Wrestling
Crossface Scholar Athletes
Congratulations to our Mineral Point wrestlers who have been named to the Crossface All-State Academic Team! The formula factors in their GPA, varsity win total, and state placing. Grades 11 and 12 Second Team: Scott Pittz and Brandon Forseth. Third Team: Boone Schmitz. Grades 9 and 10 Second Team: Danny Pittz and Logan Schmitz. Third… Continue Reading Crossface Scholar Athletes
Wrestlers Feted for Fine Season
At the wrestling awards banquet held April 3 at Dodge-Point Country Club, Coach Scott Schmitz emphasized the importance of developing quality people over statistics. Pointer Nation is proud of our kids! Award winners included: Wrestlers, left to right, Scott Pittz: Most Valuable, Most Dedicated, CLASH MVP (first for MP since Jason Mester in 1997), and Most… Continue Reading Wrestlers Feted for Fine Season
Four Pointers reach podium
Four Mineral Point wrestlers reached the WIAA State podium Saturday, February 27 at the Kohl Center. Scott Pittz took 3rd at 170 lbs., Brandon Forseth 4th at 138 lbs., Logan Schmitz 5th at 126 lbs., and Danny Pittz 6th at 106 lbs. Photos here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1151170651561234.1073741866.174428552568787&type=3 2016 WIAA Individual State Results for Mineral Point D3-106 – Danny… Continue Reading Four Pointers reach podium
Pittz, Schmitz named to Scholar All-State Team
Crossface has released its list for the Scholar Athlete of the Year All-State Team and the list honors two Pointers. Boone Schmitz and Scott Pittz both placed 4th in their respective weight classes. The full team can be viewed here: http://www.crossfacewisconsin.com/all-state-team.html
Seven head to State Mat Meet
The Mineral Point wrestlers had a banner day at the WIAA Sectional meet held in MP on Saturday, February 20. All seven Sectional qualifiers placed high enough to advance to the WIAA Individual State Tournament to be held at the Kohl Center in Madison February 25-27. Scott Pittz placed 1st, Boone and Logan Schmitz 2nd,… Continue Reading Seven head to State Mat Meet
Three win WIAA Regional mat crowns
Danny Pittz, Boone Schmitz, and Scott Pittz all claimed WIAA Regional wrestling titles Saturday, February 13 at Riverdale. The 2nd place finishers who advance to sectionals as well include Logan Schmitz, Brandon Forseth, Kyle Juedes, and Riley Workman. The Pointers finished 2nd as a team to Fennimore. Sectionals begin at 10 am Saturday, February 20… Continue Reading Three win WIAA Regional mat crowns
Pittz claims CLASH crown
Senior Scott Pittz claimed the 170 lb. SWC/SWAL Conference CLASH championship Saturday with a 10-0 major decision over River Valley’s Elijah Alt. The Pointers finished 3rd as a team.
Lawinger inducted to Hall of Fame
Friday evening, January 8, prior to the wrestling match vs. Darlington/Black Hawk, Nick Lawinger was inducted into the Al Bauman Hall of Fame. Nick’s resume includes the following accolades: Mineral Point Invitational Champion 1973 Milwaukee Riverside Champion 1973 Iowa-Grant Invitational Champion 1974 Southern Eight Conference Champion 1975 WIAA Regional Champion 1975 WIAA Sectional Champion 1975… Continue Reading Lawinger inducted to Hall of Fame