Strasburg Wrestling Coach Resigns

Following two top-five state finishes and a Region B championship, Strasburg wrestling coach Brian Kibler is stepping down from his position. Local media reports indicate that Kibler will accept a physical education job at nearby Sherando High School. It remains unclear if he will continue to coach wrestling at his new school.

The Strasburg wrestling program has experienced a series of coaching changes since 2004. Rick Bowley, who had two stints as head coach, stepped down in 2004, paving the way for Daniel Smith to take over. Two years later, Smith transitioned to an administrative role at Sandy Hook Elementary School. John Stevenson, a former state champion for the Rams, then assumed the head coaching position. After a year, Stevenson resigned but remained on staff as an assistant coach under Kibler.

The Strasburg wrestling program was founded in 1967 by Glenn Proctor and Gordon “Sonny” Bayles. Bayles coached the team until the mid-1980s when Bowley took over. The program boasts a rich history with four state team championships and over 50 individual championships to its credit.