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Wrestling

Leander wrestlers denied at state

Thursday, March 3, 2011 | Habeab Kurdi

The Leander wrestling program forged together more and more as a team as the season progressed, culminating in several Lions earning a trip to the UIL State Wrestling Championships Friday and Saturday.

Criswell, Lions heading to state

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | Habeab Kurdi

Leander senior Cody Criswell is excited to be in the UIL Wrestling State Championships starting Friday, but he’s even more eager for the final ceremonies Saturday.

Lions grab third place at regionals

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 | Habeab Kurdi

A record five Lion wrestlers are moving on to the UIL State Wrestling Championships Feb.25-26 in Austin.

Lion wrestlers 3rd at district

Thursday, February 10, 2011 | Habeab Kurdi

The Leander wrestling team had six total first and second place finishes as they took third overall at the District 26-4A Wrestling Championships Monday, while two Lady Raider wrestlers placed first and one Rouse wrestler advanced.

Lions grapple to 4th at Hill Country Invitational

Tuesday, December 21, 2010 | Habeab Kurdi

A returning state competitor, a new coach and several wrestlers ‘right on the verge’ have given the Lions high hopes.

Disapointed, but not discouraged

Thursday, March 4, 2010 | Habeab Kurdi

Leander wrestlers Flores, Kempers fall short at state

Flores, Kempers are state-bound

Thursday, February 18, 2010 | Habeab Kurdi

Jadon Kempers and Jonathan Flores are advancing to the UIL Wrestling State Tournament Feb. 26-27 at the Delco Center in Austin.

Leander wrestlers on to regionals

Friday, February 12, 2010 | Habeab Kurdi | 1

The Rangers brains and brawn advanced 10 wrestlers to the Region Meet Saturday in San Antonio, Cedar Park has six advancing and two Leander wrestlers are advancing as well.

Wrestlers tested in San Antonio tourney

Saturday, January 23, 2010 | Habeab Kurdi

The Rangers earned fifth place overall with a 4-1 record, only losing against former state champion Allen during pool competition.

Rouse wrestlers earn hardware

Friday, January 22, 2010 | Habeab Kurdi

Taking down two opponents that gave them trouble earlier this season, the Rouse wrestling team brought home its first piece of “hardware” with a second-place trophy from the McCallum Tournament Jan. 16 at the Delco Center in Austin.