Tuesday Results
Wrestler of the Week: James Carey
The d3wrestle.com Wrestlers of the Week is James Carey of Alma College. Wrestling at 149, Carey went 4-0 to help lead the Scots to a 4-0 record at the Bob Del Rosa Duals at Case Western Reserve University. Carey picked up three decisions and a forfeit, and the highlight victory was a 5-4 decision over #2 ranked returning All-American Daniel Mirman of John Carroll.
Carey, a senior from Ithaca, Michigan, has been on the team at Alma since the program was resurrected for his freshman year, and he is a four year starter for the Scots. He has a career record of 51-43 and has been at 149 for his entire career. Carey and Alma next compete at the Hatcher Duals at Ouachita Baptist College on November 14th.
Weekend Results 11/7-9
Brockport/Oklahoma Invitational
Washington & Jefferson Invitational
CWRU Wrestling Festival (Bob Del Rosa Duals and Claude Sharer Classic)
Chuck Porter Invitational at Knox
Bison Open at NDSU
Harold Nichols Open at Iowa State (Central only DIII team)
Mike Clock Open (Sunday, Pacific only)
John Reese Duals at Wilkes
Electric City Duals at Scranton
Weekend Events
Some events this weekend
Ithaca Invitational (Friday and Saturday)
Brockport/Oklahoma Invitational
Washington & Jefferson Invitational
CWRU Wrestling Festival (Bob Del Rosa Duals and Claude Sharer Classic)
Chuck Porter Invitational at Knox
John Reese Duals at Wilkes
Electric City Duals at Scranton
Wednesday Results
Daniel Webster Preview
Daniel Webster College (Nashua, NH)
Head Coach: John Archambeau
Years at School as head coach: 1st year
Career Record at school: 0-0
Assistant Coaches: Brandon Gauthier (RIC ’12); volunteer assistant coach- Ron Fusco (Springfield College ’11)
Top incoming wrestlers:
Steven Dwight- Multiple time state placer and champ, NE Finalist, 3rd Prep Nationals
Tyler Siverhus- 4x time state placer, 2x champ
Markus Jacobo- Multiple time state placer
Josh Norman- Multiple time state placer, state champ
Maro Fakhory- MA State Placer
Jack Tanguay- State Placer
Andrew Keefe- State Placer
Jon Fitzpatrick- MA Section Placer
Jaaron “Bear” Bryant- NJ varsity
Jerry Sipple- PA varsity
Arthur Luneau- NY varsity
Sal Santa Maria- CT Varsity
Season outlook:
The DWC Eagles start the first season in school history with strong numbers with over 20 wrestlers. The excitement, dedication, and hard-work ethic of this young team will prove to be beneficial as they gain experience with a well-balance, comprehensive schedule. The team has strong leadership from high school AA Steven Dwight and state placers Markus Jacobo and Maro Fakhory. The focus of the season will be continuous development and daily improvement to produce a successful team on and off the mat. With the addition of some talented mid-year transfers, the Eagles have their goals set on a strong regional tournament and getting a few wrestlers on the national podium.
University of Chicago Preview
University of Chicago
Head Coach: Leo Kocher
Years at School as head coach: 29
Assistant Coaches:Joe Bochenski, Joe Tolnai, Tim McGuire, Ben Adams, Adam Shoger, RonGroves, Roger Vukobratovich, Oscar Martinez
2013-2014 Dual Meet Record: 4-10
2014 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Charlie Banaszak 4th NCAA at 141
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Charlie Banaszak
Top returning starters:
Charlie Banaszak – 4th NCAA
Paul Papoutsis UAA Champion at 165 – UAA freshman of the year
Top incoming wrestlers:
Sunny Sharma 3x GA 4A state placer
Devan Richter MO state champ 4x 4A state placer
Elliot Henderson 2x IA 2A state placer
Nick Dinapoli National Preps placer
Nick Ferraro 5th in IL 3A
Graham Grant 4th CA
Weekend Results 11/1&2
Brockport Golden Eagle Invitational (Brockport was only DIII team)
Maryland Duals (Johns Hopkins)
Rutgers Duals (Delaware Valley, Centenary, and Stevens)
Kaye Young Open (Manchester only DIII)
Some of this weekend’s events
NWCA All-Star Classic (featuring Ithaca’s Alex Gomez)
King’s Monarch Invitational
Whitewater Preview
UW-Whitewater
Head Coach: Ned Shuck
Years at School as head coach: 1st
Career Record at school:0-0
Assistant Coaches: Mike Kelly, Adam Latella, Delian Schneider
2013-2014 Dual Meet Record: 20-4
2014 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Jimmy Nehls (5th, 133), Matt Adcock (2nd, 141), Elroy Perkin (5th, 149), Cedric Gibson (5th, 165), Shane Siefert (2nd, 197), Anthony Edgren (285)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Jimmy Nehls (5th, 133), Matt Adcock (2nd, 141), Elroy Perkin (5th, 141), Shane Siefert (2nd, 197), Anthony Edgren (285, 5th in 2013)
Top returning starters:
Jimmy Nehls 5th 2014 NCAA
Matt Adcock 2nd 2014 NCAA
Elroy Perkin 5th 2014 NCAA
Shane Siefert 2nd 2014 NCAA 4th 2013 NCAA
Anthony Edgren 2014 NCAA National Qualifier, 5th 2013 NCAA
Zac Denny 4th 2014 Midwest regional
Ryan Aprahamian 5th 2014 Midwest Regional.
Top incoming wrestlers:
Conner Price 2nd 2014 preseason nationals
Zach Borofka 5th WI state 2009
Austin Quartullo 4X IL state qualifier 6th 2012 5th 2013 4th in 2014 4th @ folkstyle nationals
Nick Bonomo 2014 IL state qualifier, 4th 2014 preseason nationals
Patrick Breckheimer 3X WI state qualifier 6th @ 2014 State
Nick Koch 2X IL state qualifier. 6th in 2013 6th in 2014
Casey Crangle 3rd 2014 WI state
Isaiah Vela 3X IL state qualifier 4th in 2010
Season outlook:
Coming off Whitewater’s back to back best seasons, the Warhawks look to improve again this year. The team has had some success and coming short of the goal is what drives them. With new head coach, Ned Shuck, and a group of good freshman the goal hasn’t changed. There are some leaders that have had success and want more, so they will need to bring the young guys with them. The Warhawks have a competitive schedule that let them see a lot of good competition through the year to get them ready for the post season.
Messiah Preview
Messiah College
Head Coach: BRYAN BRUNK
Years at School as head coach: 11
Career Record at school: 128-99
Assistant Coaches: DOMINEAK COMMODORE, CRAIG HOGAN, DEREK RICKER, MIKE BRESSLER, RICO PLUMMER
2013-2014 Dual Meet Record: 21-2
2014 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: 125 LUCAS MALMBERG- 2ND NCAA, 141 KALEB LOHT- 1ST NCAA, 165 STEPHEN CANNON- NCAA Q, 174 RICO PLUMMER- 5TH NCAA, 184 JOSH THOMSON 4TH NCAA
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: MALMBERG, LOHT, THOMSON
Top returning starters:
125 Lucas Malmberg SO- ALL AMERICAN
141 Kaleb Loht SR- NATIONAL CHAMPION
174 Josh Thomson JR- 2X ALL AMERICAN
Top incoming wrestlers:
133 Zach Snow SO- 15-12 at Messiah 2years ago
133 Daniel Grant FR- PA State Q
149 Tag Wilber FR- 4th FL states
165 Jeff Hojnacki FR- 3X OH state placer
184 Ben Swarr FR- 5th PA states
197 Kyle Koser FR- 4th PA states
285 Daniel Giovannacci- 4th National Preps
Season outlook:
Messiah returns 5 starters and 3 All Americans from last year’s 3rd place team in the NCAA. 2013-14 was easily the best single season in program history and hopes are high for this season as well. In order for the Falcons to achieve similar success a mix of veterans that have been waiting for their chance to break the lineup and an eager group of freshman will have to step up to fill the gaps left by 5 graduating starters. Kaleb Loht sets out to try to become the program’s first ever two time National Champion and Josh Thomson will drop down a weight class to 174 this season.
Wabash Preview
WABASH COLLEGE
Head Coach: BRIAN ANDERSON
Years at School as head coach: 11 YEARS
Career Record at school: 94-47-1
Assistant Coaches: DANNY IRWIN (7 YRS) CAMDEN EPPERT (1ST YEAR) JOSH BOYER (2ND YEAR) ERACLEO VALLEJO (4TH YEAR)
2013-2014 Dual Meet Record: 13-3
2014 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: 125-Tommy Poynter (NQ), 157-Reece Lefever (4th), 165 – Josh Sampson (NQ) 174-Conner Lefever (NQ), 184-Riley Lefever (National Champion), 197- Austin O’Neal (NQ)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: 125-Tommy Poynter (NQ), 157-Reece Lefever (AA), 174-Conner Lefever (NQ), 184-Riley Lefever (National Champion)
Top returning starters:
125-Tommy Poynter (NQ)
157-Reece Lefever (AA)
174-Conner Lefever (NQ)
184-Riley Lefever (National Champion)
Top incoming wrestlers:
Jacob Cottey – 3X SQ, 2X Indiana State Placer(7th, 5th)
Devin Broukal – 3X Indiana State Placer(7th, 7th, 3rd)
Maximillano Hernandez – Indiana State Placer(3rd)
Devante Gray – 2X SQ, 1X Illinois Placer(5th)
AJ Belden – Indiana State placer (8th)
Season outlook:
Outlook looks great for the Wabash Wrestling team in 2014-2015. 4 returning National Qualifiers, 2 of which were on the podium in 2014. Fresh faces will fill a few voids opened by graduation and a few other past starters are looking forward to getting their shot to make the tournament after being behind a NQ or AA last year. Wabash is looking for another record breaking season, after their 9th place team finish in 2014.
Oneonta Preview
SUNY Oneonta
Head Coach: Duane Ritter
Years at School as head coach: 11
20013-14-Dual Record: 10-9
Career Record at school: 116-66-3
Assistant Coaches: Bill Cooper, Rocco Caponi, Nate Leonard, Josh Wake (Volunteer), Mike Hamilton (GA-Strength & Conditioning)
Returning NCAA Qualifier: Shaun Gillen (2013)
Top Returning Starters:
125: Dominic DeGraba (So.)- All-Conference ECWC 2014
133: Sean Hanson(Sr.)-2x All-Conference ECWC 2x Runner-up, 2x NCAA All-Regional (5th @133 & 5th @ 141)
149-157: Curt Rowley (Jr.)-All-Conference ECWC 2013
174: Shaun Gillen(Jr.)-2x All Conference ECWC, 2x Runner-up, All-State NYS Collegiate, 2x NCAA All-Regional, NCAA National Qualifier 2013
197: Chad Obzud(Sr.)-2x All-Conference 2x 3rd ECWC, 2x NYS Collegiate All-State, 2x NCAA All-Regional (5th & 5th @ 197)
Top incoming wrestlers:
125-Tim Taylor- 2x Maryland State Placer (4th & 6th)
125 Steven Lee-(Tr.) 5th NY State, 2nd War @ Shore, NHSCA-HS-All-American (4th)
133- Anthony Messina- All-County Section 11 (3rd)
133- Chris D’amico- All-County Section 11
141- Matt Marino-All-County Section 11, (43-3 as Sr.)
149- Larry Courtien- 2X Section 1 Placer
165- Cameron Milliken-Section II Champion, 4th NY State
174- Mitchell Fisher- Section 5 Champ, NY State Qualifier
197- Tim Flower- Section 2 Champ, NY State Qualifier, Eastern States Placer
HWT-Jake Groesbeck- All-Section II (3rd), NYS GR State Runner-up
HWT- James Bethel- 3rd NY State, 45-1, HS All-American (3rd @ Fargo), NYS FS & GR State Champion
Season outlook:
After a winning dual meet season which concluded with 8th place NCAA NE Regional Championships team finish, and 5 NCAA All-Regional wrestlers in 2014. The Red Dragons lost four senior starters to graduation, 2 of them 100+ match winners, and NCAA All-Regional Wrestlers. Despite those losses to graduation this year’s team should rebound nicely with a solid line-up. The team will be paced by three multiple time NCAA All-Regional, and multiple time All-Conference ECWC wrestlers in Hanson, Gillen, & Obzud all striving to conclude their careers with a trip to the NCAA Championships in Hershey PA. Dominic DeGraba (So.), and Curtis Rowley (Jr.) both All-Conference ECWC wrestlers, along with returning starters Evan Wallace, Anthony Marino, and Vincent Provenzano should provide additional veteran leadership to this year’s team. Several additional wrestlers are highly experienced, eager to fill the voids left by graduating teammates, and looking to make an impact this season. The incoming class boosts multiple State Qualifiers, State Placers, All- Sectional, and All-County grapplers several of whom will contend for starting positions in this year’s line-up. If all goes well the Red Dragons should blossom into a highly competitive team during the 2014-15 season.
Springfield Preview
Springfield College
Head Coach: Jason Holder
Years at School as head coach: 4th year
Career Record at school: 38-12
Assistant Coaches: Pierre Bondoc (3rd year), Jimmy Hamel (1st year).
2013-2014 Dual Meet Record: 10-7
2014 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Dylan Foley (165, 6th), Eric Hamrick (149)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans (any year): Derek Adams (133, 4th in 2013), Dylan Foley (165,6th), Eric Hamrick (149)
Top returning starters:
Eric Hamrick (157): Northeast Regional 2nd/NQ
Dylan Foley (165): Northeast Regional 3rd/AA
Derek Adams (133): Northeast Regional 2nd/AA’13
Michael Case (184): Northeast Regional 4th
Hunter Ayen (197): Northeast Regional 4th
Top incoming wrestlers:
Zachary Bridson: Tenn. Chattanooga transfer
David Colvin: CT State placer
Thomas Farley: NJ Region 5 placer
Josh Hillman: NE prep placer
Matty Ritchie: NJ Region 1 placer
Connor Sheehan: NJ Region 6 placer
Season Outlook:
The Pride is returning 8 of 10 starters from last year’s team. This includes 2014 All-American Dylan Foley and National Qualifier Eric Hamrick. The 2014-2015 squad will include 2013 All-American Derek Adams and welcome in transfer Zachary Bridson. The upper weights will be lead by a pair of returning All-Region wrestlers in senior Michael Case and sophomore Hunter Ayen. Springfield College will have a lot of young wrestlers who are hoping to step-up this season.
Ithaca Preview
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2014-2015 Ithaca Preview Release
Also, Alex Gomez will be wrestling in a showcase match at the NWCA All-Star Classic this Saturday at the University of Pennsylvania.
USMMA Preview
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US Merchant Marine Academy
Head Coach: Greg Ilaria
Years at School as head coach: 7
Career Record at school: 56-23
Assistant Coaches: Beau Bruno
2013-2014 Dual Meet Record: 11 – 5
2014 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Mike Mui 125
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Mike Mui 125 (jr), Branden Yeik 165 (sr, 2013)
Top returning starters:
125 Mike Mui – jr-2014 1st Place Centennial Conference, 2nd place Eastern Regional, NCAA Qualifier (Round of 12)
133 Tom Healy – sr- 3 year starter 7-6 Record (2014)
141 Isaac Hammonds – so 12-17 Record,
149 Nathan Twito – so – 11-16 record (2014)
157 Nic Watson sr – 4th in 2013 All Academy Championship/Jack Walsh – so 10 -14 record
165 Branden Yeik – sr – 2013 NCAA Qualifier
184 Patrick Rooney – so 7-5 Record/Greg Potemkin jr 2nd in Centennial Conference (2013)
197 Ricky Fisher – jr 10-3 Record, 1st Place at The College of Mount Saint Vincent Open, 2nd in centennial conference (2013)
Top incoming wrestlers:
133 Chris Watson – FL
141 Travis Ahrens – FL 3x Place Winner
141 Trent Dolby – NV – 2 x State place winner, 4th , 2nd .
141 Nate Henkle- OH – St Paris Graham/ 4 yr. letter winner, OH State Qualifier
165/174 Jacob Sherman – 3 x GA Place winner, 2nd, 3rd, 2nd. NHSCA so All American 5th.
174 Daniel Viera – AK 2x All State Champ
174 James Malone – MD
Season outlook:
USMMA looks to build on an 11-5 2014 season with 2 returning national qualifiers, and a group of solid returning starters. Talented backups and freshman add depth and competition to the team as they battle for the starting spots. With Branden Yeik a 2013 NCAA qualifier rejoining the team, USMMA is looking to move up the standings in the Centennial Conference and have multiple qualifiers to the National Championships.
Johnson & Wales Preview
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Johnson & Wales University
Head Coach: Lonnie Morris
Years at School as head coach: 18th
Career Record at school: 248-118-4
Assistant Coaches: Brian Allen (16th), James Gilbert (13th), Colin Lenhardt (1st) and Joe Pronk (1st)
2013-2014 Dual Meet Record: 17-5
2014 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Michael Ferinde 141lbs. (5th), Joey Gaccione 149 lbs. (NQ), Everet Desilets 157 lbs. (5th), Colin Lenhardt 174 lbs. (8th)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Michael Ferinde 141 lbs., Joey Gaccione 149 lbs.
Top returning starters:
141 Michael Ferinde (All-American)
149 Joey Gaccione (National Qualifier)
Top incoming wrestlers:
125 Cody Beaudette, RI State place winner
125 Robert Jordan, NJ State place winner
133 Jao Vicente, RI State champ / New England Finalist (Transfer from William Penn)
133 DJ Tirrelli, NJ Region champ
141 Jamiel Stapelton, NY Sectional Champ
141 Jimmy Capone, CT
149 Damian Duffy, NY
149 Nick Senuk, PA
149 Nicko Grello, NJ
149 Watna Cunha, MA
149 Michael Stewart, MA New England Champ (Transfer from Ellsworth)
157 Frankie Hernandez, NY 5th Eastern states
157 Brandon Fleming, MA 3rd in New England
157 Miguel Henriques, NJ
157 Zach Kessler, MA
165 Jonah Swett, CT
174 Ryan Schaal, NY
174 Peter Hailer, MA State Champ (Transfer Brockport)
184 Elijah Cash, VA
197 Andrew Cavanna, CT New England Champ
197 Michael Anderson, MA
Season outlook:
The 2014 season ended with JWU recording a school record best 8th place finish at the NCAA Nationals. The Wildcats recorded (3) All Americans (another school record). What was even more impressive was that JWU was 1st in the Largest Seed to Place Differential (Meaning,“The Most Underrated team at the NCAA’s”) and had the most pins (6) in the tournament, but that was last year….
Graduated is 2x All-American Colin Lenhardt. His presence will still be felt though as he has moved into a coaching position. All-American Everet Desilets, who has won World and Pan Am tournaments in Judo, will be taking the year off as he prepares for a Team USA Olympic birth. Returning are Senior All-American Michael Ferinde and Junior National Qualifier Joey Gaccione anchoring the Wildcat squad. The JWU team will be looking at no fewer then 7 new faces moving into the starting lineup this year. This will make for an interesting battle in the room. Along with the freshmen and transfers, upper class-men return and are poised to claim their spots. At 285 Jonah Aurelio at 21-10 with 11 falls should be the favorite as he knocked off a few National Qualifiers and All-Americans last year. Michael Labell will return at 174/184 after a season ending injury stopped him from going to the Big Show. Mike was ranked #1 in the NEWA Conference before the injury. Also returning from injury are 2x All-Region wrestler 165 Sean Prell ( 2nd and 5th) and 133/141 Justin Colon who was (17-9). Another returner is Ken Dougherty at 174/184 who was 31-12 a year ago. Things get heated up at 157 where there are plenty of challengers to Senior Andrew Stock. Andrew was 15-9 with 12 pins last year behind Desilets. The depth from 133-174 will be JWU’s strong point, as there will be potential All-Region wrestlers not able to crack the starting line-up.
Cortland Preview
SUNY-Cortland
Head Coach: Brad Bruhn
Years at School as head coach: starting #13
Career Record at school: 169-62-1
Assistant Coaches: Ryan LeBlanc, Dale DeBacco, Brian Bistis and James Ondris
2013-2014 Dual Meet Record: 13-4, Tied for 6th at the NCAA Championships
2013-2014 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Joe Giaramita 6th @ 197, Bobby Dierna 2nd @ 149, Lou Puca 7th @ 174, Sean Kempf-125, Brian Bistis-141, Lance Moore-HWT
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans:
2014- All Americans Joe Giaramita (JR)
2014-NQ Lance Moore (SR)
2013- NQ Alec Dierna(JR)
2012-JUCO All American Lance Moore (JR)
Top returning starters:
133 (SR) Paul Fields 2x Northeast regional placer
141 (JR)Alec Dierna(37-17) 2013 National Qualifier
149 (JR) Tony Battista(18-14) 2014 ECWC Placer
165 (SO)Mike Beckwith 2014 Northeast Regional Placer
165 (JR)Joe Cataldo 2014 ECWC Placer
184 (SO)Nic Bellanza(19-13) 2014 ECWC Placer
174/84 (SR) Tyler Beckwith 2013 NYS Runner-up, ranked 4th when he suffered a season ending injury
197 (RSJR)Joe Giaramita 2012 AA at HWT(8th) and 2014 AA at 197(6th)
HWT (RSSR)Lance Moore 2014 NQ at HWT
Other returners
125 (SO) Mat Bradice
157 (SO) Brendan Dent
165 (JR) Brian Vutianitis
165 (SO) Colin Barber
184/97 (SO) Brian Bulger
Top incoming wrestlers:
125 Marvin “Duece” Brown 2x VA State Placer
125 Andrew Roden Kings Park HS Section 11 runner up
133 Chris Fantuazzo Greece HS State Qualifier
141 Marc Gonzales Brentwood HS 2x section 11 placer
141 Matt Norris Homer HS State Qualifier
141 Adrain Berry Uniondale HS State Qualifier
141/49 Curtis Grant Elmira HS State Placer and State Qualifier
149 Matt Barber Westfield HS (NJ) State Placer
149 Greg Chery Connequot HS Section 11 placer
157 Vinny Romeo Canandaiqua HS State Qualifier
184 Gino Gioielle Brewster HS State Placer
HWT Ron Kelly Monroe-Woodburry HS State Placer and State Qualifier
Season outlook:
Losing three starters to graduation and two 2x All-Americans (for the year) will be not be easy. But expect us to push even harder this year to develop young talent and capitalize on some strong seasoned upperclassmen.
Wilkes Preview
Wilkes University
Head Coach: Jon Laudenslager
Years at School as head coach: 12th
Career Record at school: 172-72-5
Assistant Coaches: Mitchell Marcks, Brian Broderick, Anthony Dattolo, Kris Krawchuk, Ryan Wilson
2013-2014 Dual Meet Record: 18-3
2014 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: 133 Myzar Mendoza, 149 Mark Hartenstine (4th), 157 Kris Krawchuk, 174 Kyle Diesel, 197 Eric Bach, 285 William Fletcher
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: 133 Michael Fleck (NQ 2012), 174 Kyle Diesel, 197 Eric Bach
Top returning starters:
125 Guesseppe Rea JR. 28-7
133 Michael Fleck JR. 11-8
141 Pankil Chander SO. 16-18
141 Ryan Smith JR. 10-10
149 Stephen Turner SR. 19-11
165Mark Maloney RSFR Injured 2013-14
157 Sean Lombardi SR. 9-15
165 Mason McIntyre Injured 2013-14
174 Kyle Diesel JR. 25-14
184 Levi Veppert JR. 24-15
197 Eric Bach SR. 18-10
197 Alex Pullen SO. 13-10
285 Nick Dawson JR 20-9
285 Dave Oberrender SR DNC in 2013-14
Top incoming wrestlers:
125 Dustin Zuzulock NJ Region Qualifier
133 Matt Grossmann PA 2nd and 5th
133 Tommy Stokes PA 8th
133 Bilal Bici NJ Region Qualifier
141 Kashif Alston PA Region Qualifier
141 Jessie Lopez WA State Champion…4X Stateplacer
141 James Palys PA Region Qualifer
141 Andrew Tonnesen NJ Region Qualifier
149 Morgan Fuller PA Region Qualifier
149 Nick Racanelli NJ R12
157 Patrick Swenson NJ SQ
157 Nick Armagno NJ SQ
165 Kieran Gerrity NJ R12
165 Robert Wright PA Region Qualifier
174 Brady Butler PA Region Qualifier
184 James Palmisano PA Region Qualifier
184 Daniel VanBrunt NJ Region Qualifier
285 Covey Austin…PA
Season outlook:
Wilkes won the 2014 NCAA East Region sending 6 to NCAA Tournament lead by Mark Hartenstine (Easton/PA), Kris Krawchuk (Northern Lehigh), William Fletcher (Palisades), all of who have graduated. Lots of depth from past should pay dividends for Colonels as several new starters will emerge. Will once again go back to National Duals where Colonels finished 6th last season. Very strong recruiting class, with kids with tremendous work ethic.
Elmhurst Preview
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Elmhurst College
Head Coach: Steve Marianetti
Years at School as head coach: 13th
Career Record at school: 105-52-2
Assistant Coaches: John Jung, Matt Kuschert, Chris Muscia
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2013-2014 Dual Meet Record: 3-10
2014 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Ryan Prater (NCAA Champion @149), Danny Balderas (NCAA Qualifier @197)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans (any year): Miguel Venecia (AA in 2013)
Top returning starters:
Miguel Venecia – 2013 All-American, 5th in Regional 2014
Nick Dinardo – Regional placer, 2-year starter
James Spangler – Regional placer, 2-year starter
Alex Maynard – Missed last season due to injury
Top incoming wrestlers:
Blake Santi – JUCO All-American @149
Colton Kelly – Transfer from Cornell (IA)
Mike Togher – 2011 IL State Champion
Mark Duda – 2X IL State Runner-up, 3X Placer, 4X Qualifier
John Pellegrino – 2X IL State Placer, 4X Qualifier
Austin Hedrick – IL State Placer, 3X Qualifier
Connor Bandy – IL State Qualifier
Jayvin Bandy – IL State Qualifier
Matt Macarus – IL State Qualifier
Anthony Munoz – IL State Qualifier
Season outlook:
The Bluejays look to improve on their 17th place finish at the NCAA Championships. Gone are NCAA Champ Ryan Prater and qualifier Danny Balderas, but an experienced group of returners and talented class of newcomers should help the team improve upon last year’s results. Leading the returning group is 2013 All-American Miguel Venecia. After an injury filled 2014 campaign, a healthy Venecia looks to make it back on the podium. Also returning are regional placers and 2 year starters Nick Dinardo and Jim Spangler, along with the anticipated return of Alex Maynard, who missed the entire season due to a serious injury. All three look to be key parts of the lineup this season, along with Elmhurst’s “Freshman of the Year” Bobby Schillinger and Zack Urbanski, who has been biding his time the past 2 seasons behind talented upperclassmen.
