NOCTILUCA March 2018

SPORTS Appleton, Wisconsin March 2018 Volume XXlll

Issue IV Page 12

Danielski, Goymerac lead the way for wrestling success

recorded. North also had wres- tlers consistently place high all throughout the season. Ian Laatsch, Zach Fish- er, Terrell Middleton, and the aforementioned duo of Goymerac and Danielski were all consistent wrestlers during the grueling season. While Goymerac and Dan- ielski were the only state qualifiers, the hard work of Laatsch, Fisher, and Middle- ton should not go unnoticed. All of the aforementioned wrestlers made deep runs in the state tournament and con- tributed to the overall team success this year. “This year every- one had a different mindset. Everyone truly wanted to win. Everyone wanted to be the best.” “This year everyone had a different mindset. Everyone truly wanted to win. Everyone wanted to be the best, we are all super competitive,” said Danielski on why the team

Laatsch, Danielski, and Goymerac (left to right) after winning conference in their respective weight classes. Photo courtesy of Brytton Goymerac

was so successful this year. Goymerac had a similar idea to why the team was very suc- cessful, but added a different take on it too. “A lot of wres- tlers returned from last year, so we were able to build up a lot of experience. We were a lot more focused this year and knew exactly what our goals were which helped keep the intensity high every practice,” said Goymerac. It was truly another special season for the wrestlers. Al- though the team will lose a lot of seniors this year, there are

a lot of underclassmen that are ready and able to continue to make the North wrestling pro- gram one of the best. “We were a lot more focused this year and knew exactly what our goals were which helped keep the inten- sity high every prac- tice”

Goymerac and Danielski after a successful day at Sectionals. Photo courtesy of Holly Paulson Goymerac

By Kyle Hoffenbecker

North at UW-Madison this year for the finals of the state tournament. This isn’t any- thing new for North, but it def- initely took a lot of hard work for those guys to get to state. The Lightning Grapplers were able to win two tourna- ments during the regular sea- son this year. Last year, not a single tournament win was

Another successful season for North wrestling is in the books. For the third time in the last four years, North will finish with a respectable 6-3 record. Many of North’s wres- tlers participated in the WIAA state tournament this season again. Seniors Brock Danielski and Brytton Goymerac represented

Athletes of the Month

Kari Brekke - Senior - Basketball 1. How did you get in- volved with basketball? My dad bought me a Little Tikes basketball hoop

Brytton Goymerac - Senior - Wrestling

1. How did you get involved with wrestling?

I started in 8th grade when Einstein’s wrestling coach, Mr. Giaimo, asked me to try out for the team. After the first couple of practices, I was really enjoying it, so I stuck with it. I was also on the Football and Track teams at North. Football is my favorite sport because of the team I had the privilege of playing with. I enjoyed the last two sum- mers at the Malacek wres- tling camp. It is very team oriented and there is a lot of free time, so it’s a lot of fun! I like to go out and com- pete against the guy across me. It’s a one-on-one physi- cal battle and I enjoy the challenge every day. I have to use my free time wisely. During homeroom or an off hour I am usually studying or doing homework rather than messing around or playing games.

when I was 5. We would play HORSE all the time and that sparked my inter- est in the game. At North I have played five sports: basketball, soccer, cross country, and track. My favorite sport by far is basketball. Winning state Junior year. I dreamt of that mo- ment since third grade! It forces you to have a short memory. The game moves so fast that you can’t dwell on your mis- takes otherwise you will never get into a rhythm. Using a calendar is crucial to balancing my time. I write down every homework assignment and activity I have to do each day. That way I know how much I have every night (or lack thereof).

2. Are you involved in any other sports, if so which is your favorite?

2. Are you involved in any other sports, if so, which is your favorite?

Brekke putting up a trademark three pointer in a game versus Kimberly. Photo courtesy of the Appleton Post-Crescent.

3. What has been your favorite high school sports moment so far?

3. What has been your favorite high school sports moment so far? 4. What is your favor- ite part about basket- ball?

4. What is your favor- ite part about wrestling?

5. How do you man- age your time between school, sports, and any other activities you are a part of?

5. How do you man- age your time between school, sports, and any other activities you are a part of?

Goymerac standing tall after his conference tournament victory. Photo courtesy of Holly Paulson Goymerac