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UMMS Wins 2nd Straight SOL Title!

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 match 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!

Nicholson Gets 100th Career Win!

Congratulations to senior James Nicholson who picked up his 100th career victory on 1/27/10! James is only the second Golden Bear wrestler to ever reach the coveted century mark. With the win, Nicholson also moved up to second on the Golden Bears All-Time Wins list. Well earned James and congratulations once again to you and your family from all of us!!!

District Duals - Bears Move on...

Upper Moreland wrestled their way through the first two rounds at District Duals and now find themselves in the quarterfinals. The Golden Bears defeated Pottsgrove 48-27 which was really no surprise as UM had already faced and beaten the Falcons a couple weeks earlier by a similar score. In the next round though, the Golden Bears would face an unfamilier foe and a higher seeded (#6) Spring-Ford Rams team. Upper Moreland wrestled tough and beat the Rams 33-24 to pull off the upset. The road ahead does not get any easier as the Bears' next opponent will be the #3 seed Boyertown Bears to take place on Friday, February 5th at Pottstown high school. Start time is 6:00 p.m. Go get 'em boys!!!!! 

Golden Bears Win the Octorara Duals!

The Golden Bears defeated Conestoga Valley, Manheim Township, Bethpage, Perkiomen Valley and host Octorara en route to the Tournament Title. Seniors, Jake Ellis and Tim Santry, Juniors Will Dill and John Bolich and Freshman Bobby Harmon each went 5-0 for the tournament. Congratulations to the entire team!

 

Upper Moreland Finishes 2nd at the Wetzel

The Golden Bears finished 2nd in the team standings for the second year in a row. Seniors Tim Santry and James Nicholson along with junior John Bolich were all crowned champions in their respective weight classes. Jake Ellis and Will Dill both placed second and freshman Bobby Harmon finished 3rd. Pretty awesome job especially considering the Bears forfieted two of the weight classes!
2009 Ralph Wetzel Holiday Classic Tournament
Team Finish - 2nd Place
3 Champions - Tim Santry, John Bolich and James Nicholson
2nd Place - Jake Ellis & Will Dill
3rd Place - Bobby Harmon
CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!!