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Heidelberg Preview

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Heidelberg has worked its way into national prominence over the past few seasons, including a 5th place finish in the Nationa Duals in 2008, and they now go for their 4th straight OAC title.  Ranked in the top 10 last year, Heidelberg came home with two All-Americans in Ryan Fogliano and Ryan Bowers.  It was the third time in school history that Heidelberg had two All-Americans in the same season.  Though the two placewinners graduate, there is a strong core remaining for the Berg.  National qualifiers Jerrad Hoxie and Zach Mizer are back along with former Division II All-American Boomer Fechko.  Additionally, 285 Bob Brubeck defeated the All-American Bowers in a match in December, though Bowers regained the upper hand later in the year.  A number of other returning OAC placewinners are back and will be joined by the best recruiting class of Coach Miller’s tenure that includes 4x state placewinners Andrew Dinda and Lee Schumaker, Michigan state champ Kyle Hilliard, and other multiple state placewinners.

Team: Heidelberg College
Head Coach: Jason Miller (Heidelberg ’98)
Years at School as head coach: 7th
Career Record at school: 54-34
Assistant Coaches: Brandon Brissette, Joe Hada, Jake Percival, Tony Patrizi

2007-2008 Dual Meet Record: 12-2
2007-2008 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Jerrad Hoxie (125/NQ), Nick Sanchez (141/NQ), Zach Mizer (149/NQ), Ryan Fogliano (197/7th), Ryan Bowers (285/6th)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Hoxie, Boomer Fechko (133/7th D2/2006), Mizer

Top returning starters: 125 Jerrad Hoxie NQ, 133 Boomer Fechko , 149 Zach Mizer NQ, 165 Aaron JonHenry 165 2nd OAC, 174 Dan Jonhenry 2nd OAC 2006, 184 Ed Bizorik 184 4th OAC, 285 Bob Brubeck 3rd OAC 2006

Top incoming wrestlers: TJ Chappleer 141 (Cleveland St. Transfer), State Finalists and Multiple time placers: Andrew Dinda OH, Stefan Gatt MI, Jacob Johnson MI, Curt Levy OH, Kyler Ritter MI, Lukas Schalk OH, and Lee Schumaker OH.

UW-Whitewater Preview

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An impressive array of returning athletes are back for Whitewater in 2008-2009.  Beyond the returning starters listed below are several other potential starters who have placed in the WIAC in the past.  Two offseason developments should help the team this year.  First, Olympic Training Center resident athlete Russ Davie joins the coaching staff to work with the upper weights.  Davie was the 2007 U.S. Nationals Greco champion and placed third in the recent Olympic Trials.  Also, some of the wrestlers took a trip to Russia this past summer where they were able to train and compete.  Coach Tim Fader came over from rival UW-La Crosse four years ago and has been steadily building the program ever since.  With two returning national qualifiers, including All-American Austin Bautista, and a slew of WIAC placewinners, Whitewater hopes to challenge La Crosse and Stevens Point for the top spot in conference.

Team: University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Head Coach:  Tim Fader (Augustana ’91)
Years at School as head coach: 4
Career Record at school: 43-36

Assistant Coaches: Head Assistant Matt Zwaschka, Pat Marsh, Russ Davie, Grad Assistant Jason Johnson, Student Assistants Jeff Prins, James Gordon

2007-2008 Dual Meet Record: 11-9
2007-2008 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Austin Bautista (141/8th), Patrick Nagel (165/NQ),
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Nagel and Bautista

Top returning starters: 125  Max Oldenburg 3rd WIAC, 133  Kyle Wachholder 4th WIAC, 141  Austin Bautista All-American & 1st WIAC, 157  Tom Trieloff 3x WIAC placer, 165 Patrick Nagel National Qualifier, 184  David Casper 3rd WIAC, 197 Karl Voeck 3x WIAC placer, 285 Sean Evans 4th WIAC

Programming Note

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There appear to be some technical problems with the Categories on d3wrestle.com.  I’m not sure what the issue is or if they’re gone for good.  Posting will continue as normal, however.

UPDATE:  Looks like they came back on their own

Wilkes Preview

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Wilkes finished third last year in the tough Metropolitan Conference and returns eight starters from a year ago.  Included are five Metro runners-up hoping to take the next step to the top of the podium in 2009.  NCAA wildcard qualifiers Erik Smith and Frank Heffernan are back, and 2x NCAA qualifier and 2006 All-American Felipe Queiroz returns after an abbreviated 2007-2008.  35 match winner Shaun Farnham just missed the NCAA tournament last year after dropping a 3-2 decision to Kyle Flickinger of York to earn the top alternate position for the conference.  The second alternate spot went to Zach Pizarro who also returns at 197.  The team won 19 duals last season, and NJ placewinner Anthony Dattolo, state qualifiers Josh Burman and Buddy Gouger, and the talented Richard Sparks will help reinforce a lineup that only lost two starters to graduation.

Team:  Wilkes University
Head Coach: Jon Laudenslager (Wilkes ’98)
Years at School as head coach: 6th
Career Record at school:  62-40-1
Assistant Coaches: Mitch Marcks, Trevor Hiffa

2007-2008 Dual Meet Record: 19-7-1
2007-2008 National Qualifiers: Erik Smith 149 and Frank Heffernan 165
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Felipe Queiroz (6th/125/2006, NQ/125/2007), Smith, and Heffernan

Top returning starters: 125 Shaun Farnham 2nd Metro 35-16, 133 Josh Pauling 4th Metro 24-12, 149 Erik Smith 2nd Metro (NQ) 31-13, 165 Frank Heffernan 2nd Metro (NQ) 32-12, 197 Zach Pizarro 2nd Metro 27-9, 285 Andrew Feldman 2nd Metro

Top incoming wrestlers: 133 Josh Burman NJ SQ, 141 Anthony Dattolo 5th NJ, 157 Richard Sparks 21-0 before injury NJ, 174 Buddy Gouger PA SQ

Baldwin-Wallace Preview

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The past few seasons have found Baldwin-Wallace as a fixture at the NCAA tournament, as multiple wrestlers have come home with All-American honors.  Among these are current Yellow Jacket assistants Bryan Kmetz and Gino Russo.  Russo finished 2008 as a 2x All-American while Kmetz made the NCAA final at 285 in 2007.  These coaches hope to help Head Coach Rich Fleming mold the team into a competitive unit to have their best performance at the OAC Championships in February.  Five starters return, including OAC placewinners Brian Bucher (133) and Andrew Scavuzzo (184).  The team has nine juniors and seniors planning to put their college wrestling experience to use in working toward success at the OAC and beyond in 2008-2009.

Team: Baldwin-Wallace College
Head Coach: Rich Fleming (Miami of Ohio ’63)
Years at School as head coach: 21st season
Career Record at schoo: 136-218-5
Assistant Coaches: Bryan Kmetz, Gino Russo

2007-2008 Dual Meet Record: 7-18-1
2007-2008 All-American: Gino Russo (6th/165)

Top returners:   Brian Bucher, 133, 23-8, 4th OAC;  Andrew Scavuzzo, 184, 21-15, 3rd OAC

Elizabethtown Preview

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In six years at Elizabethtown, Eric walker has taken the Blue Jays on a long road from barely fielding a team to a full roster that is competitive in any dual meet.  All ten starters are back for Elizabethtown, and a strong recruiting class will fill in behind them.  The top two returners are likely the mid-lineup duo of Bud Croswell at 149 and Jereme Heisey at 157.  Both topped 20 wins last year, and Croswell was the top seed heading into the Metropolitan Conference tournament.  Etown’s top finisher at the Metro was rising junior Deron Sharp who finished in 3rd as one of seven Elizabethtown starters to have a winning record.  Pennsylvania AA state champ Tyler Erdman is the prize recruit for 2008-2009 after going 44-1 last year on his way to the title.  Chad Frankhouser is another PA lightweight who was 6th in PA at 125 last year.  State qualifiers Will Bentley and Kyle deeds, along with transfers Mike Eckenroth and Kyle D’Amato also join the squad this year.

Team:  Elizabethtown College
Head Coach: Eric Walker (Lycoming ’00)
Years at School as head coach: 6
Career Record at school: 16-59
Assistant Coaches: Dan Bechtold, Nate Niman

2007-2008 Dual Meet Record: 6-9

Top returning starters with accomplishments: 125 Marty Harnish – 14-14; 133 Eric Rhoads – 13-8; 149 Bud Croswell – 4th Metro 20-8; 157 Jereme Heisey – 22-12; 184 Billy Meaney – 13-13; 197 Deron Sharp – 3rd Metro 17-10; 285 Tim Katzaman – 4th Metro 17-14

Top incoming wrestlers: Will Bentley – PA state qualifier; Tyler Erdman – PA state champion; Chad Frankhouser – PA 6th; Kyle Deeds – PA state qualifier; Mike Eckenroth – transfer from Pitt; Kyle D’Amato – transfer from Middlesex CC

Simpson Preview

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Clint Manny takes the reigns at his alma mater as he tries to bring Simpson back to the NCAA tournament.  The d3wrestle.com interview with Manny can be found here.  Twins Calvin and Curtis Barber return to lead the Storm, though both are moving up.  2007 national qualifier Curtis Barber moves up to 157 or 165 while brother Calvin Barber will move up to 149.  Also battling for the spot at 157 is senior captain Ben Hektoen.  He will be one of few upperclassmen on a young team.  Caleb Brus rounds out the returners after topping 20 wins in his inaugural season and placing sixth at the IIAC Championships.

Team: Simpson College
Head Coach: Clint Manny (Simpson ’04)
Years at School as head coach: 1st
Assistant Coaches: Bob Dyer, Drew Duff, Jared Creason, Garrett South

2007-2008 Dual Meet record last year:4-10
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Curtis Barber (2007 National Qualifier)

Top returning starters:
Curtis Barber – 2007 National Qualifier, 28-13 last year, 157/165
Calvin Barber – 12-5 last year at 141 before concussions ended season, 149
Caleb Brus – 22-16 last year as a freshman, 6th IIAC, 141
Ben Hektoen – 157 senior captain, 14-12 in 2007-2008

Top incoming wrestlers: John Bunch: HWT, Austin Glick: 125, Levi Vogel: 133, Tommy Mosher: HWT, Casey Miller: 125

Buena Vista Preview

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Sevond Cole returns five of last year’s starters at Buena Vista for his first year as head coach.  Tops among these are 4th place finisher Aaron Cook who may move up from 149 to 157 this season.  Also back is NCAA qualifier Julian Mancha.  Mancha was planning to transfer to Iowa State, but the Minnesota native ultimately decided to return to BV to seek his first All-American award.  Rounding out the returning starters is 125lb. Mike Miille and 197 lb. Brian Stueve.  Both placed in the IIAC last  year and hope to garner one of the automatic qualifying spots in 2008-2009.  They will help to pick up the slack left by graduated 4x All-American Jestin Hulegaarg, who wrapped up an outstanding career with an 8th place finish in 2008.  The recruiting class brought into Buena Vista is diverse with nine different states represented.  Another year of experience for Cook and Mancha along with a strong incoming class has Cole and the Beavers aiming to improve on last season’s fifth place IIAC finish.

Team: Buena Vista University
Head Coach: Sevond Cole (Buena Vista ’01)
Years at School as head coach: 1st
Assistant Coaches: Dana Vote, Jamie Taxted, and Josh Murray (student assistant)

2007-2008 Dual Meet Record: 10-5
2007-2008 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Aaron Cook (4th/149), Justin Hulegaard (8th/133), Julian Mancha (165)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Cook and Mancha
Number of returning wrestlers who competed in your 2008 national qualifier: 5

Top returning starters: Aaron Cook – All American, 2nd IIAC; Mike Miille – 5th IIAC Conference Tournament; Julian Mancha – 3rd IIAC; Brian Stueve – 4th IIAC

Top incoming wrestlers: Derek Toney- 2x Washington State Champion, Jacob Ingalls 7th Iowa State Tournament, Brute-Adidas All-American, Jordan Troshynski-2x IA State medalist 5th and 4th, Roman Villegas-6th and 2nd Kansas State Tournament, Josh Wilkins-2x High School Conference Champion, Cadet Greco All-American, Brute-Adidas All-American, Lee Beumer 3x Iowa State Qualifier, 3x High School Conference Champion

Olivet Preview

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Olivet narrowly missed the top ten last year, finishing 11th by 3.5 points, but they return all of their point scorers from the NCAA tournament.  Former runners-up Jason Brew (157) and Kyle Vanderhyde (174) each return for their final seasons of competition.  Joining them will be seven other starters from last year’s Midwest Regional runner-up team.  The top incoming wrestler is likely Central Michigan transfer and former Michigan state champ Blake Birmingham who returns after a year away from the mats.  Sophomore Vince Tucker-Lahar is back after a 28 win freshman campaign at 149, though he will drop to 141 for 2008-2009.  Adding to the excitement for this year is the construction of a new wrestling room, coaches offices, and weight room that will be used by the Olivet team this year.

Team: Olivet College
Head Coach: Todd Hibbs (Mount Union ’89)
Years at School as head coach: 5th
Career Record at school: 46-17-2
Assistant Coaches: Jeff Therrian

2007-2008 Dual Meet Record:  7-7
2007-2008 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: 157, Jason Brew (157/2nd), Kyle Vanderhyde (174/4th)
Returning All-Americans:  Brew and Vanderhyde

Top returning starters:  157 – Jason Brew, NCAA Runner-Up; 174 – Kyle Vanderhyde, 2X All-American, 2nd and 4th; 141 Vince Tucker, 28 wins as a freshman at 149

Top incoming wrestlers:  149/165, Blake Birmingham, Central Michigan transfer, former MHSAA state champion; 165, Caleb Norville, 2X Indiana state placer

Norwich Preview

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Brian Zane was a surprise winner at the 2008 NEWA Championships, finishing above his third seed and earning a trip to the NCAA Championships in his final season.  He, along with two other NEWA placewinners have graduated from Norwich, leaving Head Coach Rich Hasenfus with a young team featuring four returning starters and a single senior.  Joining the returning wrestlers will be a class of 20 freshman hoping to crack the young lineup and build the valuable experience that will serve them well as the team matures and prepares for future success.

Team: Norwich University
Head Coach: Rich Hasenfus
Years at School as head coach: 12
Assistant Coaches: Alex Whitney, Brian Zane

2007-2008 Dual Meet Record:7-9
2007-2008 National Qualifier: Brian Zane (133)

Top returning starters: Clayton Brittingham 12- 15, Jake Ferguson 12-5

Top incoming wrestlers: Josh Bolduc, Todd Arthur, Ray Gauthier, Raistlin Delisle

UW-Stevens Point Preview

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Five starters return from last year’s 10th place team, but both All-Americans graduate for UW-Stevens Point.  In his 11th season, Coach Johnson looks to build on last year’s top ten finish and reload with incoming freshmen and last season’s backups.  Each of the returning national qualifiers has the experience and talent to stan on the podium this coming March.  Qualifier Ben Engelland joined the team late last year after completing the football season, but he has chosen to focus solely on wrestling, so he will be with the Pointers from the opening whistle in 2008-2009.  Stevens Point looks to restock with a talented class featuring Michigan state champ Derek Saari, MI state placewinner Joe Mileski, and Alaska state champ Jeremy Fulk.  DeCleene, Wozniak, and Engelland hope to lead their team to a WIAC title after a 2nd place finish a year ago.

Team: UW-Stevens Point
Head Coach: Johnny Johnson (Oklahoma)
Years at School as head coach: 11th season.
Career Record at school: 91-57-2
Assistant Coaches: Yan White, Joel Burdick, David Davila, Chris Brown, & Eric Bath

2007-2008 Dual Meet Record: 15-6-1
2007-2008 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Jake Calhoun, Chase DeCleene, Jake Wozniak, Eric Bath (5th/174), Ben Engelland, Craig Bollig (3rd/197)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: DeCleene, Wozniak, & Engelland

Top returning starters: DeCleene-NQ, 2nd WIAC, Wozniak-NQ, 2nd WIAC, Engelland-NQ, 2nd WIAC

Top incoming wrestlers: Joe Mileski (125) – MI, 3-time UP Champion, 5th at lower Michigan state tournament, & 1st at Brute/Adidas nationals in Kansas.  Jeremy Fulk (197)- 4-time state placewinner in Alaska (6th, 6th, 1st, & 2nd)

Messiah Preview

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Messiah College broke new ground last year when they joined the Empire Conference along with fellow former MAC team Lycoming.  In their first year in the new conference, they placed six in the top four, and five of those return this season.  Messiah finished last year in the national rankings and hopes to continue a gradual climb to the upper levels of Division III.  Leading the team this season is returning NCAA qualifier Trent Zempel.  Zemple just missed the podium as a sophomore last year.  Eight other starters return for the Falcons in 2008-2009, but several will be pushed by a number of talented freshmen including 3x VA placewinner Kevin Delawder and 2x NJ State Qualifiers Rich Pennisi and Chris Hardenberg.  MD placewinners Matt Cross and Tim Stewart also join the squad but will start the season behind veteran wrestlers.  Though not a state qualifier, Ty Kanouff won several matches in college opens last season and projects as a possible starter at 125.  Top returners are  Zempel (165), 33 match winner Craig Gin (149/157), 29 match winner Dave Jones (174), and 26 match winner Mike Bressler (149/157).

Team: Messiah College
Head Coach: Bryan Brunk (WNEC ’98)
Years at School as head coach: 6th year
Career Record at school: 45-55
Assistant Coaches: Ben Stum, Josh Cragg

2007-2008 Dual Meet Record: 10-12
2007-2008 National Qualifier: Trent Zempel 165
Returning Qualifier: Trent Zempel 165

Top returning starters:
Trent Zempel Round of 12 NCAA, 149/157 Craig Gin-33-12, 4th Empire; 149/157 Mike Bressler 28-13, 2nd Empire; 174 Dave Jones 29-18, 4th Empire.

Top incoming wrestlers:
125- Ty Kanouff-2X 4th PA-AAA Northeast Region
141- Kevin Delawder- 3X VA-AA State Placer (4,6,5)
141- Rich Pennisi- 2X NJ State Q
149- Chris Hardenberg- 2X NJ State Q
157- Matt Cross- MD State Champion
174- Tim Stewart- 2X MD State placer (4,3)

d3wrestle.com on Twitter

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d3wrestle.com is now on Twitter.  For now, the Twitter page will be links to the individual posts on d3wrestle.com, but the future may include live updates from various wrestling events, including the NCAA tournament.  If you use Twitter, feel free to begin following d3wrestle at http://twitter.com/d3wrestle

Wartburg Preview

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After an outstanding season that saw the Knights come home with three champs and nine All-Americans, Wartburg has reloaded and should be favored to repeat as National Champions in 2009.  Jacob Naig, Aaron Wernimont, and Romeo Djoumessi all return to defend their titles from 2008 and are joined by returning All-Americans Matt Kelly, Justin Hanson, and Zach McKray.  2007-2008 saw Head Coach Jim Miller reach 300 wins at Wartburg in just his 17th season at the helm.  In year 18, he seeks his 7th NCAA title and 17th straight Iowa Conference championship.  The returning core is very strong, and they will be backed by an impressive incoming class of transfers and freshmen.  This group includes Iowa State transfer Mark Kist at 125.  He spent some time starting in Ames last year and should be a strong All-American candidate.  Also, Fargo runner-up and Iowa state champ Byron Tate comes in at 197 along with 2x CA state champ Gilberto Camacho and AZ state champ Eric Reichert.  Beyond these top recruits, 16 other state placewinners will join the Knights for 2008-2009.  The full list is published on the d3wrestle.com recruiting post found here (https://www.d3wrestle.com/?p=482).  Elsewhere in the lineup, Matt Kelly will drop to 133, 2007 National Qualifier Adam Weber will challenge at 165, and part time starters Grant Jenkins and Dustin Jaeger will battle Cragi Kreman for his spot at 174.

Team: Wartburg College
Head Coach: Jim Miller (Northern Iowa ’75)
Years at School as head coach: 18th year
Career Record at school: 304-28
Assistant Coaches: Eric Keller (Assoc. Head Coach), Chris Ortner, Wil Kelly, Paul Reedy, TJ Miller

2007-2008 Dual Meet Record: 22-0
2008 Nationa Qualifiers and All-Americans: Robert Struthers (4th/125), Jacob Helvey (2nd/133), Matt Kelly (5th/141), Jacob Naig (1st/149), Aaron Wernimont (1st/157), Justin Hanson (7th/165), Romeo Djoumessi (1st/184), TJ Miller (2nd/197), Brian Borchers (2nd/285)
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Kelly, Naig, Wernimont, Hanson, Djoumessi, Zach McKray (8th in ’06, NQ in ’07)

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Mark Kist, sophomore transfer from Iowa State (125)
Byron Tate, 215 lb IA state champ/2nd National freestyle (197)
Gilberto Camacho, 2x Calif State Champ at 103 (125)
Eric Reichert, Arizona State Champ at 215 (197/285)

Cortland Invitational – 2 spots left

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The Cortland Invitational on January 31st, 2009 has space for two more teams.  Entry fee is $350 and allows up to two entries per weight class.  Please contact Head Coach Brad Bruhn at Brad.Bruhn@cortland.edu if interested.

Stevens Preview

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2008 NCAA Division III Rookie Coach of the Year Mike Clayton returns for a second season at Stevens after the team’s best year since its rebirth in 2004.  Brandon MacWhinnie placed third at the NCAA championships, and the team paired an 8-4 dual meet record with a third place finish at the Centennial Conference Championships.  Nine starters return, but they will be pushed by the likes of Joey Favia and Ryan Dormann, both freshman younger brothers of current Stevens wrestlers.  Those wrestlers, Centennial runner-up Charles Favia and Leo Dormann, will swap weights this year, as Favia drops to 149 and Dormann moves up to 157.  Justin Galati will also move down from 197 to 184.  Joining Stevens this year as a graduate assistant is Danny Song, a former All-American for the Merchant Marine Academy.  Song has been competing on the freestyle circuit since the conclusion of his college competition.

Team: Stevens Institute of Technology
Head Coach: Mike Clayton (Navy ’95)
Years at School as head coach: 2nd Season
Career Record at school: 8-4
Assistant Coaches: Danny Song, Brian Cipollone, Ed Willis, Andy DeMartino, Zach Greenberg

2007-2008 Dual Meet Record: 8-4
2008 All-American: Brandon MacWhinnie (3rd/174)

Returning Centennial Placewinners: Kyle Brisson (125/3rd), Mark Bistis (133/4th), Pat Conrad (141/3rd), Charles Favia (157/2nd), James Roarty (285/3rd)

Top incoming wrestlers: Joey Favia, 4th in NJ; Ryan Dormann, 2nd at National Prep

Plymouth State Preview

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Head Coach Tommy Prairie begins his 2nd season at Plymouth State with a greatly expanded roster.  While he loses three to graduation, the new class features 16 incoming freshman including four New England placewinners and a Massachusetts state champ.  They will join three returning NEWA placewinners to bolster a squad that was 7th at the 2008 NEWA Championships and should be led by 20 match winner Josh St. Ours.

Team: Plymouth State University
Head Coach: Tommy Prairie (Williams ’05)
Years at School as head coach: 2nd season
Career Record at school: 7-12-01
Assistant Coaches: Jim Aguiar, Ryan Schieding, Billy Wilbert

2007-2008 Dual Meet Record: 7-12-01

Top returning starters:  Shawn Moseley 133 (2x Conference Placer), Fred Wilkinson 125 (2x Conference Placer), Josh St Ours 197 (2x Conference Placer)

Top incoming wrestlers: Josh Huber (3rd in New Englands 2007), Jake Gagnon (3rd in New England), Mike Willey (4th in New England), Jim Tarpey (1st Mass All States), MArshall Gleason (4th in New England)

Season Previews Start Today

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Beginning this afternoon, season previews will start to go up for teams that have submitted their information.  The previews will go up 1 or 2 per day roughly in the order that information was received.  As more information rolls in, those previews will be sprinkled in as well in the hope that all available previews will be posted before competition kicks off in November.  A link will also appear shortly in the sidebar offering a landing page where all available previews can be found.

Division III Recruiting Commitments

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Now that this list is getting pretty big, I will post information at the top here for each update
September 29th – Mount Union
September 22nd – Wartburg and Norwich

This is a list of Division III commitments taken mostly from InterMat’s list of all college commitments for this year. Keep in mind that there are no scholarships or letters of intent in Division III, so none of these commitments are actually set in stone until the wrestlers show up for orientation this fall. Additionally, some of these commitments are dated months ago and could have changed in the interim.

A large number of commitments have gone up since the May 1st deadline, so you will now need to click below to see the full Division III list.

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USMMA Picks Ilaria

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Greg Ilaria has been named head wrestling coach the the Merchant Marine Academy.  Ilaria spent the last three seasons as an assistant at Springfield College following his own wrestling career at The College of New Jersey where he was a 2x All-American.  Earlier this summer, the Merchant Marine Academy posted a job opening for a head coach but made no announcement about the apparent vacancy.  Since then, they have hired Ilaria to replace Tim Alger.  USMMA returns all four of its national qualifiers from last season’s Centennial Conference championship team.  Phil Greene (133), James Beshada (141), and Eric Vincent (197) return to defend their conference titles, and Dan Twito (149) was the Centennial wildcard.  See the release below.

Greg Ilaria Named the Head Wrestling Coach At The Academy

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