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MIT Preview

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Previously posted season previews are available by clicking the link in the left hand column.

Head Coach Tom Layte returns for his 8th season on the bench at MIT, and looks to again have a full lineup with six starters back from last year’s team. Conference placewinners Joe Silverman at 197 and Sean Jameson at 285 will be dropping to 184 and 197, respectively, in their bid to improve on last year’s finishes at the NEWA tournament. After a runner-up finish a year ago that left him just shy of the NCAA tournament, Silverman hopes the lower weight will have him wrestling in Iowa in March, seeking MIT’s fifth All-American award. Coach Layte has set goals of a winning record and top half finish in the 2008 NEWA tournament.

School: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Head Coach: Tom Layte
Years at School: 7
Assistant Coaches: Chad Leedekerken, Bao Truong, Mike Mitrowski, John Bosco

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 5-16
2007 NCAA Place: —
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 10th NEWA

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: —

Total Number of Returning Starters: 6

Notable Incoming Freshmen: Grant Kadokura, Mike Setrin, Kenzan Tanabe, Mitchell Westwood

Projected Lineup
125: Grant Kadokura or Mike Setrin
133: Greg Wellman or Alex Lue
141: Kenzan Tanabe or Corey Kubber
149: Abe Rosenfeld
157: Marvin Arnold
165: Mitchell Westwood
174: Jake Simson or David Butler
184: Travis Samuel or Joe Silverman
197: Sean Jameson
285: Glenn Geesman or Daniel Fuentes

Morrisville State Preview

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Morrisville State is in the midst of a transition from Junior College to NCAA Division III, and is in year two of the provisional period. They will not compete in the national championships, but will soon be a member of the Empire Conference. In anticipation, they brought in over 30 freshmen this year that will get valuable experience for when the provisional period is finished. Steve Wile returns to the line-up after taking a year off from school. Wile was a national qualifier in 2006. Byran Gomez had 25 wins last year and also returns along with Kevin Kinnear. Kinnear was a JUCO All-American in 2005. Jon Jones is new to the line-up and should have an immediate impact right from the start, as he was a JUCO National Champion in 2006.

School: Morrisville State College
Head Coach:Stan Congden
Years at School:9
Assistant Coaches: Terry Showalter, Chet Dennison

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: —
2007 NCAA Place: —
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: —

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: —

Total Number of Returning Starters: 1

Notable Incoming Freshmen: Josh Tripp 5th NYS 112; Aljamain Sterling 133; Mike Smith 6th NYS 135; Justin Wolcott 5th NYS 140; Dan Rude 3rd NYS 160; Jose Cruz 4th NYS 152; Ben Mumbolo 6th NYS 189; Dave Columbo HWT

Projected Lineup
125: Josh Tripp
133: Mike Smith, Aljamain Sterling, Steve Wile
141: Dave Alexandria, Justin Wolcott
149: Brett Buell
157: Brendan Olsen
165: Jose Cruz, Dan Rude
174: Byran Gomez
184: Nick Frantz, Ben Mumbolo
197: Kevin Kinnear
285: Jon Jones

Ursinus Preview

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In 2007, Ursinus won their fifth consecutive Centennial title and Head Coach Bill Racich picked up his 400th career win. That they managed to win the conference with no champions shows their depth, but also shows where the team would like to improve their number of national qualifiers. Their lone qualifier (Kingsland) returns, though he will be up at 133, perhaps switching weight classes with Trevor Beard, a former F&M transfer. Mike Schwager, who placed 12th in all of the NCAA with 19 falls, returns at 165. New additions include Delaware runner-up Matt Turtle and coaches Maldwyn Cooper (former Canadian World Team Member) and Pat North (2x All-American at RIT).

School: Ursinus College
Head Coach: Bill Racich
Years at School: 28
Assistant Coaches: Josh Mangle, Patrick North, Ron Tirpak, Maldwyn Cooper, Pat Curry, Lee Cox, Bruce Krueger, Mike McCauley

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 13-1
2007 NCAA Place: —
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 1st Centennial

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: Steve Kingsland 2x qualifier

Total Number of Returning Starters: 8

Notable Incoming Freshmen:
Mat Turtle (149) 2nd DE, 127 HS wins
Luke Benko (165) MD placer
Jared Ellis (157) HI Placer
Nate Murren (184), Joe Sperlak (285)

Projected Lineup
125: Trevor Beard/ Kyle Bahm
133: Steve Kingsland/Donie Lambert
141: James Bloom/ Danny Glover
149: Chris Springer/ Matt Turtle/ Tim Hulme
157: Jordan Baumeister/ Dave Breines/Jared Ellis
165: Mike Schwager/Luke Benko
174: Jon McCarthy/Brian Hindle
184: Nate Murren/Erich Wolf/Ed Minelli
197: Harry Keyser/ Martin Guy
285: Matt Williams/ Dan Witmer/Joe Sperlak

Olivet College Preview

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 For previous season previews click the link the left column and find the school you’re looking for.

Olivet returns most of its strong team from a year ago, highlighted of course by 174 lb. runner-up Kyle Vanderhyde. There is also some anticipated shifts in weight as Jason Brew returns to his more natural 157 and 184 lb. qualifier Daron Cruickshank drops to 165. As the only Division III team in Michigan, Coach Hibbs has done a good job convincing talented Michigan wrestlers to stay home. “Lahar and Birmingham are obviously very nice additions to our program, but we also believe that this class has talent throughout. They should make our room a lot more competitive, and add some welcome depth,” adds Coach Hibbs. They have the talent to challenge Delaware Valley for the Midwest Regional title, and it will come down to who performs the best on that day. Hibbs adds, “We don’t have as much national level experience as we would like to carry with us, but we are excited about the rise in talent level and the training ethic now in our program. The announcement of a new wrestling facility in the next year also has created a degree of anticipation. This season will be mostly about whether we can mature as a team and be ready to compete in the important regional and national events. As a team, we have not yet broken through at that level, and that’s obviously the greater goal.”

School: Olivet College
Head Coach: Todd Hibbs
Years at School: Fourth Season
Assistant Coaches: Tedd Engle, Jeff Therrian
Student Assistants: Jeff Wright, Joel Rozeboom

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 13-6-1
2007 NCAA Place: 21st
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 2nd MW Regional

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans:
174 – Kyle Vanderhyde, 2nd
165 – Daron Cruickshank, Q at 184

Total Number of Returning Starters: 8

Notable Incoming Freshmen:
125 – Abe Abdulla (Dearborn Fordson), State finishes of 1st and 4th in Division I
141 – Jesse Bain (Hartland), 4-time Division I placer
141/149 – Ben Hitchcock (Eastern Michigan transfer, Montrose) 3-time placer, State Champ
149 – Vince Lahar (Clio), 3-time state champion
157/165 – Blake Birmingham (Central Michigan transfer, Battle Creek Lakeview) State Champion 2006
197 – Jason Weatherspoon (Napoleon) State finishes of 1st and 3rd

Projected Lineup:

125: Kyle Labrecque/Blair Mellish/Abe Abdulla
133: Blake Gardner/Adam Wilson
141: Rob Yahrmarkt/Jesse Bain/Ben Hitchcock
149: Vince Lahar/Ben Hitchcock
157: Jason Brew
165: Daron Cruickshank
174: Kyle Vanderhyde
184: Joe Bargerstock/Aaron Stewart (back from USMC in Iraq)
197: Joey Yurisich/Tucker Surbrook/Jason Weatherspoon
285: Sean Misko

North Central Preview

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North Central has seen a dramatic rise in their national success over the past few years, and they return a good core group this season. Two-time All-American Adam Johnson returns, as do 2007 national qualifiers Ben and Gabe Youel. They are joined by four other returning starters for head coach Kevn Bratland’s 2nd season. North Central has had a different head coach in each of the past three seasons, but they look to have stability for the future with Coach Bratland.

School: North Central College
Head Coach: Kevin Bratland
Years at School: 1
Assistant Coaches: Karl Bratland, Derrick Martin, Paul Faris

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 9-8
2007 NCAA Place: 10th
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 2nd Great Lakes Regional

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: 3 NQ including 1 AA

Total Number of Returning Starters: 7

Johnson & Wales Preview

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JWU started wrestling in 1997 and this past year won the NEWA for the first time in school history.  The Wildcats had finished 2nd four times to Springfield College.  The mark of 20-3 in 2006-2007 now stands as the best dual meet record for the Wildcats.  With one of the best schedules in Division III wrestling JWU is still trying to keep pace with the nations elite.   With nine returning starters, they seem poised to do just that.

School: Johnson & Wales University
Head Coach: Lonnie Morris
Years at School: 11th Season
Assistant Coaches: Brian Allen (9th Season), James Gilbert (5th season)

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 20-3
2007 NCAA Place: 14th
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 1st NEWA

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: 3 Brandon McDonough 125, Steve Martell 165 and Diego Crespo 197

Total Number of Returning Starters: 9

Notable Incoming Freshmen: Brian Powers 125, Juan Vega 157, Sean DeDeyn Hwt.
Notable transfers: Patrick Wayne (Edinboro)

Projected Lineup
125: Brandon McDonough Sr/Mike Bastante So.
133: Patrick Wayne Jr/Mike Bastante So.
141: Travis Tremblay So.
149: Robert Doherty Sr/Stephen Eberle  Jr
157: Peter Reilly Sr/Juan Vega  Fr
165: Steve Martell Sr/Pete Reilly
174: Jerome Owens Jr
184: Bryan Lenhardt Jr
197: Diego Crespo Sr
285: Sean DeDeyn Fr

2007 Season Preview Page

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If you are looking for a specific season preview, rather than scroll through them all, you can click the link for 2007 Season Previews on the left side of this page.

Washington & Lee Preview

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Coach Gary Franke leads Washington & Lee into his 35th year as head coach with what looks to be an improved team. The Generals placed 5th in the conference a year ago and return 8 starters in 2007-2008, led by Centennial runner-up Anthony Boniello.

School: Washington & Lee University
Head Coach: Gary Franke
Years at School: 35th Season
Assistant Coaches: Mike Bennett, Rolf Piranian

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 8-3
2007 NCAA Place: —
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 5th at Centennial

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: —

Total Number of Returning Starters: 8

Notable Incoming Freshmen: Eric Oyan (2007 European Wrestling Champion at 215lbs)

Projected Lineup
125: —
133: David Shubick
141: Samuel Brusca
149: Rob Terrin
157: Peter Lawrence
165: Anthony Boniello
174: Jesse Sataloff
184: Kirk Adamson
197: Eric Oyan
285: John Christopher

UW-Eau Claire Preview

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UW-Eau Claire returns 17 lettermen this year, making for good competition for several starting spots. After having no 125 for the past two years, Eau Claire should be able to fill the weight with a quality athlete for 2007-2008, Coach Parker’s 31st season at the helm.

School: UW-Eau Claire
Head Coach: Don Parker
Years at School: 31
Assistant Coaches: Russ Peloquin, Duane Oyen, Derek Sikora

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 12-6
2007 NCAA Place: —
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 4th WIAC

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: —

Total Number of Returning Starters: 6

Notable Incoming Freshmen: Greg Sonnentag, Ross Lefebvre, Fred Fohrenkamm

Projected Lineup
125: Greg Sonnentag, Matt Sisbach, Brandon Page
133: Andy Miller
141: Ross Lefebvre
149: Andy Johnston
157: Pat Senzig, Fred Fohrenkamm
165: Seth Hendricks,
174: Joey Miller
184: Nick Hoeft, Josh Kasuboski, Ted Sikowski, Jon Erickson
197: Josh Holforty, Dave Heser, Mark Frick
285: Ryan Eckdahl, John Berlin, Dan Coughlin

Lance Baden Named Head Wrestling Coach at WPI

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Worcester, MA – WPI Director of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics, Dana L. Harmon, announced today the hiring of Lance Baden as the Head Wrestling Coach. Baden replaces Sean Nelligan, who takes over the role of lead assistant after guiding the team the last two seasons.

Baden returns to Boynton Hill after a Hall of Fame career as a wrestler and six years as an assistant coach from 2000-2006 under the tutelage of legendary coach Phil Grebinar and Nelligan.

“Lance has been an outstanding member of the WPI Wrestling family – first as a student-athlete, then as an assistant coach and now as our head coach,” said Harmon. “We look forward to him leading our program for many years.”

Baden ended his distinguished career at WPI as a two-time captain and was named an All-American in his sophomore year. He was also a two-time New England champion in two different weight classes; the 177-pound class as a sophomore and the 184-pound class as a senior. Baden was a four-time All-New England place winner and owns a 46-11 dual meet record for a .807 percentage.

“It’s great to be back with the program; It was really hard for me last year to be away from it,” stated Baden. “I was really honored when Sean and Dana asked me to come back and lead the program. I know that this team means the world to Sean and he is going to continue to be an integral part of our program as he will still be the key guy as far as teaching technique and developing the talent in our practice room.”

A major part of WPI record books, Baden is fourth in pins in one season (10), fifth in career pins (23), seventh in individual career points (233), eighth in dual wins (46), eighth in pin percentage in one season (.625), and ninth in career pin percentage (.404). He’s also third in consecutive pins in one season (5) and fourth in pins in less than one minute in his career (4).

“There’s nowhere else that I would want to coach,” stated Baden. “We’re highly motivated to get WPI back to the top of the division and develop as many New England Champions and All-Americans as possible.”

In high school, Baden won the state title as a senior at Framingham High and after placing third in the state in his junior year. He was also a two-time sectional champion and placed fifth in New England.

Before coaching at WPI, Baden was an assistant coach at MIT during the 1999-2000. Since 1999, he has worked as a project manager at Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc, based in Watertown, MA. Baden has refereed as a high school referee since 1995 and currently serves on the Executive Board of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Wrestling Officials Association.

WPI Release

Lakeland Preview

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After several years of building, Lakeland is no longer a young team.  They have many wrestlers who are looking to break through on the national scene, and Coach Peter Rogers expects this to be the year.  Paul Hartt, last year’s top wrestler, plans to move up to 197 for his final season.

School: Lakeland College
Coach: Peter Rogers
Years at school: 6
Assistant Coaches: Steve Sommer, Nate Muckerheide, Tim Vallier

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 9-7
2007 NCAA Place: —
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 7th Great Lakes Regional

Total # of returning starters: 6

Notable Incoming Freshman:
Ben Chapman UW Wisconsin Transfer 3x State Qual. 1x state Champ. 149
Jake Montie 3x State Qual 2xPlacer 133/141
Tyger Benson 2x UP Michigan State Champ 157
Gary Pieper 6th @ WI State 184

Projected Lineup:
125 David Copp
133 Jake Montie/ Kory Theil
141 Kory Theil/ Clint Harbord
149 Ben Chapman
157 Jonas Flok
165 Jake Frias
174 Calvin O’neal
184 Gary Pieper/ JD Sylvanus
197 Paul Hartt
HWT Adam Sutter/Matt Benson

Pat Marsh steps down at Augustana

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After seven years as the head coach, and involvement with the program since 1984, Head Coach Pat Marsh has resigned his position at Augustana. See the Augustana release at the link below.

Pat Marsh steps down as head wrestling coach at Augustana after successful seven year stint

Messiah Preview

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This year, Messiah College, along with Lycoming, joins the Empire Conference for the first time.  After getting Derek Ricker through the Midwest Region to the NCAA tournament last year, the 2007-2008 team will aim for the top of the podium against mostly New York schools.   Trent Zempel, a placewinner at 184 in the Region last year, returns to his more natural weight class of 165 and is joined by a strong group of light and middle weights.

School: Messiah College
Head Coach: Bryan Brunk
Years at School: 4
Assistant Coaches: Ben Stum, Matt Gorkos

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 5-16
2007 NCAA Place: —
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 9th Midwest Region

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: —

Total Number of Returning Starters: 3

Notable Incoming Freshmen:
125 John Ayers (2X 3rd VA-A State)
141 Logan Putnam (8th Nat. Prep)
149 Steve Willingham (2X placer MD)
157 Mike Bressler (5X Nat. Prep placer)
174 David Jones (7th Beast, PA AAA Q)

Projected Lineup (feel free to list multiple names at each weight if unsure about the starter)
125: Bryce Stever, John Ayers
133: Josh Cragg, Domineak Commodore, Matt Bradshaw
141: Barry Thrush
149: Craig Gin, Jordan Ohman
157: Craig Gin, Jordan Ohman, Arthur Milner, Mike Bressler
165: Trent Zempel, Craig Hogan
174: David Jones
184: Matt McHugh
197: Dando Speers
285: Mike Kincaid

Mount Union Preview

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First year head coach Mark Hawald comes to Mount Union this year replacing Marcus Lambdin for 2007-2008.  He takes over a squad with 5 returning conference placewinners including Eddie Petroskey, a sophomore who last year dealt national champion Dave Morgan a loss during the season.  Hawald has ample experience in the OAC from his time at John Carroll and aims to take Mount Union into a bright future.

School: Mount Union College
Head Coach: Mark Hawald
Years at School: 1st
Assistant Coaches: Andrew Wolf, Rich Eslich

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 6-10-1
2007 NCAA Place: —
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 5th OAC

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: —

Total Number of Returning Starters: 6

Notable Incoming Freshmen:
Cody Adkinson
Jesse Brown
Josh Cintron
Bobby Creatore
Kyle Jordan
AJ Kallay
Jeremy Lookabaugh
Cody Schilling

Tri-State Preview

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Tri-State University begins its third year of competition in 2007-2008, and this season marks their first year of NCAA eligibility following their probationary periodin Division III.  Head Coach Dan Callahan returns six starters with winning records from a year ago and looks forward to joining the Midwest Regional.

School: Tri-State University
Head Coach: Dan Callahan
Years at School: 3
Assistant Coaches: Mike Ester

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 7-8
2007 NCAA Place: —
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: —

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: —

Total Number of Returning Starters: 6

Notable Incoming Freshmen:
Josh Billeau – MI runner-up (133)
Zane Stenz – MI placewinner (157)
Derrick Duke – 3x IN qualifier (165)
Mike Dosal – MI placewinner (285)

Projected Lineup
125: Levi Mundy/Greg Janise
133: Thomas Pompei/Josh Billeau
141: Bryan Wight/Ryan Lineberry
149: Kyle Pittman/Nick Wheetley
157: Zane Stenz/Cody Derrow
165: Derrick Duke/Matt Perry
174: Nick Kraus/Cass Settlemyre
184: Louis Posa/Alex Fleet
197: Mike Tees
285: Mike Dosal/Kyle Brown

UW-La Crosse Preview

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lax.jpgUW-Lax will have a very young and inexperienced team with as many as 5 freshman that could break into the lineup to join a solid returning group with 2x All-American Jordan Kolinski,All-American Tim Palmer, returning champ Josh Chelf, and qualifier Dan Laurent. Their typical tough schedule includes home duals with Luther and Augsburg along with trips to Midlands and National Duals. In 2007-2008, La Crosse will be attempting to make it 11 consecutive WIAC titles.

School:University of Wisconsin La Crosse
Head Coach: Dave Malecek
Years at School:2
Assistant Coaches:Tony Ganas, Tony Beardsley, Jason Lulloff, Ryan Allen, Derek Fulgsang

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 13-1
2007 NCAA Place: 3rd
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 1st WIAC

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans:3 All-Americans and 1 qualifier

Total Number of Returning Starters:6

Notable Incoming Freshmen:
Mark Wilson 141, Matt Mauseth 149/157, Mitch Brekke 165, Zach Strickland 197, Hakan Binek HWT

Projected Lineup
125: Pat Parrillo
133: Jordan Kolinski
141: Mike Rohowetz, Mark Wilson, Danny Crone
149:Eric Seppelt, Ryan Farwell, Jake Lewis, Matt Mauseth
157:Jay Milz, Cory Ferguson, Matt Mauseth, Pat Taylor
165: Tim Palmer, Mitch Brekke
174:Josh Chelf, Dan Schulte
184:Josh Zabel, Breaden Faust
197:Tim Winker, Andy Moore, Zach Strickland
285:Dan Laurent, Hakan Binek

University of Dubuque Preview

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Coach Jon McGovern continues to build the Dubuque wrestling team up in the tough Iowa Conference. Three time Virginia State Champion Hunter Davenport leads the incoming class that will join four returning starters in 2007-2008 as Dubuque looks to qualify wrestlers to the NCAA tournament for the fourth consecutive year.

School: University of Dubuque
Head Coach: Jon McGovern
Years at School: 5
Assistant Coaches: Brian Keck, Jared Creason, Robert Larson

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 8-9
2007 NCAA Place: —
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 6th IIAC

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: 0

Total Number of Returning Starters: 4

Notable Incoming Freshmen (limit 5-7):
Hunter Davenport (3X State Champion – Great Bridge, VA)
Adam Canty (St. Rita High School)
Roy Feltson (Glen Bard North High School – State Placewinner)
Nic Hagen (Iowa City West High School)

Projected Lineup
125: Andre Taylor
133: Adam Canty / Mark Schultz
141: Noah Southworth / Nate Harm
149: Hunter Davenport
157: Josh Terrell / Nic Kein
165: Darrin Kaisand / Jacob Durbin
174: Evan Brown / Joe Depew
184: Matt Wonderlin / Cesar Dominguez
197: Jacob Elmhorst / Gordon Johnson
285: Nic Hagen / Eric Daughetee

Stevens Institute of Technology Preview

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Mike Clayton takes over for Andy Lausier at Stevens for 2007-2008. He comes from the US Military Academy and looks to take Stevens into its 4th season since the rebirth of the program in 2004. Three time NCAA qualifier Brandon MacWhinnie leads the team this year along with seven other returning starters from a team that last year placed 7th in the team GPA.

School: Stevens Institute of Technology
Head Coach: Mike Clayton
Years at School: 1st
Assistant Coaches: Ed Willis, Brian Cipalone, Zach Greenberg, Andrew DeMartino

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 4-17
2007 NCAA Place: 46th
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 6th in the Centennial

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: Brandon MacWhinnie (165)

Total Number of Returning Starters: 8

Projected Lineup (feel free to list multiple names at each weight if unsure about the starter)
125: Kyle Brisson
133: Mark Bistis
141: Rob Bolomey/Pat Conrad
149: Leo Dormann/Charles Favia
157: Zak Lenz
165: Brandon MacWhinnie
174: James Ray
184: Ernie Guaimano/Vince Termini
197: Justin Galati
285: James Roarty

Loras Preview

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This will be the 15th season for Head Coach Randy Steward. Rick Casarez (’98 National Champion) returns to Loras as the # 1 assistant. Rick Healey (’01 2X AA) returns for his 5th year. Terry Morgan (2XAA) and Dave Early (’07 NCAA Qualifier) begin their 2nd and 1st years respectively. Loras College finished 11-8, 16th in the final NCAA DIII Dual meet poll, and 36th in the NCAA tournament. With the return of 7 starters, Loras will look to make dramatic improvement and will be lead by senior All American Jay Figgins (184) for leadership.

School: Loras College
Head Coach: Randy Steward
Years at School: 15th Season
Assistant Coaches: Rick Casarez, Rick Healey, Terry Morgan, Dave Early

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 11-8
2007 NCAA Place: 36th
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 5th in IIAC

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: All-American Jay Figgins (184)

Total Number of Returning Starters: 7

Projected Lineup
125: Mark Beatty
133: Jordan Loy
141: Caleb Dietrich
149: Chris Bishop
157: Erik Hansen
165: Brandon Bauer
174: TBD
184: Jay Figgins
197: Ryan Allen
285: Trevor Kaufman

Gettysburg Season Preview

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With the start of competition a month away, d3wrestle.com will begin to preview the teams for 2007-2008. Today, we start with Gettysburg College.

Head Coach Andy Vogel takes over for Troy Dell, who left to become Athletic Director at Frostburg State University. Gettysburg returns two national qualifiers and gets sophomore 165 lb. wrestler Pat Doherty back from a season ending knee injury of a year ago. Undefeated Florida state champ heavyweight Bobby Christopher anchors a freshman class that should also see significant action this year.

School: Gettysburg College
Head Coach: Andy Vogel
Years at School: 1st Season
Assistant Coaches: Gino Frank, Steve Kareha, Wes Brenner

2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 3-12-1
2007 NCAA Place: 50th
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 7th in Centennial

Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: NCAA Qualifiers Matt Shank (149) and Andrew Goldstein (157)

Total Number of Returning Starters: 5

Notable Incoming Freshmen:
Bobby Christopher – Florida State Champ (285)
Jack Bostrom – 2x Massachusetts Qualifier (125)
Joe Aversa – National Prep Qualifier (125)
Ben Cutrell – National Prep Qualifier (197)

Projected Lineup
125: Joe Aversa/Jack Bostrom
133: Rich Masella
141: Ray Cottiers
149: Matt Shank
157: Andrew Goldstein
165: Pat Doherty/Aaron Balk
174: Ben Swanson/Zach Travis
184: Drew Wolenter
197: Ben Cutrell
285: Bobby Christopher

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