#1 Simley vs. #1 Apple Valley canceled
February 10, 2010
On Saturday, February 6, 2010, the Simley wrestling team was exposed to
the herpes gladitorium virus at the Classic Suburban Conference
Championship. Simley currently has no cases of the virus, but because
of the exposure at the conference tournament any competition through
February 14th could potentially put their opponents at risk to the
virus. It has been highly recommended by Dr. B.J. Anderson and Craig
Perry at the MSHSL that all the teams that competed at the Classic
Suburban Conference meet should have no contact for a period of eight
days. The teams in the Classic Suburban Conference are eligible to work
out during this period with no contact.
Simley and Apple Valley are scheduled to wrestle on Friday, February
12, 2010, at Apple Valley. If this match were to take place there would
be potential risk of further exposure to the virus. After consulting
Dr. B.J. Anderson and Craig Perry at the MSHSL it is the recommendation
of the Simley and Apple Valley administration that this match does not
take place. This decision is proactive and is in the best interest of
the wrestlers of Simley and Apple Valley.
The evening of wrestling at Apple Valley was to honor and recognize
those who have battled and continue to battle cancer. The evening was
to be titled “Lottie Trom Cancer Awareness” night, in honor of Lottie
Trom, mother of Apple Valley wrestler Dakota Trom. Lottie fought
valiantly against breast cancer until her passing. On behalf of the
Apple Valley and Simley Wrestling Communities, over $1500 was raised by
both schools and will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in
their quest to stamp out cancer.
Sincerely,
William Short
Simley High School
Activities Director
Pete Buesgens
Apple Valley High School
Athletics Director
