Juvenile National Championships - 4th place.
• 2011 Essex County High School Wrestling MVP
• 2009 Ontario Provincial Champion
• 3 X Ontario Provincial Power Lifting Champion
• 3 X Ontario Power Lifting Top Female Lifter Award

"Emily Kessler is yet another top young prospect graduating into our program next season, she comes to us from a very successful multi sport background. She is a very dedicated young lady with a tremendous work ethic that I believe will serve her very well within our program” said Bruce.

Maura Martina – Stephenville HS – Stephenville, NL
• 5 X IWT Champion
• 5 X NRWT Champion
• 5 X Provincial Champion
• 3 X Outstanding Female Wrestler Award at Prov. Tournament
• 2 X Atlantic Champion
• 2010 Winter Games Gold Medalist & Outstanding Female Wrestler Award
• 2012 Canadian Juvenile Wrestling Championships - Bronze Medal
• 2012 Stephenville HS Outstanding Wrestler Award

"The addition of Maura Martina to our women's program is a very positive
one, she is a very motivated & competitive young lady with a tremendous amount of
untapped ability. A very goal orientated athlete, Maura has really proven her ability to succeed at the National level this past season”, stated Bruce.

Masrine Edwards – Sinclair Secondary School – Whitby, Ontario
• 2009 Ontario Provincial Bronze Medalist
• 2011 LOSSA Silver Medalist
• Sinclair Secondary School 2011 Female Wrestler of the year.
• 2012 "Faces of the Future Award" from Sinclair Secondary School recognizing a
student with great potential for success.
• A three sport Varsity Athlete at SSS in wrestling, basketball & soccer.

"Masrine Edwards is an exceptional young lady whose accomplishments in recent years have been immeasurable. Her attitude combined with a tremendous work ethic has really put her on a path to success in both her personal life & the sport of wrestling. We look forward to having her in our program”, said coach Bruce.


April 23, 2012 - Head coach Adrian Bruce is pleased to announce that Stephanie Tonn has committed to the Wesmen Women’s Wrestling Program for the upcoming 2012-2013 season.

 

Tonn (19) from Barrie, Ontario joins the Wesmen after spending one year at Lakehead University. The 5’7 graduate from Barrie North Collegiate won a bronze medal at the 2010 Canada Cup. Last year she won silver at the Canadian Juvenile Championships and was the recipient of the Sports North Leadership Award. Stephanie wrestled out of the Mariposa Club team and was the 2011 Georgian Bay Secondary School Association Champion. She was named the Most Improved Female Wrestler three times and was a high school honour roll student.

“With her credentials I believe she is an athlete that will be able to step right into our program and be more than competitive. As an elite athlete and honour roll student, she is the protypical student athlete that will help form the foundation of our new wrestling program. We are very pleased to welcome her aboard”, added Bruce.

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