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2013-2014 NYU Preview

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New York University
Head Coach: Bruce Haberli
Years at School as Head coach: 19th
Career Record at school: 205-153-3 (.572)
Assistant Coaches: Corey Luce -Senior Assistant Coach- 8th year, Brian Benson- 7th year, Mike Torriero, Gene Kobilansky, Andrew Butville

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 15-1
2012-2013 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Brandon Jones (5th, 133), Patrick Sheehan (184)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Brandon Jones, Patrick Sheehan

Top returning starters:
Richy Cruz 133
Corbin Lee 133 (21 wins as a frosh, 3rd in Centenial championships)
Brandon Jones 141 (17-2 5th place at NCAA)
DJ Albonico 149 (18 wins as a frosh. 1st at CMSV invite, 3rd Ted Reese)
Matt DiGiovanni 157 (5th Regional Tournament)
Chris Amro 174 (20 wins Ted Reese Champ, UAA champ, 5th at Citrus)
Patrick Sheehan 184 (NCAA Qualifier)
Dan Brereton 197 16 wins
Anthony Chu HWT (6th Regional Tournament)

Top incoming wrestlers:
125 Wayne Yuan (2x IL SQ)
Brian Santana (Transfer from CA)
Amit Naik (2x NC champ)
141 Quinn Gregory (MA state placer)
141/149 Nick Matthews (6th in NJ)
157 James Papin (2x Prep qualifier)
165 John Messinger (4th in NY)
184 Robert Hankins
197 Roman Accetta (3x NY state prep champ)

Season outlook:
NYU had a great dual meet season, finishing 15-1 on the strength of solid depth and a lineup with few weak spots. The midyear transfer of former Iowa State wrestler Brandon Jones was a big boost, as he was undefeated until the NCAA Championships where he placed 5th at 133. He will likely be at 141 for 2013-2014, however. Also making it to Cedar Rapids was Patrick Sheehan at 184 but came up one match short of placing. Both Jones and Sheehan return to make another run. Matt DiGiovanni and Anthony Chu also placed at the regional, while Corbin Lee won over 20 matches before Jones bumped him out of the lineup. If Jones is at 141, Lee can get back in at 133. A good recruiting class brought in some likely starters, so NYU is set for another strong season.

2013-2014 Whitewater Preview

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UW-Whitewater Warhawks
Head Coach: Tim Fader
Years at School as head coach: 8
Career Record at school: 117-67-3
Assistant Coaches: Chris Heilman, Demond Carter, Adam Latella, Jake Fredricksen, Jeremy Cardenas, Ryan Woods, Ben Peterson

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 14-3
2012-2013 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: 133 Grant Sutter (2nd), 141 Jake Fredricksen (NQ), 149 Elroy Perkin (NQ), 157 Cade Sarbacker (4th), 165 Cedric Gibson (3rd), 184 Roland Dunlap (8th),197 Shane Siefert (4th), 285 Anthony Edgren (5th)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Elroy Perkin, Cedric Gibson, Shane Siefert, Anthony Edgren

Top returning starters with accomplishments:
Elroy Perkin – 2013 National Qualifier, Midwest Regional Champion, undefeated in WIAC.
Cedric Gibson – 3rd in 2013 NCAA Championships, Midwest Regional Champion, Undefeated in WIAC.
Shane Siefert – 4th in 2013 NCAA Championships, Midwest Regional Champion.
Anthony Edgren – 5th in 2013 NCAA Championships, Midwest Regional Champion

Top incoming wrestlers:
Zac Denny – 3x IL State Qualifier 2x State Placewinner
Bee Lor – 4th in WI State Tournament
Jimmy Nehls – UVA transfer, IL state placewinner, NHSCA Senior Nationals All American
Matt Ornoff – University of Missouri Transfer, 2x IL State Placewinner
Jessie Nelson – WI State Champion, 3rd as a junior, Cheesehead Champion
Jordan Newman – WI 3rd as a senior, 6th at USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals
Grant Rosenboom – 3x IA State Qualifier, State Placewinner
Wade Lardy –IL State Runner up

Season outlook:
The Warhawks are coming off of their best season in school history with a 3rd place NCAA finish, Midwest Regional Championship and back to back WIAC Championships. The loss of four NCAA qualifiers will be tough, but returning qualifier Perkin and All-Americans Gibson (returning 2nd semester), Siefert, and Edgren are all back with NCAA experience. The team is well-situated to have another good regional tournament, but national success will depend on the development wrestlers like 30 match winner Matt Adcock and a tough incoming class featuring at least 8 state placewinners. Expectations are high for a team that has eyes on another trophy in March.

2013-2014 Lakeland Preview

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Lakeland College Muskies
Head Coach: Mike DeRoehn
Years at School as head coach: 3
Career Record at school: 13-22
Assistant Coaches: Jose Quintana, Fred Brown

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 5-4

Top returning starters:
Matt Weber; 5th NCAA Regional; 23 wins; Scholar All-American
Marcus McCauley; 6th NCAA Regional; 24 wins
Jeremy Kroeger; 22 wins

Top incoming wrestlers:
Austin McPeek-2x 3rd Illinois State
Jacob Schmidt-WI State Qualifier
Mitchell Fucile-WI State Finalist
Jared Schaaf-WI State placer; 3x SQ

Season outlook:
The Muskies return the majority of their line up from last season and their previous mat experience should be a big help in continuing to elevate the team performance. Weber was a semifinal win away from qualifying for the NCAA tournament last year and is joined by other NCAA capable team leaders McCauley, Kroeger, Jacob Maechtle and Wesley Colton. A solid group of freshmen, including three state placewinners, may step in and contribute right away to help send Lakeland back to the NCAA Championships.

2013-2014 John Carroll Preview

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John Carroll University Blue Streaks
Head Coach: Kerry Volkmann
Years at School as head coach: 27
Career Record at school: 295-132-5
Assistant Coaches:  Dan  Ralph (JCU) 8 yrs  Sean Gill (JCU) 2yrs Kurt Gross (Kent St) 4yrs Dr. Dariush Sagafi (JCU) 9 yrs

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 5-6
2012-2013 National Qualifiers: Terner Gott (157), Dan Mirman (149)
Returning qualifiers: Gott and Mirman

Top returning starters:
125 John Cobos 2X OAC Placer 38-26 career  Sr.
133 So.  Mike Buckiso  (12-15)
141  Jr.  Jeff Holy (8-10)
149 So.  Dan Mirman NQ , Region Runnerup  (24-10)
157Jr. Terner Gott 2X NQ Reg Champ (28-6)
165 So. Jordan Victor (16-12)
184 Jr. Todd Gaydosh 2XOAC Placer (18-9 in 2012
197 JR. Bryan Adams (4-7)
285 Jr. Will Porter Region 6th (17-17)

Top incoming wrestlers:
125 Sal Corrao St. Ed’s, Lakewood , Oh  St. Qual
141 Anthony Troccio Dublin Scioto, Columbus 2X Dist. Qual
141 Taylor Bryant Fairfield, Fairfield Oh Dist. Qual.
157 Tom McNulty Padua, Mayfield Oh.  Dist. Qual
174 Steven Schmitz South Carroll, Md.  State Champ
184 John Turk NDCL, University Hts.  St. Qual.
197 Isen Vasusi St. Ignatius, Cleveland,Oh  Dist. Qual

Season Outlook:
With as many as nine starter left, John Carroll is poised for improvement in 2013-2014. Both of their NCAA qualifiers, Dan Mirman and Terner Gott, return with their eyes set on making the podium this March. Both were regional finalists at 149 and 157, respectively, with Gott taking the 157 title to become a 2x qualifier. John Carroll’s third regional placewinner was Will Porter at 285. The team will be counting on the rest of the lineup to build on last year’s experience to improve individual and team records this season. Gott and Mirman are the headliners, and a strong group of Ohio state qualifiers joins the team to challenge the incumbents for time in the lineup.

2013-2014 Augsburg Preview

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Augsburg College Auggies
Head Coach: Mark Matzek
Years at School as head coach: 6th year
Career Record at school: 47-16-1
Assistant Coaches: Jim Moulsoff, Tony Valek, Jared Massey, Brad Fisher, Desmond Radunz, Ryan Stroud, Adam Maronde, John Peterson

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 6-6
2012-2013 National Qualifiers and All-Americans:
Mike Fuenffinger , JR (125, 7th), Boyd Suparat (133), Tom Kuehn, JR (141), Justin Bowland, SR (165), Josh Kohler (174), Matt Hechsel, JR (197, 7th), Chad Johnson, SR (285, 1st)

Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Fuenffinger, Kuehn, Bowland, Hechsel, Johnson, Will Keeter, JR (2012 AA, 3rd), Tommy Teigen, JR (2012 NQ)

Top returning starters:
125 Mike Fuenffinger (2X NQ,  7th AA), 2X FILA/JR World Team Member Greco
141 Tom Kuehn (NQ)
149 Will Keeter (2012 AA), 2013 2nd place University Greco
165 Justin Bowland (NQ)
174 Tommy Teigen (NQ)
197 Matt Hechsel (7th NCAA)
285 Chad Johnson (2X Champion, 3X AA)

Top incoming wrestlers:
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133-Kirk Anderson (SO), transfer from NDSU, 3X State Champion (MN), 246 HS wins
157-Eric Hensel (SO), transfer from Clackamas CC

Season outlook:
Augsburg narrowly avoided dropping out of the top ten at the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1987, but Chad Johnson’s repeat championship at 285 and a pair of 7th place finishers helped them outdistance 11th place Concordia by 14 points. It was an off season only by the remarkable standards set by the program’s success over the past two decades plus of excellence. With four returning All-Americans, including 2012 placewinner Will Keeter, and three other qualifiers, the Auggies are poised for a bounce-back year. Add to that group their typical large and talented incoming class, and 2014 should be another good season in Minneapolis.

2013-2014 Cortland Preview

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SUNY-Cortland Red Dragons
Head Coach: Brad Bruhn
Years at School as head coach: 12th
Career Record at school: 156-58-1
Assistant Coaches: Jared Myhrberg, Jason Reynolds, Troy Sterling, Dale DeBacco, and Will Parks

2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 18-2

2012-2013 National Qualifiers and All-Americans:
Jared Myhrberg 3rd @ 197
Bobby Dierna 3rd @ 149
Lou Puca 6th @ 174
Troy Sterling-157
Alec Dierna-133
Corey James-HWT

Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans:
2013- All Americans Bobby Dierna(SO) and Lou Puca(JR)
2012- All Americans Brian Bistis (SR) and Joe Giaramita (SO)
2013- NQ Alec Dierna(SO)
2012-JUCO All American Lance Moore (JR)

Top returning starters:
125 (JR) Paul Fields Northeast regional placer
133 (SO)Alec Dierna(26-11) 2013 National Qualifier
141 (SR) Brian Bistis(19-8) 2012 All American @ 141 8th
149 (SO)Bobby Dierna(35-3) 2013 All-American @ 149 3rd
174 (JR) Lou Puca(30-7) 2013 All-American @ 174 6th
184 (JR) Tyler Beckwith(9-3) Monarch and NYS Runner-up, ranked 4th when he suffered a season ending injury

Other returners
125/33 (SR) Sean Kempf(65-31) 3rd in ECWC @ 125 in 2010, 2nd in ECWC @ 133 in 2012
133 (SO) Max Miller (7-1) injury ended season
157 (SR) James Ondris 3rd in ECWC @ 174 in 2012
165 (JR) William Maldonado 12-4 when injury ended season
165/74 (SO)Joe Cataldo 19-9, placed in several tournaments
197 (SR)Fransico DeCristo 13-7, placed in several tournaments
197 (SO)Joe Giaramita 2012 All American at HWT
HWT (SO)Andrew Scopino 14-4, Scholar All American

Top incoming wrestlers:
125 Jacob Green Chenango Forks HS 3x State Qualifier, 1x placer 4th
125 Mat Bradice William Floyd HS 4th at Senior Nationals
125 Chris Cataldo MacAurther HS Section 8 runner up
133 Troy Fenniger North Rockland HS 2x section placer
133 Tyler Hall Marathon HS Section placer
141 Dan Gormely BGA HS 5x State Qualifier, 4x placer(2,3,6,5)
149 Brendon Dent Connecqout HS State Placer 4th
149 Matt Dillon Nanuet HS State Placer 5th
149/57 Casey Lanave Chenango Forks HS 6x State Qualifier, 4x placer, 6 time HS All-American
165 Colin Barber Westfield HS(NJ) 2x State Qualifier, 1x placer 6th
184 Nick Bellanza John Glen HS State Champ
184 Brian Bulger Westfield HS(NJ) 2x State Qualifier
184 Jagger Rebozo Half Hollow Hills HS State Qualifier
197 Tyler Lilly New Rochelle HS State Qualifier
HWT Lance Moore Johnson City HS State Champ, Senior National Champ JUCO AA 3rd
HWT Chris Alianakian CHASSA 2x State Qual.

Season outlook:
With four returning NCAA All-Americans and one new NJCAA All-American, Cortland is primed to have another good season and challenge for a trophy at the NCAA Championships. Even with some injuries to key contributors last season, the Red Dragons still finished in the top ten. Bobby Dierna is the top returner after a 3rd place finish at 149, and he will be a contender for the title in 2014. Lou Puca is the other returning 2013 All-American who will be in the mix for the 174 title with 4 of the top 5 finishers last year gone at that weight. A trio of 2012 All-Americans in Bistis, Giaramita (down to 197 from 285), and NJCAA transfer Lance Moore give the team half a lineup worth of All-Americans. That group of five does not even include 184 Tyler Beckwith, who is as talented as any of these guys but had his season ended with a January injury. Add in other returners and their usual large recruiting class, and Cortland is looking good for 2013-2014.

2013-2014 Wheaton Preview

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Wheaton College Thunder
Head Coach: Jim Gruenwald
Years at School as head coach: 5th Season
Career Record at school: 14 – 37
Assistant Coaches: Head Asst. Eric Terrazas, Scott Torppey, Darren Faber

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 6-7
2012-2013 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Dan Olsen (7th @ 184) and Darren Faber (NQ 197)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Dan Olsen

Top returning starters:
157 Mark Savenok (37-6 as sophomore, 56-11 overall)
184 Dan Olsen (AA and 36-7)
174 Matt McCrary (36-15 as junior, 60- 49 overall)
197 Mitch Steed

Top incoming wrestlers:
Jared Fekete (3 x MI state qualifier, 4th as Junior)
Stephen Aiello (4 x Virginia state place winner, 2nd as senior)
Taylor Gohn (3 x MI state qualifier, 6th and 2nd place)
Logan Walkup (Iowa 2nd in state)

Season outlook:
Wheaton should be able to put a full lineup on the mat for the first time in a little while, and that lineup has some experience. Dan Olsen returns after an All-American finish a year ago and a trip to the University World Championships in Greco-Roman. Mark Savenok has shown flashes of brilliance and has the talent to hang with anyone. Matt McCrary has gotten wins over NCAA qualifiers, and will be aiming for more consistency this year. Mitch Steed should settle into his natural weight of 197 after finishing last year as an undersized heavyweight. With a solid core, Wheaton could have their first winning record in a long time if the newcomers to the lineup can supplement the talent that is already there.

2013-2014 Williams Preview

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Williams College Ephs
Head Coach: Scott Honecker
Years at School as head coach: Second
Career Record at school: 12-11
Assistant Coaches: Carl Breitenstein, Tom Foote

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 12-11
2012-2013 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Ces Antista (7th, 141), Jorge Lopez (6th, 149), Tom Foote (285)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Jorge Lopez, So.

Returning Starters: Jorge Lopez, Dan Seidita, Tim Garripoli, Kyle Gaffney, Anthony Brooks

Top incoming wrestlers:
Chris Chorzepa New England Champion
Martin Strenk PIAA AAA 6th

Season outlook:
Last year, Williams relied on a young team bolstered by a pair of senior national qualifiers, including All-American Ces Antista. With only 1 senior and 2 juniors, the 2013-2014 Ephs team will do more of the same but with a solid sophomore class. All-American Jorge Lopez returns as their only regional placewinner but will move up to 157 seeking an encore of last year’s 6th place national finish. Classmate Tim Garripoli will switch weights with Lopez and head down to 149. The incoming class has a couple of highlights in New England champion Chris Chorzepa and PA AAA placewinner Martin Strenk. Both hope to be able to contribute right away. As with any young team, the success of this group will depend on how the sophomores on the team adjust to their second full year of NCAA competition.

2013-2014 Trine Preview

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Trine University Thunder
Head Coach: Dan Callahan
Years at School as head coach: 8
Career Record at school: 66 –66 – 1
Assistant Coaches: Rob Yahrmarkt

2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 4 – 12
2012-2013 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Elias Larson (8th, 157), Ryan Pieper (174), Brandon Preston (125)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Preston

Top returning starters:
125 Brandon Preston JR 30-12 Midwest Regional Champ,
197 Mackenzie Green JR 16-13
133 Nick Ader SO 19-20
149 Jon Blanton SO 11- 18
125 Matt Frane SO 13 – 11
Top incoming wrestlers (including transfers) with accomplishments:
Matt Beard – 285 Indiana State Qualifier
Wes Cummings 133/141 Transfer from Mott CC
Joey Stasiak 165 – Indiana Semi State Qualifier

Season outlook:
Trine took three to the NCAA Championships last season, and Elias Larson ended his career as a three-time All-American. Ryan Pieper qualified at 174 but has also graduated, leaving Brandon Preston as the only returning qualifier on what promises to be a young team. Preston moves up to 133 for his junior year and will be looking to repeat as a Midwest Regional champion in 2014.  Outside of upperclassmen like Preston and Mack Green (moving to 285 this year), the team will feature as many as seven freshman and sophomores in the lineup as Trine enters their tenth year of varsity competition.

2013-2014 Wilkes Preview

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Wilkes University Colonels
Head Coach: Jon Laudenslager
Years at School as Head Coach: 11th season
Career Record: 154-69-5
Assistant Coaches: Mitchell Marcks, Ryan Wilson, Anthony Dattolo

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2012-13 Dual Meet Record: 19-3
2012-13 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Mark Hartenstine (149), Kris Krawchuk (157, 2nd), Matthew Transue (197), William Fletcher (285)

Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Michael Fleck (125, 2012), Mark Hartenstine (149), Kris Krawchuk (157), Matthew Transue (197), William Fletcher (285)

Top Returning Starters:
125 – Michael Fleck – injured last season, NQ 2012, school record for overall wins in a season (37)
125 – Guesseppe Rea (30-11; 5th in the East Regional)
133 – Myzar Mendoza (29-8; 6th in East Regional)
149 – Mark Hartenstine (22-4; 2nd in East Regional; NQ)
157 – Kris Krawchuk (29-4; 2nd in East Regional; National Runner-Up)
165 – Mason McIntyre (9-1, 3rd in Wilkes Open)
174 – Chase Martino (15-9; 2nd in Messiah Open)
184 – Eric Bach (18-10; 5th in East Regional)
197 – Matthew Transue (25-11; 3rd in East Regional; NQ)
285 – William Fletcher (21-11; 3rd East Regional; NQ)

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
174 – Kyle Diesel (transfer from USMAA)
141/149 – Sam Tareky (New Jersey state qualifier)
141 – Pankil Chander (134-24 career record in New York state)
157 – Mark Maloney (PA state qualifier)
184 – Jake Brook (New Jersey state qualifier)
197 – Evan Heffron (PA state qualifier)
165 – Jim McNally (PA regional qualifier)
174 – Tyler Schell (PA state qualifier)
133 – Edwin Fiscal (New Jersey regional qualifier)
125 – Nicholas Polimeni (New Jersey District Champion)
141 – Ricky Schweickhard (New York sectional place-winner)
174 – Alex Pullen (Maryland Runner-Up)
133/141 – Jake DiMarsico (New York state qualifier)

Season Outlook:
Wilkes returns five national qualifiers and a list of talented freshman/transfers that will add depth to the Colonel lineup in 2013-14. Kris Krawchuk was the East Region runner-up last year, but he followed that up with a matching runner-up finish at the national tournament. He will be back in the lineup in January. Mark Hartenstine was the #3 seed in Cedar Rapids and also returns. The Colonels were selected to participate in the National Duals in Iowa in early January and will get a good test against the nation’s best teams. Wilkes is currently on a 19 match winning streak they they hope to continue when they host the John Reese Duals the second week of the season.

2013-2014 UW-Stevens Point Preview

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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Pointers
Head Coach: Johnny Johnson
Years at School as head coach: 16
Career Record at school: 153-115-3
Assistant Coaches: Jake Wozniak, Chase DeCleene, Ryan Conat, Jordan Kust, & Shane Sweeney

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 17-8
2012-2013 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Ben Strobel (149), Jordan Schulte (8th, 165), Ryan Conat (174)

Top returning starters:
133- Lance Fabry 23-16 @ 125 last year
157- Jamey Simmons 22-12
197- Dustin Wozniak- 31-7, 4th in Midwest Regional, Ranked #5 in last NWCA individual rankings
285- Jordan Koranda- 30-11 (21 falls) was injured at the Midwest Regional, led the nation in falls most of the year.

Top incoming wrestlers:
141- Jared Kust (SO)- transfer from St. Cloud State University- 8-4 in 2012-13 with no DII or DIII losses. HS-3-time Wisconsin state placer (3rd, 4th, & 5th) four-time qualifier.
133- Trevor Spears (FR)- Wisconsin State Champion 2013 & runner up 2012. 3-time qualifier.

Season outlook:
With all three NCAA qualifiers from last year graduating, Stevens Point will look to the six returning starters to led the team into 2013-2014. Upper weights Dustin Wozniak and Jordan Koranda both had big seasons with Wozniak finishing 4th in a region featuring the 1st and 4th place NCAA finishers and Koranda leading the nation in falls for most of the season before an injury ended his season at the regional. St. Cloud transfer Jared Kust should step in and make an impact right away along with a large freshman class who will gain experience behind a lineup that could have at least six junior or senior starters.

2013-2014 Hunter Preview

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Hunter College Hawks
Head Coach: Chris Mazzatta
Years at School as head coach: 1st
Assistant Coaches: Jason Wake (asst.), Dave Colagiovanni (asst.), and Mike Simmon (consultant)

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 6-7
2012-2013 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Musa DeReese (197)

Top returning starters:
Jesse Bader (17-14 record)
Dennis Melendez (Bob Quaide Tournament Champion)
Leon Bodden (16-8 record)

Top incoming wrestlers:
Stephen Drew (NQ at Nassau CC),
Andrew Traficante (Nassau CC transfer)
Tim McCann (NY Catholic State Champion)
Declan Gray (NY Catholic Champion)
Owen Mayer

Season outlook:
A very young squad who graduated nearly 10 wrestlers looks to make an early impact with both fresh and familiar faces. A familiar face in a new role is head coach Chris Mazzatta. An assistant with the program since 2010, Mazzatta now steps in to lead the program for 2013-2014. Led by returners Jesse Bader and Leon Bodden and new transfers Stephen Drew and Andrew Traficante, the Hawks will look to improve on last year’s dual meet record and East Region finish. The Hawks also brought in a couple of new faces on the coaching staff, including D-3 All-American from Cortland, Dave Colagiovanni and RIT alum, Jason Wake.

2013-2014 Bridgewater State Preview

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Bridgewater State University Bears
Head Coach: Tim Ferreira (2nd year)
Assistant coaches: Frank Cammisa(4th year) James Quinlan(1st year)

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2012-2013 record: 2-11

Top Returning Starters:

285 Ricky Caruso(missed 2013 season with injury) 15-4 in 2012, ranked on d3wrestle Preseason 2012-2013

Top Newcomers:
Paul Sughrue 3x MA All-State Champ
Casey Shea 3rd in 1a/2a Maryland states
Andrew Gauthier(JWU transfer)
Harry Dentancourt NH state champ, 5th in New England
Shahib Blount All-State Place winner

Season preview:
Bridgewater State will enter this season with a very young team. With over 20 newcomers look for BSU’s lineup to look a lot different and much improved from last season. One familiar face will be senior captain Ricky Caruso who missed the 2013 season with an injury, but he is back healthy and looking to make a run at All-American this season. BSU also added a new coach, Jim Quinlan, the all-time wins leader at BSU and a national qualifier in 2008. The success of the Bears in 2014 will depend on how quickly the freshmen progress.

2013-2014 Simpson Preview

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Simpson College Storm
Head Coach: Nate Hansen
Years at School as head coach: 2nd
Career Record at school: 1-15
Assistant Coaches: Kurt Backes, Matt Hansen, Justin Ferguson, Garrett South, Kip Fennelly

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 1-15

Top returning starters:
Jeff Sand 2010 4th place IIAC Tournament
Brett Roberts IA state tournament finish: 2nd as a junior and senior (only wrestled in 7 meets last year as a freshman due to injury)

Top incoming wrestlers:
Jacob Freeman TN state tournament finishes: 3rd, 6th, 3rd, 1st
Tony Clinesmith MO state tournament finishes: 6th, 6th, 3rd
Jake Mize IA state tournament finish 4th
Ryan Joint IA state tournament finish 7th

Season outlook:
After a tough first season, second year head coach Nate Hansen has had a year to develop the talent on the team and recruit the next group of Simpson wrestlers. The team is still young, but there are pieces there for a successful future. The most excitement probably comes from the incoming class with a quartet of state placewinners, including four time Tennessee placer Jacob Freeman and three time Missouri placer Tony Clinesmith. A tough IIAC and Central region will challenge the Storm, but the future is coming.

2013-2014 Southern Maine Preview

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University of Southern Maine Huskies
Head Coach: Joseph Pistone
Years at School as head coach: 11
Career Record at school: 84-100-2
Assistant Coaches: Mike Morin, Julio Santiago, Logan Russell, Joe Narvaez

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 13-7

Top returning starters:
197 Sean Fagan 4th 2013 Northeast Regional
184 Jonathan Deupree 5th 2013 Northeast Regional
HWT Daniel Suarez 6th 2012 NEWA Championships

Top incoming wrestlers:
149 Daniel Del Gallo 3x Maine State Champion, 2x New England HS Runner-up, 4x ME State Finalist
141 CJ Luth 2x CT State Champ, 3x CT State Placer, 1x CT Open State Champ, 4th HS New England
125 Khalil Newbill 4x Maine Regional Champ, 4x Maine State Place winner
133 Kevin Moore 2x Maine State Place winner
HWT Josh Andrews ME State Champion, 3x Maine State placewinner, 5th HS New Englands
141 Jake Thurston 4x Maine State Place winner
157 Mike Alvarez Maine State Champion
174 Ethan Fitzjurls 3rd Place Maine State Championships
125/133 Vincent Bonina 4x Massachusetts Sectional Finalist, 2x MA State Placer
165 Moises Diaz NH State Finalist,3x NH State Placer, 3x NH All State Place winner

Season outlook:
Southern Maine put together a winning season in 2013, but they will rely on a lot of new faces if they want to repeat the feat in 2014. Returning to lead the team are a pair of upper weight regional placewinners in Sean Fagan who was 4th and Jonathan Deupree who was 5th. Additionally, 2012 NEWA placewinner Dan Suarez returns at 285, giving the Huskies a strong top end of the lineup. Highlighting the newcomers are three New England placewinners including 2x New England runner-up Daniel Del Gallo. He, along with the rest of the team will be looking to make a return trip to the NCAA Championships after just missing out in 2013.

2013-2014 Messiah Preview

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Messiah College Falcons
Head Coach: Bryan Brunk
Years at School as head coach: 11th
Career Record at school: 107-97
Assistant Coaches: Derek Ricker, Mike Bressler, Domineak Commodore, Craig Hogan

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 13-7
2012-2013 National Qualifiers and All-Americans:
Josh Thomson (3rd- 184), Ben Kramer (8th- 174), Rico Plummer (NQ- 165), Travis Ebersole (NQ- 197)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Thomson, Kramer, Plummer

Top returning starters with accomplishments:
Josh Thomson- 3rd NCAA
Ben Kramer- 8th NCAA
Rico Plummer- NQ, 2nd Mideast Region
Kaleb Loht- 69-11 2 year record

Top incoming wrestlers:
Lucas Malmberg- 2X New York State Champ
Larry Cannon- MD State Champ
Nick Havener- 8th Ohio State

Season outlook:
Messiah looks to continue to improve and should build nicely on a season that included winning the Empire Conference and finishing 13th at the NCAA tournament. 9 of 10 starters from last year are back, but there will be plenty of competition at almost every weight. Josh Thomson led the team with an outstanding freshman campaign, and he will return in search of his first national title. All-American Ben Kramer and NCAA qualifier Rico Plummer add to what could potentially be a formidable upper middle weight block for the Falcons. Kaleb Loht was slowed by injury at the end of last season, but was consistently in the d3wrestle.com top ten when he was healthy. If 2x NY state champ Lucas Malmberg can adjust to 125 lbs., he could be one to watch among a good freshman class.

2013-2014 TCNJ Preview

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Head Coach: R. Joseph Galante
Years at School as head coach: 3rd
Career Record at school: 23-16
Assistant Coaches: Sean Flynn, Leonard Goduto, Brian Dempsey, David Ilaria

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 12-7
2012-2013 National Qualifiers and All-Americans:
John Darling 165 (2nd NCAA), Zach Zotollo 174 (4th NCAA), Brian Broderick 184 (2nd NCAA)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Zotollo and Broderick

Top returning starters with accomplishments:
Zach Zotollo 174 (4th NCAA)
Brian Broderick 184 (2nd NCAA)
Dylan Thorsen 141 (4th East Regional)
Antonio Mancella 14 wins as frosh
Mike Shaughnessy 149 10 wins in 2nd half of season
Joe DiCarlo 133 25 collegiate wins

Top incoming wrestlers:
Kevin Corrigan (2nd NJ State 113)
Dan Wojtaszek (6th NJ State 160)
Chris Serpico (region 6 champ 152)
Patrick Schinder (state qualifier 220)

Season outlook:
The Lions will be led by returning All-Americans Zach Zotollo and Brian Broderick. Both will likely start the season ranked #1. Broderick had a dominant season, losing only to the national champ and two D1 opponents and will be a definite favorite this season. Zotollo had a more uneven year, but had an impressive second half with a regional runner up finish and a run to 4th place at the NCAA Championships. This TCNJ Squad has more depth than the last 2 years as well as a very experienced lineup. Dylan Thorsen is knocking on the door of a trip to Cedar Rapids after missing by one match last year, and a solid group of freshman, including a pair of state placewinners, will be able to fill in as needed.

2013-2014 Washington & Jefferson Preview

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Head Coach: Tommy Prairie
Years at School as head coach: 3rd
Career Record at school: 8-13
Assistant Coaches: Eric Bergeron, Jeff Breese, Ryan Wade

2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 5-6
2011-2012 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Josh Etzel (6th,157), Jacob Spearman (125)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Etzel and Spearman

Top returning starters with accomplishments:
125 – SO – Jacob Spearman – 28-7 Career – NCAA Qualifier
141 – SO – Trevor Meyers
141 – SO – Logan Strope
149 – SO – Alex Powell
157 – SR – Josh Etzel – 2013 All American- 68-13 Career
165/174 – SR – Dave DiBenedetto – 50-28 Career 2x Regional Placer
165/174 – JR – Brian Haney – 16-15
184 – SO – Zeke Stroupe
285 – SO – Brian Brust
Top incoming wrestlers:
165 – NJ- Sonnieboy Blanco (NJ Qualifier)
149 – PA- Josh Corignani
285 – MD- Yamil Cristobal-Perez (National Preps Qualifier)
133 – PA- Blaine Elliot
141- PA- Lukas Etzel
149 – PA- Declan Haggerty
149 – OH- Timmy Keblesh
197 – NJ- Nicky Kumburis
125 – PA- Colby Mowen
133 – PA- Dan Pommerer
174 – NC- Keenan Whalen

Season outlook:
Washington & Jefferson Returns most of its starters from a very young team after only graduating 2 starters. The team will be led by All-American Josh Etzel and qualifier Jacob Spearman. After starting six freshman last year, the team hopes to see significant improvement as those wrestlers take advantage of the experienced gained in the lineup in 2013. A notable returner to the lineup is Dave DiBenedetto, who took last season off and has a 50-28 career record. Etzel was the team’s first All-American since 2002, he will be a contender for a high spot on the podium as W&J continues to improve under 3rd year coach Tommy Prairie.

2013-2014 UW-La Crosse Preview

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UW La Crosse Eagles
Head Coach: Dave Malecek
Years at School as head coach: 8th Year
Career Record at school: 114-21-1
Assistant Coaches:Head Asst. Ross Needham( UWL ’07), Josh Passe (UWL ’07) GA JR Lewis (UWL ’13), Kyle Windquist (Luther ’13), Student Asst. Zach Cook, Bebeto Yewah, Chase Stiener, Billy Mayer, Adam Sheley

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record:17-4
2012-2013 National Qualifiers and All-Americans:
Izzy Balsiger (4th, 125)
Adam Sheley (1st, 149)
Kevin O’Brien (5th, 174)
Billy Mayer (3rd, 285)

Returning All-American: Izzy Balsiger

Top returning starters with accomplishments:
Izzy Balsiger 125 AA
Keegan Einerson (157)
Eric Twohey Jr. 25-9 4th at Regionals

Top incoming wrestlers:
Quinn Miracle State Placer WI 125
Dustin Weinmann Mn State Champ 133
Ryan Weinmann State Placer Mn 125
Ryan Costello Wi State Champ 133
Tyler Rice State Placer Wi 133
Austin Schoen State Placer Illinois 141
Alex Friedman State Placer Illinois 157
Jackson Fox Parkside Transfer 157
Jarret Hoeppner 165 Air Force Transfer
Cody Grunenwald State Placer Wi 174
Quinn Faust State Placer Wi 184
Jacob Minske RCTC Transfer HWT.

Season outlook:
This will be the youngest team in over a decade for La Crosse. Izzy Balsiger is the only returning qualifier after his 4th place finish a year ago and one of just three returning starters along with Einerson and Twohey. Just two seniors are on the roster in RJ Dilcher and Dylan Shaffer, and both will compete for starting spots. With as many as 8 freshmen and sophomores in the lineup, it will be a bit of a rebuilding year, but the talent is there for a good season this year and a solid future. Losing three All-Americans will hurt, but a freshman class featuring 9 state placewinners will give the team a lot to look forward to. Three transfers will bring some needed experience as well.

2013-2014 Gettysburg Preview

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Gettysburg College Bullets
Head Coach: Andy Vogel
Years at School as head coach: 7th season
Career Record at school: 24-101
Assistant Coaches: Gino Frank

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2012-2013 Dual Meet Record: 5-21
2012-2013 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Zach Thomson (3rd, 174)

Top returning starters with accomplishments:
141 Matt Spano – SR – 2x Centennial Placewinner, 80 career wins
165 Tyler Cunningham – SO – 18-22
165 Manny Markantone – SO – 15-14
174 Jared Leon – SR – 2x Centennial Placewinner, 2 20 win seasons
184 Luke Iorio – SO – 10-12

Top incoming wrestlers:
141/149 Matt Capobianco – 2x Maryland runner-up
141/149 Brandon Carcuffe – NJ state qualifier
197 Camden Stoops – PA AAA District 3 Qualifier
285 Joey Bragg – PA AAA District 3 Qualifier

Season outlook:
Gettysburg returns an experienced lineup and hopes to avoid the significant injuries that felled some important contributors last season. Seniors Matt Spano and Jared Leon return to lead the team, and both have had good success in the past Spano has 80 career wins and has been a 2x placewinner in the Centennial Conference. Leon lost in a tiebreaker to go to the NCAA Tournament in 2012 before suffering through an injury plagued season in 2013. Healthy and back at his natural weight class of 174, he is poised for one last great season. A quartet of sophomores saw significant time in the lineup as freshmen and should bring that experience to bear this season. Eddie Carroll, Manny Markantone, and Tyler Cunningham look to fill the center of the lineup from 149-165, while Luke Iorio steps in again at 184. Eight returning starters from last season and a small but talented freshman class should help the Bullets have a balanced lineup and get some dual meet wins.

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