2009-10 SEASON

              SCHEDULE

Saturday, December 12 - Team 3-2    

  OJR Dual Meet Tournament  

Saturday, December 19  PP 1/23

  Q-town Holiday Tournamenrt

Tuesday, January 12  W 84-24   

   GOLDEN BEARS  vs. L. Moreland

Thursday, January 14  W 98-6

   GOLDEN BEARS vs. Cedarbrook

Tuesday, January 19  W 59-40

   GOLDEN BEARS @ Colonial

Thursday, January 21  W 67-30

   GOLDEN BEARS vs. Abington

Monday, January 25  W 75-27

   GOLDEN BEARS @ Wissahickon

Friday, January 29  W 96-12                 

  GOLDEN BEARS  @  Springfield HS

Monday, February 1  W 91-12

   GOLDEN BEARS vs. Sandy Run

Wednesday, Feb 3  W 64-33                  

   GOLDEN BEARS @ Keith Valley

Sat., February 6 Team Champions

   Spartan Invitational Tournament

Thurs, February 11 Team Champs 

   League Tournament @ Springfield

Friday, February 19 

Saturday, February 20

   SEPA Tournament @ Quakertown

 There are numerous local camps and clinics for wrestlers to attend during the off-season. Listed below are links to several of them......

BEARS WRESTLING CLUB

APACHE WRESTLING

REBEL WRESTLING

AGGIES WRESTLING

MAVERICKS

GLADIATOR 

PINNACLE WRESTLING

AVENGERS MAT CLUB

STEEL MAT CLUB

If you are an Upper Moreland wrestler and would like to attend off season clubs, camps or tournaments and have a financial hardship, please contact us at UMWW@gmail.com

The Website has limited funding available for

those who may require

assistance to get to

the club, camp or tournament that you would like to attend.

If you would like to make a donation to the Upper Moreland Middle School wrestling program, please contact Head Coach 

John DeFranco at JD0329@umtsd.org

 for more details on how you can help.

Home of the 2006 ,  2009 & 2010 Suburban One League American Conference Champions!
2009-10 SEASON RECORD 8-0
     
Head Coach J. Defranco      Asst. Coach Dave Bolich          Coach DeLaurentis
   MATCH PHOTOS      2009-10 TEAM PHOTO      MATCH VIDEOS
MIDDLE  SCHOOL  MATCH  RESULTS
 UM Fine Tunes at the OJR Duals
 The Golden Bears went 3-2 at the Owen J Roberts Duals this past Saturday. Upper Moreland dropped it's first two matches against Exeter and host OJR before regrouping and going on to win their last three straight as they defeated Council Rock South, Peirce Middle school and Colonial Middle School. The Golden Bears will kick-off the Suburban One League schedule as they host Lower Moreland on Tuesday 1/12/10.
 Golden Bears Overpower the Lions

UM wins Season Opener 84-24.

"PIN 2 WIN" would be the best way to describe Upper Moreland's American Conference opener against Lower Moreland as the Golden Bears won 12 bouts by fall on their way to an 84-24 thrashing of the Lions. Winning their matches by pin for UM were Chris Fleming, Dylan Johnson, Tommy Lloyd, Joey Colbridge, Justin Stout, The DeLaurentis brothers Dominic and Anthony, Ariel Garcia, Tyler Whitmore, Justin Hestor, Isaiah Williams and Ben Swartz. Torin Grumm and Josh Smallwood won by forfeit.

 Videos and Photos for this meet are now posted in the above links.

 Upper Moreland Destroy's Cedarbrook 

Golden Bears take 17 of 18 weight classes in the 98-6 rout.

The Golden Bears put on quite a show yesterday afternoon in front of the home crowd as they absolutely mauled the Panthers - Final score 98-6. The 92 point margin of victory was the largest in team history! Jacob Johnson, Chris Fleming, Dylan Johnson, Dominic DeLaurentis, Christian Sherer, Justin Hester and Kane Nelson all pinned for the Golden Bears while Anthony DeLaurentis teched his opponent and Joey Colbridge won by decision. Dave Antoni, Tommy Lloyd, Justin Stout, Tyler Whitmore, Torin Grumm, Isaiah Williams, Ben Swartz and Josh Smallwood all won by forfeit.

Videos and Photos for this meet have now been posted.

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 Golden Bears Defeat Perennial Rival Plymouth-Whitemarsh 

Eight pins lead UM to a 59-40 win over the Colonials.

When it comes right down to it, if you want a sure way to defeat the opposing team in wrestling, just pin, pin, pin your opponents. That's exactly what Upper Moreland did as eight wrestlers picked up wins by fall to lead the Golden Bears to a 59-40 win over the Colonials, and to their 3rd straight. Chris Fleming, Justin Stout, Dominic and Anthony DeLaurentis, Justin Hester, Noah Beben, Ben Swartz and Josh Smallwood led the way for UM winning their bouts by pin. Dylan Johnson teched his opponent while Joey Colbridge and Tyler Whitmore won their matches by decision.

Congratulations to the entire team and let's keep the streak going!

                      

 Upper Moreland Buries the Ghosts 

Golden Bears explode in 67-30 win. 
The Golden Bears just exploded right from the start of this one as Upper Moreland won 9 of the first 10 bouts wrestled and never looked back. In those first nine victories Jacob Johnson, Dylan Johnson, Joey Colbridge, Dominic DeLaurentis and Ariel Garcia all won by fall. Chris Fleming and Justin Stout each won by technical fall and Tommy Lloyd and Anthony DeLaurentis won by decision. Justin Hester and Isaiah Wlliams also picked up wins by fall and Torin Grumm won his match by decision.
Congratulations to Everyone...1/2 way there!

 Golden Bears Engage in War with the Trojans

Upper Moreland forces Wissahickon to retreat in 75-27 win.

Not all had won their individual battle, but after eighteen grueling encounters, the Golden Bears reigned victorious 75-27. Some men won with a presence that put smiles on the faces of their parents and at the same time struck fear in the minds of opponents to come. Forcing their opposition to retreat while gaining six points for the team were, Chris Fleming at 87 lbs, Tommy Lloyd at 92 lbs, Joey Colbridge at 102 lbs, Dominic DeLaurentis at 112 lbs, Ariel Garcia at 117 lbs, Anthony DeLaurentis at 124 lbs, Justin Hester at 147 lbs and Ben Swartz at 212 lbs. Dylan Johnson, at 97 lbs, also conquered his opponent, not allowing him to score a single point in an impressive 4-0 win. Other warriors picking up six points for the team were, Jacob Johnson at 82 lbs, Christian Sherer at 132 lbs, Tyler Whitmore at 140 lbs, and Josh Smallwood at 252 lbs.

Videos for this meet are now posted....Photos coming soon!

 

                      

 

 Upper Moreland Rolls Over Springfield

Spartans caught on the tracks as the Bear's train rolls on.

The Golden Bears won their 6th match in a row as they continue their quest for back to back Suburban One League, American Conference Championships by crushing the Springfield Spartans 96-12. Upper Moreland has already outscored their first six opponents 479 to 139 with two conference matches remaining. The Golden Bears picked up another 10 pins in this one as Joey Colbridge, Justin Stout, Dominic and Anthony DeLaurentis, Ariel Garcia, Tyler Whitmore, Justin Hester, Noah Beben, Ben Swartz and Josh Smallwood all won their bouts by fall for UM. Dave Antoni, Jacob Johnson, Chris Fleming, Dylan Johnson, Tommy Lloyd and Isaiah Williams all picked up wins by forfeit. The team's train continues to roll on......so climb aboard as you're UMMS Golden Bears go for the repeat!! 

All Aboard....Bears' train continues to roll on....

 Golden Bears Tear Apart the Cardinals 

Only a few feathers remain after 91-12 rout.

Upper Moreland is really on a tear as Sandy Run found out yesterday afternoon. You see the team is not only going for their second straight SOL Championship Title, but their also shooting for an undefeated season. You'd think that would be alot of pressure for a group of middle schoolers - not this team - they just seem so cool out on the mat and their having fun doing it! Against the Flying Cardinals, eight Golden Bears won their bouts by fall. Those wrestler's were: Chris Fleming, Dylan Johnson, Justin Stout, CJ Jackson, Ariel Garcia, Justin Hestor, Tyler Whitmore, Torin Grum and Noah Beben. Dominic DeLaurentis wrestled an awesome match majoring his opponent and Joey Colbridge won his bout by decision. Dave Antoni, Jacob Johnson, Anthony DeLaurentis, Isaiah Williams and Ben Swartz won by forfeit. The Bears will now face the Hatters in their final dual meet of the season with alot on the line.....Let's fill Keith Valley's gym with Purple & Gold and cheer your Golden Bears on to victory!!!

Videos for this meet are now posted....Photos coming soon!

 Upper Moreland Stomps the Hatters to Win 2nd Straight SOL Title! 

The Golden Bears finished the season a Perfect 8-0!!

The Hatters came out looking to play spoiler, but the Golden Bears were not going to let this one slip through their fingertips, no way. They'd worked too hard all year and were bound and determined to accomplish the goals they had set for themselves at the beginning of the season. Keith Valley though, jumped out to an early 24-15 lead until Ben Swartz's inspiring come from behind pin brought the Bears to within 3 points but more importantly, fired up the entire Upper Moreland bench so much so, that the Golden Bears went on to win 8 of the final 10 bouts and won the meet 64-33 to Claim their second straight Suburban One League, American Conference Championship Title! Upper Moreland also finished the dual meet season undefeated with a perfect record of 8-0! The Golden Bears will now compete in the Spartan Invitational on Saturday February 6th where they will be shooting for their 3rd straight Team Title.

Congratulations to the entire team and good luck in the tournaments guys!!!

 "2010 CHAMPIONS VIDEO" 

 

      Your 2010 Undefeated Suburban One League Champions!

 Golden Bears Dominate the Spartan Invitational

UM wins gold at 12 weight classes and takes home 3rd straight Team Title

This is the kind of year you just don't want to see end as the UMMS wrestling team is having what has to be the absolute best season in school history! First, an undefeated season. Then, their second straight Suburban One League Title and now, the most dominating performance they've ever had at the Spartan Invitational as the Golden Bears sent an amazing fourteen wrestlers to the finals with twelve of them winning gold as Upper Moreland cruised to their 3rd consecutive Team Title. Those first place winners were; David Antoni - 75 lbs., Jacob Johnson - 80 lbs., Chris Fleming - 85 lbs., Tommy Lloyd - 90 lbs., Joey Colbridge - 95 lbs., Justin Stout - 100 lbs. Dominic DeLaurentis - 105 lbs., Anthony DeLaurentis - 115 lbs., Ariel Garcia - 122 lbs., Tyler Whitmore - 145 lbs., Isaiah Williams - 185 lbs. and James Lee at 210 lbs. The Bears' Anthony DeLaurentis was named the tournaments "Most Outstanding Wrestler". Other placewinners for Upper Moreland were Torin Grumm at 155 lbs. and Noah Beben at 165 who both finished second respectively while Earnest Brown, Shane Bowman, C.J. Jackson, Nicole Snyder, Ricky Mapes and Kane Nelson showed great perserverance as they all wrestled their way back to finish 3rd. Congratulations to everyone on another excellent performance!!!

 

Your 2010 Spartan Invitational Team Champions

 Upper Moreland Finishes the Season with a Bang!

7 Champions lead the Golden Bears to the League Tournament Team Title

The Golden Bears ended the 2010 season with a bang as they ran away with the League Tournament Title beating runner-up Colonial by a 65 point margin. Upper Moreland finished the tournament with 13 placewinners. Chris Fleming, Tommy Lloyd, Joey Colbridge, The DeLaurentis brothers, Dominic and Anthony, Justin Hester and Ben Swartz were all crowned champions in their respective weight classes while Justin Stout, Ariel Garcia and Tyler Whitmore finished 2nd. Josh Smallwood battled his way back to finished 3rd and Jacob Johnson and Isaiah Williams finished fourth. WOW, what can we say. You've made us all very proud. It's been a true pleasure to watch you all succeed this year! Congratulations one more time on an absolutly fantastic season!!

When you set your ultimate goals high, you find that you reach several small goals along the way to get to the big one. And while all this is going on your confidence level goes up as you start to have successes. You find yourself working harder to reach that goal, your willing to go the extra mile, do whatever it takes to get there. And when you're part of a team, this work ethic spreads like a virus. The next thing you know everyone on the team is doing it and your having fun all the while. This is what success is all about guys! It not only works in sports like it has for you all this season but in the classroom and in life as well. So remember what you've learned this year, take it with you and pass it on to others. Good luck to all of you!!!!.......COMPLETE TOURNAMENT RESULTS