William Penn Athletics News January 24
William Penn University Athletics
Burgey Wins Another Crown at Iowa Lakes
Estherville–Eric Burgey (Fr., Easton, Pa., Easton HS) continues to roll in his first collegiate campaign, pounding his competition at the Laker Open hosted by Iowa Lakes CC Saturday.
Burgey, who is now 21-1 on the year, went 5-0 to claim the 149-pound bracket title. The freshman opened the morning with his closest match, a 5-1 decision. He then claimed a major decision win (15-2) and a technical fall victory (18-3) to reach the semifinals.
Consecutive decisions, 10-3 and then 16-11 over Dustin Walraven of South Dakota State, landed Burgey on top of the podium for the second week in a row and third time this year.
Chris Diaz (Jr., Montrose, Colo., Olathe HS) was also a multiple-match winner at 184 pounds, taking fourth place with a 2-2 mark.
174-pounder Joe Sumner (Fr., Delaware, Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes HS), by fall, and David Crow (Sr., Baumholder, Germany, Baumholder HS), by major decision, also had their hands raised once in victory Saturday.
Next: Penn travels to Marshall, Mo. Wednesday to face #4 Missouri Valley in dual meet action at 6 p.m.
Cheer to Host Lil’ Statesmen Clinic
The William Penn University cheerleading team will be hosting its WPU Lil’ Statesmen Cheer Clinic on Saturday, February 5.
The clinic, for grades K-5, will be held in Penn Gymnasium starting at 9 a.m. followed by lunch at noon (participants much bring their own lunch). The grand finale is a halftime show at 1:45 p.m. during the Lady Statesmen basketball game.
Attendees will receive personalized attention from collegiate coaches and players and will be taught proper mechanics and techniques.
The clinic costs $25 for early registration and is $30 at the door. All participants should wear workout clothing and tennis shoes.
For more information, contact William Penn cheerleading coach Jill Thompson at 641-673-1018 or by email at thompsonj@wmpenn.edu
The Kicking Coach and William Penn host 2nd Annual Camp
The Kicking Coach, Filip Filipovic, will be hosting his 2nd Annual Kicker’s Camp at William Penn University.
The camp will be held in the Penn Activity Center on Saturday, February 12 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This camp is for kicker and kicker/punter combos only (punters-only should not sign up due to lower ceiling heights. Preferred camper age is 12-to-20 years of age.
Attendees will receive personalized attention from Filip Filipovic (former punter for the Dallas Cowboys), Billy Cundiff (current Pro Bowl kicker for the Baltimore Ravens), and Austin Signor (former kicker for University of Iowa and Eastern Illinois University).
The camp costs $250. The camp includes the following: individual video analysis and breakdown, teaching of skills of kicking and punting, teaching of game scenario kicks, competitions, and individual college potential evaluation and filming.
For more information, please contact Filip Filipovic by email at thekickingcoach@yahoo.com or visit his website at http://thekickingcoach.com/iowa_kicking_camp/
