St. Christopher's School Wrestling
Home of the Saints- VISAA State Champions: 1995, 2002-2012
2012 National Prep All-American and 2012 VISAA State Champion. 2011 State Place Winner/National Qualifier
William Kelly experienced a breakthrough season as a sophomore in 2012, posting an excellent 41-18 record at 106 lbs finishing the year by winning his first VISAA state title and placing 5th at the National Prep Tournament. Kelly won two tournaments during the regular season: the St. Christopher's Invitational and the Virginia Prep League, while placing in four other tournaments. He will carry an 82-59 record into his junior year. Kelly became a more complete wrestler as a sophomore, developing a ferocious style of attacking on his feet. He will look to continue his success in the 2012-13 season. 2010-11 Season: Kelly enjoyed an excellent freshman season for St. Christopher's, putting together a 31-25 record at 103 lbs. He placed seventh at the Hopewell Classic, fourth at the St. Christopher's Invite, fifth at the St. Alban's Tournament, was the runner-up at the Virginia Prep League Tournament before finishing fifth at States. Kelly earned an "at large" bid to the National Preps Tournament where he posted a 1-2 record. Kelly continually improved throughout the season, getting better each week, gaining more confidence and experience. His outstanding work ethic and attention to detail will only help William Kelly continue to excel for St. Christopher's in the future.William transferred from Collegiate, where he competed for the Cougars at 103 lbs. as an 8th grader and posted a 10-16 record as an extremely light 103 lber.
MacLeod served as a utility man for the Saints during his sophomore year, wrestling 113 and 120 lbs, or wherever he was needed. He competed well, but gave up a lot of size to wrestlers at the end of the season, but showed extreme progress throughout. A never say die spirit helped him claw through the season. 2010-11 Season: MacLeod finished his freshman season at St. Christopher's with a bang- posting a 3-2 record at the VISAA State Tournament, which helped spark the Saints to their 10th consecutive VISAA State team title. The freshman ended the season with an 8-30 record, but that does not begin to describe the amount of progress he made throughout the season. MacLeod worked hard every day in practice and got better each time he took the mat. He has one of the best attitudes out of all the wrestlers on the team.
The 2012 VISAA State championship was John Fergusson's explosion onto the private school wrestling scene. His three pins in the tournament helped solidify St. Christopher's 11th consecutive team title. A first year wrestler in 2012, John quickly picked up the basics and put them to good use- namely Coach Gitomer's near wrist ride that became Fergusson's go to move on top. An extremely hard working young man, John Fregusson will make a huge impact for the Saints in 2013.
2012 State Place Winner
Hale had a successful debut as a St. Christopher's wrestler in 2012, placing in three tournaments before finishing second at the Virginia Prep League tournament and fifth in the VISAA States.His 24-19 record does not speak for the amount of development he made throughout the season. Hale seeks to improve on his finish at States and qualify for Nationals in 2013.
Robert Janis picked up right where he left off at the end of the 2011 season and developed into the state’s best 145 lb wrestler- public or private. As a junior, Janis won his second straight VISAA State title and became a two-time National Prep All-American in 2012. His 50-9 record was the team’s best. During the season the junior won three tournaments: the Hopewell Classic, the Virginia Prep League, and for the second consecutive year the St. Alban’s Tournament in Washington DC. Additionally, he became the third St. Christopher’s wrestler to place in the prestigious Beast of the East Tournament in Delaware with a 6th place finish. Throughout his junior year, Janis continued to improve his skill set, building on a dynamic offense on his feet coupled with punishing top work. He carries a 131-47 career record into his final season on the mat for the Saints and looks to join Zach Rolfe and David Wesley as the third five-time VISAA State place winner in school history. 2010-11 Season: Janis put together one of the most successful seasons of any St. Christopher's wrestling as a sophomore in 2011. A mid-season drop to 130 lbs. enabled the grappler to go on a 24-3 run, which included winning titles at the Christiansburg Big Blue Tournament, the Virginia Prep League, St. Alban's before dominating the field to win his first VISAA State title. Janis ended the season with his first National Preps All- American medal by finishing 8th at 130 lbs. Janis wrestled with a lot more confidence, stemming from an excellent work ethic in the practice room. He finished his sophomore year with an outstanding 47-12 record. 2009-10 Season: Janis came on strong at the right time- the VISAA State tournament to become a two-time State placer by finishing in third place at 125 lbs. The freshman continued to develop his skills and improve in every position on the mat in 2010. Janis finished second at the St. Christopher's Invitational and sixth at the Jay Copp/Willie Walters Classic, and was a National Preps tournament qualifier. He finished the season with an 18-17 record. 2008-09 Season: Finished in 2nd place finish at the VA Prep League Tournament and a 5th place finish at the VISAA State tournament as an eighth grade wrestler at 103 lbs, Janis ended his first year as a Saints grappler with a 16-9 record.
2012 VA Prep League Champion, 2012 VISAA State Place Winner, National Qualifier
Moore
came into his own during the 2012 season, gaining both skill and
confidence throughout the year. He placed 2nd at the Virginia Prep
League tournament and will look to be a key member of the varsity in
2013. 2010-11 Season: Moore appeared in nine matches
for St. Christopher's in 2011, going 1-8 for the Saints. He was one of
the team's "utility" wrestlers, often competing at 189 or 215, depending
on where the coaches needed him to wrestle. He gained a wealth of
experience through the year and the coaching staff is excited to see
what the future holds for Charles.
Ian Saunders enters his second year as a St. Christopher's varsity starter, after spending his freshman year learning the ropes of high school wrestling with the JV team. He posted a 16-20 record and placed 2nd at the Virginia Prep League tournament. Hampered by a knee injury at the end of the season, Saunders bravely wrestled through the pain and swelling. He has been working very hard in the off season and looks to make an impact as a junior in 2013. 2010-11 Season: Saunders had a very production freshman year, working primarily with the JV team in their events gaining the skills and fundamentals for success.
2012 National Prep All-American, Two-Time VISAA State Place Winner, Two-Time National Qualifier
Hollerith looks to put a stamp of success on his high school wrestling career as he enters his senior season in 2013, after an oustanding year in 2012 where he became a National Prep All-American with his 8th place finish at 220 lbs. His brawling, punishing style of wrestling was just too much for many of his opponents. He reached the VISAA State finals for the first time in 2012 and placed 8th at the prestigious Beast of the East Tournament as well. 2010-11 Season: Hollerith found his style of wrestling in 2011, developing a bone rattling pace that often resulted in wearing down his opponents to the point of exhaustion. Only a sophomore, Hollerith made incredible progress throughout the season, placing in four tournaments before winning his first ever Virginia Prep League title en route to an outstanding third place finish at States that earned him a trip to Nationals. With continued experience, Hollerith will be a force to be reckoned with in 2011-12.2009-10 Season: Hollerith appeared in one varsity match in 2009, earning a pin against Benedictine. He gained a wealth of experience, knowledge, and technique practicing with the varsity team as an eighth grader. He works hard in the wrestling room, which will definitely pay dividends for him in 2010.
Anthony made tremendous progress throughout his sophomore season, placing 6th in the VISAA State tournament and winning a Virginia Prep League title, going 20-21 on the season. He will look to continue the progress he began as a sophomore during the 2013 season. 2010-11 Season: Overcame injuries to compete for the JV team, developing his skills for success.
