Hastings Wrestling

                                                                        Peyton Erickson is the son of Angie and Greg Erickson and the brother to Makenna Erickson. His favorite type of music is pop, his favorite TV Show is Kick In It, favorite movie is Star Wars Revenge of the Sith, and his favorite food is popcorn. If Peyton was a NASCAR driver, the sponsorship on his car that best represents him would be Gatorade. He started wrestling in 1st grade and got into the sport because of his mom and Chad Beissel. Peyton's initial thoughts of wrestling was that he liked the games at practice but not really the sport. The idea of getting better everyday and giving everything he has to be a state placer drives him everyday. His favorite moments of Hastings wrestling has been the Bi-State and team state. In his future, Peyton is planning to go to NDSU and major in Pre-Chiro.  Gavyn Hanson is the daughter of Trent and Amy and sister of Ryan, Jaylen, and Lennyn. Her favorite musical artist is

  Annabel Norquist is the daughter of Steve and Sarah and the sister of Derrick, Allister, and Veronica. Her favorite musical artist is The Weeknd, her favorite TV show is Gilmore Girls, and  her favorite food is chocolate strawberries. If Annabel was a Nascar driver, the sponsorship on the hood of her car that best represents her would be Starbucks. She started last year and her dad was the one that got her into the sport. Annabel's initial thoughts on wrestling was that she was nervous but excited to see what the future held for her. Annabel loves the wrestling community and the friends she has made. Her goals for the future are to build the girls team and learn more about the sport. Annabel's favorite memory of Hastings wrestling was wrestling at the Bi-State. Finally, she is most excited for the girls team to continue to grow and eventually have enough numbers for a varsity and JV. Dylan Warzecha is the son of Kevin and Crystal. His favorite musical artist is Jason Aldean o

Coach Luke Vaith is a 2009 Hastings graduate. During high school, he was a 4x state place winner, winning a state title during his senior year. After high school, he attended Hofstra University on Long Island, NY where he was a conference champion and a 3x NCAA qualifier. Luke is entering his 9th year coaching in Hastings. He has spent the previous 8 years as the head youth coach and will now be an assistant coach with the high school program. Luke came back to coach in Hastings because of his love for the K-12 program. His favorite thing about coaching in Hastings is the people he has been able to work with over the last few years. Luke favorite moment from coaching in Hastings has been the everyday grind in the wrestling room with all the kids. He is excited to see our kids strive to achieve great things. 

  Emily Erickson is the daughter of Chris and Tara and the sister of Aiden, Ryan, Kyle, Sam, Alex, and Judd. Her favorite type of music depends on the day. Her favorite TV Show is Brooklyn 99. Emily's favorite movie is Ride Along and her favorite food is chicken fingers. If Emily was a Nascar driver, the sponsorship on her car would be Cane's. She is currently in her first year of college and came out for the sport because of the coaches and Bella Melecio. Emily's initial thoughts about wrestling was that "It is a difficult sport that requires a lot of hard work." She said that her friends that wrestle with her and her brother help drive her in the sport. Emily's goal this year is to get better everyday. She started as a manager on the team and loved going to the Bi-State tournament and managing there. In her future, Emily is excited to her progress in wrestling and plans to go to Winona State University for nursing.  Bella Melecio is the daughter Jennifer a