Marion Harding
HEAD COACH: Ed Henning (1st year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Fifth in Greater Buckeye Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Asher Rumple, sr., 171, 34-26; Ramon Mendoza, sr., 125, 36-17; Anthony Nye, soph., 130, 10-20; James Westbrook, 285, 5-20; Jarod Jenner, 160, 10-15.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: Mendoza is a returning district qualifier and GBC champion for the Presidents.
Toledo St. Francis
HEAD COACH: Dennis Marzec (1st year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 15-2/3rd in Toledo City League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Devon McGibbney, soph., 119, 29-8; Alex Marzec, sr., 125, 38-5; Sam Horvath, jr., 189, 20-18; Drew Hanus, 130, 9-13; Austin Cover, 160/171, 2-17.
TOP PROSPECTS: Sam Burns, fr., 285.
NOTABLE: Marzec is a returning state placer as he finished seventh in the Division I state meet last season. He has an 87-30 career record.
Cory-Rawson
HEAD COACH: Justin Parkins (3rd year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Second in the Ohio Wrestling League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Logan Osborn, soph., 112; Austin Swisher, soph., 119; Justin Simpson, soph., 130; Austin Heath, soph., 152; Logan Niese, sr., 160; Alex Barlekamp, sr., 171; Ben Niese, sr., 189; Josh Welch, soph., 215; Derek Cramer, jr., 285.
TOP PROSPECTS: Zach Smith, fr., 103; Carson Hummel, soph., 145; Macen Desgranges, fr., 215; Chance Truman, soph., 215; Dakota Gibson, fr., 215.
NOTABLE: Logan Niese, Swisher and Barlekamp are all returning district qualifiers for the Hornets.
Eastwood
HEAD COACH: Joe Wyant (1st year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 40-11/2nd in Suburban Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Justin Burket, soph., 119, 33-23; Zach Lopez, sr., 135, 20-9; Casey Horn, soph., 145, 31-26; Seth Hoffmann, sr., 160, 46-6; Matt Schling, sr., 215, 40-16; Josh Proch, sr., 285, 23-25.
TOP PROSPECTS: Randy Caris, fr., 130; Nick Mommers, soph., 140; Jacob Welch, soph., 152; Bobby Brookes, soph., 171; Joe Nauman, fr., 189; John Griffith, sr., 189; Tyler Bourdo, soph., 125; Brad Radabaugh, fr., 125.
NOTABLE: Hoffmann and Schling are both returning SLL champions.
Norwalk St. Paul
HEAD COACH: Pat Welfle (4th year, 124-120 career record).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 7-4/Third in Firelands Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lewis Ott, jr., 125, 9-15; Cam Crum, sr., 145, 18-24; Chris Morgan, sr., 152, 13-23; Mitchell Gross, jr., 171, 31-13; Isaac Livengood, soph., 189, 30-13; Derek Kraft, jr., 215, 6-4.
TOP PROSPECTS: Matt Stroud, jr., 103; Jason Duffey, fr., 119; Zach Service, sr., 160; Brandon Kraft, jr., 189; Cody Neely, jr., 189; Kevin Cannon, soph., 189; Ben Jenkins, fr., 215; Corey Bober, jr., 285.
NOTABLE: Look for a solid season from Gross, who placed in every tournament for the Flyers last season.
Ashland Crestview
HEAD COACH: Ted Tonn (9th year, 143-48).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 28-9/Firelands Conference champions.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Trevor Stone, sr., 130, 29-21; Travis Stone, sr., 125; James Holliday, sr., 215, 29-10; Clint Endicott, jr., 285, 49-11; Nick Hall, jr., 152, 31-22; Joe Whisler, jr., 189, 33-14; Alec Durbin, jr., 103, 28-21; Stephen Edgell, jr., 112, 17-15; Garrick Montgomery, soph., 171, 23-14; Steve Petroff, soph., 189, 18-8; Mason Minnich, soph., 152/160, 10-4.
TOP PROSPECTS: Aaron Flannnigan, fr., 103; Cody Graybeal, soph., 119; Nick Marsh, soph., 119; Wyatt Music, fr., 125; Tanner Graybeal, soph., 125; Anthony Wilford, fr., 135; Travis Klingler, soph., 145; Trent Frontz, fr., 145; Ian Gerster, soph., 152; John Lyon, soph., 152; Brandon Magers, soph., 160; Jacob Bishop, fr., 171; Garrett Prise, soph., 189; Chris Duffey, fr., 215; Zach Howell, jr., 285.
NOTABLE: Endicott is a returning state qualifier while Durbin is a returning district qualifier for the Cougars.
New London
HEAD COACH: James Toukonen (5th year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Sixth in Firelands Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Garrett McGrail, sr., 130, 26-16; Taylor Amburgy, jr., 135, 25-14; Tyler Keathley, soph., 160, 19-16; Zach Smoothers, jr., 119, 11-18; Cole Reed, soph., 140, 7-15.
TOP PROSPECTS: Brian Tyras, soph., 125; Garrett Cunningham, fr., 103; Jacob Amburgy, fr., 140; K.C. Hale, fr., 160; Devon Phillips, fr., 119.
NOTABLE: McGrail is a returning district placer after finishing sixth at districts for the Wildcats last season.
Columbus Grove
COACH: Eric Siefker (2nd year, 7-6).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 7-6/Seventh in Northwest Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Dylan Kleman, soph., 119; Alex Nichols, jr., 135; Michael Goedde, sr., 135; Dakota Fischer, jr., 152; Gavin Windau, soph., 160; Jacob Kuhlman, sr., 160; Corey Brinkman, sr., 189; Alex Calvelage, jr., 189; Greg Martin, jr., 215.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Jake Graham, fr., 103; Tregg Keysor, fr., 103; Brandon Benroth, fr., 125; Hunter Giesige, fr., 135; Zachary Kipp, fr., 135; Marty Stever, soph., 145; Jeremy Knox, fr., 152; Eric Otto, fr., 171; Anthony Spangler, fr., 215; Adam Johnson, fr., 285; Trey Roney, fr., 285.
NOTABLE: Columbus Grove posted its first winning record in recent memory last season. The Bulldogs should be improved with three returning district qualifiers including 119-pounder Dylan Kleman, who finished sixth at districts last season.
Rossford
COACH: Ron Recknagel
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 2-10/Seventh in Northern Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Bobby Bergstrom, soph., 119/125; Daniel Jewell, sr., 119/125; Mason Tinney, soph., 125/130; Brad Maxwell, soph., 152/160; Lupe Castillo, jr., 171/189; D.J. Recknagel, jr., 171/189.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: D.J. Recknagel is a two-time district qualifier and defending NLL champion while Jewell was a district qualifier and NLL runner-up.
COACH’S COMMENT: After graduating several seniors and having 2 returning lettermen move out of the district, we will be pretty lean on experience. We should have a pretty solid group of incoming freshmen, which looks promising for a couple of years down the road. Our best bets to make it to Columbus will be Daniel Jewell and D.J. Recknagel, both with district experience. Mason Tinney has been putting in a lot of hours, so don’t be surprised to see him win 30 matches this season.
Napoleon
COACH: Jason Seiler (8th season, 119-39)
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 14-12/Second in Greater Buckeye Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Cody Bloom, sr.; Zach Walker, jr.; Tyson Agler, sr.; Nate Walker, soph.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Cole Arps, jr.; Dylan Olivera, jr.; Jared Gingrich, soph.; Jose Sanchez, soph.; Martin Sanchez, soph.; Logan Funchion, fr.; Aaron Heinrichs, fr.; Kody Kania, fr.; Logan Mahlman, fr.; Colen Myers, fr.; Josh Zimmerman, fr.
NOTABLE: The Wildcats will be thin in experience with four returning lettermen as well as bodies with 15 wrestlers on the roster.
COACH’S COMMENT: The best way to monitor this season is going to be based on improvement. We are not going to fill all the weight classes and we only have three wrestlers with varsity experience so we are going to have our work cut out for us in order to compete as a team. We have a group of kids that are working hard and have already shown improvement and I believe some of our new faces will be solid wrestlers at the end of the year.
I have really high expectations for my three returning letter winners and I believe they will do good things for us this year. The goal is to advance multiple guys to the state tournament and I think that is a very good possibility. I also see a lot of talent and potential in our young wrestlers and with hard work they will be solid wrestlers and strong contributors to this team.
Hopewell-Loudon
COACH: Joe Hoezle (2nd year, 9-13)
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 9-13/Third in Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Miles Chapman, sr., 160; Aaron Kapelka, sr., 189; Jaren Wickham, sr., 145; Luke Swartzmiller, sr., 171; Jake Hohman, jr., 112/119; Logan Kirby, soph.., 160/171; Taylor Bustillos, soph., 145/152.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Noah Grine, fr., 103; Troy Halcomb, fr., 112/119; Mike Thomas, fr., 119/125; D.J. Immele, fr., 140; Dakota Wagner, fr., 152/160; Coltan Hossler, fr., 189.
NOTABLE: The Chieftains lost a pair of very talented wrestlers in Division III state runner-up Ben Kuzma and three-time state qualifier Mitchell Dandurand. But they have returning state qualifier Chapman back as well as Kapelka, Wickham and Swartzmiller, who all qualified for districts last season.
Norwalk St. Paul
HEAD COACH: Pat Welfle (4th year, 124-120 career record).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 7-4/Third in Firelands Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Lewis Ott, jr., 125, 9-15; Cam Crum, sr., 145, 18-24; Chris Morgan, sr., 152, 13-23; Mitchell Gross, jr., 171, 31-13; Isaac Livengood, soph., 189, 30-13; Derek Kraft, jr., 215, 6-4.
TOP PROSPECTS: Matt Stroud, jr., 103; Jason Duffey, fr., 119; Zach Service, sr., 160; Brandon Kraft, jr., 189; Cody Neely, jr., 189; Kevin Cannon, soph., 189; Ben Jenkins, fr., 215; Corey Bober, jr., 285.
NOTABLE: Look for a solid season from Gross, who placed in every tournament for the Flyers last season.
Ashland Crestview
HEAD COACH: Ted Tonn (9th year, 143-48).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 28-9/Firelands Conference champions.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Trevor Stone, sr., 130, 29-21; Travis Stone, sr., 125; James Holliday, sr., 215, 29-10; Clint Endicott, jr., 285, 49-11; Nick Hall, jr., 152, 31-22; Joe Whisler, jr., 189, 33-14; Alec Durbin, jr., 103, 28-21; Stephen Edgell, jr., 112, 17-15; Garrick Montgomery, soph., 171, 23-14; Steve Petroff, soph., 189, 18-8; Mason Minnich, soph., 152/160, 10-4.
TOP PROSPECTS: Aaron Flannnigan, fr., 103; Cody Graybeal, soph., 119; Nick Marsh, soph., 119; Wyatt Music, fr., 125; Tanner Graybeal, soph., 125; Anthony Wilford, fr., 135; Travis Klingler, soph., 145; Trent Frontz, fr., 145; Ian Gerster, soph., 152; John Lyon, soph., 152; Brandon Magers, soph., 160; Jacob Bishop, fr., 171; Garrett Prise, soph., 189; Chris Duffey, fr., 215; Zach Howell, jr., 285.
NOTABLE: Endicott is a returning state qualifier while Durbin is a returning district qualifier for the Cougars.
New London
HEAD COACH: James Toukonen (5th year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Sixth in Firelands Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Garrett McGrail, sr., 130, 26-16; Taylor Amburgy, jr., 135, 25-14; Tyler Keathley, soph., 160, 19-16; Zach Smoothers, jr., 119, 11-18; Cole Reed, soph., 140, 7-15.
TOP PROSPECTS: Brian Tyras, soph., 125; Garrett Cunningham, fr., 103; Jacob Amburgy, fr., 140; K.C. Hale, fr., 160; Devon Phillips, fr., 119.
NOTABLE: McGrail is a returning district placer after finishing sixth at districts for the Wildcats last season.
Wayne Trace
HEAD COACH: George Clemens III (3rd year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Sixth in Green Meadows Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Katie Clemens, sr., 103, 12-16; Kameran Clemens, soph., 130, 19-9; Zack Cotterman, soph., 125, 21-20. Jacob Taylor, jr., 135; Cody Stahl, jr., 152, 31-15; Tyler Arnett, soph., 145.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: Expect big things from Stahl this season who earned a spot in the district tournament for the Raiders last season.
Toledo Bowsher
HEAD COACH: Brian Hughes (1st year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 12-8/Eighth in Toledo City League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jacob Stokes, soph., 119, 10-19; Clinton Urban, soph., 125; Trevor Kulczak, jr., 145, 7-18; Matt Allred, jr., 152, 10-19; Richie Henneman, jr., 160, 25-6; Abed Ramadan, sr., 215, 12-10.
TOP PROSPECTS: Dakota Thomas, fr., 103; Brian Henneman, fr., 112; Cameron Florence, jr., 140; Nick Westfall, fr., 140; Dalonta Noble, jr., 189; Marquis Moore, fr., 285; Ian Bennett, jr., 135.
NOTABLE: Richie Henneman will be the top wrestler for the Rebels this winter and could be in the mix to qualify for the state tournament.
Northwood
HEAD COACH: Steve Simok (3rd year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 3-7/Fifth in Ohio Wrestling League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Mike Miller, sr., 171, 17-17; Andy Bloomfield, sr., 152/160 6-10; Nick Lang, jr., 103, 31-11; Matt Schichter, soph., 112/119, 13-14; Tyler Mack, soph., 125, 17-15.
TOP PROSPECTS: .Kruiz Lorenc, sr., 145; Cody Dunbar, soph., 145; Andrew Roberts, soph., 189; Brandon Kretz, fr., 112/119; Daniel Prothero, fr., 152; Dustin Bolton, fr., 140-160.
NOTABLE: The Rangers should have a solid core of wrestlers as Miller and Lang are returning district qualifiers. Two members of the freshman class, Prothero and Bolton, are both junior high state qualifiers.
Arcadia
HEAD COACH: Steve True (2nd year, 2-6).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 2-6/Third in Ohio Wrestling League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Anthony Elchert, sr., 119, 37-10; Connor Lewis, soph., 125, 28-16; Connor Smith, soph., 130, 26-16; Trevor Colman, soph., 152/160, 16-22; Chris Moses, jr., 215, 11-16; Dylan True, sr., 160/171, 25-17; Brandon Perry, sr., 140/145, 14-19; Dominick Diller, soph., 285, 4-20.
TOP PROSPECTS: Levi Sammet, fr., 103; Shawn Burkmeir, jr., 130/135; Tyler Bame, fr., 130/135; Taylor Garcia, fr., 152/160; Dustin Weaver, sr., 189; Weston Conley, sr., 285.
NOTABLE: Elchert is a returning state placer with a 105-25 career record for the Redskins. Look for True, Lewis and Smith to have big seasons for Arcadia too.
Huron
HEAD COACH: Rob Majoy.
ASSISTANT COACHES: Bill Needham, Jim Swanbeck, Wayne Hamrock, Ty Delamatre, Jim King, Nick Basting, Adam Steinmetz, Matt Majoy. Brian McGraw.
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 6-30/Seventh in Sandusky Bay Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Tre Bell, soph., 145/152; Troy Delamatre, soph., 160/171; Austin Maddox, soph., 189/215; Nino Majoy, soph., 285; Thomas Kyer, jr., 140/145; Matt King, jr., 152/160; Jordan Romick, jr., 215; Rory Kaip, jr., 215; Dylan Corwin, sr., 145/152; Jerod Blakely, sr., 160/171; Zach Blodgett, sr., 171.
TOP PROSPECTS: Taylor Wysocki, fr., 103; Corey Lowery, fr., 103/112; Colton Roth, fr., 119/125; Will Sams, fr., 130/135; Nick Johnson, fr., 130/135; Dominic Maschari, fr., 140/145; Danny Schoolcraft, fr., 140/145; Connor Wechter, fr., 171; Mauricio Vazquez, fr., 189; Dakota Jones, fr., 215; Jeff Lyster, fr., 215; Austin Nosaluk, fr., 215; Dillon Sampson, fr., 285; Nathaniel Enderby, soph., 119/125; Josh Russo, soph., 125/130; Michael Post, soph., 125/130; Brady Freeman, soph., 152/160; Ryan McNulty, soph., 285; Ian McCready, jr., 215; Kyle Miller, sr., 189.
NOTABLE: With 11 letter winners including junior district qualifier Matt King and senior three-year letter winners Corwin and Blodgett look for some serious improvement from the Tigers this season. Nino Majoy is also back after a solid freshman season at heavyweight. Huron also has a deep roster with 31 wrestlers on its squad this season.
Elmwood
HEAD COACH: Dave Lee (26th year, 362-154).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 25-4/Suburban Lakes League champs.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Nic Hernandez, sr., 130; Westley Lee, sr., 125; J.R. Laborie, sr., 135/140; Wes Cotterman, sr., 140/145; Tyler Baer, sr., 145/152; Dexter Lee, soph., 112/119; Nick Goebel, jr., 112; Cody Dunahay, soph., 112/119; Josh Boes, soph., 140; Luke Garner, soph., 160; Jake Baker, soph., 189; Mitchell Emmitt, soph., 135; Trevor Tyson, soph., 285.
TOP PROSPECTS: Dusty Ferguson, fr., 119.
NOTABLE: Looks like another big year is on tap for Elmwood. State champion Nick Goebel is back at 112 pounds and Westley Lee is another returning state qualifier as well.
Delphos St. John’s
HEAD COACH: Derek Sterling (1st year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Not available.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brian Merschman, sr., state placer; Aaron Merschman, jr., district qualifier; Ryan Musser, jr., district qualifier; Joey Grubenhoff, jr., district qualifier; Logan Looser, soph.; Kyle Neumeier, soph.; Logan Heiing, soph.; Adam Haunhorst, soph.
TOP PROSPECTS: Chris Pohlman, jr.; Dylan Dancer, jr.; Dylan Krendl, soph.; Austin Sheeter, soph.; Drew Neumeier, soph.; Jordan Bergfeld, soph.; Cole Helms, soph.; Aaron Honigford, soph.; Aaron Deffenbaugh, fr.; Will Buettner, fr., junior high state qualifier; Ben Youngpeter, fr.; Christian Ficher, fr.; Brett Schwinnen, fr.; Luke Wrasman, fr., junior high state qualifier; Brock Bonifas, fr.; Kent Staup, fr.
NOTABLE: Senior Brian Merschman is a returning state placer and the first three-time state qualifier in DSJ history. The Blue Jays should be improved with an expanded roster that includes 18 sophomores and freshmen.
Edison
HEAD COACH: Davy Hermes (2nd year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 24-8/Second in Sandusky Bay Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Eric Boyce, sr., 171/189, district qualifier; Kyle Burns, soph., 135/140, state placer; Tyler Chappelear, sr., 285; Mike Coffman, soph., 119/125; Nick Coffman, soph., 119/125; Jordan Cole, soph., 130-145, state qualifier; Dylan Howard, sr., 160/171, district qualifier; Travis Lombardi, sr., 160/171, district qualifier; Tyler Majoy, soph., 130-145; Corey Mancuso, soph., 125-135; Ben McLaughlin, soph., 215-285; Cam Michel, jr., 103/112, state alternate; Greg Notke, soph., 119-130; Jacob Storch, jr., 145-160; Shamus Berry, soph., 140-160.
TOP PROSPECTS: Nick Chambers, fr.; Ron Stith, fr.; Gabe Timbs, fr.; Evan Sommerfield, fr.; Matt Stith, fr.; Storm Weimer, fr,; Jude Michel, fr.; Dalton Howard, fr.; Tommy Morrow, fr.; Gary Jaycox, fr.; Christopher Jolly, fr.
NOTABLE: The Chargers have 10 returning starters from last year‘s outstanding team. They did lose state placer Craig Ritz and state qualifiers Tim Majoy and Ryan Neuberger to graduation though.
Sandusky St. Mary’s
HEAD COACH: Rick Bellamy (1st year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Not available/Fifth in Sandusky Bay Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Joe Dauch, soph., 103/112, 29-7; Logan Reichert, soph., 125-130, 26-26; Brandon Bostater, sr., 285, 26-25; Kody Bellamy, soph., 215/285, 27-26; Brandon Fox, soph., 152/160, 23-20; Garrett Kowalski, jr., 145/152, 24-30; Angelo Calderon, jr., 145/152, 20-30; Perry Smith, sr., 152-160, 15-36; Jim Pavia, jr., 119/125, 16-6; Jon Sciarappa, soph., 130/135, 4-12.
TOP PROSPECTS: Leo Samaritoni, jr., 189; Adam Guerra, fr., 119; Alex Guerra, fr., 103; Mike Dorski, fr., 135; Ayden Opfer, fr., 171; Harold Rohrbacher, fr., 285.
NOTABLE: Bellamy, a former state champ at SMCC, takes over the program at his alma mater. The Panthers will still be young again this season with just a pair of seniors on the roster.
WEBSITE: http://smccwrestling.com/
Riverdale
HEAD COACH: Duane Brodman (11th year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 0-13/Fourth in North Central Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Taylor Clark, soph., 112, 16-19; Tommy Bowman, soph., 130, 27-12; Travis Hartman, soph., 135, 16-14; Zach Smith, soph., 135, 6-18; Steven Rahn, jr., 171, 10-17; Alec Goodrich, soph., 189, 6-12; Dustin Carver, jr., 189, 6-15.
TOP PROSPECTS: Brad Decker, sr., 103; James Ward, fr., 125; Brandon Cole, soph., 140; Tre Headington, fr., 145; Chris Hepperly, sr., 152; Jacob Keller, sr., 160; Jarod Tomas, fr., 160; Dillon Walker, fr., 215/285.
NOTABLE: Clark and Bowman are defending league champs while Bowman was also a district qualifier last season for the Falcons.
Springfield
HEAD COACH: Tim Dishong (21st year, 205-50-3).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 11-3/Second in Northern Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Aaron Blair, jr., 119, 3-8; Josh Chung, sr., 215, 20-16; Connor DeCavitch, jr., 140, 17-18; Brad Felser, jr., 171, 1-8; Alex Gearing, soph., 125, 11-2; Mike Kohlhofer, soph., 171, 7-9; Garrett Manley, sr., 130, 30-4; Ty Nguyen, soph., 112, 2-6; Kyle Ruiz, soph., 152, 6-11; Robbie Shiekh, jr., 119, 20-10.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: Manley, Shiekh, Decavitch and Chung are all returning district qualifiers for the Blue Devils. Manley is one of the top returning wrestlers in NW Ohio this season after posting a 30-4 record last season and already amassing more than 100 career victories.
North Baltimore
HEAD COACH: Joshua Stufft (1st year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 3-3/Seventh in Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Dylan Carles, jr., 112; Austin McNeilly, jr., 125; Josh Meggitt, jr., 130; Andrea Bankey, jr., 112; Todd Carver, jr., 130; Brandon Rister, sr., 215; Morgan Findley, soph., 285.
TOP PROSPECTS: Dalton Ishmael, fr., 171; Brice Bankey, fr., 160; Richard Bozak, sr., 130/135; Sam Kaufman, fr., 103; Joel Swartz, fr., 140; Corey Povenmire, jr., 140; Jordan Watson, fr., 152; Jonathan Long, fr., 140; Andrew Senecal, jr., 119; James Whittman, sr., 145; Parker Bushey, sr., 145; Alexis Inbody, fr., 171/189; Cody Boyer, sr., 215; Brandon Senecal, fr., 112; Mitchell Gerdeman, jr., 135.
NOTABLE: North Baltimore is on the rise with 22 wrestlers on the roster this season and a very good freshman class.
Carver, Andrea Bankey and Meggitt are all two-year letter winners.
Wayne Trace
HEAD COACH: George Clemens III (3rd year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Sixth in Green Meadows Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Katie Clemens, sr., 103, 12-16; Kameran Clemens, soph., 130, 19-9; Zack Cotterman, soph., 125, 21-20. Jacob Taylor, jr., 135; Cody Stahl, jr., 152, 31-15; Tyler Arnett, soph., 145.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: Expect big things from Stahl this season who earned a spot in the district tournament for the Raiders last season.
Toledo Bowsher
HEAD COACH: Brian Hughes (1st year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 12-8/Eighth in Toledo City League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jacob Stokes, soph., 119, 10-19; Clinton Urban, soph., 125; Trevor Kulczak, jr., 145, 7-18; Matt Allred, jr., 152, 10-19; Richie Henneman, jr., 160, 25-6; Abed Ramadan, sr., 215, 12-10.
TOP PROSPECTS: Dakota Thomas, fr., 103; Brian Henneman, fr., 112; Cameron Florence, jr., 140; Nick Westfall, fr., 140; Dalonta Noble, jr., 189; Marquis Moore, fr., 285; Ian Bennett, jr., 135.
NOTABLE: Richie Henneman will be the top wrestler for the Rebels this winter and could be in the mix to qualify for the state tournament.
Northwood
HEAD COACH: Steve Simok (3rd year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 3-7/Fifth in Ohio Wrestling League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Mike Miller, sr., 171, 17-17; Andy Bloomfield, sr., 152/160 6-10; Nick Lang, jr., 103, 31-11; Matt Schichter, soph., 112/119, 13-14; Tyler Mack, soph., 125, 17-15.
TOP PROSPECTS: .Kruiz Lorenc, sr., 145; Cody Dunbar, soph., 145; Andrew Roberts, soph., 189; Brandon Kretz, fr., 112/119; Daniel Prothero, fr., 152; Dustin Bolton, fr., 140-160.
NOTABLE: The Rangers should have a solid core of wrestlers as Miller and Lang are returning district qualifiers. Two members of the freshman class, Prothero and Bolton, are both junior high state qualifiers.
Arcadia
HEAD COACH: Steve True (2nd year, 2-6).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 2-6/Third in Ohio Wrestling League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Anthony Elchert, sr., 119, 37-10; Connor Lewis, soph., 125, 28-16; Connor Smith, soph., 130, 26-16; Trevor Colman, soph., 152/160, 16-22; Chris Moses, jr., 215, 11-16; Dylan True, sr., 160/171, 25-17; Brandon Perry, sr., 140/145, 14-19; Dominick Diller, soph., 285, 4-20.
TOP PROSPECTS: Levi Sammet, fr., 103; Shawn Burkmeir, jr., 130/135; Tyler Bame, fr., 130/135; Taylor Garcia, fr., 152/160; Dustin Weaver, sr., 189; Weston Conley, sr., 285.
NOTABLE: Elchert is a returning state placer with a 105-25 career record for the Redskins. Look for True, Lewis and Smith to have big seasons for Arcadia too.
Fostoria St. Wendelin
HEAD COACH: Bryan Lippert (5th year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 1-12/Sixth in Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Dillon Rickard, sr., 189/215, 29-16; Chase Beam, soph., 145/152, 16-24; Jacob Tolento, aoph., 125/130, 9-23.
TOP PROSPECTS: Michael Gutierrez, 145/152.
NOTABLE: Due to low numbers the Mohawks won‘t be wrestling any dual matches this season. Beam is a returning district qualifier and look for Rickard to have a big campaign for St. Wendelin too.
School: Montpelier High School
Coach: Troy Roth
School’s nickname: Locomotives
League: Northwest Ohio Athletic League (NWOAL)
Classification: Division 3
Last year’s record: 14-15 (4-4 leagues)
League standing: 6th, tournament 6th
Total years coaching: 22 yrs. (8 as head coach)
Year’s at Montpelier: 8 years
Overall record: 77-86
Graduated from Miami University ’87; Archbold HS ‘83
Assistant coaches: Ron Jimenez, Jeremy Suffel, Chris Schlosser
Lettermen Lost: Nick Kriescher 135, four year starter; Jake Keller 152, four year starter; Chase Howard 285, three year starter and league champion.
Lettermen returning: 15 lettermen return, including 7 district qualifiers. Seniors Matt Wells-215; Luke Boehm-145; Derek Jimenez-152; DJ Ferguson-112; Dylan Brown-160; Korbin Castillo-140; Scott Cooley-125; Ben Saddoris-189; Stephen Dix-119; Kyle McCarty-171; and Jarrick Champion-215 have 31 letters. Juniors Cody Lamberson-130; Sam Schroeder-135; and Steven Shook-189 each have two letters while Junior David Ratliff also returns as a letter winner.
Strengths for the season: With the potential to have a Junior or Senior at 13 of the 14 weight classes, we should have a strong team. Much of this will be contingient on getting the right wrestlers to their proper weight classes. We will surprise no one, all area teams are aware that we will have many seniors in our lineup, it will be up to us to take advantage of such experience.
Overall outlook: The NWOAL should be extremely competitive this year. Every team in the league has wrestlers capable of qualifying to the State tournament. As many as five teams could win the league this year with Liberty Center and Wauseon have a slight edge on paper.
Western Reserve
HEAD COACH: Tim Grys.
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 9-16/Fourth in Firelands Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Caleb Blair, jr., 103, 15-12; Codie Workman, jr., 140, 11-16; Tim Grys, jr., 140, 32-14; Jacob Ashe, sr., 145, 3-13; Matt Fitch, soph., 152, 0-5; Dylan Bivins, jr., 152, 4-12; Branden Fox, soph., 160, 2-6; Ryan Boyd, sr., 189, 16-19; Marcus Fritz, sr., 215, 13-16; Jacob Riley, jr., 275, 7-14.
TOP PROSPECTS: Ryan Reed, fr., 112; Nick Reed, jr., 119; Justin Hopkins, fr., 119; Chase Griffith, fr., 125; Zach Hartley, jr., 130; Jake Ruppert, fr., 125; Matt Sheerer, soph., 130; Niko Valentine, fr., 135; Joe Wampler, jr., 135; Max Plank, fr., 145; Kyle Priddy, sr., 152; Cody Ramage, fr., 160; Tevondre Lewis, soph., 171; Michael Muschitz, soph., 189; Chris Sheets, fr., 285.
NOTABLE: Grys and Boyd are both returning district qualifiers. Look for significant improvement from the Roughriders this season as Coach Grys has 25 wrestlers on his roster this season.
Archbold
Last year’s record: 30-13
League Record: 5-3
League Finish: Tied for third in NWOAL.
Head coach: Brian Becher
Coaching Experience: 4 years assistant at Ayersville
4 years assistant at Toledo Central Catholic
1 year head coach at Hicksville
3 years assistant at Archbold
7 years head coach at Archbold
Coaching Record : 230-56-1
Assistant coaches: Mario Gomez, Kevin Bostelman, Luke Stuckey, Donnie Young, Tyler Short, Kraig Bostelman
Lettermen Lost: Chad Rufenacht (state qualifier), Trevor Meyer (district placer), Jared Leininger (district placer), Jacob Fidler (district qualifier), Brandon Wagner, Kyle Stipp
Lettermen Returning: T.J. Weirauch, jr., 119, district qualifier; Oliver Stuckey, soph., 125; Austin Ripke, soph., 135; Jordan Cowell, soph., 140, state qualifier; Danny Young, soph., 145; Cody Kovnesky, soph., 145; Tyler Rufenacht, soph., 152; Eli Urbina, soph., 160; Chase Gingerich, sr., 171; Zach Driver, soph., 171; Isaac Rosales, jr., 189; Kellen Seaman, soph. 189; Shem Neuenschwander, sr., 189 district qualifier; Jacob Strong, soph., 215; Brandon Dennis, jr., 285.
Strengths for the season: Our inexperience should be negated by the post season with us having so many matches on our schedule against quality opponents.
Weaknesses for the season: Most of our lineup will consist of freshmen and sophomores. We have very little post season experience with just two returning district qualifiers on our roster.
Overall outlook: We have some guys that we expect to be competing in Columbus at the end of the season. The realignment of division three will make it easier for our wrestlers to qualify to the district and state tournament this season.
League outlook: I would consider Liberty Center to be considered the favorite to win our league heading into the season. I expect a majority of the teams in our league will have a state placer at the end of the season.
Lexington
Head Coach: Brent Rastetter (7th year at Lex, 84-7 dual mark during that time, 60 District Qualifiers, 10 State Qualifiers, 4 State Placers) State Duals Runner-up last season, 9th in the state meet.
Assistant Coaches: Brian Bowman, Doug Basham, Nick Confalone, Brian Faust, Steve Haverdill, Todd Fox, Chris Smith
Returning Letterwinners: Brandon Gambucci (Sr.) State Runner-up 44-3 , Nick Hile (Jr.) 5th at State 43-8, Dan Kardasz (Sr.) State Qualifier 40-10, Ian Humphrey (Sr.) 6th at Districts 35-13, Drew Burrows (Sr.) 6th at Districts 35-11, Calvin Campbell (So.) District Qualifier 32-12, Jake Faust (So.) District Qualifier 28-9, Brandon Burks (Jr.) District Alternate 32-14, Kyle Martinez (Sr.) 15-8
Others to watch: Brad Metz (So.), Nick Fackelman (Sr.), Cameron May (Sr.), Vince Kaple (Sr.), Zack Edwards (Sr.), Caleb Fraley (Jr.) Mo McQuillen (Fr.), Josh Lehner (Fr.)
Notable: This is the most talented team I have coached during my 18 year career, if we avoid the injury bug and keep our focus this group could have a special year. We had a tremendous off season with multiple boys wrestling in Fargo and at the Jr. Olympics among other things and that time spent on the mat has really matured them.
Margaretta
HEAD COACH: Keith Taylor (9th year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 11-6/Eighth in Sandusky Bay Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Josh Ackerman, sr., 135; Joe Miller, sr., 145; Charlie Chesser, jr., 285; Matt Smith, sr., 130; Natalie Shroyer, soph., 112; Brittany Hanson, soph., 103; Zac Martinez, soph., 189; Jamison Pridemore, soph., 145.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jimmy Wiedenheft, sr., 160; Dale Abbott, jr., 215; Jakeb Aldrich, jr., 285; Luke Eddy, jr., 145; Devon Lampman, jr., 119; Rannon Witter, soph., 125; Brian Erckman, soph., 171; Garrett Green, soph., 215; Nick White, soph., 135; Adam Crum, fr., 103; Kyle Eddy, fr., 119; C.J. Elswick, fr., 130; Nick Martinez, fr., 140; Kyle Paputza, fr, 103; Cody Reel, fr., 125; Eric Schneider, fr., 103; Jaceb Tetzloff, fr., 112; Chelsea Wolfe, fr., 103.
NOTABLE: Ackerman and Chesser should lead the way for the Polar Bears this season. Both were district qualifiers last season as Ackerman was 27-9 and Chesser finished 26-16.
Upper Sandusky
HEAD COACH: Chris Rodriguez (3rd year, 28-13).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 14-7/Sixth in Northern Ohio League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Greg Tiell, soph., 1003; Brandon Lemaster, sr., 135/140; Steve Nye, jr., 135/140;. Coty Gibson, jr., 130; Trevor Thornton, jr., 171/189; Kohl Johnson, soph., 160/171; Kaleb Raymond, jr., 285; Chase Kenner, sr., 152/160; Steve Nye, jr., 135/140; Tyler Slabaugh, jr., 145.
TOP PROSPECTS: Colin Bather, jr.; Alan Gullifer, jr.; Brian Moyers, jr.; Robert Lodge, soph.; Ian Baker, fr.; Tyler Baker, fr.; Cory Frey, fr.; Taran Gillen, fr.; Adam Gottfried, fr.; Randy Harp, fr.; Brad Hoy, fr.; Ross Powers, fr.; Nick Riedlinger, fr.; Jesse Shane, fr.; Allie Smith, fr.; Neil Thomas, fr.; Kurt Ziegler, fr.
NOTABLE: The Rams will be making their first trip to the postseason as a Division III team and look for them to have some success. Chase Kenner, a returning district qualifier and Northern Ohio League champ, should be a contender for a state tournament bid this season.
Lima Central Catholic
HEAD COACH: Pat Murphy (23rd year).
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 3-5/Sixth in Northwest Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Adam Geiger, sr., 130; Anthony Patterson, sr., 145; Anthony McCormick, sr., 160; Cory Hahn, sr., 171; Joseph Shanahan, sr., 215/285; Tyler Tschuor, sr., 285; Cody Hahn, jr., 135; David Gremling, soph., 189; Sean Griesdorn, soph., 215.
TOP PROSPECTS: Brandon McCormick, fr., 103; Bobby Sunderhaus, fr., 152; Jake Tremoulis, fr., 140.
NOTABLE: Both the Hahn boys and Tschuor won 31 matches last season for the Thunderbirds. They have nine returning letter winners and five returning district qualifiers so LCC should be one of the top teams in the Northwest Conference this season.
Clyde Fliers
HEAD COACH: Rob Jennings (1st year).
ASSISTANT COACHES: Luke Townsley, Dean Fultz, Randy Miller.
08-09 Dual Record: Not available/4th in Sandusky Bay Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brandon Flores, Cody Ortolani, Eric Pumphrey, Zach Thurn, Dylan Stiffler,
Kalob Andrews, Jim Colvin, Sahen Fultz, Trevor Strickland, Josh Trick, Lucas Rogers, Billy Ward
RETURNING DISTRICT QUALIFIERS: Brandon Flores, Cody Ortolani (State Alternate), Zach Thurn,
Dylan Stiffler (6th), Kalob Andrews, Trevor Strickland
TOP PROSPECTS: Brad Smith, Dakota Flores, Casey Flores, Chris Hicks, Alex Rawson
Van Buren
HEAD COACH: Jerry Gerken.
2008-09 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 5th in Ohio Wrestling League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Chad Sonnenberg, jr., 140; James Potteiger, sr., 125; Kyle Beall, sr.; 130; Mitch Walke, soph., 112; Gage Ward, jr., 135; Devin Beltz, soph., 145; Jacob Sexton, jr., 160.
TOP PROSPECTS: Garrett Ward, fr., 119; Tyler McGrain, soph., 135; Cameron King, fr., 152; Tyler Atchison, fr., 171; Ora Oler, fr., 189; Seth Yeater, sr., 215; Nick Ludwig, soph., 285.
NOTABLE: Sonneberg is a returning state placer and will be the cornerstone of this year‘s team. But Gerken also likes the look of his young freshman and sophomore classes. The Black Knights should also field a nearly-full lineup and will likely only be without a 103-pounder this season.
Plymouth
HEAD COACH: Jeremiah Balkin 10th year
ASSISTANT COACHES: Nick Roll, Mike Costein
CAREER TOTAL: 45-58-2 Three championship as a team, five-runner ups as a team, 4 state qualifiers, 36-district qualifiers, 3 sectional champs, 15 conference champs
LAST YEAR: 0-15 Duals 7th in Conference
KEY LOSSES: Myles Rinehart 121 career wins 2X District Qualifier, David McDonald 2X District Qualifier
SCHEDULE: http://plymouthwrestling.webs.com/schedule.htm
OVERVIEW: This year appears to be a young team on paper, but numerous wrestlers have had quite a bit of experience in the biddy and middle school programs. Our roster stands at twenty wrestlers, which is the most I have had in my ten years at Plymouth. We only have one senior, which looks promising for the future. We lack experience, but we help make up for it in depth.
PROBABLE LINEUP
103-Brett Eldridge 9th Brett is in his first year of wrestling, but he is very athletic and intelligent. Brett picks up on moves easily. This is the first time we have had a 103 in six years.
112-open
119-Zach Ruch 9th Zach has been wrestling for me since he was in grade school. Coming up through the biddy program he has a lot of experience. Zach is tall and he is able to use leverage to his advantage. Last year he was a middle school conference champ.
125-Ty Schrader 10th Ty is only a sophomore, but he has been wrestling since he was 5. Ty needs to be a leader on the team and help the young kids develop. Last year Ty fought some injuries and ended up 16-16 on the year. He was 2nd at conference and 6th at sectionals. Last yearTy should've been at districts, but this year he has worked very hard on the mistakes he made at sectionals and we are expecting big things from him this year.
130 and 135
This is where our depth comes in. Right now we have five kids eyeing for two spots. The front runners right now are Dakota Foster 11th and Jarrod Donnersbach 9th. Dakota is a two time conference placer and it is time for him to step up and improve on his mistakes. Jarrod is another freshman he has been wrestling through grade school and is now pushing for a starting spot. Jarrod was a middle school state qualifier last year. Other wrestlers pushing for spots are Cory McDonald 11th, who is the younger brother of David. Josh Schrader 10th, and Jarred Alsept 10th. These three individuals are first year wrestlers.
140-Mark Stephens 12th Mark moved back into the district this year. He was here a few years ago and he has some wrestling experience. Mark is a strong kid who needs to work on technique. I think he could have a good year after he learns a few things throughout the year.
145-Logan Horn 9th Logan is another freshman who has wrestled in the youth program. Logan is a very good wrestler who is intelligent. Logan is a middle school conference champ, middle school district champ, and middle school state qualifier. Logan needs to work on wrestling the high school style of wrestling. He is in a weight class where he will see some older kids and some others that are close to his age. I am looking forward to his transition to high school.
152-Nick Hale 11th, Kaleb Foster 11th, and Zac Arnold 9th Right now I think Zac has the advantage, but all of these wrestlers should challenge each other throughout the year. One of them might challenge for 160 also.
160-Josh Dudleson 10th Josh is young, but he has some wrestling experience from grade school. Josh has really turned his life around and I look forward to seeing hime progress throughout the year.
171-189
These two weight classes will be filled by two veterans at Plymouth. Derrick Beers 11th and Nick Fletcher 11th have been wrestling for numerous years. I am not sure who has the advantage right now. Nick came along at the end of last year and showed a lot of promise. Derrick's season was cut short by a broken collarbone, but he is very athletic and wants to succeed. Jeff Runkle 9th may also see time at one of these weight classes or at 215.
215-Chris Parsons 10th Chris is a returning letterwinner that knows a lot about wrestling, but he is still learning how to wrestle at this weight class.
285-Austin Hughes 10th Austin has really picked it up from last year. He has been in the weight room and came to quite of few open mats in the offseason. I am looking forward to seeing how he progresses this year.
Overall we have seven returning letterman, but we are young. I feel we can be in the middle of the pack at conference and in a few years when these young kids develop compete for the championships. Monroeville is the favorite to win conference (second in the state last year), then Crestview, after that it is up in the air on placements.
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