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With 9 returning starters, Case Western appears to be on track for an improved performance in 2008. Regional finalists David Manoogian and Drew Gardella return to lead the team into the season for long time head coach Bob Del Rosa. Both are the top regional returnees at their respective weight classes. Gardella in particular hopes to extend his season by two weeks and join returning qualifier Manoogian at the NCAA tournament in Iowa, where both will attempt to increase Case’s All-American count from it’s current 14.

School: Case Western Reserve University
Head Coach: Bob Del Rosa
Years at School: 46
Assistant Coaches: Asst. Head Coach Chris Nader; Russ Tischer; Mike Sanchez

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 8 – 8
2007 NCAA Place: 47th
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 4th Midwest Regional

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: Qualifier David Manoogian (141)

Total Number of Returning Starters: 9

Notable Incoming Freshmen: Garrett Rini; Clay Criss; Charlie McGrail; Carl Christy

Projected Lineup
125: Tim Sykes, Adam Rych
133: Jonathan Howell, Garrett Rine, Clay Criss
141: Dave Manoogian
149: Drew Gardella, Jamie Vaughn
157: Nathan Klingensmith, Jake Kornblatt
165: Dave Bernholt, Dan Dieter
174: B.J. Greenman, Ray Lonardo
184: Evan Malone, Carl Christy
197: Dawud Wilson, Charlie McGrail
285: Bob Gavlak