VINITA WRESTLING
BOYS
Coach: DANNY HICKS
OUTLOOK
There is optimism surrounding the Vinita wrestling program as coach Danny Hicks is preparing his team for the long, grueling season on the mat.
“The Hornets swarm into the 2025-26 season with a roster full of young talent. The Hornets will be led by senior, Luke Prince a returning state runner-up and junior, Kolbe Bargas, a returning state qualifier,” coach Hicks said.
Luke Prince (Sr.) has been a force on the mat for three seasons and coach Hicks said everyone expects his great performances to continue.
“Luke has been a dominant force on the mat for the last three years and we expect his reign of dominance will continue this season,” coach Hicks said.
Prince was state runner-up last year and is poised to make another run at etching his name into the annals of Oklahoma wrestling history by becoming a state champion.
Kolbe Bargas (Jr.) is looking to do the same. Bargas wrestled at 132-pounds this season and could move up in weight this year. Ty Purcell (Fr.) enters the wrestling room as a freshman but brings a high skill level that will help him earn the respect of his teammates in workouts and in duals. Coach Hicks expects Purcell to make an impact this season.
“Ty is a freshman that will have an immediate impact on the Hornet wrestling team. Ty’s equipped with the skills, work ethic and dedication of a champion. We really feel he will make waves around the state come February,” coach Hicks said.
