2015-2016 Ohio Northern Preview

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October 28, 2015

Team: Ohio Northern University
Head Coach: Ron Beaschler
Years at School as Head Coach: 27
Career Record at Current School: 287-200-4
Assistant Coaches: Kyle Kwiat, Jay Salge, Luke Miller, Jeremy Jones

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 15-5

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Cody Lovejoy (285)

Top Returning Starters:
125 Brad Taton
141 Dylan Dolph
149 Evan Morgan
165 Kyler Deeter
197 Evan Hickey

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
133 Ken Limes – 5th OH
149 Gavin Nelson – 3rd OH
157 Dustin Funk – MI qualifier
165 Clayton Davidson – 4th OH
174 Austin Windle – 7th OH
184 Richie Jones – 5th NY
197 Josh Couchman – 6th OH

Season Outlook:
ONU looks to go with a youth movement as up to 8 starters could be Freshmen or Sophomores. There is quality and depth in the practice room, the key will be how much has the sophomores matured since their freshmen year and how fast the freshmen can make the adjustment to the college mat and mature during the season.

2015-2016 Roger Williams Preview

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Team: Roger Williams University
Head Coach: Jon Egan
Years at School as Head Coach: 5
Career Record at Current School: 66-14
Assistant Coaches: Tim Ferreira, Scott Pellerin, Arthur Pellerin, Corey Brown

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 18-1

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Ty Herzog (157), Francisco Colom (165), Daniel Ressler (174), David Welch (197), Kyle Foster (285)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers (any year): Herzog, Colom, Ressler, Welch (7th, 2014), Foster

Top Returning Starters:
125 Nicholas Barbaria – 6th Northeast Region, 25-14
133 Matt Elias 21-18
141 Justin Cochran, 27-14
149 Daniel Downes 6th Northeast Regional, 25-13
157 Ty Herzog NCAA qualifier, 41-14
165 Francisco Colom NCAA qualifier, 33-6
174 Daniel Ressler NCAA qualifier, Regional Champion, 32-6
184 Joe Albina 24-10
197 David Welch 7th in NCAA’s, 2x NCAA qualifier, 35-4
285 Kyle Foster NCAA qualifier, 30-5

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
125 Collin Cardoso – 2x RI State Champion, 3rd in New England
133 Jean-Luc Lemieux – New England Champion
141 James Knoeller – NJ State Qualifier
197 Connor Humphries – New England Finalist
197 Adam Patsun 3rd in CT
285 Alex Millen RI State Champion

Season Outlook:
The Hawks look to have another strong year under Coach Egan as the Hawk return 5 NCAA qualifiers in Herzog, Colom, Ressler, Welch and Foster. The team looks to win its third straight New England Championship, its fourth straight Pilgrim League Title and a Regional Title. Nicholas Barbaria and Daniel Downes are also returning placers in the region, both taking 6th. With the Hawks graduating eleven seniors this year, the goals are set high. In addition to seven returning Regional placers, Joe Albina and Justin Cochran look to get on the podium as well.

The Hawks also return a number Academic All-Americans who look to repeat in the 2015-16 season – Nicholas Barbaria, Daniel Downes, Ty Herzog, Francisco Colom, Dan Ressler, Zach Marcoulier, Chris Cornwell and Kyle Foster.

There have been some strong additions to the roster as New England Champion, Jean-Luc Lemieux looks to make a splash at 133. New England finalist, Connor Humphries, will also add some depth at 197. James Knoeller will make some noise at 141 and Adam Patsun will be a solid 197/285 for the Hawks. Collin Cardoso and Alex Millen add depth at the bookends at 125 and 285 and were both Rhode Island state champions last year.

The Hawks have also made some significant additions to the schedule. The team will be traveling to Indiana this season for the National Duals. The team also has an exciting tri-meet with Harvard and Brown on the schedule. Finally, the Hawks will head to the WIlkes Open and York Invite to truly test the squad.

2015-2016 Concordia College Preview

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Team: Concordia College (Moorhead)
Head Coach: Matt Nagel
Years at School as Head Coach: 5
Career Record at Current School: 41-24
Assistant Coaches: Phil Moenkedick, Nick Magee, Jake Long, Sebastian Gardner

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 13-5

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Jake Stageberg (125), Gabe Foltz (133), Jacoby Bergeron (141), Jake Kostik (149), Ben Cousins (157), Jake Krogstad (165), Sebastian Gardner (174, 6th), Danny Pike (197), Justice Davis (285)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers (any year): Stageberg, Foltz, Cousins, Davis

Top Returning Starters:
Jake Stageberg-National Qualifier
Gabe Foltz-National Qualifier
Ben Cousins-National Qualifier
Justice Davis-National Qualifier

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
FRESHMEN:
141/149 Ty Johnson
Woodbury High School MN
• Fargo National Greco-Roman Runner-up

133/141 Blane Tschida
Kimball MN
• 6 x Greco Roman all-american
• 2 x GR national finalist
• State Placing: 5th, 3rd, 3rd, 2nd

197/184 Hunter Sant Amour
El Paso High School Ill.
• State Runner-up, 3rd place

197/285 Jacob Briggs
St. Michael/Albertville High School MN
• State Runner Up, 4th place

149/157 Treyton Austvlod
New London/Spicer High School MN
• 2015 State Champion

TRANSFERS:
184/197 Ricky Briggs
St. Michael/Albertville High School MN/Upper Iowa University
• State Placing: 2nd, 4th

165/157 Cole Sladek
St. Michael/Albertville High School MN/NDSU
• State Placing: 5th, 2nd, 4th, 2nd

Season Outlook:
Coach Nagel’s Cobbers are looking forward to another successful season. This team has set some lofty goals and with the wealth of talent returning and the addition of 14 freshmen and 2 transfers, are looking to improve on last season’s performance that included a 3rd place finish at the NWCA National Duals, a 2nd place finish in the Western Regional and 9 national qualifiers.

2015-2016 Delaware Valley Preview

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Team: Delaware Valley University
Head Coach: Steve Cantrell
Years at School as Head Coach: 4
Career Record at Current School: 42-22
Assistant Coaches: Jim Wertman, Shaun Smith, Chris McGinley (Graduate Assistant), Aaron Karns (Volunteer Assistant), Zac Haynes (Volunteer Assistant)

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 11-3

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Zac Haynes (133, 7th), Vinny Fava (149, 2nd), Alec Horan (165), Connor Gabriel (184), Aaron Karns (197, 4th) and Zach Roseberry (285, 3rd)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers (any year): Roseberry

Top Returning Starters:
125 – Brenden Velez, So
133 – Conor Kirkegard, Sr. (6th-place finish at 2014 & 2015 East Regional)
141 – Shawn Phillips, So. and Austin Cantone, So.
149 – Mike Caldwell, So. and Nick Menkin, So.
157 – Sekou Harris, Jr. and Steve Orlic, Sr.
165 – Nick Della Fera, Sr. and Steve Acevado, So.
174 – Ben Schweiger Jr. (5th-place finish at 2014 & 2015 East Regional)
184 – Anthony Terlizzi, Sr. and Kyle Palinkas, So.
197 – Alex Price, So
285 – Zach Roseberry Jr. (AA – 2014 – 4th, 2015 – 3rd) and Tom Tehan, Jr.

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Bobby Trombetta – 125 Transfer So, Clifton, NJ
Tim Ambacher – 141 Transfer So, Newtown, PA
Coltan Zundel – 149 Fr, New Alexandria, PA
David Furmato – 157 Fr, Flemington, PA
Anthony Synder – 157 Fr, Pitman, PA
Edwin Aguilera – 165 Fr, New Brunswick, NJ
Robert Ottum – 165 Transfer So, Anchorage, AK
Evan Weneck – 165 Fr, Pottstown, PA
Chris Jastrzebski – 184 Transfer So, New Britain, PA
Matt Hawkins – 184 Transfer So, Annapolis, MD
Josh Richardson – 197 Fr, Holly Springs, NC

Season Outlook:
Graduating three All-Americans and five national qualifiers creates a fresh look for the 2015-16 Delaware Valley University wrestling team. However, with the familiar face of two-time All-American junior Zach Roseberry and the strong freshmen and transfer class that has come on board, the Aggies are excited about this year. Add a seasoned group of upperclassmen returning to DelVal’s lineup, and the team expects to be right back into the thick of the national competition.

Manchester Hires Kevin Lake

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Kevin Lake has been tabbed to take over the wrestling team at Manchester University. Lake, a 1998 graduate of Manchester, had previously been the program director for Beat the Streets Los Angeles. Read below for the release from Manchester.

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION RELEASE

NORTH MANCHESTER, IND. – Manchester University Director of Athletics Rick Espeset has announced the hiring of Kevin Lake as head coach of the Spartans’ wrestling program.

Lake takes the reins over from former head coach Matt Burlingame who departed in August to become a high school science teacher and head wrestling coach at Whitko High School.

“I wish to thank Rick and the entire search committee for giving me the opportunity to come back to Manchester University (to become head wrestling coach),” Lake said. “This is very much like coming home, and I’m excited to lead the program into a new era.”

“Kevin is a tremendous fit (for Manchester University),” Espeset said. “He understands the program as a former student-athlete (within it) and knows what direction the athletic department and university want to see it headed.”

Lake, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education and Exercise Science from MU in May of 1998 and a Master of Arts degree in Sport Administration from Central Michigan University in December 2004, wrestled collegiately for the Spartans under the guidance of long-time head coach and Director of Athletics Tom Jarman. He’s kept himself close to the sport throughout his post-graduate graduate career, as he’s been the program director of Beat The Streets Los Angeles, Inc., a nonprofit organization cultivating youth development in underserved communities through wrestling, as well as being a member of an ad hoc committee for USA Wrestling through Beat The Streets and a member of the L.A. organizing committee for the United World Wrestling Freestyle World Cup event.

“Working with Beat the Streets Los Angeles was a life changing experience,” Lake noted. “I’m extremely grateful to Andy Barth, Board President and Founder; Yero Washington, Executive Director; and our Board of Directors for their leadership and guidance over the past three and a half years. We had an amazing support system and the experience is one that I will carry with me in my role with Manchester University.

“Just as Beat The Streets played an important role in my development as a wrestling coach, Coach Jarman impacted me so much as an athlete and person,” he added. “I hope that I can leave a legacy as impactful as him on our athletes and all those that come across our program. Much of who I am today was shaped as a student-athlete at Manchester under (Coach Jarman’s) guidance.”

2015-2016 Merchant Marine Preview

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October 27, 2015

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Team: United States Merchant Marine Academy
Head Coach: Greg Ilaria
Years at School as head coach: 7
Career Record at school: 71 – 43
Assistant Coach: Beau Bruno

2015-2016 Dual Meet Record: 8-11
2015-2016 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Ricky Fisher (197)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans (any year): Michael Mui (125, 2014), Fisher

Top returning starters:
125 – Mike Mui (sr) – 2014 NCAA Qualifier
141 – Isaac Hammonds (jr) – 2015 2nd place 2015 Centennial Conference Championship
184 – Patrick Rooney (jr)- 2015 1st Place 2015 Centennial Conference Championship, 6th place NCAA Eastern Regional Championship
197 – Ricky Fisher (sr) – 2015 NCAA Qualifier, 1st Place 2015 Centennial Conference Championship, 2nd place NCAA Eastern Regional Championship

Top incoming wrestlers:
125 Tyler Craig ME – 3x State champion, New England place winner
133 Kimo Dial CA – 2 x State qualifier
141 Daniel May VA – VISWA State champion
141 Chad Puglio PA – Transfer from Norwich, 90 – 40 HS record
149 Christian Willoughby AL – 2 x state placer, State Runner up
157 Erik Beshada NJ – State Qualifier –NHSCA AA soph.
165 Joseph Fiore PA
165 Paul Cavanaugh NY – 2x State qualifier
165 Montana Walton MD –2x State placer
165 Zuriel Yi VA – State Place winner
174 Blake Bunce TX –State place winner, 3rd and 4th
174 Dan Dubinshy NC – State qualifier
184 Kevin Dinh OH
197 Dylan Magnusen AK – State place winner
197 Foster Wade WA – State Champion, 2015 (Marion Military PREP)
197/HWT Austin Nelson FL – State place winner
197/HWT Brandon Joest IN – State place winner, Transfer from Indiana University, 6th place at greyhound open.
HWT – Victor Raigozza CA – State place winner, 3rd and 5th

2015-2016 Springfield Preview

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October 26, 2015

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Team: Springfield College
Head Coach: Jason Holder
Years at School as Head Coach: 4
Career Record at Current School: 48-19
Assistant Coaches: James Hamel, Tyler Banks, Dylan Foley

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 10-7

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Dylan Foley (165), Hunter Ayen (197)

Top Returning Starters:
Tyler Keane Northeast Region Placer
Jacob Strohman Northeast Region Placer
Zach Joseph 15-7
Will Henson 18-16
Jake Benedict 11-4
Irakli Kakauridze 14-12 (’14)

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Drew Nirchio, NJ Region Placer
Joel Zambrano, NY State Qualifier
Jake Nault, NH State Champion
Patrick Ferzoco, NE Placer
Elias Kokalis, NY State Placer
Ryan Harty, MA State Placer
Aarin Feliz, NJ State Qualifier
Brian Lonergan, NE Placer
Connor Bohringer, NJ State Qualifier
Vinny Porreca, NJ State Qualifier
Samie Al-Ziab, MA State Placer
Brandon Williams, MA State Placer
Scott Cross, MD State Placer

2015-2016 Centenary Preview

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October 26, 2015

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Team: Centenary College
Head Coach: John Garriques
Years at School as Head Coach: 9
Career Record at Current School: 75-53
Assistant Coaches: Zach Huxford, Chris Burdge, William Livingston, JD Zitone, Joe Narvaez, Head Strength/Conditioning Coach: Lenny Carida

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 5-10

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Josh Sibblies (174)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers (any year): Sibblies

Top Returning Starters:
149 Collin Farley
157 Allan Jordan
165 DJ Wagner/Anthony Kubish
174 Josh Sibblies – 2X NCAA National Qualifier
184 Joey Ragsdale

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
125 Joey Zargo
125 Christian Sable
125 Mat Coons – 2X NJ State Qualifier
133 Jeff Rottingen – NJ State place winner/ Junior College All-American
133/141 Max Nauta – 4X NJ State Qualifier
149 Christopher Muce – 2X NJ State Qualifier
174/184 Ashton Robinson
184/197 Etiini Udott – 2X NJ State Qualifier
184/197 Mike Yuhas
197 James Valley – 2X NJ State Qualifier
285 Tyler Poling- NJ State place winner, Flo National All-American
285 Jake Hanstein
285 Justin Gomez – NJ State Qualifier

Season Outlook:
After a rebuilding year last season, your Cyclones look to their 6 returning starters with their experience to help lead the team. Three of the returning starters are regional place winners, along with an NCAA qualifier. The 2015-2016 recruiting class combined have made 17 trips to the NJ State Championships. This experience will be crucial in preparing these young men for the National Stage.

2015-2016 John Carroll Preview

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October 23, 2015

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Team: John Carroll University
Head Coach: Mark Hawald
Years at School as Head Coach: 1st
Assistant Coaches: Todd Gaydosh (JCU ’15), Kevin Shadrach (Mount Union ’12), Mike Baratz (Wesleyan ’15), Mark J. Hawald (JCU ’77)

2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 6-9

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Dan Mirman (149, 6th), Terner Gott (165), Todd Gaydosh (197)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers (any year): Mirman

Top Returning Starters:
Sal Corrao (133 – 4th region)
John Connick (141)
Dan Mirman (149 – 6th NCAA)
Tom McNulty (157 – 5th region)
Tyler Hardtke (174)
Will Porter (285 – 6th region 2014)

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Mitch Tikkanen (125 – OH state qualifier)
Iaian Whitis (133 – ME state champion)
Jarrad Lasko (141 – OH state placer)
Gabe Susinski (165 – VA state placer)
Jimmy Suhayda (174 – OH state qualifier)
Russell Porter (184 – OH state qualifier)
Mason Litz (197 – MI state placer)
Cole Cunningham (285 – IL state qualifier)

2015-2016 Eau Claire Preview

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October 23, 2015

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Team: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Head Coach: Tim Fader
Years at School as Head Coach: 1st
Assistant Coaches: John Peterson–1976 Olympic Champion, Elroy Perkin–2X NCAA All American, Mat Rieckoff–2X NCAA Qualifier, Steve Wozniak–former UWEC head coach, Russ Peloquin–former UWEC head coach, Jeremy Peery

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 4-12

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Matt Rieckhoff (174), Justin Karkula (285)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers (any year): Karkula, Nathaniel Behnke (5th, 2013, 2x qualifier)

Top Returning Starters:
141 Behnke 4th West Regional 2015
165 Ryan Behnke
174 Matt Laugen 5th West Regional 2015
Hwt Justin Karkula NCAA Qualifier 2015

2015-2016 Olivet Preview

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Team: Olivet College
Head Coach: Brandon Brissette
Years at School as Head Coach: 7
Career Record at Current School: 72-44-1
Assistant Coaches: Jeff Therrian (10 years), Ruben Rico-Rodarte (3 years), Brian Gibbs (1 year), Dan Fleet (1 year), Ryan Steverson (1 year), Eric Thomas (1 year), Dan Yates (1 year), Rob Bidlingmaier (1 year)

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 8-11

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Nick Allen (174)

Top Returning Starters:
Mike Schmidt 125 (27 wins last season)
Jared Brickley 125 (18 wins last season)
Curtis Blackwell 141 (19 wins last season)
Austin Kelley 149 (21 wins as Freshman, Injured last year)
Ross Pennock 157 (Regional Starter)
Anthony Long 157 (20 wins last season)
Kevin Papak 165 (Returning Letter Winner)
Nick Africano 174 (Returning Letter Winner)
Rodney Harvey 184 (25 wins, Regional Placer 6th)
Tom Hall 197 (25 wins and 2x Regional Placer 5th and 6th)
Jesse Judge 285 (27 wins and Regional Placer 6th)

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Michigan All State Wrestlers
Riwan Hormiz
Joe Shuler
Daniel Collins
Seth Decent
Tyler Grimsley
Tristen Elkins
Jake Taylor
Brett Burtrum
Nick Sturgis
Alex Morang-Lyons (Grand Valley Transfer)
Jake Harvey (KCC Transfer)

Season Outlook:
Half of the line up from the Regional returns and 6 returners had 20+ varsity wins last season. Olivet looks to build off the regional placers from last year and get a strong group to the NCAA Championships. There will be a lot of depth in the room, and the Comets look to capitalize on a tough schedule with a lot of opportunity for growth during the year.

2015-2016 Elmhurst Preview

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October 22, 2015

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Team: Elmhurst College
Head Coach: Steve Marianetti
Years at School as Head Coach: 13
Career Record at Current School: 109-58-2
Assistant Coaches: John Jung, Matt Kuschert, Chris Muscia, Ryan Prater, Michael York

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 4-6

Top Returning Starters:
Blake Santi: 21-9 @149, CCIW Runner-up
Mitch Morris: 20-11 @174, CCIW Runner-up
Colton Kelly: 12-7 @197, CCIW Runner-up
Anthony Munoz: Midwest Regional placer @125
Nick Dinardo: Midwest Regional 4th place @157

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Transfers (Last College Competed At):
Jimmy Nehls (UWW): 2014 All-American @133
Tim Noverini (Coe)
Caleb Ramos (Luther)
Gunner Hjorth (UWSP)
Johnny Marino (Triton JC): NJCAA Qualifier
Tom Angsten (Triton JC)

Freshmen:
Tyler Burlington: IL 3A State Qualifier
Keone Derain: IL 3A State Qualifier
Dylan Miller: IL 2A State Qualifier

2015-2016 Wesleyan Preview

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October 21, 2015

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Team: Wesleyan University
Head Coach: Drew Black
Years at School as Head Coach: 18
Career Record at Current School: 172-141-3
Assistant Coaches: Blair Tugman-Lock Haven ’04, Matt Moran-Wesleyan ’04, James Therrien-Drexel ’09, John Biddiscombe-Springfiled ’67, Dan DiCenzo-Williams ’01

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 8-11

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Ryan Sblendorio (174)

Top Returning Starters:
133 Frank Crippen 23-10
149 Carter Armendarez 10-10 @ 157
149 Robert Rosenberg 12-12
157 Chris Siracusa 22-14
174 Taran Carr 15-10, top 8 Northeast Region
184 Dominic Pirraglia 17-12
197 Isaiah Bellamy 22-6, 4th in NE Region

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
125 Zack Murillo-120-‐33, New England Champ ’15, 4th in New England ’14, Fargo-2nd in Freestyle & Greco
125 Dylan Jones-85-21, 2 x Oregon State placer (3rd & 7th), Region champ as senior
133-Shane Ross-109-18, 2 x TX state placer (2nd & 5th), 3 x qualifier
141-James Matias-125-28, 3 x all Suffolk Co.,NY, NY State qualifier
141 Jonathan Oh-63-33, 32-4 senior record, CT State Champ
149 Nick Taylor-64-31, 2 x District 17-4th place, NJ
165 Roy Forys-141-24, 3 x NJ State qualifier, Region Champ, 3 x Region finalist, top 12 in state 2 x’s

Season Outlook:
There will be a lot of young talent in the line up for the Cardinals partnered with seasoned returners. Wesleyan has great leadership in it’s 5 seniors, a very experienced sophomore and junior group and a strong freshman class. Isaiah Bellamy returns from a sensational freshman year with 22 wins and has his sights on being on the podium come March. The goals of a winning dual season, a top team in the 18-team Region, and All-Americans at NCAA’s is there for the taking for this Cardinal group.

2015-2016 Central Preview

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October 21, 2015

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Team: Central College
Head Coach: Eric Van Kley
Years at School as Head Coach: 9
Career Record at Current School: 64-77
Assistant Coaches: Kevin Donahue, Matt Diehl, Joseph Atwell, Bob Kuennen, Daniel Page

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 8-4

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Daniel Page (125, 7th), Matt Seabold (197, 8th)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers (any year): Seabold

Top Returning Starters:
CJ Pestano (125): 20-7, backup to Page (AA), defeated
Aaron Anderson (133): 11-6, Nationally ranked until late season injury
Ryan Vandall (149): 21-10
Mike O’Connor (157): 18-13
Zach Moss (174): 5th @ Regionals, 19-13
Matt Seabold: All American @ 197, 24-8
Jay Pike (285): 6th @ Regionals, 17-16

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Cam Timok 133 So. Glen Allen, Va. Hermitage (Navy Transfer)
Tristan Clark 141 Fr. Prairie City-Monroe, IA (IA Finalist)
Jordan Challen 149 Fr. Jefferson, Iowa Greene County (IA St Placer)
Tanner Hocker 149 Fr. Fort Madison, Iowa Fort Madison (IA St Placer)
Jeremy Vester 149/157 Fr. Oak Harbor, Wash. Oak Harbor (WA St Placer)
Nathan Fritz 165 Fr. Sigourney, Iowa Sigourney (IA St. Placer)
Eddie Ginnan 165 Fr. Homer Glen, Ill. Lockport Township (IL St Placer)
Jeremy Scheuermann 165 Fr. Jefferson, Iowa Greene County (IA St Placer)
Austin Laabs 184 Fr. Guthrie Center, Iowa Guthrie Center (IA Finalist)

Season Outlook:
The 2014-15 Central College wrestling team (8-4) finished the dual season tied for fourth in the Iowa Conference, the school’s best finish since 1995. Combine that with the two All-Americans (28th @ Nationals), four Scholar All-Americans, and the program completed the best season in recent memory. Expectations remain high for the Dutch with a core nucleus on starters returning and young talent.

2015-2016 Oswego Preview

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October 21, 2015

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Team: SUNY Oswego
Head Coach: Mike Howard
Years at School as Head Coach: 27
Career Record at Current School: 148-270-6
Assistant Coaches: Ian Clark (4th Year), Mike Conners (1st Year)

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 2-14

Top Returning Starters:
James Ronca (8-5 injured 2nd semester)
Jon Ptacek ECWC placer @ 133
David Almaviva D1 transfer mid season
Tyler Silverthorn 3rd ECWC, 6th Mideast Region @ 157
Mark Milisci 2 tournament placings as a fr last season @ 149
Tim Scalisi ECWC placer 2013
Michael Pistone (injured 2nd semester)
Joe Gorsuch, 8th NYS Collegiate Championships @ 197

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Bryan Coll, Locust Valley HS, 3 x NYS Qualifier
Eric Harley, Penfield HS, NYS Qualifier
Steven Culbert, Galway HS, NYS Qualifier
Troy Seymour, Peru HS/Wyoming Sem/NC State, 2 x NYS placer 3rd/4th, 4 x NHSCA AA
Anthony Pistone, Sachem East HS/Univ Southern Maine, 6th NYS 2012
Jeff Lombardi, Don Bosco HS, 2 x NJ Qualifier
Ben Paccione, Monsignor Farrell HS, 2nd State Qualifier CHSAA
Daniel Smith, South Jefferson HS/Univ Buffalo, 2nd NYS, 8th NHSCA
Kade Andrews, Carthage HS, NYS Qualifier
Nick Fortini, St. Anthony’s HS, NYS Qualifier

Season Outlook:
Oswego State will have no seniors on the roster but return several individuals who have experienced some success at the collegiate level and are looking for a breakout season in 2015-16. A trio of very talented transfers along with a strong incoming freshmen class with state tournament experience will provide a spark to the program. The Lakers are confident that the combination of experienced returners with the new talent will lead to a successful campaign ending at the NCAA Championships in Cedar Rapids. The first half of the season will be highlighted by the opportunity to compete in the world’s most famous arena Madison Square Garden as the Lakers close out November at “The Grapple at the Garden.”

2015-2016 North Central Preview

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October 20, 2015

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Team: North Central College
Head Coach: Joe Norton
Years at School as Head Coach: 1
Career Record at Current School: 7-5
Assistant Coaches: Jake Fredricksen, Andrew Zobac, Matt Burns, Nathan Segal, Brandon Preston, John Robinson

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 7-5

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Layten Binion (141, 6th), Nathan Segal (149)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers (any year): Binion, Josh Tardy (157, 2014)

Top Returning Starters:
125: Brandon Malone — 20-14 record as a freshman
133: Casey McWhirter — 20-10 record as a freshman
141: Layten Binion — 34-10 record, CCIW Champion, All-American
157: Blake Olson — 26-17 record, 6th at Midwest Regional
157: Josh Tardy — 36-11 record, NCAA Qualifier (2014)

Season Outlook:
The Cardinals bring back a strong squad in 2015 after graduating just two starters from last year’s team. Layten Binion returns after finding his way to the All-American podium for the first time last season and looks to climb a few spots higher. Josh Tardy, an NCAA Qualifier from 2014 also returns after a year away. Look for junior 165 pounder Eric Kirkman to make a big splash after dramatic improvement toward the end of last season.

2015-2016 Millikin Preview

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October 20, 2015

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Team: Millikin University
Head Coach: Ryan Birt
Years at School as Head Coach: 1st
Assistant Coaches: Erik Hanson, Tom Watkins, Jason Eckenrod

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Returning NCAA Qualifiers (any year): James Buss (285, 4th in 2013, 1st in 2014), Stephan Birt (174, 2011)

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Freshman
Tristan Birt- State Champ, 2x placer
Dustin Brown- 3x State placer
Jake Eckenrod-State placer
Wyatt Fox-2x State placer
Josh Fuqua- Runner-up, 2x State placer
Dylan Knisley-2x State placer
Cameron Mammen-State Champ, 2x placer
Jake Morgan- State placer
Zach Nelson-State Champ, 3x Finalist
RJ O’Connor-Runner-up, 3x placer
Kye Reczek-State Runner-up
Matt Sincoff- State placer
Frank Tomaskovic-State placer
Chris Williams-Runner-up, 4x placer
Rodney Baker- State Qualifier
Keajion Jennings-State Qualifier
Josh Sincoff-State Qualifier
Jake Smothers-State Qualifier
Zach Whitsel-State Qualifier
Transfers
Stephan Birt- NCAA Qualifier
James Buss- NCAA Champ, 2x-All-American
Myron Hamilton-NJCAA Qualifier
Kerin Ramirez-NJCAA Qualifier
Blake Tisza-NJCAA Qualifier
Cooper Collings-Knox
Austin Hedrick-Elmhurst
Deionnte Honorable-Lincoln
Brendan Menacher-Dubuque

2015-2016 Baldwin Wallace Preview

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October 20, 2015

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Team: Baldwin Wallace University
Head Coach: Jamie Gibbs
Years at School as Head Coach: 4
Career Record at Current School: 30-18
Assistant Coaches: Mason True, Matt Curley, Andrew Taylor, Bill McGrain, Kyle Johnston

2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 17-5

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Jesse Gunter (125, 4th), Josh Decatur (141), Garrett Chase (174, 7th)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers (any year): Gunter, Decatur, Chase, David Shapiro (165, 2014)

Top Returning Starters:
125 Jesse Gunter – 2x All-American
141 Josh Decatur – NCAA Qualifier
165 David Shapiro – 2014 NCAA Qualifier
174 Garrett Chase – All-American

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Bryson Mansor
Evan Francis
Richie Burke
Ben Hooff
Anthony Arroyo
Jimmy Sandlin
Chris Head
Michael Gregory
Zek Lehman
Chris McCullough

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Team: Waynesburg University
Head Coach: Ron Headlee
Years at School as Head Coach: 7
Career Record at Current School: 79-45-1
Assistant Coaches: Jeff Havelka – Assistant Coach, Gennaro Bonaventura – Graduate Assistant, John Yates – Volunteer Assistant

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2014-2015 Dual Meet Record: 17-7

2015 NCAA Qualifiers: Luke Lohr (149, 8th), Sam Guidi (165, 4th)

Top Returning Starters:
125 – Gordan Bieber, Sr.
133 – Filippo Crivelli, Jr. (2014 PAC Champion)
141 – DJ Grindel, So.
174 – Ryan Shank, Jr.
285 – Greg Kumer, Sr. (2x PAC Champion, 4th-place finisher at 2015 DIII Mideast Regional)

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Jesse Cherry, Mt. Airy, Md. (141-149, single-season records for takedowns and wins)
Matt Claxton Columbia, Md.(149, three-time Md. state qualifier, two-time regional finalist)
Nick Kusich Avella, Pa. (149-157, section champ, four-time regional qualifier, four-time WPIAL placer)
Mike Millero Greenville, Pa. (174, section, district and regional champion; two-time PIAA AA state qualifier)
Josh Sneeringer, New Oxford, Pa. (174, regional, district and section placer)
Darion Trimmer, Pittsburgh, Pa. (133 lb., PIAA AA state qualifier, two-time section champion, fourth-place at regionals)

Season Outlook:
With half of last year’s starters lost to graduation, the 2015-16 Waynesburg University wrestling team will definitely have a fresh look to it. The biggest losses to the lineup are 2015 All-Americans Luke Lohr (149) and Sam Guidi (165). Also gone are Chris Milligan (157), Patrick Jennings (184) and Gennaro Bonaventura (197). With a handful of talented middle and upper weights gone from the roster, the lightweights, as well as two-time PAC champion heavyweight Greg Kumer, will be counted upon to lead the way to victory.

Senior Gordan Bieber (125), junior Filippo Crivelli (133) and sophomore DJ Grindel (141) all return this winter. Crivelli is a former PAC champion, while Bieber has been featured in the D3Wrestle.com national rankings.

Several underclassman middleweights will be looked upon to fill the openings in the startling lineup. Sophomores Derek Hull and Landon Lohr, who both saw starting time last year, are expected to battle out for the starting jobs at 157 and 165 pounds. Another name to watch this year is second-year junior Ryan Shank, who moves up from 165-174, where he competed last season, to 184 pounds. Shank, along with several other team members, is coming off a very busy summer filled with competition.

Several members of this year’s freshman class are expected to both push older team members for starting time and gain experience in the room and at tournaments. The Jackets could also gain possible starting candidates at multiple weights following the conclusion of the college football season and the fall semester.

Ice Hour Episode 4

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October 19, 2015

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ICE04: Jim Gruenwald of Wheaton and Andy Vogel of Gettysburg on marketing Division III wrestling

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Jim Gruenwald wrestled in the Olympics twice. Andy Vogel’s been an assistant coach, head coach as well as an Assistant Athletics Director. Both will join Episode 4 of the Ice Hour, a Division III Wrestling Podcast.

Gruenwald competed for coach Ben Peterson at Maranatha Baptist while Vogel wrestled at Messiah. Now the head coach at Wheaton College in Illinois, Gruenwald’s entering his seventh year of rebuilding the program which as a proud wrestling tradition and hosts one of the monster Division III tournaments each season, the Pete Willson Invitational.

Vogel is in his ninth year at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. He’s entering this season with his biggest roster ever and he and Gruenwald will explain the process of building a roster and a team his school and administration can get behind.

Vogel has also run d3wrestle.com for nearly a decade and when we talk about marketing your Division III program, Vogel will talk about the growth of his website and both coaches will talk about their marketing efforts to grow interest organically around campus and with alumni.

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