Ark City
Takedown Club

"A Winning Tradition Since 1970"

ARK CITY TAKEDOWN CLUB

Welcome to the official home page of the Ark City Takedown Club.  The club began in 1970, to provide a program through which Ark City youth could learn the sport of wrestling and be prepared to compete at all levels.  We pride ourselves in a longstanding tradition of superior wrestling in Kansas and our goal is to continue to inspire the youth of Arkansas City to excel in the sport. 

The Ark City Takedown Club is one of the oldest clubs in the State of Kansas and is a member of USA Wrestling.  Our list of Champions continues to grow and we hope to continue this winning tradition in 2010 and beyond.  

A program of excellent coaching, the very best in competition, and an exposure to travel and tournament situations, provide our kids with the foundation for a successful career at all  levels.

Important Information Posted to Club News on 12/2

2011-2012 Wrestlers

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Bring it On: The 2011-12 Has Begun!!!!

57th Annual Tulsa Nationals Held on January 20 -21, 2012

Nine Ark City Takedown Club wrestlers competed in Tulsa Nationals. After two tough days of competition, only two were able to place. Trig Tennant placed 6th at 8u 55 lbs, and Kael Pappan took 2nd at 8u 58 lbs.

Trig Tennant and Kael Pappan

Augusta Hosts Open/Novice Tournament on January 21st, 2012

Seventeen ACTC wrestlers entered the Augusta tournament. Fifteen placed in the top five of their age/weight divisions. Trace Rider, Kase Hunt, Cale Shorter, and Zach Combs each claimed the championship. Cody Bruce, Jace Thompson, Trevor Johnson, Jonas Stoy, and Gavin Lough all took second. Dalton Collins placed third. While Holden Lough, Grant Cook, Jevin Foust, and Kade Hunt finished fourth. Justis Mosier placed fifth.

Cale Shorter	Holden Lough, Jace Thompson, Gavin Lough, Grant Cook, and Justis Mosier
Trace Rider, Kase Hunt, Cody Bruce, Trevor Johnson, and Kade Hunt

Goddard Open Held on Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Fourteen Ark City Takedown Club open and novice wrestlers competed and fared well at Goddard on Saturday, January 14th. Ten medaled by placing in the top four of their age/weight divisions.

Front Row (L-R): Justis Mosier (4th), Hunter Chase (4th), Traven Hutton (2nd), Jevin Foust (3rd), and Jonas Stoy (4th)
Back Row: Montez Robinson (3rd), Marcus Robinson (3rd), Britton MacLaughlin (3rd), and Christian Robinson (1st)

Haysville Hosts Novice Tournament

Haysville hosted a novice tournament on Sunday, January 15, 2012. Several Ark City Takedown Club wrestlers competed and placed in the top four of their age/weight divisions.

Justis Mosier, 1st; Holden Lough, 1st; and Hunter Chase 2nd

Trevor Johnson (4th), Cody Bruce (4th), Kade Hunt (2nd), Ayden Legleiter (1st), Kase Hunt (4th), and Andrew Beeson (1st)

USJOC & Valley Center Tournaments

The weekend of January 6th & 7th offered ample opportunity to wrestle for the Ark City Takedown Club. Several ACTC members competed in the USJOC (United States Junior Open Championships) held in Oklahoma City, OK. Five wrestlers placed in the top three of their age/weight divisions at USJOC. Kael Pappan brought home the championship, while Trig Tennant and Chevy Sartin placed second, and Jake Beeson and Gabe Buckbee took third. Back in Kansas, several other ACTC wrestlers competed and placed in Valley Center's Open Tournament held the same weekend.

USJOC 2012 Placers

Front Row (L-R): Gabe Buckbee, 3rd; Kael Pappan, 1st; Trig Tennant, 2nd; and Chevy Sartin, 2nd
Back Row: Jake Beeson, 3rd

Valley Center Tournament Placers

Front Row (L-R): Britton MacLaughlin, 1st; Montez Robinson, 2nd; Jevon Foust, 4th; and Aidan Brantley, 1st
Back Row: Garrett Feck, 4th; Dalton Collins, 2nd; Marcus Robinson, 2nd; Gavin Lehew, 2nd; and Christian Robinson, 1st

Derby's Tom Faust Tournament Held On Saturday, December 17th and Sunday, December 18th

Several Ark City Takedown Club wrestlers competed in the annual Tom Faust Tournament held in Derby, KS. Saturday's tournament was for open wrestlers, and Sunday was the day for novice wrestlers.

Derby Open Placers

From Left-Right: Dakota Taylor, Christian Robinson, Kael Pappan, Montez Robinson, Trig Tennant, Jace Thompson, Dalton Collins, and Holden Lough

Derby Novice Placers

2011 Ark City Takedown Tournament Very Successful

On December 10th & 11th the Ark City Takedown Club held their 38th annual invitational tournament. This year it was revamped and renamed "the Battle on the Border." Several Oklahoma clubs were welcomed and took advantage of the opportunity to enter a Kansas wrestling tournament so close to their backyards. Between the two days, nearly 800 Kansas and Oklahoma wrestlers competed in the event. Saturday's tournament was for open contenders and hosted just under 500 wrestlers. Sunday was the day for novice wrestlers; nearly 300 of them competing in the event. Families and friends of the Ark City Takedown Club volunteered and helped run the tournament. In estimation, about 75 volunteers offered their services to make the tournament successful. The Ark City Takedown Club is very much appreciative of everyone who gave of their time or talent to help with the tournament. We certainly could not have done it without them!!! THANK YOU!!!

Ark City Takedown Club Tournament Open Placers

Front Row (L-R): Christian Robinson, Gavin Lough, Britton MacLaughlin, Kael Pappan, Trig Tennant, Chevy Sartin, and Cael Cook
Back Row: Marcus Robinson, Dalton Collins, Corbin Hockenbury, Jake Beeson, Dakota Taylor, Ketchin Kiser, Hunter Terrill, and Montez Robinson

Ark City Takedown Club Novice Placers

Amarillo on their Minds

Kael Pappan and Trig Tennant competed and reigned supreme in the Cliff Keen Amarillo Nationals held in Amarillo, Texas on December 3rd, 2011. In addition to placing 1st, Kael was also awarded "8u Outstanding Wrestler."

Champions Trig Tennant and Kael Pappan

Kael Pappan Dominates at Cliff Keen KickOff Classic

The annual Cliff Keen KickOff Classic was held on November 18th & 19th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kael Pappan claimed the championship in his 8U 61lbs division.

Kael Pappan proudly displays his winnings

Ponca Provides Solid Competition for the Beginning of the Season

Nineteen Ark City Takedown Club wrestlers competed at the Ponca City-Doug Blubaugh Shelby Wilson Classic Tournament which was held on Saturday, November 19th, 2011. Sixteen ACTC wrestlers placed in the top four of their age/weight divisions.

Front Row (L-R): Britton MacLaughlin, 2nd; Jonas Stoy, 4th, Cael Cook, 4th, Justis Mosier, 3rd; and Montez Robinson, 1st
(Back Row): Ketchin Kiser, 2nd; Marcus Robinson, 1st; Hunter Terrill, 1st; Dalton Collins, 4th; Garrett Feck, 1st; and Christian Robinson, 1st
(Not Pictured: Jasean Bell, 2nd; Zach Combs, 4th; Gavin Lough, 3rd; Jace Thompson, 1st; and Jarod Thompson, 4th)

Kansas Boys Fare Well in Oklahoma
Blackwell, Oklahoma, November 12, 2011

Several Ark City Takedown Club wrestlers competed in the Blackwell Open Tournament held on Saturday, November 12th, 2011. Six of our wrestlers captured 1st place, two took second, and one each at third and fourth place.

Blackwell Oklahoma Placers

Front Row (L-R): Traven Hutton, 3rd; Bryan Ailey, 4th; Jevin Foust, 2nd; Kael Pappan, 1st; Trig Tenant, 1st; and Chevy Sartin, 1st
(Back Row)Gabe Buckbee, 1st; Gavin Lough, 2nd; Ketchin Kiser, 1st; and Hunter Terrill, 1st

Monster Match and Big Horn Nationals
November 4-6, 2011

The Monster Match Nationals were held in Denver, Colorado and the Big Horn Nationals in Loveland, Colorado during the first weekend in November. Arkansas City had a nice showing of competitors and placers at both. Logan Terrill, Trey Dice, and Tyler McMichael all placed second at the Monster Match. At Big Horn Nationals, Tyler McMichael placed second and Lucas Hockenbury took fourth.

Colorado Nationals Placers

(L-R): Logan Terrill, 2nd; Lucas Hockenbury, 4th; Tyler McMichael 2nd & 4th; and Trey Dice, 2nd

Morrison Oklahoma Tournament Placers
November 5, 2011

(Left-Right) Chevy Sartin 1st place, Dakota Taylor 3rd place, Gabe Buckbee 1st and 2nd place

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For more information please contact: The Ark City Takedown Club
arkcitytakedown@yahoo.com
Pres. Scott MacLaughlin (620) 506-7184 or V.P. Jace Kennedy (620) 506-7074
or contact the Ark City Recreation Center
225 E. 5th Avenue, Arkansas City, KS 67005 (620) 441-4300

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