2019-2020 Messiah Preview
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Team: Messiah College
Head Coach: Bryan Brunk
Years at School as Head Coach: 16
Career Record at Current School: 216-116
Assistant Coaches: Jeff Hojnacki, Greg Kabakjian, Hunter Harris, Ben Kramer, Lucas Malmberg
2018-2019 Dual Meet Record: 16-6
2019 NCAA Qualifiers:
125 Josiah Gehr
149 Stephen Maloney
174 Brian Shermeyer
184 Vic DeFrance
Returning NCAA Qualifiers:
Sean Redington (125, 2018)
Josiah Gehr (125)
Stephen Maloney (149)
Kevin Edwards (157, 2018, 6th)
Brian Shermeyer (174)
Top Returning Starters:
125 Sean Redington- 2018 NQ
125 Josiah Gehr- 2019 NQ
141 Nick Nunez- All Region
149 Stephen Maloney- 2X NQ
157 Kevin Edwards- 2018 All American
165 David Stevens- All Region
174 Brian Shermeyer- NQ
Top Incoming Wrestlers:
141 Garret Cornell- 2X PA state place winner
149 Nick Barnhart- 2X PA state qualifier
285 Sam Blevins- PA state qualifier
Season Outlook:
After 5 straight years of finishing in the top 10 nationally, Messiah had a bit of a rebuilding year in 2018-19 with 8 freshmen and sophomore starters. The Falcons will rely heavily on a strong junior class and a couple of top seniors. The coaches also anticipate increased production from the 17 sophomores on the roster and key contributions from a number of the first year guys. Look for various weight class changes from last year’s squad as the team tries to spread some previously bunched talent into the lineup.