Jenison Dual

The wrestlers competed very well on both the JV and the Varsity levels. The varsity team battled well, but came up short against state ranked Jenison, losing 47-21. Winning their matches were Jared Zimmerman, Justin Zimmerman, Paul Carbone, and Drew Jackson.

Varsity 2nd at Wyoming Park Invitational!

Congratulations to the Varsity team on coming in second at the Wyoming Park Invitational. Individual medalists were: Weston Kelke (3rd), Jared Zimmerman (2nd), Marcos Diaz (3), Justin Zimmerman (1st), Caleb Schutter (2nd), Jake Dean (1st), Nate Hop (3rd), Paul Carbone (3rd), Nate Miedema (3rd), Jordan Koster (4th), Zac Plowman (1st), and Dallas Dickson (4th).

Varsity Places 8th at Lansing Eastern

On Dec. 6, the varsity wrestling team placed 8th out of 16 teams. Placing for the eagles were: Justin Zimmerman (1), Jared Zimmerman (2), Paul Carbone (5), Pat Byars (5), Jake Dean (7), Zac Plowman (7), Drew Jackson (7) and Nate Hop (8)

Allendale Tournament (JV)

On Saturday the JV had a very successful day going 3-1 and finishing third. Our JV squad lost in the semi-finals to Allendale on criteria after tying the dual 34-34.

Hamilton Quad

The Varsity team got off to a good start on Thursday evening! We wrestled against Plainwell first, where we lost a close match 31-36. In the second match we came out on top against Hamilton 38-35. The JV also wrestled well!!

Invitation to all former Hudsonville Wrestlers and Coaches

If you are willing to come and work with our team in practices, we would greatly appreciate it. The more people that we can get in that room helping the athletes, the better!

Congratulations Coach Henderson!

Coach Henderson was awarded the Assistant Coach of the Year for the 07-08 wrestling season. At the Michigan Wrestling Association banquet, held on Nov. 7, Coach was recognized for his accomplishment. Coach Henderson has been very instrumental in getting Hudsonville Wrestling to where it current is. Congratulations Coach!

2007-2008 Varsity Team

2007-2008 Award Winners

Mr. Intensity...Zach Jenkins
Mr. Practice...Justin Zimmerman and Fred Holwerda
Eagle Spirit...Zach Jenkins
Coach's Award...Nate Miedema
Most Improved Wrestler...Joey Rosekopf
Most Valuable Wrestler...Justin Zimmerman

State Finals

Congratulations to Jared and Justin Zimmerman on a successful season!!

2007 - 2008 Varsity Wins

12/8 Lansing Sexton 43 – 28
12/8 Luthern North 54 – 27
12/8 Lake Orion 43 – 28
12/12 West Ottawa 34 – 31
12/15 Sparta 46 – 33
12/15 East Grand Rapids 58 – 18
12/15 Holland 43 – 27
1/5 White Pidgeon 61 – 16
1/5 Lansing Eastern 45 – 26
1/5 B.C. Lakeview 57 – 18
1/12 Carson City Crystal 66 – 12
1/12 Coldwater 34 – 30
1/12 Martin 33 – 32
1/23 Muskegon 47 – 16
1/26 Byron Center 38 – 34
1/26 Kelloggsville 45 – 33
2/14 Holland 52 – 18

2007 - 2008 Varsity Losses

11/29 Hamilton 17 – 49
11/29 Plainwell 19 – 51
12/15 Gaylord 18 – 48
12/15 West Ottawa 15 – 56
12/19 Jenison 21 – 50
1/5 Grandville 15 – 53
1/5 Eaton Rapids 16 – 58
1/9 Rockford 10 – 58
1/12 Allendale 24 – 44
1/12 Gull Lake 32 – 36
1/16 East Kentwood 30 – 35
1/26 Jenison 38 – 44
1/26 Hamilton 26 – 45
1/26 West Ottawa 21 – 44
2/1 Grandville 16 – 50
2/8 Grand Haven 19 – 41
2/14 Jenison 31 – 41

Regional Placers

112 Jared Zimmerman...4th
119 Justin Zimmerman...1st

District Placers

103 Joey Rosekopf...3rd
112 Jared Zimmerman...4th
119 Justin Zimmerman...2nd
152 Zach Jenkins...3rd
215 Jordan Henderson...4th

OK Red Conference Placers

103 Joey Rosekopf...3rd
112 Jared Zimmerman...3rd (sorry about that Brute!)
119 Justin Zimmerman...1st
152 Zach Jenkins...3rd
215 Jordan Henderson...2nd

OK Red Conference Medals

Joey Rosekopf (103)


Jared Zimmerman (112)


Justin Zimmerman (119)


Zach Jenkins (152)


Jordan Henderson (215)