BK’S TOP WRESTLERS: Schaffeld Boys Make Strong Showing at State Tourney
2-25-08 | WRESTLING
Dan Schaffeld Places 5th at State
Senior Danny Schaffeld placed 5th in the 285-pound class at the State Wrestling tournament. Younger brother Josh fared well in his own right, making it to the final eight in his weight.
Danny collected four wins against two losses in the three-day event. His victory in the medal round came over Skyview’s Afa Vasi on Saturday afternoon. Josh finished 2-2 in the tourney and was the the only sophomore amongst juniors and seniors in the top 8 of the 16-person 171-pound division.
2-21-08 | WRESTLING
Schaffeld Brothers Both Win Opening Matches; Quarterfinals on Friday
Senior Danny Schaffeld (285) and sophomore Josh Schaffeld (171) were both winners in the opening round of the State Wrestling tournament. Both wrestlers advance to the quarterfinals which begin Friday morning at 9 a.m. More details, including brackets, are available at http://www.idahowrestlingnews.com/
2-20-08 | WRESTLING
Schaffeld Brothers Represent Knights at State Wrestling Tournament
Bishop Kelly’s wrestling team will be represented by two athletes at this year’s 4A IHSAA State Wrestling Tournament, which begins today and runs through Saturday at the Idaho Center. Senior Danny Schaffeld and sophomore Josh Schaffeld, both players in the BK football program, qualified for the prestigious event with strong performances at district. Sixteen wrestlers compete in each weight class, so four straight victories yield an individual championship. The Schaffeld brothers are confident but realize the challenge that lies ahead.
Danny (6-5 overall) competes in the 285-pound weight class and opens against Austin Possey from Sandpoint. He has had a shortened season due to an injury suffered early in the football season, but is completely healed and has performed better each week. He finished 3rd at the district tournament.
“This is the last time I will get to wrestle in high school and probably ever,” said Danny, who plans to play football at the college level next fall. “My injury hasn’t affected my work ethic. I knew I would have to work twice as hard and prove myself to college coaches.”
Photo by Brent Keeth, Flexphotography
Josh (19-10) wrestles at 171-pounds and will meet Clayson Spackman of Kuna in the opening round. Described as an outstanding leg wrestler, Josh finished 4th in the Weiser tournament and 4th at district. Photo by Brent Keeth, Flexphotography
The Knights are coached by Sean Impomeni with assistance from Chad Blue. Other coaches include Jeff Redding, Derik Mestrevich, Kyle, Bart and Coy. In fact, Blue has played a large role in making Danny “smaller” as his personal trainer nearly 24/7.
“When I returned to wrestling this season I was very worried about losing weight,” said Danny, who put on weight while immobilized by his leg injury. “After the first day of practice Coach Blue asked me if I would like him to help me lose weight and keep it off. I started with him that night and after our third week together I had lost 33 pounds and still have kept it off.”
The Schaffeld Boys come from a grappling clan, including their father, Butch ’79, who was an outstanding wrestler at BK and regularly picked on the basketball players after practice.
