For the first time in almost 30 years, the Huskies will not see Jeff Zeigler on the sidelines. The long-time wrestling coach has stepped down after serving three years as an assistant coach, then the next 27 years at the helm.
For the first time in almost 30 years, the Huskies will not see Jeff Zeigler on the sidelines. The long-time wrestling coach has stepped down after serving three years as an assistant coach, then the next 27 years at the helm.
During his tenure, Zeigler put together a 211-190 record, coached 22 state qualifiers, and helped place 10 of those wrestlers on the podium. Zeigler also won five conference championships in that time.
“I had a great time and coached some great kids,” said Zeigler of his time at Cardinal.
Looking to make his own mark is incoming coach and 2014 Cardinal graduate Dakota Ward. In his time on the team, Ward won more than 100 matches, including multiple championships at meets such as Northwestern, Jackson-Milton and Cardinal’s own Christmas tournament. He also recorded three conference championships and earned four varsity letters.
Before attending Slippery Rock University, where he was a member of the wrestling club for two seasons, Ward was named most outstanding male athlete in his class. Ward now serves as an intervention specialist for Cardinal Schools, and serves as the middle school cross country and track coach during fall and spring seasons.
