DHS wrestler holding fundraiser Sunday

By Bruce Whetten
The Daily Dispatch
Published/Last Modified on Friday, March 14, 2008 3:06 PM MDT


Douglas High School wrestler Edward Noriega has been invited to attend the Junior Nationals wrestling tournament in Virginia Beach, Virginia later this month.


Noriega says its going to cost him $3,500 to take part in the three day event and he already has over $1,000 set aside.

To help raise the remaining $2,500 Noriega and his supporters will be having a Barbacoa fundraiser this Sunday from 11-3 at the Douglas Noon Lions Club on Ninth Street.

Cost is $5 per plate. There will also be a raffle.

Several years ago former DHS wrestler Luciano Gonzalez made the trip and Noriega says he saw the effects the tournament had on him so he’s hoping to take advantage of what he learns at nationals when he’s a senior next year at DHS.

Noriega placed sixth in the 215 pound weight class at the 4A Division II state tournament this past season.

“When I go and compete I’ll be representing not only Douglas but also the state of Arizona,” he said. “It is possible I could wrestle another Arizona wrestler at the tournament but I don’t know that for sure yet.”

DHS wrestling coach Arturo Moreno will accompany Noriega to Virginia

Anyone wanting more information or to make a contribution may contact Noriega at 805-1532.

 

Copyright © 2012 Douglas Dispatch

Comments

Write a Comment

Comment posters are responsible for the opinions they express and the accuracy of the information they provide. We urge comment writers to treat this as a public forum where manners matter. We encourage a collegial, non-insulting tone. All readers comments must be approved by our staff before posting to the Web site. They review submitted comments periodically during the day for offensive or off-topic content before posting. Be aware, in accordance with the Communications Decency Act and provisions upheld in judicial appeal, that you are responsible for comments posted on this Web site. The Douglas Dispatch is not liable for messages from third parties.

DO NOT POST:
* Potentially libelous statements or damaging innuendo.
* Obscene, explicit, or racist language.
* Personal attacks, insults or threats.
* The use of another person's real name to disguise your identity.
* Comments unrelated to the story.
* Personal Information (phone numbers, addresses, etc.)

Opinions, advice and all other information expressed in douglasdispatch.com's reader comments represent the individual's own views and not necessarily those of the Douglas Dispatch. The Douglas Dispatch does not endorse and is not responsible for statements, advice or opinions offered by anyone other than authorized Douglas Dispatch spokespersons.

Your thoughtful contribution to the online discussion is appreciated.

(optional)
   









Contact Us

Email the Editor
530 11th Street (85607)
P.O. Drawer H
Douglas, AZ 85608
tel: 520.364.3424
fax: 520.364.6750