4 Medalists, 2 Champions at Butler Tournament

Sophomore Trey Heckadon

Senior Austin Fix

On Saturday, Jan 7 the Butler Bears hosted the annual Butler Invitational Wrestling Tournament. The Bears did have two individual tournament champions, Trey Heckadon at 113 lbs and Daniel Shubert at 132 lbs. Tournament teams included Butler, Adrian, Diamond, Hogan Prep, Holden, Knob Noster, Lathrop, Marshfield, Principia, Rogers (AR), St Mary’s, and Trenton.

Individual Results were as follows-

106- Matt McGrew 0-4 1 loss by major decision, 3 losses by fall

113- Trey Heckadon 5-0 1 win by fall, 2 wins by tech-fall, 2 wins by major decision 1^st place

126- Tayje Van Voorst 3-1 2 wins by fall, 1 win by decision, 1 loss by major decision

132- Daniel Shubert 4-0 4 wins by fall 1^st place

Senior Cale Diehl

138- Austin Fix 4-1 1 win by major decision, 3 wins by decision, 1 loss by tech-fall 2^nd place

152- Jared Best 3-1 1 win by fall, 1 win by tech-fall, 1 win by decision, 1 loss by fall

160- Mauricio Perez-Marmolejos 0-4 4 losses by fall

195- Cale Diehl 3-2 2 wins by fall, 1 win by injury-default, 1 loss by decision, 1 loss by fall 3^rd place

220- Michael Coy 1-3 1 win by fall, 2 losses by decision, 1 loss by fall

285- Austin Strathmann 1-4 1 win by fall, 1 loss by decision, 3 losses by fall

Coach Wackerman’s Comments-

“The chance to wrestle at home is always a great opportunity. We’ve been competing since Nov 29, but this is our first time for the home fans to see the varsity team in Butler. We appreciated the support all day. Our tournament is as diverse as it has ever been at this point, bringing in teams from the northern part of Missouri, from St Louis, from the state of Arkansas. We take pride in running a strong tournament. This year was no exception. Our wrestlers competed well. I was pleased to have two individual tournament champions. Lathrop and Trenton brought very strong teams and were probably the two strongest teams at the tournament. We have now seen half of our district at the mid-point of the season. We will see the other half at the Warsaw tournament next weekend. These are the decisive weeks of the season prior to the district tournament in February. Our wrestlers had some very positive moments Saturday. We have to have an even better day next Saturday at Warsaw to set up a meaningful district and state run for our wrestlers.


-photos courtesy of Dave Todd

Obituary - Alpha Keirsey

Alpha Omega Keirsey, 91 of Butler, passed away January 10, 2012 at Heartland of Willow Lane in Butler.

Alpha was born September 8, 1920 near Aaron, Mo., in Bates County, daughter of Calvin Benton and Edna Ora Prickett. She was united in marriage to Marvin Alonzo Keirsey September 21, 1941. Alpa was a member of the First Baptist Church in Butler. Her family will always remember that she was devoted to and very supportive of her family. She was liked by all who knew her; and she will be missed by all.

Alpha was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marvin, and one brother, Carl Mott. She is survived by her son Wayne Keirsey and wife Deborah of Hume, Mo. She also leaves behind 3 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; and 16 step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, with Dr. Terry Davis officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening, 5-7 PM at the funeral home. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Alpha’s name to your choice of Kamp Keirsey, Heartland Hospice, or the American Cancer Society. Written messages and memories may be left for members of the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Butler Police Department activity report

Dec. 26 - Alarm at Sears; medical assist in the 300 block of E. Dakota; medical assist in the 1100 block of W. Mill; assault report taken in the 300 block of W. Chestnut; animal complaint in the 400 block of E. Dakota.

Dec. 27 - Alarm at high school; juvenile problem in the 300 block of W. Ohio; traffic control for funeral; trash problem at Water and Park; possible disturbance at Butler Auto Credit; alarm at Family Center.

Cold Thursday, slightly warmer for the weekend

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 5 mph.