By JONATHAN FORTUNOFF
The varsity wrestling team worked hard and poured their hearts out onto the mat this season.
With a squad composed of 7 seniors, 7 juniors, 13 sophomores and 13 freshmen, fans were sure to notice the pride and grit of this year’s team. Head coach Mr. Kevin Brodsky was very pleased with their dedication. “The 22-23 Jayhawks are a young team as far as experience goes, but have a ton of heart and pride,” he said.
Captain and senior Ethan Qasemi agrees. He was very impressed by the spirit of this year’s team. “Hard work, respect, and dedication—that’s what our program is all about-–heart and pride!” he said.
Senior wrestler Xavier Lemus believes that success for any team requires passion. “After taking a two-year break, I have to say I missed the sense of pride and heart in that wrestling room. Our performance has been stellar, but as we transition into a new generation, I’m sure we will have newfound success. I am proud to say that I am a Jayhawk wrestler,” he said.
While a team composed of young talent may seem an issue, the opposite has been the case. Coach Brodsky has been impressed with how well the freshman members have handled wrestling at the varsity level. “The future of the Jayhawk wrestling team is very bright with the freshman class,” he said.
A unique factor of the Jericho wrestling team is its inclusion of female athletes. Recently at the first ever New York State Girls Wrestling Invitational, Jericho’s very own junior Ava Zucker took fifth place.
Ava wasn’t the only wrestling champion this season, Ethan Qasemi was Jericho’s first All County wrestler in almost a decade.
The JerEcho presents the 2022-2023 varsity wrestling team. We invite you to post a comment congratulating the wrestlers.
