alumni inspired 2021
WRESTLING SEASON
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fter a year away from competition due to the COVID pandemic, Head Wrestling Coach Brian Baize, ’07, and the wrestling team made their return to the mat in
January. Rebuilding is never an easy feat, yet even with a young team and some who had never wrestled previously, three individual wrestlers advanced to state sectionals this year.
“We are very grateful to Art Canales, ’81, Christian Eiroa, ’89, Andy Zager, ’88, and an anonymous alumnus donor for their generous contributions to make this season possible.” Mark DeFoor, Athletic Director Coach Baize, ’07 said, “I would like to extend a deep and heartfelt thank you to those alumni responsible for funding this year’s wrestling program. One of my earliest and fondest memories while at RMA was joining the wrestling team under Coach Bisso’s tutelage. He created an environment that fostered dedication, accountability, and excellence. Donors have made it possible for a similar environment to │b│e│c│r│e│a│t│e│d│f│o│r│o│u│r│c│u│r│r│e│n│t│c│a│d│e│t│s„│.
The RMA Brotherhood is strong! In addition to being there for each other, thank you for your ongoing support of THE Academy’s mission and current Cadets, tomorrow’s Brothers in Blue. 15
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