The Blue Jays had one state qualifier in Rudy Archuleta during the 2013-2014 season, but last year, they failed to get any competitors past regionals.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was year two, after our first year we had a state qualifier and then our second year we didn\u2019t,\u201d Hobbs said. \u201cSo I think it just opened the kids eyes again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hobbs explained how the wrestlers and coaches are both working to improve and get back to the state tournament in Denver.<\/p>\n
He said that the wrestlers and coaches are putting in time during the offseason, and that after attending a coaching camp at Oklahoma State University, that he has changed the team\u2019s practice routines.<\/p>\n
The Blue Jays have 13 wrestlers out this season, including a handful of returners and wrestlers that have been in the program since it returned three years ago.<\/p>\n
Hobbs noted Drew Morgan and Richard Martinez as two of the team\u2019s key returners.<\/p>\n
\u201cDrew has put in a lot of time over the summer,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd Richard has that experience and has put in time too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Martinez previously qualified for the state tournament when wrestling at Dolores.<\/p>\n
With experienced returners and a growing program, Hobbs smiled when laying out the team\u2019s goals for this season.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor one, we want to be competitive for our league,\u201d he said. \u201cBut most importantly, we want to punch a few tickets to the state tournament.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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