2012-2013 Washington & Lee Preview

Washington and Lee University Generals (East Region)
Head Coach: Nathan Shearer 3-18
Years at School as head coach: 2nd year
Assistant Coaches: Ryan Riggs, Terry Waters

Top returning starters:
Conor Duffey: Lettered as a freshman
Dan Igel: Two-year letterwinner
HT Kotchinian: Two-year letterwinner

Top incoming wrestlers:
Adam Davis: Stuarts Draft High School, VA. 3X State Place Winner, State Finalist as a senior
Tyler Kaelin: Oldham County High School, KY. 4X State Qualifier, State Finalist as a senior
Zac Richey: Buffalo Gap High School, VA. 3X State Place Winner, State Champion as a senior
Ron Tassoni: Haverford School, PA. 5th at the National Prep Championships as a senior
Grant Cokeley: George Washington High School, WV. 2X State Qualifier, 5th at the State Championships as a senior

Season outlook:
Washington & Lee again brings a young team into the season and has just one senior on the team after losing conference placewinners David Dennis and Sam Campbell to graduation. The team is mostly freshmen and sophomores, save for one senior and junior captains Dan Igel and HT Kotchinian. Igel and sophomore Connor Duffey are the only returners with winning records in 2012. The hope for the team is that the freshman class will be able to step in and make an impact right away. With five state or National Prep placewinners new this year, there is a chance for improvement as the team gains experience throughout the season.