At times, a different perspective can do wonders for anyone. For Steve Palmer’s wrestling team that different perspective came from guest coach Michele Liuzzi Nov. 16. Liuzzi, an Italian wrestler and coach, is a two-time Olympian who has been on the world team 12 times and has a second place finish at the European championships [...]
Tournament missed due to MRSA policy
Wrestlers came back from an unexpected break Tuesday following a nearly week-long quarantine that caused postponement of a dual meet and meant foregoing a tournament after a bacterial infection was discovered at the high school. Several sports events were initially postponed for 24 hours, including girls and boys basketball and even bowling, following the Jan. [...]
Delayed wrestling match
Questions? Comments? Please feel free to chime in at Manchesternewspapers.com ‘ the blog is called: Talk to Me’ Looks like the Wasaren League title showdown between Granville and Tamarac will have to wait after the announcement Granville has a confirmed MRSA case. According to the AD Mike Macura and Superintendent Mark Bessen due to [...]
Wrestlers cruise past Cambridge
The Golden Horde wrestling team encountered little resistance in moving to 2-0 in the Wasaren League Dec. 16 as Granville defeated Cambridge, 63-18. Granville pinned in three contested matches and collected seven forfeits for the win. Damian Duffy (103), Paul Hanna (135) and Hayden Miller (145) pinned for the Horde. 103 – Duffy (G) pinned [...]
Wrestling Preview
The Golden Horde wrestling team has big goals for the upcoming season, including taking back the Wasaren League title and winning both of the tournaments it will host this season. In his 11th year, head coach Steve Palmer said he likes the makeup of this team. “We have a veteran team, but it’s still a [...]
Wrestling Update
Head Coach Steve Palmer said the wrestling match Granville versus Salem scheduled for 6 p.m., Dec. 7 has been moved. The match will now take place at Salem and next month, instead of next week. Granville will take on their Route 22 southern neighbors Wednesday, Jan. 19 the start time for modified and junior varsity [...]
Early Season thoughts
Early season sports stuff. Matt Bernard topped 600 with a 617 against North Warren. Not sure if he used a putter or his driver but outstanding production from the senior. For the Wrestler… Leading the way for fastest pin so far: senior Kurt Ehntholt at 140 pounds against Robinson from Warrensburg at the home opener [...]
Wrestling 2011 Preview
The Golden Horde wrestling team has big goals for the upcoming season, including taking back the Wasaren League title and winning both of the tournaments it will host this season. In his 11th year, head coach Steve Palmer said he likes the makeup of this team. “We have a veteran team, but it’s still a [...]







VPR commentator entertains at Slate Valley Museum
By Jaime Thomas About 75 people gathered at the Slate Valley Museum Thursday evening to listen to Vermont Public Radio [...]