Dommert Earns Four Awards At Annual Wrestling Banquet 04.24.2009
At last nights Annual Awards Banquet held in the TDHS commons, wrestlers, managers, family members, alumni, and fans were in attendance to witness John Dommert grab four awards after finishing his senior year with a 55-6 record and a 4th place finish at the AAA State Tournament.  Humble and gracious, Dommert won awards for the most pins (33), Most Near Fall Pts. (170), the Steve Bower MVP award (309.5 team pts.), and the Isaac Dommert Heart To Win Award which is given in honor of his brother who was a former wrestler at Dale.

Other multiple award winners included Brandon Diamond and Mike Edmunds.

Awards Given

Pin To Win: John Dommert (33)
Most Takedowns: Brandon Diamond (88)
Most Improved: JV - Josh Baca; Varsity - Ruben Sajnin
Rookies of the Years: Daylan Keyes, JaQuan Griffin
Most Reversals: Alex Turley (36)
Most Escapes: (48)
Most Near Fall Points: John Dommert (170)
Fastest Pin: Mike Edmunds :10
:30 Second Club: Drew Zoller :22, James White :26, Paden Rudd :29, Jarrett Fields :25
BAGUBA Awards: JV - Cody Lasher, Varsity - Brandon Diamond
Steve Bower MVP: John Dommert (309.5 team points)
Coach's Award: Mike Edmunds
Isaac Dommert "Heart To Win Award": John Dommert

Head coach, Chris Persing, and assistant coach, Phil White, were both awarded gift cards from the wrestlers and parents in appreciation of their efforts.  Both Persing and White will be stepping down next year as coaches.  The administration is currently interviewing new prospects for the positions.

Together, they have compiled a 129-28 dual meet record which includes 5 Central District Dual Titles, 4 Central District Tournament Titles, 1 Central Regional Title, and 2 Central Virginia JV Regional Titles.  In the past 5 years, they have produced 24 District Champions, 2 Regional Champions, and 6 State Place Winners.