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Hello Laney Wrestlers and families,

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EMAIL!!  

Our postseason is swiftly approaching, and I am already getting questions, so I threw some quick information together. This is not meant to be all-inclusive (and hopefully I am not mis-speaking on any of the details)…just some quick notes to hopefully provide some useful information. 

As a reminder, the NCHSAA does not recognize JV wrestling in the state of NC for either men or women’s teams…therefore all postseason events are for Varsity men and women. That being said, if you are JV…KEEP READING!!!

• Practice - This is the time of year where many JV wrestlers say, “Do I still have to come to practice?”. The short answer is YES. Your competitive tournaments will end with our last conference dual but as you will see below, Coaches may elect to pull additional wrestlers into the Varsity lineups whenever and wherever needed depending on the event. Your presence in the practice room may also be needed as a quality drill partner and more importantly, to keep you conditioned and allow for more practice time and knowledge of the sport. **Injuries happen, illness happens....ALL wrestlers should continue to maintain their weight and be prepared to step up if needed. 

• Event Assistance - If we are lucky enough to host a postseason event, JV wrestlers may be asked to assist with a number of activities in support of their Varsity teammates (table workers, time tappers, set up and break down of the gym, etc).

• Away Event Attendance - Only competing wrestlers are allowed to be released from classes and ride the bus for postseason events. That being said, we encourage those not competing to attend if you are able. Many postseason matches are exciting, nail biting experiences and we always love to see lots of Laney Blue and Gold in the crowd if possible. Grab some friends and carpool if you can!! 

• Snack/Water Donations - No, we do not expect JV parents to purchase snacks and drinks for the Varsity teams that are still competing in the postseason. If you wish to contribute, we won’t turn you away but the responsibility falls on the Varsity families first.  :0)

• Spring Sports - If you are JV and transitioning to a spring sport, please communicate this directly to Coach Adams or Coach Cotto.

On to some postseason event details…As you know by now, wrestling is both a TEAM sport and an INDIVIDUAL sport. Consequently, the postseason consists of both TEAM events as well as INDIVIDUAL. With Dual TEAM events, additional wrestlers may be pulled in the lineups as needed. Again, Coaches may pull additional wrestlers into the Varsity lineups whenever and wherever needed depending on the event. INDIVIDUAL events only allow for qualifying individual wrestlers to compete. Coaches will communicate to wrestlers regarding their qualification status.

DUAL TEAM STATES WOMEN

• Our Lady Bucs Dual Team State tournament will be the 1st postseason event and it is a TEAM event.

• Women will compete in a 2-day, seeded and bracketed tournament Friday and Saturday, Jan 16th – 17th

• Women's Dual Team States will be at A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, NC (over 3 1/2 hours from Laney by car and will be an overnight tournament).

• Women’s Dual team States is DOUBLE ELIMINATION

• With each win, the teams will advance through the bracket to hopefully reach the finals and, if victorious, will be the 2026 NCHSAA Women’s Dual Team State Champions.

• As always, I will send a separate email with all event details that have been provided to me.

• **Additional wrestlers outside of the 12 starters may be used for this tournament depending on the Coach’s strategy against potential teams. ALL wrestlers should continue to maintain their weight and be prepared to step up if needed.

INDIVIDUAL CAROLINA COAST CONFERENCE (CC) TOURNAMENT (Men and Women)

• Our next post season event will be the Carolina Coast  (CC) Conference tournament on Saturday Jan 24th at Hoggard High School.

• This is an INDIVIDUAL Varsity tournament (for men and women) in which wrestlers will compete individually for a spot on the podium and a chance to be crowned Carolina Coast Conference Champion (or placer) for our conference, in each weight class.

• Only 12 women and 14 men will be eligible to compete in their respective CC tournaments.

• This tournament ONLY consists of the schools in our conference (Ashley, Hoggard, Laney, New Hanover, North Brunswick, South Brunswick, Topsail, West Brunswick). 

• As always, I will send a separate email with all event details that have been provided to me.

DUAL TEAM STATES MEN

• Next up is Dual Team States for Men's Varsity. This is a series of TEAM events in which the NCHSAA will post brackets for all qualifying teams for each division in NC (1A - 8A). …think March Madness basketball brackets ;0)

• Laney is 8A.

• Men’s Dual team States is SINGLE ELIMINATION. Once you lose a dual, you are out of the tournament.

• Once the brackets are released, we will then know the details surrounding the 1st and 2nd rounds to be held on Saturday, Jan 31st. Details will include the host school/location, times, and most importantly, the team matchups.

• Historically there is very little notice given throughout the tournament and due to our geographical location here at the beach, we typically have to travel the most (but we will keep our fingers crossed and pray for an opportunity to host!!).

• These duals are typically not overnights. Regardless of how far we have to travel, we compete and travel home the same day. 

• Teams will compete in the 1st rounds and (if applicable) the 2nd rounds on Wednesday, Jan 31st.

• Following the 2nd rounds (usually late the next day), NCHSAA will re-release the UPDATED brackets to reflect the teams that will advance to the 3rd round and then Regionals (if applicable) on Wednesday, Feb 4th. Again, details will then be provided which will include the host school/location, times, and the team matchups.

• Teams that advance through the 3rd round and then win dual team regionals/4th round, will then advance to the Dual Team State Championship. This is a one-day, one-dual, event on Feb 7th to determine the 2026 NCHSAA Men's Dual Team State Champions.

• Dual Team States will be at the Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse in Greensboro, NC

• As always, I will send separate emails with all event details that have been provided to me.

• **Additional wrestlers outside of the 14 starters may be used for this tournament depending on the Coach’s strategy against potential teams. ALL wrestlers should continue to maintain their weight and be prepared to step up if needed.

INDIVIDUAL REGIONALS (Men and Women)

• Regionals will be overnight events as they are 2-day events 

• Wrestlers must qualify in order to compete, and Coaches will let wrestlers know if they are eligible.

• Only 12 women and 14 men will be eligible to compete in their respective Regional tournaments (1 for each weight class).

• Women will compete at Millbrook High School Feb 6-7 and men will be at Wakefield High School Feb 13-14

• Each tournament will be an individual, double elimination format.

• Regionals is an INDIVIDUAL Varsity tournament (for men and women) in which wrestlers will compete individually for a spot on the podium and a chance to be crowned 8A East Regional Champion (or placer) in each weight class.

• Any wrestler that places 4th or higher at Individual Regionals will be designated a “STATE QUALIFIER” and will then be eligible to compete in the 3-day, Individual State Championship tournament in Greensboro, NC Feb 19th-21st.

• As with all individual tournaments, individual wrestlers will also earn team points with each win throughout the tournament and the team with the most team points will be awarded the NCHSAA 8A Regional Team Champion title.

• As always, I will send a separate email with all event details that have been provided to me

INDIVIDUAL STATES (Men and Women)

• States will be a an overnight as it is a 3-day event in Greensboro, NC. 

• Only State Qualifiers will compete (wrestlers that placed 4th or higher at Individual Regionals)

• Both Men and Women will compete at the Greensboro Coliseum, over 3 days, Feb 19-21.

• States is an INDIVIDUAL Varsity tournament (for men and women) in which wrestlers will compete individually for a spot on the podium and a chance to be crowned 8A State Champion (or placer) in each weight class. *I believe NCHSAA recognizes 6th place or higher but that may have changed this year due to the class realignment 

• As with all individual tournaments, individual wrestlers will also earn team points with each win throughout the tournament and the team with the most team points will be awarded the NCHSAA 8A State Team Champion title.

• As always, I will send a separate email with all event details that have been provided to me.

I hope this information was helpful. As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I’m happy to help!

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

Good morning Laney Wrestlers and families,

Please continue to pay careful attention to all email information and make sure you are checking your emails OFTEN!! See below info:

WEST BRUNSWICK RESULTS - Congratulations to our Women's team as they defeated West Brunswick last night 60-6! Our Men's team ALSO dominated and brought home the conference win 52-18!

Great effort as well by multiple JV wrestlers who were able to compete and continue to gain valuable mat time!

Last but certainly not least…we have 2 new members of “The Century Club”!!! Congrats to Seniors Sam McQueen and Mac Kopelman who BOTH earned their 100th Career Varsity win last night. Outstanding job, gentlemen!!

PRACTICES & KEY EVENTS - 

• Sat 1/10 - Women practice 10:00-11:30a

WEEK OF JAN 11th: 

• Mon 1/12 -

  • ALL Wrestlers - Practice 3:45-5:30p

• Tues 1/13 -  

  • ALL Wrestlers - Practice 3:45-5:30p

• Wed 1/14 -

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice 3:45-5:30p

• Thr 1/15 -

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice 3:45-5:30p

• Fri 1/16 -  

  • Women - Dual Team State Tournament Day 1 - I will send an email with event details.

  • Men - Practice 3:45-5:30p

• Sat 1/17 -

  • Women - Dual Team State Tournament Day 2 - I will send an email with event details.

  • Men - Practice 9:00a-11:00a

SNACK/WATER TEAM DONATIONS - We STILL have A LOT OF SLOTS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED!  I have also added all postseason events. Please see the Sign-Up Genius and we ask that everyone grab a slot and help by donating HEALTHY assorted snacks and/or cases of water for season events. 

2025-2026 Snack/Water Sign-Up Genius Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A62AA6FB6-54178179-20252026

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK - If you haven't voted yet, please take a moment to cast your votes for our Lady Buc wrestlers, LaNesha Gause and Mia Kiser who have been nominated for the StarNewsOnline "Athlete of the Week"! Voting ends Friday at midnight. Link to vote is below:

Voting Link:

https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/05/wilmington-nc-starnews-athlete-of-the-week-poll-jan-5/87993309007/

A NOTE FROM COACH ADAMS -  We continue to have wrestlers no call / no show for practices and events. If you are NOT planning to finish the season, please let myself, Coach Adams, or Coach Cotto know and make plans to return any school-issued gear.  

PLEASE help us out so we can keep our roster up to date. If you are receiving this email you are on the roster!!

UPDATED SEASON SCHEDULE - Attached is the most current schedule which was updated Jan 7th. All changes from the previous version are in RED. **I actually sent 2 yesterday....this is the CORRECT version.

WOMEN'S DUAL TEAM STATE TOURNAMENT PERMISSION SLIP - Attached is the REQUIRED permission slip for the Women's Dual Team tournament that will take place at A.L. Brown High School.

• DO NOT EMAIL THE FORM TO MYSELF or the COACHES

• The form MUST be PRINTED, signed, and returned to Coach Adams or Coach Cotto.

• Hard copies of the signed forms must turned in ASAP

• If you are not sure if you are staying the night, wrestlers need to confirm with Coach Adams or Coach Cotto (not Mrs. Thomas)

POSTSEASON HOTEL INFO - Below is the hotel information I have so far for some of our postseason events if anyone is interested in booking early and staying at the same hotels as the teams:

MEN'S REGIONALS @ WAKEFIELD HS

Candlewood Suites in Wake Forest

12050 Retail Drive

Wake Forest, NC 27587

INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS @ GREENSBORO

Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Greensboro

4305 Big Tree Way

Greensboro, NC 27409

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

HAPPY NEW YEAR LANEY WRESTLERS AND FAMILIES!!

We are now past the mid-season point and continue to have a TON of wrestling activity so please, please pay careful attention and check your emails OFTEN!! See below info:

CAROLINA CLASH RESULTS: Always a great time at this event. Our men’s varsity competed in a “Super Dual” tournament over 2 days and we saw some fantastic results. Day 1 consisted of 4 duals. The results are:

• Laney over Kings Mountain 55-23

• Laney over North Lincoln 49-28

• Laney over Chase 83-0

• Laney over East Rutherford 64-17

Day 2 consisted of 5 duals as the men worked their way to the championship with a THRILLING victory over Rocky Hill, SC in the semifinals and fell to Pinecrest by 1 point in the championship finals. Day 2 results are:

• Laney over East Gaston 52-30

• Laney over Crest 72-12 

• Laney over Our Lady of God Counsel (MD) 52-26

• Laney over Rock Hill (SC) 39-37

• Pinecrest over Laney 40-39

Congratulations to our Men’s Varsity…Carolina Clash Runners up!

Our women?! The Lady Bucs competed in an individual tournament and it was fantastic seeing some new competition. As a team we were also Runners up (behind Rocky Hill SC). 4 of our ladies battled their way to the finals and ALL 4 earned a place on the podium including 3 CHAMPIONS!! Results are below:

• Champions  - Mia Kiser, LaNesha Gause, Jewel Barden

• Bronze  - Sydney Simmons

A NOTE FROM COACH ADAMS: We’ve had quite a few wrestlers no call / no show recently for practices and events. If you are NOT planning to finish the season, please let myself, Coach Adams, or Coach Cotto know and make plans to return any school-issued gear.  

PLEASE help us out so we can keep our roster up to date. If you are receiving this email you are on the roster!!

PARENT PICK UP - Reminder, Parents PLEASE be prompt in picking up your athlete!!! Coaches CANNOT wait around, nor should they have to and they are regularly having to wait with the wrestlers. 

If anyone needs help with transportation, they can email Coach Adams (andre.adams@nhcs.net) and he will try to coordinate carpools.

PRACTICES & KEY EVENTS - 

Saturday, 1/3 - NO PRACTICE!

WEEK OF JAN 4th: 

• Mon 1/5 -

  • Back to School

  • ALL Wrestlers - Practice 3:45-6:15p

• Tues 1/6 -  

  • ALL Wrestlers - Practice 3:45-6:15p

• Wed 1/7 -

  • Conference Team Dual @ West Brunswick. See below for details. 

• Thr 1/8 -

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice 3:45-6:15p

• Fri 1/9 -  

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice 3:45-6:15p

• Sat 1/10 -

  • Varsity men (including Alternates) - Rumble on the Mat. I will send a separate email with details.

SNACK/WATER TEAM DONATIONS - We STILL have A LOT OF SLOTS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED! Please see the Sign-Up Genius and we ask that everyone grab a slot and help by donating HEALTHY assorted snacks and/or cases of water for season events. 

2025-2026 Snack/Water Sign-Up Genius Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A62AA6FB6-54178179-20252026

CONFERENCE TEAM DUAL @ WEST BRUNSWICK - Please spread the word and let’s fill West's gym with Laney BLUE AND GOLD!!!! 

• Date: Wednesday, 1/7

• Place: 

West Brunswick HS

550 Whiteville Rd, NW

Shallotte, NC 28470

• Time: 5:00p start time

• Wrestlers will be released from class early (time TBD) and should report immediately to the practice room to check weight and help pack the bus

• West Brunswick is almost 1hr from Laney by car.

• Women and Men’s Varsity will dual West and any applicable JV matches that can be arranged will take place. **I do not know the order that they will compete and I'm tired of guessing :0)   I recommend spectators arrive by 5:00p to support ALL our wrestlers

• Women - I believe West has about 5-6 girls so that dual should move fairly fast with multiple forfeits. 

• *JV – Coaches from both teams make every effort to arrange JV matches when possible. Sometimes JV matches are held BEFORE Varsity and sometimes AFTER. A conference JV match is not guaranteed for every wrestler. It depends heavily on the opposing team's roster. Again, every effort is made to give the wrestlers live matches whenever possible.

• Snack/water Donations: THANK YOU to the Noe family for donating waters. We still need a family to bring healthy snacks. Please click on the link above to sign up! 

• WRESTLERS AND FAMILIES, PLEASE PLEASE, AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT, TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK AROUND THE BLEACHERS AND PICK UP ANY TRASH THAT YOU SEE.

• Tickets: Brunswick County uses GoFan. Tickets are $9 for Adults and $6 for students and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased via the link below. I don’t know if cash will be accepted.

GoFan ticket Link:

https://gofan.co/event/3634748

SEASON SCHEDULE - Attached is the most current schedule which was updated Dec 27th. All changes from the previous version are in RED. Notably, the Veterans Cup has been cancelled and removed. 

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

Hello Wrestlers and families!

We are now past the mid-season point and continue to have a TON of wrestling activity so please, please pay careful attention and check your emails OFTEN!! See below info:

A NOTE FROM COACH ADAMS -  We’ve had quite a few wrestlers no call / no show recently for practices and events. If you are NOT planning to finish the season, please let myself, Coach Adams, or Coach Cotto know and make plans to return any school-issued gear.  

PLEASE help us out so we can keep our roster up to date. If you receiving this email you are on the roster!!

PARENT PICK UP - Reminder, Parents PLEASE be prompt in picking up your athlete!!! Coaches CANNOT wait around, nor should they have to and they are regularly having to wait with the wrestlers. 

If anyone needs help with transportation, they can email Coach Adams (andre.adams@nhcs.net) and he will try to coordinate carpools.

PRACTICES & KEY EVENTS - 

WEEK OF DEC 28th: Changes are noted in RED.

• Sun 12/28 - 

  • Varsity Men and Women travel to Carolina Clash. See 12/11 email with event details. 

  • Wrestlers will meet at Laney at 6:30a to check weight and help pack the bus.

• Mon 12/29 -

  • No School

  • Varsity Men and Women - Carolina Clash, Day 1.  See 12/11 email with event details. 

• Tues 12/30 -  

  • No School

  • Varsity Men and Women - Carolina Clash, Day 2.  See 12/11 email with event details. 

• Wed 12/31 -

  • No School

  • NEW YEAR'S EVE

  • Varsity Men and Women travel home from Carolina Clash. 

• Thr 1/1/2026 -

  • No School

  • HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! EXCITED FOR 2026!!! 

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 3:00p-5:00p

• Fri 1/2 -  

  • No School 

  • Varsity Men and Women - Dunbar Duals.  See 12/17 email with event details. 

  • JV - no practice

• Sat 1/3 -

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 12:00p-2:00p

SNACK/WATER TEAM DONATIONS - We STILL have A LOT OF SLOTS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED! Please see the Sign-Up Genius and we ask that everyone grab a slot and help by donating HEALTHY assorted snacks and/or cases of water for season events. 

2025-2026 Snack/Water Sign-Up Genius Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A62AA6FB6-54178179-20252026

COASTAL PREPS - If anyone is interested in reading about all the stats and wrestling news in our area, I highly recommend subscribing to Coastal Preps. Mr. Tim Hower does a PHENOMENAL job covering our weird and crazy sport. Without Coastal Preps there would be ZERO wrestling coverage. 

www.coastalpreps.com

UPDATED SEASON SCHEDULE - Attached is the most current schedule which was updated TODAY, Dec 27th. All changes from the previous version are in RED. Notably, the Veterans Cup has been cancelled and removed. 

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

* IF YOUR STUDENT DECIDES THAT WRESTLING IS NOT FOR THEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL REMOVE THEM FROM THE ROSTER AND EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS ** 

Hello Wrestlers and families!

We understand that everyone is continuing to plan and prepare for the upcoming holidays and we have a TON of wrestling activity so please, please pay careful attention and check your emails OFTEN!! See below info:

HOGGARD RESULTS - Congratulations to our Women's team as they defeated Hoggard last night,72-0! Our Men's team ALSO showed up strong and came away with the conference win 52-29! 

We are also very proud of the JV wrestlers that were able to compete and gain valuable mat time!

PARENT PICK UP - Reminder, Parents PLEASE be prompt in picking up your athlete!!! Coaches CANNOT wait around, nor should they have to and they are regularly having to wait with the wrestlers. 

If anyone needs help with transportation, they can email Coach Adams (andre.adams@nhcs.net) and he will try to coordinate carpools.

PRACTICES & KEY EVENTS - **We are trying to get the schedule out early to help everyone plan thru this busy time of the year but PLEASE understand that, being this far in advance, DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!

WEEK OF DEC 21st:  PRACTICE DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!

• Mon 12/22 -

  • No School

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

• Tues 12/23 -  

  • No School

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

• Wed 12/24 -

  • No School

  • CHRISTMAS EVE

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

• Thr 12/25 -

  • No School

  • MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

• Fri 12/26 -  

  • No School 

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

• Sat 12/27 -

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

WEEK OF DEC 28th:  PRACTICE DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!

• Sun 12/28 - 

  • Varsity Men and Women travel to Carolina Clash. See 12/11 email with event details. 

  • Wrestlers will meet at Laney at 6:30a to check weight and help pack the bus.

• Mon 12/29 -

  • No School

  • Varsity Men and Women - Carolina Clash, Day 1.  See 12/11 email with event details. 

• Tues 12/30 -  

  • No School

  • Varsity Men and Women - Carolina Clash, Day 2.  See 12/11 email with event details. 

• Wed 12/31 -

  • No School

  • NEW YEAR'S EVE

  • Varsity Men and Women travel home from Carolina Clash. 

• Thr 1/1/2026 -

  • No School

  • HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! EXCITED FOR 2026!!! 

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

• Fri 1/2 -  

  • No School 

  • Varsity Men and Women - Dunbar Duals.  See 12/17 email with event details. 

  • JV - no practice

• Sat 1/3 -

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

STARNEWSONLINE "ATHLETE OF THE WEEK" - If you haven’t already, please take a moment to cast your vote for our Lady Buc nominees this week! Voting ends THIS Friday at midnight!

• Yesan “Evelyn” Huang

• Sydney Simmons

Voting Link:

https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/15/wilmington-nc-starnews-athlete-of-the-week-poll-dec-15/87734612007/#fx6v1ej0uh77984a86zhq3nn2wf2qwi6

SNACK/WATER TEAM DONATIONS - We STILL have A LOT OF SLOTS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED! Please see the Sign-Up Genius and we ask that everyone grab a slot and help by donating HEALTHY assorted snacks and/or cases of water for season events. 

2025-2026 Snack/Water Sign-Up Genius Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A62AA6FB6-54178179-20252026

SGT MARK ADAMS AND CAROLINA CLASH PERMISSION SLIP - Attached is the REQUIRED permission slip for Carolina Clash/Tryon (it also includes Mark Adams/Cary).

• DO NOT EMAIL THE FORM TO MYSELF or the COACHES

• The form MUST be PRINTED, signed, and returned to Coach Adams or Coach Cotto.

• Hard copies of the signed forms must turned in ASAP

• If you are not sure if you are staying the night, wrestlers need to confirm with Coach Adams or Coach Cotto (not Mrs. Thomas)

COASTAL PREPS - If anyone is interested in reading about all the stats and wrestling news in our area, I highly recommend subscribing to Coastal Preps. Mr. Tim Hower does a PHENOMENAL job covering our weird and crazy sport. Without Coastal Preps there would be ZERO wrestling coverage. 

www.coastalpreps.com

UPDATED SEASON SCHEDULE - Attached is the most current schedule which was updated Dec 15th. All changes from the previous version are in RED.

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

* IF YOUR STUDENT DECIDES THAT WRESTLING IS NOT FOR THEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL REMOVE THEM FROM THE ROSTER AND EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS ** 

Hello Wrestlers and families!

We understand that everyone is planning and preparing for the upcoming holidays and we have a TON of wrestling activity so please, please pay careful attention and check your emails OFTEN!! See below info:

PRACTICES & KEY EVENTS - **We are trying to get the schedule out early to help everyone plan thru this busy time of the year but PLEASE understand that, being this far in advance, DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!

WEEK OF DEC 14th:  

• Mon 12/15 -

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (JV) and 3:45p-6:15p (Varsity)

• Tues 12/16 -  

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (JV) and 3:45p-6:15p (Varsity)

• Wed 12/17 -

  • Conference Dual at Hoggard HS. See below for specific details.

• Thr 12/18 -

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (JV) and 3:45p-6:15p (Varsity)

• Fri 12/19 -  

  • No School 

  • Varsity Men and Women - Sgt Mark Adams Tournament, Day 1. I will send a separate email with specific event details.

  • JV - no practice

• Sat 12/20 -

  • Varsity Men and Women -  Sgt Mark Adams Tournament, Day 2. I will send a separate email with specific event details.

  • JV - no practice

WEEK OF DEC 21st:  PRACTICE DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!

• Mon 12/22 -

  • No School

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

• Tues 12/23 -  

  • No School

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

• Wed 12/24 -

  • No School

  • CHRISTMAS EVE

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

• Thr 12/25 -

  • No School

  • MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

• Fri 12/26 -  

  • No School 

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

• Sat 12/27 -

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

WEEK OF DEC 28th:  PRACTICE DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!

• Sun 12/28 - 

  • Varsity Men and Women travel to Carolina Clash. I will send a separate email with event details. 

• Mon 12/29 -

  • No School

  • Varsity Men and Women - Carolina Clash, Day 1. I will send a separate email with event details. 

• Tues 12/30 -  

  • No School

  • Varsity Men and Women - Carolina Clash, Day 2. I will send a separate email with event details. 

• Wed 12/31 -

  • No School

  • NEW YEAR'S EVE

  • Varsity Men and Women travel home from Carolina Clash. I will send a separate email with event details. 

• Thr 1/1/2026 -

  • No School

  • HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! EXCITED FOR 2026!!! 

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

• Fri 1/2 -  

  • No School 

  • Varsity Men and Women - Dunbar Duals. I will send a separate email with event details. 

  • JV - no practice

• Sat 1/3 -

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00a

SNACK/WATER TEAM DONATIONS - We STILL have A LOT OF SLOTS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED! Please see the Sign-Up Genius and we ask that everyone grab a slot and help by donating HEALTHY assorted snacks and/or cases of water for season events. 

2025-2026 Snack/Water Sign-Up Genius Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A62AA6FB6-54178179-20252026

CONFERENCE DUAL @ HOGGARD - Please spread the word and let’s fill Hoggard's gym with Laney BLUE AND GOLD!!!! 

• Date: Wednesday, 12/17

• Place: 

Hoggard HS

4305 Shipyard Blvd

Wilmington, NC 28403

• Time: 5:00p start time

• Wrestlers will be released from class early (time TBD) and should report immediately to the practice room to check weight and help pack the bus

• Women and Men’s Varsity will dual Hoggard and any applicable JV matches that can be arranged will take place. **I do not know the order that they will compete and I'm tired of guessing :0)   I recommend spectators arrive by 5:00p to support ALL our wrestlers

• I think Hoggard only has 3-4 girls so that dual will move very fast with multiple forfeits. 

• *JV – Coaches from both teams make every effort to arrange JV matches when possible. Sometimes JV matches are held BEFORE Varsity and sometimes AFTER. A conference JV match is not guaranteed for every wrestler. It depends heavily on the opposing team's roster. Again, every effort is made to give the wrestlers live matches whenever possible.

• Snack/water Donations: THANK YOU to the Noe family for donating waters. We still need a few families to grab the other spots. Please click on the link above to grab a slot or 2! 

• WRESTLERS AND FAMILIES, PLEASE PLEASE, AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT, TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK AROUND THE BLEACHERS AND PICK UP ANY TRASH THAT YOU SEE.

• Tickets: Tickets are $9 for Adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased via the link below. I don’t know if cash will be accepted.

Ticket Link:

https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/nhcs/entity/schools/11

SGT MARK ADAMS AND CAROLINA CLASH PERMISSION SLIP - Attached is the REQUIRED permission slip for BOTH the Mark Adams and the Carolina Clash.

• DO NOT EMAIL THE FORM TO MYSELF or the COACHES

• The form MUST be PRINTED, signed, and returned to Coach Adams or Coach Cotto.

• Hard copies of the signed forms must turned in ASAP

• If you are not sure if you are staying the night, wrestlers need to confirm with Coach Adams or Coach Cotto (not Mrs. Thomas)

BSN TEAM STORE - LAST CHANCE TO ORDER! The store CLOSES ON FRIDAY, DEC 19TH!!!

We have several new families on the roster and we wanted to make sure everyone has an opportunity to purchase team gear specifically for wrestling. This will be the last opportunity to order any wrestling apparel. For anyone interested, see details below:

• Purchasing is NOT REQUIRED …it is 100% OPTIONAL!!!

• Deadline to order is December 19th (yes, it's a bit far out but...Orders are expected to be printed and shipped within 1-2 business days of the day you place your order...they are not waiting until the store closes!!)

• No minimum order requirement

• Men's and Women's items available

• Orders will be shipped directly to you

BSN Team Store link:

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/aEpPehJoKg

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

* IF YOUR STUDENT DECIDES THAT WRESTLING IS NOT FOR THEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL REMOVE THEM FROM THE ROSTER AND EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS ** 

Hello Wrestlers and families!

See below for next week's info. And remember you can use the website https://www.laneywrestling.com to find information as well.

TOPSAIL RESULTS - Congratulations to our Women's team as they defeated Topsail on Wednesday, 42-27! Unfortunately, our Men's team came up a bit short with Topsail prevailing 46-28. 

On a positive note, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to ELI THOMAS! With his win during the Topsail Dual, he joined what we call "The Century Club" and secured his 100th Career Varsity win! Great accomplishment, Eli. Well done!

Lastly, THANK YOU to Ellen Maselli who purchased all photos taken by Coastal Preps during the dual. The link to view is below. Enjoy, and thanks again, Ellen!

Smugmug Picture Link:

https://smugmug.link/gj4jxkqs79kp8mzmkfhkby79

PRACTICES & KEY EVENTS - 

WEEK OF DEC 7th:  

• Mon 12/8 -

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (JV) and 3:45p-6:15p (Varsity)

• Tues 12/9 -  

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (JV) and 3:45p-6:15p (Varsity)

• Wed 12/10 -

  • Men's Varsity (including alternates) - Quad at North Myrtle Beach. Wrestlers will be released early from class. Time TBD. I will send a separate email with specific event details.

  • Women ONLY - Practice, 3:45p-6:16p

  • JV - no practice

• Thr 12/11 -

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (JV) and 3:45p-6:15p (Varsity)

• Fri 12/12 -  

  • Women - Rumble in the Jungle Tournament. Wrestlers will be released from class ~1:00p. I will send a separate email with specific event details.

  • Men's Varsity and alternates. Varsity and alternates will be released early from class to travel for Shark Duals. Time TBD. I will send a separate email with specific event details.

  • JV - no practice

• Sat 12/13 -

  • Men's Varsity - Shark Dual Tournament. I will send a separate email with specific event details

  • Women and JV - no practice

SNACK/WATER TEAM DONATIONS - We still have A LOT OF SLOTS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED! Please see the Sign-Up Genius and we ask that everyone grab a slot and help by donating HEALTHY assorted snacks and/or cases of water for season events. 

2025-2026 Snack/Water Sign-Up Genius Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A62AA6FB6-54178179-20252026

BSN TEAM STORE - Reopened for a limited time! 

We have several new families on the roster and we wanted to make sure everyone has an opportunity to purchase team gear specifically for wrestling. This will be the last opportunity to order any wrestling apparel. For anyone interested, see details below:

• Purchasing is NOT REQUIRED …it is 100% OPTIONAL!!!

• Deadline to order is December 19th (yes, it's a bit far out but...Orders are expected to be printed and shipped within 1-2 business days of the day you place your order...they are not waiting until the store closes!!)

• No minimum order requirement

• Men's and Women's items available

• Orders will be shipped directly to you

BSN Team Store link:

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/aEpPehJoKg

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

Hello Laney Wrestlers and families,

Attached is the REQUIRED permission slip for any wrestlers that will be staying overnight this Friday, Dec 5th for the Swiss Bear Classic in New Bern.

• DO NOT EMAIL THE FORM TO MYSELF, COACH ADAMS OR COACH COTTO

• The form MUST be PRINTED, signed, and returned to Coach Adams or Coach Cotto.

• Hard copies of the signed forms must turned in no later than, Tuesday, Dec 2nd

• If you are not sure if you are staying the night, wrestlers need to confirm with the Coaches (not Mrs. Thomas)

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

* IF YOUR STUDENT DECIDES THAT WRESTLING IS NOT FOR THEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL REMOVE THEM FROM THE ROSTER AND EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS ** 

Hello Wrestlers and families!

We hope everyone has enjoyed some relaxing and restful time with family and friends! See below for next week's info. And remember you can use the website https://www.laneywrestling.com to find information as well.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS - Congratulations to both our Varsity teams who competed this week in separate tournaments!! Our Men's varsity competed late Tuesday at the William Green Dual Tournament and brought home 2nd place! Our Lady Bucs competed on Wednesday and are the Vernon Walworth Memorial Tournament CHAMPIONS! Team scores are below: Congrats to all on some outstanding wrestling!!

WILLIAM GREEN DUAL TOURNAMENT

Laney over Ayden Grifton 61-17

Laney over West Craven 60-22

Laney over Pamlico 60-21

New Bern over Laney 40-32

VERNON WALWORTH DUAL TOURNAMENT

Laney over Wakefield 60-12

Laney over Green Hope 54-17

Laney over Union Pines 53-18

Laney over Cary 48-24

Laney over Hoke County 38-30

PRACTICES & KEY EVENTS - 

WEEK OF NOV 30th:  

• Mon 12/1 -

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (JV) and 3:45p-6:15p (Varsity)

• Tues 12/2 -  

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (JV) and 3:45p-6:15p (Varsity)

• Wed 12/3 -

  • HOME Conference Dual vs Topsail. See event details below.

• Thr 12/4 -

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (JV) and 3:45p-6:15p (Varsity)

• Fri 12/5 -  

  • JV - Swiss Bear Classic. JV will be dismissed early from class.  I will send a separate email with specific event details.

  • Varsity and Women - Those wrestling on Saturday will be dismissed early from class to travel for an overnight at Swiss Bear. I will send a separate email with specific event details

• Sat 12/6 -

  • Varsity and Women - Swiss Bear Classic. I will send a separate email with specific event details

  • JV - no practice

HOME DUAL VS TOPSAIL  - **BIG RIVALRY HERE…Please spread the word and let’s fill our bleachers with Laney fans!!!! We need to fill our gym with Laney BLUE AND GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Date: Wednesday, 12/3

• Place: Laney High School, MJ gym

• Time: Start time 5:00p (Ticket link shows an incorrect time of 6:30p)

• Varsity Men and Women - report to the practice room immediately after school

• JV Wrestlers - report to the MJ Gym immediately after school to help set up

• Topsail does have a women's team but I'm not sure how many in the line up.

• **I do not know the order that they will compete and I'm tired of guessing :0) I recommend spectators arrive by 5:00p to support ALL our wrestlers

• *JV – Coaches from both teams make every effort to arrange JV matches when possible. Sometimes JV matches are held BEFORE Varsity and sometimes AFTER. A conference JV match is not guaranteed for every wrestler. It depends heavily on the opposing team's roster. Again, every effort is made to give the wrestlers live matches whenever possible.

• Snack/water Donations: We are covered for snacks and waters for this dual. THANK YOU to the Noe, Nelson, and Daniel families!!

• WRESTLERS AND FAMILIES, PLEASE PLEASE, AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT, TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK AROUND THE BLEACHERS AND PICK UP ANY TRASH THAT YOU SEE AND PLEASE BE READY TO HELP ROLL UP THE MATS AND SET THE GYM STRAIGHT.

• Tickets: Tickets are $9 for Adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased via the link below. I don’t know if cash will be accepted.  Start time 5:00p (Ticket link shows an incorrect time of 6:30p)

Ticket Link:

HomeTown Ticketing | 

SNACK/WATER TEAM DONATIONS - We have A LOT OF SLOTS THAT NEED TO BE FILLED, especially the upcoming Swiss Bear tournaments! Please see the Sign-Up Genius and we ask that everyone grab a slot and help by donating HEALTHY assorted snacks and/or cases of water for season events. 

2025-2026 Snack/Water Sign-Up Genius Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A62AA6FB6-54178179-20252026

HYGIENE - IMPORTANT!! Let's keep our wrestlers healthy! 

SKIN - It is VERY easy for wrestlers to get skin-related infections such as ringworm, impetigo, staph infection etc. and we have already seen it several times this season already.

• IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT WRESTLERS WASH THEIR HANDS OR USE WIPES AFTER WRESTLING.

• Wrestlers should SHOWER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER PRACTICE AND/OR COMPETITIONS.

• Practice mats are cleaned/disinfected daily and there are wipes in the practice room, but WIPES DO NOT REPLACE BATHING!!

• For your wrestler’s personal use, there are brands of body wash, antibacterial soaps and wipes available…just google!

• If you contract a skin-related infection, you must have a physician sign off on a specific form.

• If you need a copy of the form, Coach Adams or Coach Cotto can provide it to you.

• Remember that the doctor's note is only good for 14 days, so please get an UPDATED NOTE if you are still showing signs of infection.

NAILS - Wrestlers should keep their fingernails clipped! 

• Long nails will scratch the skin and increase the risk of infection. 

• Ladies, save your $$ for salon nails until after the season is over.

BSN TEAM STORE - Reopened for a limited time! 

We have several new families on the roster and we wanted to make sure everyone has an opportunity to purchase team gear specifically for wrestling. This will be the last opportunity to order any wrestling apparel. For anyone interested, see details below:

• Purchasing is NOT REQUIRED …it is 100% OPTIONAL!!!

• Deadline to order is December 19th (yes, it's a bit far out but...Orders are expected to be printed and shipped within 1-2 business days of the day you place your order...they are not waiting until the store closes!!)

• No minimum order requirement

• Men's and Women's items available

• Orders will be shipped directly to you

BSN Team Store link:

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/aEpPehJoKg

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

* IF YOUR STUDENT DECIDES THAT WRESTLING IS NOT FOR THEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL REMOVE FROM THE ROSTER AND EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS ** 

See below for next week's info. And remember you can use the website https://www.laneywrestling.com to find information as well.

HOMER SPRING BULLDOG TICKET INFO - Tickets are $10 per day, cash at the gate or online.  Dixon is using HUDL Fan app for tickets.

Ticket link: 

Dixon High School | High School Sports | Schedule | Hudl

PRACTICES & KEY EVENTS - PRACTICE SCHEDULE HAS SOME CHANGES!! ALL UPDATES ARE IN RED

WEEK OF NOV 23RD:  

• Mon 11/24 - 

  • ALL Wrestlers - Practice, 3:45p-6:00p 

• Tues 11/25 - 

  • Men's Varsity & Alternates - William Greene Dual Tournament. I will send a separate email with specific event details. 

  • Women - Practice 3:45p-5:30p 

• Wed 11/26 - 

  • TEACHER WORKDAY - NO SCHOOL

  • Women - Vernon Walworth Memorial Dual Tournament. I will send a separate email with specific event details. 

  • Men (Varsity and JV) - No Practice

• Thr 11/27 - 

  • HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

  • NO SCHOOL

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, To Be Determined (TBD). Seniors will be leading a "Turkey Day Workout"

• Fri 11/28 -  

  • NO SCHOOL

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00

• Sat 11/29 - 

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00

SNACK/WATER TEAM DONATIONS - Please see the Sign-Up Genius and we ask that everyone grab a slot and help by donating HEALTHY assorted snacks and/or cases of water for season events. Multiple families have already signed up....THANK YOU!!!! 

2025-2026 Snack/Water Sign-Up Genius Link:

BSN TEAM STORE - Reopened for a limited time! 

We have several new families on the roster and we wanted to make sure everyone has an opportunity to purchase team gear specifically for wrestling. This will be the last opportunity to order any wrestling apparel. For anyone interested, see details below:

• Purchasing is NOT REQUIRED …it is 100% OPTIONAL!!!

• Deadline to order is December 19th (yes, it's a bit far out but...Orders are expected to be printed and shipped within 1-2 business days of the day you place your order)

• No minimum order requirement

• Men's and Women's items available

• Orders will be shipped directly to you

BSN Team Store link:

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/aEpPehJoKg

CATAMOUNT PICTURES - Laney Alumni, Robby Tann, was in attendance at the dual last Saturday and took quite a few photos. The link to view is below. 

Catamount Picture Link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1fuLdZPVuABjN-Sbitgql1DLMY685BwUY/1ZXToybYq4MARmlzsxO7LieM1U8tvjrUu?sort=13&direction=a

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

Hello Laney Wrestlers and families,

Our schedule had a start time of 5:30p but the ticket link shows AN UPDATED START TIME OF 5:00p so I wanted to make sure everyone was aware of the change.

Resending all the details below and would also like to remind both wrestlers and parents that we need help after the meet cleaning up the bleachers, rolling up the mats, etc. Everyone will be ready to get home and the more help we have, the faster we can all bolt.

HOME TRI-MEET VS ASHLEY AND WHITE OAK  - **Ya'll, this is our 2nd of only 4 home duals of the regular season. Please spread the word and let’s fill our bleachers with Laney fans!!!! 

• Date: Thursday, 11/20

• Place: Laney High School, MJ gym

• Time: Start time 5:00p (UPDATED)

• Varsity Men and Women - report to the practice room immediately after school

• JV Wrestlers - report to the MJ Gym immediately after school to help set up for the Tri-Meet

• **I do not know the order that they will compete and I'm tired of guessing :0) I recommend spectators arrive by 5:00p to support ALL our wrestlers

• *JV – Coaches from both teams make every effort to arrange JV matches when possible. Sometimes JV matches are held BEFORE Varsity and sometimes AFTER. A conference JV match is not guaranteed for every wrestler. It depends heavily on the opposing team's roster. Again, every effort is made to give the wrestlers live matches whenever possible.

• Snack/water Donations: We are covered for snacks and waters for this dual. THANK YOU to the Noe, Nelson, and Daniel families!!

• WRESTLERS AND FAMILIES, PLEASE PLEASE, AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT, TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK AROUND THE BLEACHERS AND PICK UP ANY TRASH THAT YOU SEE.

• Tickets: Tickets are $9 for Adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased via the link below. I don’t know if cash will be accepted.

Ticket Link:

HomeTown Ticketing | 

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger 

* IF YOUR STUDENT DECIDES THAT WRESTLING IS NOT FOR THEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL REMOVE FROM THE ROSTER AND EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS ** 

See below for next week's info. And remember you can use the website https://www.laneywrestling.com to find information as well.

SOUTH BRUNSWICK CONFERENCE DUAL RESULTS - Huge CONGRATULATIONS to both our Women's and Men's teams on their victories over South Brunswick this past Wednesday. Our Women's team won with a final score of 41-29 and our Men's team also won with a final score of 59-22. Also, GREAT JOB by many of our JV wrestlers that were able to get in some live matches and valuable mat time! Great job by ALL and what a great way to kick off our season!! Now back to work....

PRACTICES & KEY EVENTS - Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner so including 2 weeks here to help folks plan accordingly. 

WEEK OF NOV 16TH:  

• Mon 11/17 -

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (JV/new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:15p (Varsity/returning wrestlers).

• Tues 11/18 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (JV/new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:15p (Varsity/returning wrestlers)

• Wed 11/19 -

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (JV/new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:15p (Varsity/returning wrestlers).

• Thr 11/20 - 

  • HOME Tri-Meet vs Ashley and White Oak. See details below 

• Fri 11/21 -  

  • JV - Homer Spring Bulldog JV Tournament. I will send a separate email with specific event details. 

  • Varsity Men & Women - Practice, 3:45p -5:30p

• Sat 11/22 - 

  • Varsity Men & Women - Homer Spring Bulldog Varsity Tournament.  I will send a separate email with specific event details. 

  • JV - No practice

WEEK OF NOV 23RD:  

• Mon 11/24 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (JV/new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:15p (Varsity/returning wrestlers).

• Tues 11/25 - 

  • Men's Varsity & Alternates - William Greene Dual Tournament. I will send a separate email with specific event details. 

  • Women - Practice 3:45p-5:30p 

• Wed 11/26 - 

  • TEACHER WORKDAY - NO SCHOOL

  • Women - Vernon Walworth Memorial Dual Tournament. I will send a separate email with specific event details. 

  • Men (Varsity and JV) - No Practice

• Thr 11/27 - 

  • HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

  • NO SCHOOL

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, To Be Determined (TBD). Seniors will be leading a "Turkey Day Workout"

• Fri 11/28 -  

  • NO SCHOOL

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00

• Sat 11/29 - 

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00

HOME TRI-MEET VS ASHLEY AND WHITE OAK  - **Ya'll, this is our 2nd of only 4 home duals of the regular season. Please spread the word and let’s fill our bleachers with Laney fans!!!! 

• Date: Thursday, 11/20

• Place: Laney High School, MJ gym

• Time: APPROXIMATE Start time 5:30p

• Varsity Men and Women - report to the practice room immediately after school

• JV Wrestlers - report to the MJ Gym immediately after school to help set up for the Tri-Meet

• **I do not know the order that they will compete and I'm tired of guessing :0) I recommend spectators arrive by 5:00p to support ALL our wrestlers

• *JV – Coaches from both teams make every effort to arrange JV matches when possible. Sometimes JV matches are held BEFORE Varsity and sometimes AFTER. A conference JV match is not guaranteed for every wrestler. It depends heavily on the opposing team's roster. Again, every effort is made to give the wrestlers live matches whenever possible.

• Snack/water Donations: We are covered for snacks and waters for this dual. THANK YOU to the Noe, Nelson, and Daniel families!!

• WRESTLERS AND FAMILIES, PLEASE PLEASE, AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT, TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK AROUND THE BLEACHERS AND PICK UP ANY TRASH THAT YOU SEE.

• Tickets: Tickets are $9 for Adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased via the link below. I don’t know if cash will be accepted.

Ticket Link:

HomeTown Ticketing | 

HOME DUAL ANNOUNCER - WE NEED AN ANNOUNCER!! If you or anyone you know would be interested in announcing for our Tri-Meet on Thursday, please reach out to myself, Coach Adams or Coach Cotto. 

SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS - Seniors, if you haven't done so already, please see my email sent 10/29 and respond ASAP with the requested information. So far, I have only received two (2) responses

SEASON COMPETITION SCHEDULE - Our season competition schedule is attached. All changes from the previous version are noted in RED. 

SNACK/WATER TEAM DONATIONS - Please see the Sign-Up Genius and we ask that everyone grab a slot and help by donating HEALTHY assorted snacks and/or cases of water for season events. Multiple families have already signed up....THANK YOU!!!! 

2025-2026 Snack/Water Sign-Up Genius Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A62AA6FB6-54178179-20252026

BSN TEAM STORE - Reopened for a limited time! 

We have several new families on the roster and we wanted to make sure everyone has an opportunity to purchase team gear specifically for wrestling. This will be the last opportunity to order any wrestling apparel. For anyone interested, see details below:

• Purchasing is NOT REQUIRED …it is 100% OPTIONAL!!!

• Deadline to order is December 19th (yes, it's a bit far out but...Orders are expected to be printed and shipped in 1-2 business days

• No minimum order requirement

• Men's and Women's items available

• Orders will be shipped directly to you

BSN Team Store link:

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/aEpPehJoKg

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

Hello families,

Quick reminder that we have a Sign Up Genius available for families to choose an event to supply the teams with healthy snacks and bottled water. 

We have several events swiftly approaching and are in need..most urgent is the JV Tournament this Saturday...NO ONE has signed up yet!!

Please take a moment to click on the link below, grab a slot or 2 and THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

2025-2026 Snack/Water Sign-Up Genius Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A62AA6FB6-54178179-20252026

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

Hello Laney Wrestlers and families,

Loaner/school-issued gear and uniforms were distributed on Saturday. We also distributed some AMAZING team t-shirts that are a gift to each wrestler!! If you were not in attendance on Saturday, or if you didn’t receive a t-shirt, please see Coach Cotto or Coach Adams.

WE DO HAVE SOME T-SHIRTS LEFT AND ONCE I GET A COUNT ON SIZES REMAINING, WE WILL BE OFFERING TO THE REST OF THE FAMILIES FOR PURCHASE. IT WILL BE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED...MORE DETAILS TO COME...STAY TUNED....

As a reminder, the only items wrestlers are REQUIRED to purchase are:

1) Wrestling shoes

2) If your wrestler wears braces, you will need to purchase a mouthguard

LOANER/SCHOOL-ISSUED GEAR AND UNIFORMS –

• Men’s Team -

  • Varsity starters were provided with the following loaner/school-issued items: singlet OR 2-piece (compression shirt/shorts), backpack, warm up top, and shorts. Some wrestlers may have also received headgear. 

  • JV wrestlers were provided with the following loner/school-issued items: *retired singlet or *2-piece (compression shirt and shorts) (*as available). *We have a VERY large roster and have to make do with what we have available from previous years. Some wrestlers may have also received headgear.

  • ALL SCHOOL-ISSUED GEAR MUST BE RETURNED AT THE END OF THE SEASON!! 

• Women's Team -

  • Varsity starters were provided with the following loaner/school-issued items: women’s singlet OR a loner/school-issued 2-piece (compression shirt/shorts), backpack, warm up top, and shorts. Some wrestlers may have also received headgear. 

  • JV women are provided with the following loner/school-issued items: *singlet OR *2-piece (compression shirt/shorts) (*as available). Some wrestlers may have also received headgear. 

  • **Women's wrestling is still in its infancy and we are still growing our gear stockpile so we have to make do with what we have available. Coach Cotto is working hard to beef up our supply of gear!

  • ALL SCHOOL-ISSUED GEAR MUST BE RETURNED AT THE END OF THE SEASON!! 

TAKING CARE OF YOUR GEAR - All wrestlers are expected to care for their gear!! See below for helpful hints:

UNIFORM DO'S AND DON'TS (Singlets, compression shirts, shorts, warm ups):

• DO Wash all uniforms before wearing 

• DO Wash uniforms inside-out to prevent damage to screen printing

• DO Wash colors and white uniforms separately

• DO Wash in cold water

• DO Use mild detergent (adding white vinegar and baking soda to your load of laundry helps get rid of the stank)

• DO Hang to dry using plastic or wooden hangers (not metal)

• DO NOT dry clean

• DO NOT put singlets and compression shirts/shorts in the dryer. AIR DRYING IS BEST!

• DO NOT use metal hangers

• DO NOT use bleach

• DO NOT use fabric softener. It can cause damage to wicking.

• DO NOT leave wet uniforms in a pile...colors may bleed and possibly mold

GEAR DO'S AND DON'TS (Shoes, bags, knee pads...)

• Wipe headgear and the inside of your bag down often with disinfectant wipes (ie: Clorox, Defense wipes, etc...)

• Your gear will STINK!! Some ways to help alleviate the stank are:

1. Sitting gear (not clothing) in the sun to air out. DO NOT PUT COLORED UNIFORMS IN THE SUN!! 

2. Keep a can of Lysol (or similar) disinfectant spray handy

3. Put a scented dryer sheet in each stanky shoe

4. Don't leave wet, sweaty items in your bag...air out as soon as possible. Especially shoes...

5. Don't leave wet, sweaty practice items in a pile. Wash as soon a possible to avoid mold

6. Wrestlers should learn to wash their own clothes. You are young adults and should know this life-changing skill. And your mom is not your maid :0)

Everything else listed below is intended to be helpful information only:

• Dicks and Academy sell basic shoe brands locally or, if you are so inclined, you can shop online. Shoes can be any color or brand. Popular brands are Rudis, Asics, Nike, Adidas.

• Over the years, our team supply of headgear has dwindled. If you are able to purchase your own headgear, that would be phenomenal. If not, wrestlers may need to share a loaner from the school. Headgear can be any color or brand. Popular brands are Cliff Keen, Rudis, Asics, Adidas

• HIGHLY ENCOURAGED, is a wrestling bag (backpack or duffel) for the athletes to keep up with all their stuff. This should be SEPARATE from their school backpack! WRESTLERS WILL NEED THIS WHEN TRAVELING!!

• Be sure you have warmup items! Wrestlers often wait a LONG time between matches at tournaments and need to keep their muscles warm. 

  1. Tops - can be long sleeved shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts etc. 

  2. Bottoms - can be pj pants (very common among wrestlers), or sweatpants. Don't buy joggers for tournaments! The gathered ankle is difficult to get on and off over wrestling shoes. Buy bottoms that are loose at the ankle.

• Personal cooler - Wrestlers will need this when traveling to all day tournaments to keep their personal items. The team does not provide meals so wrestlers need to pack for themselves accordingly with healthy, low-sugar, high-protein items.

• Women - Be sure you have a sports bra! Bras should NOT be low-cut, they should compress, and CANNOT have any metal or plastic clips or buckles

• Women - Be sure you bring personal feminine hygiene products to tournaments.

• Headphones or earbuds - NOT REQUIRED but on tournament days, wrestlers LOVE to use them to focus and tune everything out prior to their matches and when vegging out between matches.

• Underwear - All wrestlers should always wear underwear underneath their singlets or compression shorts. Don't wear loose fitting boxers. And PLEASE do not go commando. 

• Jewelry - NO JEWELRY ALLOWED. If you have piercings, they must be removed for practice and competition. No watches, no bracelets, no hair ties around the wrists...nothing.

• Knee pads or knee sleeves - NOT REQUIRED but your wrestler may want to have on hand

• Air Tags - Our family has found air tags to be super helpful...put one in your wrestling bag, on your phone, on your headphones....tournaments are crowded, cluttered and chaotic and it is VERY easy and VERY COMMON for wrestlers to lose personal items.

• Portable Phone Charger - This is a must on tournament days for both wrestlers and parents. No one wants to be at an all day tourney and have their phone die.

• Parents - I highly encourage you to invest in a bleacher seat cushion (with a back). Tournaments are LONG and your backside and lower back will thank you the following day. 

• Defense Wipes - We have some for team use but wrestlers can buy their own. I've also seen a Defense 'travel kit' that has wipes, cream, soap, foam etc that looked kind of cool. Just google! 

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. This information can also be found in the BASIC INFO tab on our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

 ​Good morning Laney Wrestlers and families!

Quick email to give an update for practice tomorrow. Tuesday, Nov 11th  practice will now be in the afternoon. See below:

PRACTICES & KEY EVENTS - 

WEEK OF NOV 9TH:  

• Mon 11/10 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p(new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:15p (returning wrestlers). 

• Tues 11/11 - 

  • VETERANS DAY - NO SCHOOL

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:00p-4:30p(new wrestlers/JV) and 4:00p-5:30p (returning wrestlers/Varsity).

• Wed 11/12 - 

  • HOME Conference team dual vs South Brunswick. 

• Thr 11/13 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p(new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:00p (returning wrestlers). 

• Fri 11/14 - 

  • No practice. 

  • Varsity Men & Women will travel to Catamount Duals.  See separate email sent 11/7 with specific event details. 

• Sat 11/15 - 

  • Varsity Men & Women - Catamount Duals 

  • JV - WMGB Memorial. This is a NEW event, JUST added to our schedule. See separate email sent 11/7 with specific event details. 

Also, below is the link to all the pictures that were taken during Media Day on Saturday. 

Media Day Picture Link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18XT0PHaCQqXKFLCao1heLThT-W2ZhZwN

Don't forget to utilize the Laney Wrestling website as a quick resource to locate any information that I have provided in my emails to the team. As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I’m happy to help!

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

** IF YOUR STUDENT DECIDES THAT WRESTLING IS NOT FOR THEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL REMOVE FROM THE ROSTER AND EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS ** 

Our regular season is underway!! I'm sending this out a bit early for next week as there is a LOT going on. Please be sure you are reading my emails! And remember you can use the website https://www.laneywrestling.com to find information as well.

MANDATORY WINTER SPORTS MEETING - REMINDER!! This meeting is TONIGHT, 6:00p in the New Gym. This meeting is MANDATORY... 

• ALL wrestlers and at least one parent/guardian MUST ATTEND. 

• * Feel free to bring your signed Catamount permission slip (see below for details)

• Laney Athletic Boosters will be there for anyone interested in joining 

PRACTICES & KEY EVENTS - 

WEEK OF NOV 9TH:  

• Mon 11/10 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:15p (returning wrestlers). 

• Tues 11/11 - 

  • VETERANS DAY - NO SCHOOL

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice, 9:00a-11:00

• Wed 11/12 - 

  • HOME Conference team dual vs South Brunswick. See details below 

• Thr 11/13 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:00p (returning wrestlers). 

• Fri 11/14 - 

  • No practice. 

  • Varsity Men & Women will travel to Catamount Duals.  I will send a separate email with specific event details. 

• Sat 11/15 - 

  • Varsity Men & Women - Catamount Duals 

  • JV - WMGB Memorial. This is a NEW event, JUST added to our schedule. I will send a separate email with specific event details. 

REGULAR SEASON PRACTICES - Wrestlers are expected to attend ALL regular season practices. 

• If a wrestler misses multiple practices without communication to Coach Adams or Coach Cotto, they may be removed from the roster. 

• Typically practices are every day of the week (including Saturdays). If we are not at a scheduled event, we are practicing. 

• If you are participating in a Laney Fall sport (football, volleyball, soccer etc) you will finish out the fall sport season before beginning wrestling.

• ALL ATHLETES MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF PRACTICE END TIME. Parents PLEASE be prompt in picking up your athlete!!! Coaches CANNOT wait around after practice, nor should they have to.

• If anyone needs help with transportation, they can email Coach Adams (andre.adams@nhcs.net) and he will try to coordinate carpools.

HOME CONFERENCE DUAL VS SOUTH BRUNSWICK - **Ya'll, this is our 1st of only 4 home duals of the regular season. Please spread the word and let’s fill our bleachers with Laney fans!!!! 

• Date: Wednesday, 11/12

• Place: Laney High School, MJ gym

• Time: 5:00p start time

• Varsity Men and Women - report to the practice room immediately after school

• JV Wrestlers - report to the MJ Gym immediately after school to help set up for the dual

• Women and Men’s Varsity will dual South Brunswick and any applicable JV matches that can be arranged will take place. **I do not know the order that they will compete and I'm tired of guessing :0) I recommend spectators arrive by 5:00p to support ALL our wrestlers

• South Brunswick historically has had a rather large women’s team

• *JV – Coaches from both teams make every effort to arrange JV matches when possible. Sometimes JV matches are held BEFORE Varsity and sometimes AFTER. A conference JV match is not guaranteed for every wrestler. It depends heavily on the opposing team's roster. Again, every effort is made to give the wrestlers live matches whenever possible.

• Snack/water Donations: We are covered for snacks and waters for this dual. THANK YOU to the Kiser/Willis, Nelson, Sarvis, and Noe families!!

• WRESTLERS AND FAMILIES, PLEASE PLEASE, AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT, TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK AROUND THE BLEACHERS AND PICK UP ANY TRASH THAT YOU SEE.

• Tickets: Tickets are $9 for Adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased via the link below. I don’t know if cash will be accepted.

Ticket Link:

HomeTown Ticketing | 

HOME DUAL ANNOUNCER - WE NEED AN ANNOUNCER!! If you or anyone you know would be interested in announcing for our home dual on Wednesday, please reach out to myself, Coach Adams or Coach Cotto. 

TEAM CONTRACT & TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORMS - These forms are REQUIRED. If you have not yet returned these forms, please do so immediately.

CATAMOUNT DUAL PERMISSION SLIP - As of this season, wrestlers will be REQUIRED to turn in a SIGNED permission slip for all overnight events. 

• Form is attached

• Parents, please print and return ASAP if your wrestler is traveling to compete in this event.

• If you are not sure if you are attending this event on Saturday, please speak to Coach Adams or Coach Cotto to confirm. (Do not ask Mrs Thomas!...she doesn't know)

• If the signed form is not returned, your wrestler CANNOT attend.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS - This season we will be recognizing our 11 amazing Seniors by highlighting each athlete. Seniors, if you haven't done so already, please see my email sent 10/29 and respond ASAP with the requested information. So far, I have only received one (1) response

UPDATED SEASON COMPETITION SCHEDULE - Our season competition schedule HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH A JV EVENT ON 11/15 and A TRI MEET ON 11/20. Schedule is attached. All changes from the previous version are noted in RED. 

SNACK/WATER TEAM DONATIONS - WE HAVE A NEW JV EVENT THAT HAS BEEN ADDED. Please see the Sign-Up Genius and we ask that everyone grab a slot and help by donating HEALTHY assorted snacks and/or cases of water for season events. Multiple families have already signed up....THANK YOU!!!! 

2025-2026 Snack/Water Sign-Up Genius Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A62AA6FB6-54178179-20252026

BSN TEAM STORE - Reopened for a limited time! 

We have several new families on the roster and we wanted to make sure everyone has an opportunity to purchase team gear specifically for wrestling. This will be the last opportunity to order any wrestling apparel. For anyone interested, see details below:

• Purchasing is NOT REQUIRED …it is 100% OPTIONAL!!!

• Deadline to order is December 19th (yes, it's a bit far out but...Orders are expected to be printed and shipped in 1-2 business days

• No minimum order requirement

• Men's and Women's items available

• Orders will be shipped directly to you

BSN Team Store link:

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/aEpPehJoKg

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

Hello Laney Wrestlers and families,

Several families have reached out for an update on where we are on the orders. Please see below:

RUDIS TEAM STORE - Reminder that TODAY is the deadline to place an order!! Orders must be placed by midnight 

As mentioned previously, RUDIS has a "minimum order" requirement of either six (6) or twelve (12). This means that if we, as a team, do not meet the minimum requirement for an individual item, it will NOT be processed. If you place an order for an item and then we DON'T meet the minimum order requirement, you will be REFUNDED and will not receive the item.

We are really close on a few of the items so if anyone is still considering, that would be awesome!

• As of today, the current count for items on order are: 

  • Pink/black singlet - 8 ordered. We have reached the minimum and are GOOD!

  • Royal/white singlet -  4 ordered. Need 2 more. We are super close on this one...If we can get 2 more families to order (men or women)

  • Go-to Polo, carbon - 3 ordered. Need 3 more

  • Genesis backpack - 2 ordered. Need 4 more. This item is expensive but very handy to have on tournament days and several veteran wrestlers have enjoyed this bag!!! 

  • Men's royal blue/white 1/4 zip - 2 ordered. Need 4 more 

  • Men's royal blue shorts - 1 ordered. Need 5 more 

  • Go-to Hex Polo, black -  1 ordered. Need 5 more 

  • Elite shorts, black - 1 ordered. Need 5 more

  • Hoodie, royal blue - 4 ordered. Need 8 more

  • Crewneck, black - 2 ordered. Need 10 more

  • Elite super soft tshirt, black - 2 ordered. Need 10 more

• Deadline to order is TODAY!!

• Link to order is below

• Purchasing is NOT REQUIRED …it is 100% OPTIONAL!!!

• Discount! - If you purchase any 3 items or more, you can get 15% off by using the discount Code: TS-OPP0030193-BB (the code is Cap Sensitive)

• Buddy up with another family to get the discount!!

• Orders will be shipped directly to you (not the school) 

RUDIS Team store link:

https://www.rudis.com/collections/opp0030193

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

Hello again wrestlers and families, 

Quick reminder for the 2 items below:

MANDATORY WINTER SPORTS MEETING - Reminder that this meeting is TOMORROW, Thurs, Nov 6th, 6:00p in the New Gym. 

• This meeting is MANDATORY

• ALL wrestlers and at least one parent/guardian MUST ATTEND. 

LANEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS - BOOSTERS WILL HAVE A TABLE SET UP AT THE WINTER SPORTS MEETING!! 

We are still calling for each family to consider joining the Laney Athletic Boosters to represent OUR SPORT, and ensure that wrestling has a voice as athletic decisions are being made that affect us. We currently have a team roster of 64 and 7 coaches on staff but only 8 families and 2 coaches with memberships. THANK YOU TO THE FAMILIES THAT HAVE ALREADY JOINED!!!

• The minimum cost for families to join is only $25

• Coaches can join for only $5!!

• If you choose the $100 donation, a clear stadium bag is included, and we have SEVERAL wrestling venues that have a clear bag policy, so this is a super perk!

From Boosters, wrestling specifically has recently received some AMAZING gifts:

• Brand new, LARGE speakers that we use at duals, fundraising events like the women's car wash, and home duals 

• New "window cling" graphics to display in our wrestling room

• 2 large rolling carts

• 2 huge boxes of laundry detergent to wash ALL our uniforms for the entire season

• Labels and zip ties for organization and labeling our Wrestling gear

• 2 large coolers

• Refrigerator 

• A MASSIVE "LANEY WRESTLING" flag that we intend to bring to competitions for display

Laney Athletic Booster Membership Link:

https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/laney-athletic-boosters/home/memberships?authuser=0

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

Hello Laney Wrestling families!

Sending the 1st of several emails for the day....

The BSN Team Store has been reopened for a limited time! 

We have several new families on the roster and we wanted to make sure everyone has an opportunity to purchase team gear specifically for wrestling. This will be the last opportunity to order any wrestling apparel. For anyone interested, see details below:

• Purchasing is NOT REQUIRED …it is 100% OPTIONAL!!!

• Deadline to order is December 19th (yes, it's a bit far out but...Orders are expected to be printed and shipped in 1-2 business days

• No minimum order requirement

• Men's and Women's items available

• Orders will be shipped directly to you

BSN Team Store link:

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/aEpPehJoKg

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions.



Go Bucs!

Lynette Thomas
Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program
910-620-0347 (text or call)
thomasbrood4@gmail.com
*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

Hi all,

Sorry for a second email today but I need to pass along information regarding Gear distribution, the RUDIS Team Store, and carpooling. Please see below:

GEAR DISTRIBUTION - We will NOT be distributing gear on Tuesday and instead will do this at the beginning of practice on Saturday, Nov 8th and before team pictures. This applies to both the Women's team and Men's.

RUDIS TEAM STORE - We have extended the RUDIS store and it will now remain open until midnight Wednesday, Nov 5th. 

As mentioned previously, RUDIS has a "minimum order" requirement of either six (6) or twelve (12). This means that if we, as a team, do not meet the minimum requirement for an individual item, it will NOT be processed. If you place an order for an item and then we DON'T meet the minimum order requirement, you will be REFUNDED and will not receive the item.

• As of today, the current count for items on order are: 

  • Pink/black singlet - 6 ordered. We have reached the minimum and are GOOD!

  • Royal/white singlet - I know of 4 families that were interested in ordering (Barden, Tyler, Thomas, & Daniel). If we can get 2 more families to order (men or women) we can reach this minimum!!

  • Men's royal blue/white 1/4 zip - 2 ordered. Need 4 more 

  • Men's royal blue shorts - 1 ordered. Need 5 more 

  • Crewneck, black - 1 ordered. Need 11 more

  • Go-to Hex Polo, black -  1 ordered. Need 5 more 

  • Go-to Polo, carbon - 2 ordered. Need 4 more 

  • Hoodie, royal blue - 3 ordered. Need 9 more

  • Genesis backpack - 1 ordered. Need 5 more. This item is expensive but very handy to have on tournament days and several veteran wrestlers have enjoyed this bag!!! 

  • Elite super soft tshirt, black - 2 ordered. Need 10 more

  • Elite shorts, black - 1 ordered. Need 5 more

• Deadline to order is now midnight, Wednesday, Nov 5th

• Link to order is below

• Purchasing is NOT REQUIRED …it is 100% OPTIONAL!!!

• Discount! - If you purchase any 3 items or more, you can get 15% off by using the discount Code: TS-OPP0030193-BB (the code is Cap Sensitive)

• Buddy up with another family to get the discount!!

• Orders will be shipped directly to you (not the school) 

RUDIS Team store link:

https://www.rudis.com/collections/opp0030193

CARPOOL ASSISTANCE - If there is anyone available to assist with carpooling from Thurs 11/6 thru Tues 11/11, we have a wrestler in need. DJ lives in Sidbury Station off Sidbury Rd. If you can help out, please reach out directly to mom, Michelle Blanton. Her contact info is below:

DJ DAVIS (wrestler)

MICHELLE BLANTON (mom)

(706) 577-7569

PRACTICES & KEY EVENTS - Updates in RED

WEEK OF NOV 2ND:

• Mon 11/3 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:15p (returning wrestlers). 

• Tues 11/4 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:15p (returning wrestlers). 

  • Uniform and Gear distribution after practice

• Wed 11/5 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:15p (returning wrestlers). 

  • RUDIS Team Store closes

• Thr 11/6 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:00p (returning wrestlers). 

  • MANDATORY Winter Sports Meeting, 6:00p (New Gym) for ALL wrestlers and at least one (1) parent/guardian (see details below)

• Fri 11/7 - 

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice 3:45p-5:30p

  • Inflatable Tunnel Set up - Volunteers need to arrive by 5:45pm (wrestlers can show immediately after practice)... Be ready to work, and THANK YOU Heather & Jed Noe, the Gillespie family, & Samantha/Madison Tyler). 

• Sat 11/8 - 

  • Uniform and Gear distribution

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice 9:00a-12:00p

  • Team pictures and Media Day!

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

Hello wrestlers and families!

We have an URGENT call for volunteers THIS FRIDAY, 11/7! This is another opportunity to raise funds for our program WITHOUT OPENING YOUR WALLET!!

See details below:

FOOTBALL TUNNEL SET UP - Volunteers are needed for playoffs! 

• We need five (5) volunteers

• ​S​ee Signup Genius​ link below and grab a slot.

• Our team will earn $100

• Wrestlers have practice until 5:30 and can take care of set up immediately after practice (set up by 6:00 pm)

• Volunteers will roll out the tunnel, inflate it and once the football team runs through, you deflate, press out ALL the air, and fold it back up for storage. THAT'S IT! 

• Volunteers will get in FREE to the game!!

• Student Athletes CAN AND SHOULD VOLUNTEER!! GRAB A FRIEND OR 2, DO THE QUICK PROCESS AND YOU ARE FREE TO GO WATCH THE GAME!! 

• Volunteers should be big enough and strong enough to maneuver the inflatable 

Tunnel Set up Sign Up Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A62AA6FB6-58230311-wrestling

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. 

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

*Also available on Facebook/Messenger

Good Morning Laney Wrestlers and families,

The coaches asked that I send out a reminder regarding regular season practices now that we have officially started our season. 

Wrestling is not a "club sport" and athletes can be removed from the roster at any time for a variety of reasons, including multiple missed practices without communication to the Coaches. Beginning next week, attendance will be taken

• Practices are MANDATORY and wrestlers are expected to attend ALL regular season practices.  

• WRESTLERS CANNOT PRACTICE UNTIL ALL DRAGONFLY PAPERWORK IS APPROVED. NO EXCEPTIONS!!  

• WRESTLERS CANNOT PRACTICE UNTIL THEY HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THEIR HYDRATION TEST. NO EXCEPTIONS!! 

• WRESTLERS CANNOT PRACTICE UNTIL THEY HAVE TURNED IN THEIR SIGNED TEAM CONTRACT FORM. NO EXCEPTIONS!! 

• If a wrestler misses multiple practices without communication to Coach Adams or Coach Cotto, they may be removed from the roster. 

• Typically practices are every day of the week (including Saturdays). If we are not at a scheduled event, we are practicing. 

• If you are participating in a Laney Fall sport (football, volleyball, soccer etc) you will finish out the fall sport season before beginning wrestling.

• If you are  participating in a Laney Fall sport, MAKE SURE YOUR COACHES KNOW!!

• ALL ATHLETES MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF PRACTICE END TIME. Parents PLEASE be prompt in picking up your athlete!!! Coaches CANNOT wait around after practice, nor should they have to.

• If anyone needs help with transportation, they can email Coach Adams (andre.adams@nhcs.net) and he will try to coordinate carpools.

• Wrestling is a BIG COMMITMENT!

Coach Contact Information:

Andre Adams - andre.adams@nhcs.net

Lucas Cotto - cotto.lucas@gmail.com

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

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** IF YOUR STUDENT DECIDES THAT WRESTLING IS NOT FOR THEM, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL REMOVE FROM THE ROSTER AND EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS ** 

We have OFFICIALLY begun the NCHSAA regular season and we are so excited to see the teams begin competing!!! LOTS of NEW information being shared so please be sure you are reading my emails! As I'm sure you've noticed by now, things are constantly changing and being updated. I will always send out emails as soon as possible even if it means multiple emails a week (or even multiple in a day!). And remember you can use the website https://www.laneywrestling.com...I've spent a considerable amount of time updating the site to make it as easy as possible for everyone to find information. Give it a look!

Please see below for important info:

PRACTICES & KEY EVENTS - 

WEEK OF NOV 2ND:

• Mon 11/3 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:15p (returning wrestlers). 

• Tues 11/4 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:15p (returning wrestlers). 

  • Uniform and Gear distribution after practice

• Wed 11/5 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:15p (returning wrestlers). 

• Thr 11/6 - 

  • Men and Women - Practice, 3:45p-5:30p (new wrestlers) and 3:45p-6:00p (returning wrestlers). 

  • MANDATORY Winter Sports Meeting, 6:00p (New Gym) for ALL wrestlers and at least one (1) parent/guardian (see details below)

• Fri 11/7 - 

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice 3:45p-5:30p

• Sat 11/8 - 

  • ALL wrestlers - Practice 9:00a-12:00p

  • Team pictures and Media Day!

REGULAR SEASON PRACTICES - Wrestlers are expected to attend ALL regular season practices. 

• WRESTLERS CANNOT PRACTICE UNTIL ALL DRAGONFLY PAPERWORK IS APPROVED. NO EXCEPTIONS!!  

• WRESTLERS CANNOT PRACTICE UNTIL THEY HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THEIR HYDRATION TEST. NO EXCEPTIONS!! 

• WRESTLERS CANNOT PRACTICE UNTIL THEY HAVE TURNED IN THEIR SIGNED TEAM CONTRACT FORM. NO EXCEPTIONS!! 

• If a wrestler misses multiple practices without communication to Coach Adams or Coach Cotto, they may be removed from the roster. 

• Typically practices are every day of the week (including Saturdays). If we are not at a scheduled event, we are practicing. 

• If you are participating in a Laney Fall sport (football, volleyball, soccer etc) you will finish out the fall sport season before beginning wrestling.

• ALL ATHLETES MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF PRACTICE END TIME. Parents PLEASE be prompt in picking up your athlete!!! Coaches CANNOT wait around after practice, nor should they have to.

• If anyone needs help with transportation, they can email Coach Adams (andre.adams@nhcs.net) and he will try to coordinate carpools.

DRAGONFLY MAX - Thanks to those that have reached out about still needing Dragonfly approvals. Remember, we are at the mercy of the trainer...PLEASE CHECK YOUR DRAGONFLY ACCOUNT!!! If you have NOT been approved in Dragonfly and are only awaiting final approval, please email or text me right away. I am compiling another list to submit to the trainer. We HAVE to push to get all athletes approved in Dragonfly and we are still experiencing significant delays. 

Remember, wrestlers CANNOT practice until they are APPROVED.

DragonFly MAX Link:

https://www.dragonflymax.com/#

HYDRATION TESTS – All wrestlers are required to take a hydration test (urine test) before they can attend regular season practices. If you still need to take the hydration test, please reach out to Coach Adams or Coach Cotto.

• For those new to wrestling, the hydration test measures the athletes body fluid balance and sets their weight benchmark. If your wrestler loses weight during the season, the hydration test will help monitor that they are losing at a healthy rate.

• WRESTLERS SHOULD ALWAYS BE HYDRATING and WRESTLERS CANNOT TAKE THE HYDRATION TEST UNTIL THEY ARE APPROVED IN DRAGONFLY!!!!!

• If a wrestler does not take the hydration test or does not pass, they CANNOT PRACTICE and may be removed from the roster.

TEAM CONTRACT FORM - Attached is the REQUIRED wrestler contract form.

• ALL WRESTLERS AND A PARENT MUST SIGN AND RETURN THIS FORM TO EITHER COACH ADAMS OR COACH COTTO.

• Wrestlers cannot attend regular season practices until their form is signed and turned in. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM - Attached is the REQUIRED Teacher Recommendation form. It is DUE BY TOMORROW, FRI, 10/31!!

RUDIS TEAM STORE - Now reopened for a limited time!

• Deadline to order is midnight TOMORROW, Friday, Oct 31st

• Link to order is below

• Purchasing is NOT REQUIRED …it is 100% OPTIONAL!!!

• Minimum order requirement - RUDIS has a "minimum order" requirement of six (6). This means that if we, as a team, do not meet the minimum requirement for an individual item, it will not be processed. If you place an order for an item and then we don't meet the minimum order requirement, you will be refunded and will not receive the item. 

• As of today, the current count for items on order are: 

  • • • pink/black singlet - 2 ordered. 4 more orders are getting ready to be placed. We will meet the minimum requirement. (yay!)

      • Men's royal blue/white 1/4 zip - 2 ordered. Need 4 more 

      • Men's royal blue shorts - 1 ordered. Need 5 more 

      • Crewneck, black - 1 ordered. Need 11 more

      • Go-to Polo, carbon - 1 ordered. Need 5 more 

      • Hoodie, royal blue - 1 ordered. Need 11 more

      • Genesis backpack - 1 ordered. Need 5 more

• Discount! - If you purchase any 3 items or more, you can get 15% off by using the discount Code: TS-OPP0030193-BB (the code is Cap Sensitive)

• Buddy up with another family to get the discount!!

• Orders will be shipped directly to you (not the school)

• Great for holiday gifts too!

• **Note, the backpack is a GREAT quality item. It's expensive but very handy to have on tournament days and several veteran wrestlers have enjoyed this bag!!! 

RUDIS Team store link:

https://www.rudis.com/collections/opp0030193

UNIFORM AND GEAR DISTRIBUTION - Uniform and gear distribution to both teams will be Tuesday, Nov 4th! 

MANDATORY WINTER SPORTS MEETING - This meeting is Thurs, Nov 6th, 6:00p in the New Gym. This meeting is MANDATORY... ALL wrestlers and at least one parent/guardian MUST ATTEND. 

TEAM PICTURES AND MEDIA DAY - Team pictures will be Saturday, Nov 8th! If you do not attend, your picture will not be in the yearbook. We are also going to do a "Media Day" with the opportunity for other pictures. 

LANEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS - See email sent 10/28 for details. We are requesting that each family consider joining the Laney Athletic Boosters to represent OUR SPORT, and ensure that wrestling has a voice as athletic decisions are being made that affect us. We currently have a team roster of 66 and 7 coaches on staff but only 5 families and 2 coaches with memberships. 

• The minimum cost for families to join is only $25

• Coaches can join for only $5!!

• If you choose the $100 donation, a clear stadium bag is included, and we have SEVERAL wrestling venues that have a clear bag policy, so this is a super perk!

From Boosters, wrestling specifically has recently received some AMAZING gifts:

• Brand new, LARGE speakers that we use at duals, fundraising events like the women's car wash, and home duals 

• New "window cling" graphics to display in our wrestling room

• 2 large rolling carts

• 2 huge boxes of laundry detergent to wash ALL our uniforms for the entire season

• Labels and zip ties for organization and labeling our Wrestling gear

• 2 large coolers

• Refrigerator 

• A MASSIVE "LANEY WRESTLING" flag that we intend to bring to competitions for display

Link to join is below. A Boosters table will also be set up at the Winter Sports Meeting on Thurs, 11/6 so you can sign up then if you prefer. 

Laney Athletic Booster Membership Link:

https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/laney-athletic-boosters/home/memberships?authuser=0

SNACK/WATER TEAM DONATIONS - See email sent 10/17 for details. I have created a Sign-Up Genius for everyone to grab a slot and help by donating HEALTHY assorted snacks and/or cases of water. If our schedule changes, I will update the Sign-Up Genius as needed. I will add post-season events later. PLEASE, PLEASE share the load! We have a roster of 66 kids and we don't want the same 5 families donating over and over all season long. Multiple families have already signed up....THANK YOU!!!! For others, the Sign-up Genius link is below:

2025-2026 Snack/Water Sign-Up Genius Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A62AA6FB6-54178179-20252026

SEASON COMPETITION SCHEDULE - UPDATED (as of 10/21) season schedule is attached. All changes are noted in RED. 

CATAMOUNTS DUALS - Reminder that this event on Sat, 11/15, will be an OVERNIGHT stay and participating athletes would be leaving the school on Fri, 11/14. I will send out details specifically for the event as we get a bit closer but wanted to share for everyone's knowledge. Additionally, for anyone interested in getting a room as the same hotel as the team on Friday 11/14, hotel information is below:

Holiday Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport by IHG

930 Airport Blvd,

Morrisville, NC 27560

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions. I'm happy to help and if I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to get you one. Don't forget to visit our website https://www.laneywrestling.com.

Go Bucs!!

Lynette Thomas

Team Mom on behalf of the Laney Wrestling Program

910-620-0347 (text or call)

thomasbrood4@gmail.com

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