One day after announcing Alex Hutchins as the new boys basketball coach, Hays High made official the hiring of a new wrestling coach.  Like Hutchins the new coach comes from within the school.  Seven year assistant Heath Meder has been selected to lead the wrestling team.  He also coached in the middle school ranks in Hays.

Meder currently teaches Computer Graphics, Graphic Design/Graphic Imaging, Art Exploration and Jewelry/Art Metal.

Coach Heath Meder

 

Meder is a 2004 Hays High graduate, wrestled for Bob Threlkel, and holds the state record for single season reversals with 58 in 2003.  He went on to compete for Fort Hays State University.

Meder hopes to establish an identity for Hays High wrestling in the coming season that returns two state qualifiers next season.  Current freshman Gaving Nutting and Gavin Meyers each qualified for the 5A State tournament this past season.  Meyers placed fourth at 182 pounds and Nutting finished with a 1-2 record.