Top Incoming Freshmen

Transcription

Jeff Upson – PA Power Wrestling
November 2015
2016 Class
Presented by PA Power Wrestling
Highlighting this season’s freshmen class in
the State of Pennsylvania. Top 75 Freshmen
of all Pennsylvania wrestlers from Both
PIAA Classes and National Prep Schools
By The Numbers
86
Number of wrestlers
featured in the 2016 TIF –
Top 75 plus 12 Honorable
Mentions
21
The WPIAL (District 7)
leads the list with 21
wrestlers.
17
17 wresters on the list have
at least one older brother
who has competed for the
same high school
4
Malvern Prep leads the way
with a total of four rookies
featured on the TIF of 2016
PA’s Fresh Faces
Each season high school freshmen across Pennsylvania begin
their journey for supremacy against the top competition. In
2015 two rookies claimed the ultimate prize winning a PIAA
State Championship with Gavin Teasdale and Cole Matthews.
Teasdale was the #1 Top Incoming Freshman last season and
had no issues with the hype. Who will find themselves atop the
podium in 2016? Ahead is an in-depth look at the Top 75
Incoming Freshmen who will be competing this season in
addition to honorable mentions. The list includes wrestlers who
call Pennsylvania home and consists of freshmen that attend
National Prep Schools in addition to PIAA programs.
Who will be 2016’s Top Incoming Freshmen?
In 2015 a total of 45 freshmen qualified for the PIAA State Tournament
with 15 of those wrestlers earning a PIAA State Medal.
Introducing The All New Feature
From PA Power Wrestling…
PA Power Recruiting
2
Recruiting has never been easier with PA Power Wrestling’s all new PA Power Recruiting. Now wrestlers, coaches,
and parents have the ability to create Recruiting Profiles on PA Power Wrestling that can be shared on social media
and are distributed to our database of collegiate programs. This feature is designed for wrestlers of all skill levels,
whether a State Champion or first year Varsity starter, there is a collegiate program fit for you.
What sets Pennsylvania Wrestling apart from other States is the depth of talent found within the Keystone State.
Now every single college coach in the NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, NCWA, plus women’s college programs, will have
free access to your Recruiting Profile. Not only are Recruiting Profiles free to view by coaches but we also send your
profile directly to head coaches in your selected Divisions.
Recruiting Profiles are easy to create and you can update the Profile at any time. Profiles include uploading a photo,
your projected college weight, your graduation year, career record, and an area for a short bio highlighting your
achievements. The most intriguing aspect of the Recruiting Profile is the opportunity for the user to upload a
highlight video directly to your Profile. Users are encouraged to create a highlight video or upload a notable match to
the Recruiting Profile. View an example Recruiting Profile below and start preparing for your college career!
3
of 2016
Top Incoming Freshmen of 2016
1. Julian Chlebove
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Projected 16’ Finish:
Northampton Area
AAA
11
North East
113 lbs.
PIAA State Medalist
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
Super 32 Challenge Muhlenberg Qualifier (High School) – 120 lbs. – Champion
Reno Worlds – (15 & Under) – 108 lbs. – Champion
Tulsa Nationals – (15 & Under) – 108 lbs. – Champion
PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion
Flo Nationals – (High School) – 106 lbs. – Third Place
Flo Nationals – (Junior High) – 106 lbs. – Champion
Pop & Flo Mini-Men Nationals (Intermediate) 110 lbs. – Champion
District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion
USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals (Middle School) – 112 lbs. – Champion
Journeymen Classic (Middle School) – 112 lbs. – Champion
War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 110 lbs. – Runner-up
Flo Kick-Off Classic (15 & Under) – 108 lbs. – Runner-up
Flo Nationals – (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Champion
NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Fourth Place
War at The Shore (Junior) – 87 lbs. – Champion
PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Seventh Place
PJW Area XII Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Champion
Nittany Lion Open (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Champion
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 80 lbs. – Champion
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 80 lbs. – Third Place
War at The Shore (Junior) – 78 lbs. – Third Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 78 lbs. – Third Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 75 lbs. – Fifth Place
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Intermediate) – 80 lbs. – Champion
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Intermediate) – 75 lbs. – Champion
4
of 2016
It’s tough to follow up freshmen names like Pletcher, Lee, and Teasdale but Northampton Area’s Julian
Clebove will give it his best effort. Wrestling fans should be familiar with the name Chlebove as Julian’s
father is Ian “Whitey” Chlebove a District XI Hall of Famer. Whitey was a 4x District XI Champion, 4x
North East Regional Champion, 3x PIAA Medalist including a State Championship his senior season.
Whitey went on to compete for West Virginia University where he was a 3x EWL Champion and 2x
NCAA All-American for the Mountaineers. Julian is poised to match his father’s high school career and
has already reached impressive levels. At the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Championships
Chlebove won his first PJW State Championship in 2015 at 117 lbs. in the Junior High Division. Julian
picked up three falls in the process including in the State Finals over #17 Dan Mancini.
Despite only making two appearances at the PJW State Tournament Chlebove has the most National
accomplishments of the TIF of 2016 list. In 2015 alone Chlebove captured National titles at the Reno
Worlds, Tulsa Nationals, Pop & Flo Mini Men Nationals, and Flo Nationals Championships. The
Koncrete Kid is most definitely peaking at the right time. While still in eighth grade Julian competed in the
Flo Nationals High School Division where he placed third calling the finish his most honored achievement
to date. There his only defeat was to the eventual Champion and Fargo National Champion Paul Konrath
(Indiana) and he finished higher than any other Pennsylvania wrestler including 2015 PIAA State Runnerup Aaron Burkett (Chestnut Ridge). In addition Julian owns Championships from the War at the Shore,
Nittany Lion Open, and the USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals. Not only has Chlebove succeeded in
Folkstyle but also the Freestyle circuit. He is a 2x PAWF State Freestyle Champion and 2x Northeast
Regional Freestyle Champion. Most recently Chlebove won the Super 32 Challenge qualifying tournament
held at Muhlenberg College at 120 lbs. in the high school division.
As you may expect Julian’s goals for his rookie season are lofty aspiring to go undefeated and win a PIAA
State Championship in Class AAA at 113 lbs. With an All-American father, Julian stated that having a
father like Whitey “brings nothing but good things to my life and wrestling career.” As a guiding figure
Julian stated his father helps him in a variety of ways including technique, weight management, and mental
preparation. The pair drill and workout together regularly which has and will continue to benefit Julian.
2. Kawaun DeBoe
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Cathedral Prep
AAA
10
North West
285 lbs.
PIAA State Medalist
Career Highlights
•
•
•
2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 252 lbs. – Champion
2015: PJW Area VIII Tournament (Junior High) – 252 lbs. – Champion
2014: Dixie Nationals (High School) – 285 lbs. – Champion
5
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2014:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2009:
2009:
2009:
2009:
PJW State Championships (Junior High) – 212 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area VIII Championships (Junior High) – 212 lbs. – Champion
VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 235 lbs. – Record of (7-2)
PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 160 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area VIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 160 lbs. – Champion
Cliff Keen National Kick-Off Classic (12 & Under) – 160 lbs. – Champion
Northeast Nationals (12 & Under) – 150 lbs. – Champion
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 140 lbs. – Third Place
Northeast Nationals (10 & Under) – 120 lbs. – Runner-up
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 100 lbs. – Fifth Place
PJW State Tournament (10 & Under) – 95 lbs. – Third Place
Arguably the most anticipated youth heavyweight since Solanco’s Thomas Haines is Kawaun DeBoe of
Cathedral Preparatory in Erie, PA. DeBoe is a 2x PJW State Champion and 2x PJW State runner-up in his
career and overall has placed five times at the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Tournament. In 2015
Kawaun blew through the PJW Junior High State Tournament at 252 lbs. recording four falls all in under
(1:30) to advance into his fourth PJW State Finals. There he won by tech-fall to earn his second straight
PJW State Championship. DeBoe is also a 2x Cliff Keen Kick-Off Classic Champion, a Northeast
Nationals Champion, and a Dixie Nationals Champion. As a freshman expect to see DeBoe in Hershey
come March 2016 and, if he adjusts to older competition, could find himself on the PIAA State Podium.
3. Ryan Vulakh
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
North Penn
AAA
1
South East
138 lbs.
PIAA State Qualifier
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
Super 32 Challenge Eastern PA Qualifier (High School) – 138 lbs. – Champion
McDonogh Duals – 142 lbs. – Record of (8-0)
War at The Shore (High School) – 137 lbs. – Fourth Place
Conestoga Pumpkin Classic (High School) – 137 lbs. – Champion
6
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Champion
District 1/SEPA Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Champion
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 105 lbs. – Runner-up
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 98 lbs. – Seventh Place
Ryan Vulakh is a strong middleweight who is North Penn’s most anticipated freshman since Zac Fryling
who went on to win two PIAA State Championships for the Knights. Last season Ryan attended
Germantown Academy as an eighth grader but returned to North Penn for his freshmen year. In his career
Vulakh has finished as a PJW State Runner-up twice and was a 2x District 1/SEPA Champion. At the
2014 PJW State Tournament Vulakh competed in a loaded 124 lbs. bracket that featured Carnell Andrews,
Andrew Wert, and Caden Mareno. Those wrestlers went on to succeed their freshmen seasons as Andrews
was a 2015 PIAA State Qualifier; Wert was a PIAA State Medalist; and Mareno was a National Prep
Tournament Qualifier. Vulakh ended up finishing as the PJW State Runner-up for the second year in a row
falling in the finals to Carnell Andrews. In the semifinals Vulakh did have an impressive (1-0) victory over
Andrew Wert. Vulakh also finished as the MAWA Eastern National Runner-up in 2013. Most recently
Ryan took park in the Super 32 Qualifier at Muhlenberg College where he competed at 138 lbs. and had
quite the showing. Ryan defeated four New Jersey wrestlers en route to the Championship title included a
(7-0) win in the finals against Chris Scorese (Cranford, NJ) who was a New Jersey State Qualifier last
season. What’s more is Vulakh finished higher than 2014 PIAA State Runner-up and 2x PIAA State
Medalist John Pipa (Bishop McDevitt) who placed third. Although the two did not meet head-to-head it is
clear Vulakh’s potential in his rookie season.
4. Carter Starocci
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Cathedral Prep
AAA
10
North West
145 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 140 lbs. – Champion
Dixie Nationals (14 & Under) – 140 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area VIII Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Champion
7
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2009:
2009:
2009:
2009:
2008:
2008:
2008:
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Third Place
NUWAY National Duals (12 & Under) – 115 lbs. – Record of (6-0)
PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 115 lbs. – Champion
Cliff Keen National Kick-Off Classic (12 & Under) – 115 lbs. – Runner-up
Brute Empire Nationals – 110 lbs. – Champion
PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Fifth Place
VACW National Holiday Duals (Elementary) – 100 lbs. – Record of (9-2)
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 80 lbs. – Champion
War at The Shore (Midget) – 83 lbs. – Fourth Place
PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 80 lbs. – Third Place
PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area VIII Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Champion
Cliff Keen National Kick-Off Classic (10 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Third Place
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 66 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area VIII Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Third Place
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 55 lbs. – Third Place
PJW Area VIII Tournament (10 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Runner-up
The most decorated wrestler of the 2016 Top Incoming Freshmen is undoubtedly Carter Starocci of
Cathedral Prep. The future at District 10’s Cathedral Prep looks bright having the #2 and #4 ranked
Freshmen of 2016. Starocci has won it all including a 2016 TIF leading four Pennsylvania Junior State
Championships. Overall Carter has placed a total of six times at the PJW State Tournament making seven
trips to the event. Additionally Starocci has medaled a total a seven times at the Ohio Tournament of
Champions including winning the Championship title four times. Four is the lucky number for Carter who
also has four Championships from the Cliff Keen National Kick-Off Classic. Throughout his Youth career
Starocci has faced and defeated many of the Top Incoming Freshmen of both 2015 and 2016.
8
of 2016
Cater Starocci Continued: In 2011 Carter placed third in the 9 & 10 year old division where he placed
third defeating 2015 PIAA State Runner-up Sam Sasso (Nazareth Area) by a (3-2) score. At Cathedral Prep
Starocci will have a solid workout partner in State Qualifier Ta’Naz Gregory.
5. Jameel Coles
High School:
Class:
Region:
Projected Weight:
The Phelps School
National Prep
PAISAA
285 lbs.
National Prep Medalist
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2009:
2009:
NUWAY Great Lakes Championship (14 & Under) – 260 lbs. – Champion
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 175 lbs. – Runner-up
National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 175 lbs. – Record of (8-0)
National Greco-Roman Duals (Schoolboy) – 175 lbs. – Record of (4-1)
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 175 lbs. – Champion
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 166 lbs. – Champion
East Coast Nationals (12 & Under) – 165 lbs. – Runner-Up
PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 160 lbs. – Sixth Place
PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 160 lbs. – Runner-up
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 134 lbs. – Runner-up
War at The Shore (Midget) – 115 lbs. – Champion
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 73 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area XI Tournament (8 & Under) – 72 lbs. – Third Place
9
of 2016
Another name that has been on the Pennsylvania Youth Wrestling scene for quite some time is Jameel
Coles of Philadelphia. Coles has the second most State Titles of the TIF of 2016 with a total of three PJW
State Championships in his career and a total of seven appearances at the PJW State Tournament. Jameel
is the younger brother of Hakim Coles who was a National Prep Tournament Qualifier last season for The
Hill School. Like his older brother Jameel will look to make an impact on the National Prep scene and will
have a talented workout partner in Zane Black. The former Wyoming Seminary Prep National Medalist
and Bishop McDevitt wrestler will be competing for The Phelps School in his junior season. Coles could
see action at both 220 lbs. and 285 lbs. his rookie season.
6. Shane Hanson-Ashworth
High School:
Class:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Malvern Prep
National Prep
PAISAA
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2009:
2009:
2009:
Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Fourth Place
Journeymen Classic (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Champion
PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Third Place
PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Runner-up
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 53 lbs. – Champion
PJW State Tournament (10 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Sixth Place
PJW Area XI Tournament (10 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Runner-up
10
of 2016
•
•
2008: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 44 lbs. – Champion
2008: PJW Area XI Tournament (10 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Runner-up
Pennsylvania Junior State Champion Shane Hanson-Ashworth will add yet another star in the lightweights
for Head Coach Nathan Lauter. As an eighth grader Hanson-Ashworth competed for the Malvern Prep
high school team where he went undefeated (28-0) and notched a (2-1) victory over 2015 National Prep
Champion Will Moss of Wyoming Seminary. Shane’s Malvern Prep teammate Mark Salvator ended up
finishing as the National Prep Runner-up to Moss at 106 lbs. Overall Hanson-Ashworth has placed five
times at the PJW State Championships including a State Championship in 2012. At the MAWA Eastern
Nationals Shane was a 5x medalist making four appearances in the finals picking up two Championship
titles. Lauter is very excited about Hanson-Ashworth and the potential he has to compete straight away
with the top National wrestlers.
7. Darrien Roberts
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
East Stroudsburg Area North
AAA
11
North East
152 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
Flo Nationals (Junior High) – 145 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area XII Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Champion
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 150 lbs. – Champion
Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 145 lbs. – Champion
Cliff Keen National Kick-Off Classic (15 & Under) – 147 lbs. – Fourth Place
War at The Shore (Junior) – 115 lbs. – Sixth Place
PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 115 lbs. – Eighth Place
11
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
PJW Area X Tournament (11 & 12) – 115 lbs. – Runner-up
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 108 lbs. – Sixth Place
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 100 lbs. – Eighth Place
PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 105 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 105 lbs. – Third Place
2x PJW State Champion Darrien Roberts has compiled quite the resume in his Youth career. Roberts has
Championship titles from some the Nation’s most competitive Tournaments including the Super 32, War at
the Shore, MAWA Eastern Nationals, and Flo Nationals. Overall Darrien has made five trips to the PJW
State Tournament coming away with four medals including two State Championships. Roberts also owns
three medals from the MAWA Eastern Nationals picking up the Championship in 2015. Two additional
Championships have set Darrien apart from the field winning titles at 145 lbs. in the 2014 Super 32 Middle
School Challenge and a 2015 Flo Nationals Middle School Championship. Roberts has also participated in
the National Schoolboy duals in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman for Team Pennsylvania.
8. Jo-Jo Aragona
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Pope John Paul XXIII (New Jersey)
NJSIAA
3
1
106 lbs.
NJSIAA State Medalist
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
Super 32 Challenge (High School) – 106 lbs. – Runner-up
Philo Electric Invitational (Junior High) – 98 lbs. – Runner-up
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 80 lbs. – Sixth Place
Liberty Nationals (12 & Under) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up
12
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 74 lbs. – Runner-up
Big Horn Nationals (12 & Under) – 75 lbs. – Champion
Pennsylvania Wrestling fans are going to miss out on a good one here. Jo-Jo Aragona of Milford, PA will
be attending Pope John XXIII Regional High School in New Jersey this year instead of Delaware Valley
like many fans expected. Regardless he is still from Pennsylvania thus he is featured on the TIF of 2016 list.
Aragona gained National attention at the 2015 Super 32 when the freshman advanced into the High School
finals at 106 lbs. At the Nation’s foremost pre-season Tournament Jo-Jo downed several Nationally ranked
wrestlers en route to the finals. Aragona finished ahead of five fellow 2016 TIF and multiple PIAA State
Medalists and Qualifiers. In his Youth career Aragona has qualified for the PJW State Tournament five
times and has earned three State Medals including back-to-back third place finishes in both 2014 and 2015.
Jo-Jo was also a Big Horn Nationals Champion, Northeast Nationals Champion, and a Super 32 Middle
School Medalist. Aragona was also a MAWA Eastern Nationals Runner-up in 2012. Jo-Jo will have
sophomore and NJSIAA State Qualifier Jake Rotunda as a work out partner.
9. Michael Madara
High School:
Class:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Blair Academy, NJ
National Prep
NY-NJ Prep Regional
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2011:
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Cadet) – 102 lbs. – Champion
PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Cadet) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW State Tournament (13 & 14) – 77 lbs. – Fourth Place
13
of 2016
•
•
•
2009: Dixie Nationals (10 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Champion
2009: MAWA Eastern National (Midget) – 50 lbs. – Champion
2009: Northeast Nationals (10 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Runner-up
Wrestling fans should remember the name Mike Madara as he was featured in the Top Incoming Freshmen
of 2015 coming in at #45. Madara, however, would not enter high school at Nazareth Area as indicated in
the TIF of 2015. Instead Mike enrolled at Blair Academy in New Jersey where he will be a freshman this
season. In 2014 Madara won his first career PJW State Championship capturing the 82 lbs. Championship
in the Junior High Division. In the 2014 PJW State finals Madara defeated 2015 PIAA State Medalist Jaret
Lane (Southern Columbia Area). Mike also owns Championships at the MAWA Eastern Nationals, Brute
Empire Nationals, and the Dixie Nationals. Madara was unable to defend his 2014 PJW State
Championship in 2015 falling in the Junior High finals at 97 lbs. to future star Sam Hillegas (North Hills) in
a tight (3-1) bout. Competing for National power Blair Academy comes with a grueling schedule and
intense practice room. Madara will be in contention for the starting spot at 106 lbs. Madara will likely
compete with fellow Blair rookie Michael Colaiocco for the spot at 106 lbs. It is safe to say if Madara lands
the spot for Blair Academy he will be tested against the Nation’s top wrestlers on a weekly basis.
10. Julian Gorring
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Fort LeBoeuf
AA
10
North West
170 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
National Freestyle Duals (Cadet) – 160 lbs. – Record of (5-2)
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Cadet) – 170 lbs. – Third Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 152 lbs. – Champion
ASICS Kids Freestyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 152 lbs. – Third Place
ASICS Kids Greco-Roman Nationals (Schoolboy) – 152 lbs. – Third Place
PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 152 lbs. – Champion
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 150 lbs. – Seventh Place
14
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2010:
PJW Area VIII Tournament (9 & 10) – 95 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area VIII Tournament (9 & 10) – 90 lbs. – Third Place
2015 Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Champion Julian Gorring is the third District 10 wrestler in the
Top 10 and for good reason. In 2014 Gorring reached new heights in Freestyle and Greco-Roman
becoming a double PAWF State Champion and earning a spot on the Pennsylvania Freestyle National
team where he went (6-1) against the top wrestlers in the Nation. He followed up that performance with an
ASICS Kids Nationals Third Place finish in both styles. Julian also competed in the Phil Portuese North
East Regional where he captured the Championship in Greco-Roman and Runner-up in Freestyle. In 2013
Gorring earned his first PJW State Medal when he finished as the runner-up to Freedom Area’s Michael
Muron (8-6). His first PJW State Championship came in 2015 in the Junior High Division defeating #37
Dominic DeLuca (Derry Area) in the finals (4-0). Gorring will provide much needed support in the Fort
LeBouef upper weights after seeing Garrett Reinwald (182 lbs.) graduate in 2015.
11. Nick Coy
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Penn Trafford
AAA
7
South West
113 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
PJW Area III Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Champion
South West Regional (Junior High) – 100 lbs. – Champion
15
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2010:
2009:
Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 80 lbs. – Seventh Place
PJW Area III Tournament (11 & 12) – 70 lbs. – Champion
Two years ago Nick Coy watched his older brother Cameron Coy excel as a freshmen for Penn Trafford
winning a South West Regional and PIAA State Championship at 132 lbs. Cameron was #2 on the Top
Incoming Freshmen of 2014. Nick is not far behind coming in at #10. Although not winning a PJW State
Championship Nick has earned four straight Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Medals including two
third place finishes and a runner-up finish in 2015. Nick is also a 6x PJW Area III Champion. In the
WPIAL Coy was a 2x South West Regional Junior High Champion. Nick may not have the blazing youth
resume like older brother Cameron but he is still expected to make an immediate impact in the WPIAL
lightweights. Coy projects to compete at 113 lbs. with sophomore and 2015 PIAA State Qualifier Job
Chishko returning to 106 lbs. The two will greatly benefit from each other in the practice room.
12. Devon Britton
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Northampton Area
AAA
11
North East
126 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Cadet) – 125 lbs. – Third Place
16
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2010:
2009:
Nittany Lion Open (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 85 lbs. – Fourth Place
ASICS Kids Freestyle Nationals (Novice) – 85 lbs. – Fourth Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 66 lbs. – Eighth Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 58 lbs. – Eighth Place
The second Northampton wrestler on the list is 2015 PJW State Champion Devon Britton. His
accomplishments include a 2015 District XI Junior High Championship, 4x MAWA Eastern Nationals
Medalist, and 2013 Nittany Lion Open Runner-up. Britton is a 2x PJW State Finalist finishing as State
runner-up in 2013 behind Josh Stilling (Pennridge) a 2015 TIF and PIAA State Qualifier last season.
Britton jumped up in weight in 2015 moving up to 125 lbs. and also moved up the PJW State podium.
Advancing into the PJW State Junior High finals at 124 lbs. Britton took on a stud in #12 Jared McGill
(Chestnut Ridge) who advanced to his fifth straight PJW State Finals picking up two State Championships
along the way. Despite the daunting task Devon held off McGill to win (7-5). Britton will have a variarity
of work out partners in the Konkrete Kids practice room including fellow freshmen #1 Julian Chlebove,
#43 Michael Kistler, in addition to 2014 PIAA State Finalist Dan Moran.
13. Jared McGill
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Chestnut Ridge
AA
5
South West
126 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Champion
Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 120 lbs. – Eighth Place
17
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2009:
2009:
2008:
2008:
NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Seventh Place
PJW Area II Tournament (11 & 12) – 90 lbs. – Champion
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 90 lbs. – Third Place
Northeast Nationals (10 & Under) – 80 lbs. – Third Place
Northeast Nationals (10 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Fifth Place
PJW Area II Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area II Tournament (10 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Champion
As mentioned previously Chestnut Ridge freshman Jared McGill is a stud. He would need an entire room
to house all the accolades he has amassed since 2008. In his PJW career Jared is a 6x PJW State Medalist,
5x PJW State Finalist, and 2x PJW State Champion. The PJW State Tournament was not the only event
Jared had success at. He is a 5x MAWA Eastern National Finalist and 1x MAWA Eastern National
Champion. Additionally Jared has won Championships at both the Nittany Lion Open and War at the
Shore. In 2014 McGill finished on the podium at both the NHSCA Middle School Nationals and Super 32
Middle School Challenge. Jared is going to bolster an already impressive line-up that last season finished as
the PIAA State Dual Team Runner-ups. McGill will look to follow in 2015 TIF Justin McCoy’s footsteps
who as a rookie last season placed sixth at the PIAA State Tournament. In addition to McCoy Jared will
have PIAA State Runner-up Aaron Burkett to roll around with.
18
of 2016
14. Alec Bittler
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Saint Marys Area
AAA
9
North West
120 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2011:
2011:
Flo Nationals – (Junior High) – 119 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area V Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area V Tournament (11 & 12) – 90 lbs. – Champion
While Alec Bittler’s resume isn’t as long as some others on the list he should not be considered any less
capable of making an impact his rookie season. Alec is a 4x PJW State Qualifier, a 3x PJW State Medalist,
and a 1x PJW State Champion. At the 2014 PJW State Tournament Bittler was runner-up to 2015 TIF
Zach Ortman (Parkland) but finished ahead of several notable names. A year later Bittler captured his first
PJW State Championship defeating #20 Cameron Connor (Kiski Area) in the 112 lbs. finals (4-0). Most
recently Bittler won the 2015 Flo Nationals Middle School Championship at 119 lbs. defeating #14 Justin
Perkins (Penn Hills) in the semifinals (7-5 SV). Bittler, who attends Elk County Catholic, will add some
much needed strength for Flying Dutchmen Head Coach Dom Surra and the lightweights.
15. Justin Perkins
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Penn Hills
AAA
7
South West
120 lbs.
SW Regional Qualifier
19
of 2016
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2009:
2009:
2008:
2008:
Flo Nationals (Junior High) – 119 lbs. – Third Place
Flo Nationals – (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Third Place
PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Fourth Place
PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Champion
South West Regional (Junior High) – 105 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area VII Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Champion
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 56 lbs. – Runner-up
In 2015 Penn Hills saw their first PIAA State Champion since Mike Kraft in 1989 with a tremendous run
by Te’Shan Campbell. Campbell is gone and off to Pitt but rookie Justin Perkins will attempt to make the
time in between State Champions much shorter than 26 years. Perkins already owns a total of six
Pennsylvania Junior Wresting State Medals including a State Championship in 2013. In his six trips to the
PJW State Tournament Justin never finished lower than fourth. Perkins was also a MAWA Eastern
Nationals Champion, a 2x Cliff Keen National Kick-Off Classic Champion, and a Southwest Regional
Junior High Champion. In the Southwest Regional/WPIAL Junior High Tournament Perkins advanced
into his second straight finals but came away with the gold defeating #22 Dante Flati (Hopewell) in the
finals (5-1).
16. Colton Camacho
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Franklin Regional
AAA
7
South West
113 lbs.
20
of 2016
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Runner-up
PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Third Place
Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Fifth Place
Flo Nationals – (Middle School) – 95 lbs. – Runner-up
South West Regional (Junior High) – 90 lbs. – Third Place
PJW Area III Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area III Tournament (9 & 10 – 60 lbs. – Champion
Nittany Lion Open (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Third Place
PJW Area III Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Runner-up
Colton Camacho hopes to be Franklin Regional’s next big thing when he joins the 2x PIAA State Dual
Team Champions this season. Camacho is a polished wrestler who has only improved in his youth career.
A 6x PJW State Tournament Qualifier Colton is a 4x PJW State Medalist including a 3x State Runner-up.
Despite not reaching the top of the podium Camacho is expected to make an impact on the WPIAL as a
lightweight. In 2015 Colton was a PAWF State Freestyle Runner-up and a South West Regional Junior
High Champion. In the SW Regional Tournament Colton was unmatched at 105 lbs. winning three
matches by fall in the first period and picking up a (17-3) major decision in the finals. Camacho is also a 2x
Flo Nationals Middle School Champion winning the 95 lbs. title in 2014 and 105 lbs. in 2015. In the finals
at 105 lbs. Colton defeated #23 Patrick Gould in overtime (5-3 SV). The Panther has also earned a Super 32
Middle School medal and is slated to compete in the High School division in 2015 at 106 lbs.
21
of 2016
17. Dan Mancini
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Owen J. Roberts
AAA
1
South East
126 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2012:
2011:
Wilson Classic (Junior High) – 115 lbs. – Champion
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Fifth Place
East Coast Nationals (12 & Under) – 105 lbs. – Champion
Keystone State Games (Junior) – 77 lbs. – Runner-up
Owen J. Roberts has been one of the most consistent programs in District 1 over the past several seasons
and rookie Dan Mancini will be an added talent for head coach Steve DeRafelo. The Wildcats graduated
some studs in 2015 including 4x PIAA State Medalist Derek Gulotta but Mancini will help fill the void.
Dan is a 2x Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Medalist finishing as the Runner-up in 2015. His only
defeat in the loaded 117 lbs. State bracket was in the finals to #1 Julian Chlebove by fall. Also in 2015
Mancini was a PAWF State Champion in Greco-Roman and a State Runner-up in Freestyle. In the District
1/SEPA Tournament Dan won the Championship title over #42 Evan Wilding (5-0). Dan has also won the
East Coast Nationals and was a Keystone State Games Runner-up. As a freshman Mancini projects to
compete at 132 lbs. for OJR and should find himself in the South East Regional Tournament.
22
of 2016
18. Gunnar Fuss
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Father Judge
AAA
12
North East
126 lbs.
NE Regional Qualifier
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 82 lbs. – Fifth Place
Father Judge freshman Gunnar Fuss has only been on the PA Youth scene for roughly four years but
already owns some impressive accomplishments. In his first trip to the PJW State Championship Fuss
placed fourth but followed that performance up with a MAWA Eastern Nationals Championship. Fuss
would go on to medal twice again at the PJW State Championship including a State Runner-up finish in
2014. In 2015 Gunnar took fourth in a loaded 117 lbs. bracket at the PJW State Championship. He also
captured a 2014 PAWF State Championship in Freestyle at 112 lbs. and won a second MAWA Eastern
National Championship. Additionally he was a War at the Shore Champion and Super 32 Middle School
Medalist. Fuss should have no issues adjusting to High School competition and will compete for a PIAA
State Tournament spot.
23
of 2016
19. Aiden Hulings
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Kane Area
AA
9
North West
152 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2010:
District IX Championships (Junior High) – 145 lbs. – Champion
District IX Championships (Junior High) – 122 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area V Tournament (9 & 10) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area V Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up
A Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Champion Aiden Hulings is no stranger to State success. Aiden has
qualified for the PJW State Tournament a total of five times earning three medals. In 2014 Aiden won a
PJW State Championship at 125 lbs. in the (11 & 12) Division. Hulings returned to the PJW State Finals in
2015 but fell to #7 Darien Roberts (9-3) in the Junior High Division at 147 lbs. Additionally Aiden is a 2x
District IX Junior High Champion. His most notable accomplishment came in February 2015 in Fort
Wayne, Indiana at the NUWAY National Duals. There Hulings went undefeated (7-0) against the top
teams in the Nation and was named the Tournament’s MVP. Expect Aiden to continue his rise into High
School.
24
of 2016
20. Carter Tuttle
High School:
Class:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Wyoming Seminary
National Prep
PAISSA
120 lbs. – 126 lbs.
National Prep Qualifier
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
ASICS Kids Freestyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 128 lbs. – Runner-up
ASICS Kids Greco-Roman Nationals (Schoolboy) – 128 lbs. – Fourth Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Fourth Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Third Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Third Place
PJW Area V Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Runner-up
District IX Championships (Junior High) – 105 lbs. – Runner-up
ASICS Kids Freestyle Nationals (Novice) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up
ASICS Kids Greco-Roman Nationals (Novice) – 100 lbs. – Third Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Novice) – 100 lbs. – Champion
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 90 lbs. – Third Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Novice) – 90 lbs. – Third Place
PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Novice) – 85 lbs. – Third Place
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Intermediate) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up
PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Intermediate) – 80 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area V Tournament (9 & 10) – 80 lbs. – Fourth Place
25
of 2016
The name Tuttle should ring familiar to District 9 Wrestling fans as Forest Tuttle 14’ of Coudersport was a
successful wrestler for the Falcons and now competes at Pitt-Johnstown. His younger brother Carter Tuttle
won’t be competing at Coudersport but will be a very successful high school wrestler. Carter is enrolled at
Wyoming Seminary, the National Prep Power, where he looks to begin his career in a talented practice
room. Tuttle has only ever placed once at the PJW State Tournament in three appearances but has excelled
at the PAWF Tournament. Carter is a 4x PAWF Greco-Roman State Medalist including a 3x State
Champion. In Freestyle Tuttle was a 3x PAWF State Medalist and 1x State Champion. At the Phil
Portuese Northeast Regional Tournament Carter has earned medals in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman a
total of four different years. Not only has Carter excelled on the State level but also on the National
Freestyle & Greco-Roman level. Twice Tuttle was a double All-American at the ASICS Kids Nationals and
competed for Team Pennsylvania at the National Freestyle & Greco-Roman Duals. As a rookie Tuttle will
have his hands full in the practice room. In order to break into the starting line-up Carter will compete with
2015 TIF Jack Davis along with 2015 National Prep Champion Jack Mueller. There is no question
whenever Tuttle does compete for Wyoming Seminary he will be successful.
21. Cameron Connor
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Kiski Area
AAA
7
South West
113 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
Nittany Lion Open (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Fourth Place
PJW Area VII Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up
26
of 2016
•
•
•
2010: Nittany Lion Open (7 & 8) – 60 lbs. – Runner-up
2009: Brute Empire Nationals (Midget) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up
2009: Cliff Keen National Kick-Off Classic (8 & Under) – 60 lbs. – Third Place
Keeping with tradition Kiski Area’s Wrestling Program will be welcoming another impressive list of
freshmen. Leading the way for the Cavilers is Cameron Connor. At the Pennsylvania Junior State
Championship Connor has earned three State Medals including his highest finish in 2015 finishing as the
Runner-up at 112 lbs. In the Finals Cameron fell to #13 Alec Bitrler (4-0). He and #27 Darren Miller will
provide added depth to the lower weights that include 2015 TIF and PIAA State Qualifier Noah Levett.
Connor will likely compete at 113 lbs. as a rookie and in order to earn a spot in Hershey he will have to get
through a
22. Tommy Traver
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Tunkhannock Area
AAA
2
North East
120 lbs. – 126 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Fifth Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Runner-up
Brute Empire Nationals (Intermediate) – 90 lbs. – Fifth Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 85 lbs. – Sixth Place
27
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2009:
Brute Empire Nationals (Junior) – 75 lbs. – Fourth Place
War at The Shore (Midget) – 73 lbs. – Seventh Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 70 lbs. – Seventh Place
Brute Empire Nationals (Midget) – 70 lbs. – Champion
2x PJW Junior High State Medalist Tommy Traver has proven he can hang with the best of the 2016 Top
Incoming Freshmen. In his Youth career Tommy won four PJW State Medals including a third place finish
in 2013. During the 2015 PJW State Tournament Traver gave #1 Julian Chlebove his closest match of the
Tournament falling in the semifinals (7-5). In the quarterfinals Tommy defeated #17 Gunnar Fuss (3-1) but
the two met again in the consolation semifinals with Fuss turning the tables (4-0). In 2012 Traver won the
MAWA Easter Nationals at 78 lbs. finishing ahead of third place #1 Julian Chlebove. At the PAWF State
Tournament Tommy was a Schoolboy double State Champion in 2014 and competed in the National
Duals for Team Pennsylvania. Projected to compete at 120 lbs. or 126 lbs. as a rookie Tommy will benefit
from having seniors Jake Richards and Dakota Quick to learn from. Traver will look to become the first
Tunkhannock High School wrestler to qualify for the PIAA State Tournament in over 20 years since Bob
Farber did it in 1993.
23. Logan Seliga
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Belle Vernon Area
AAA
7
South West
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2011:
PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area IV Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Champion
South West Regional (Junior High) – 80 lbs. – Fourth Place
PJW Area IV Tournament (11 & 12) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up
28
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2011:
2010:
2010:
2009:
2009:
2009:
2008:
2008:
2007:
2007:
PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Seventh Place
PJW Area IV Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Champion
PJW State Tournament (10 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area IV Tournament (10 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Champion
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 45 lbs. – Fifth Place
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 40 lbs. – Fourth Place
The first Belle Vernon Area wrestler on the TIF of 2016 is lightweight Logan Seliga. He is the younger
brother of current Leopard Tyler Seliga and has been on the PA Youth scene for a total of nine years. In
total Logan has qualified for the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Tournament seven times and has
earned four State medals. In 2009 Seliga finished as the PJW State Runner-up his highest medal earned in
his career. In 2015 Logan placed fourth in the PJW Junior High State Championship at 102 lbs. defeating
several fellow TIF of 2016. Seliga also placed twice at the SW Regional/WPIAL Junior High
Championship finishing fourth in 2014 and second in 2015. Logan will likely compete at 106 lbs. but junior
and two-year starter Jake Dunlap may return to 106 lbs. where he is slated to compete at the Super 32.
Head Coach Mike Doppelheuer will find a way to insert Seliga into the line-up if that means bumping
Dunlap up to 113 lbs. in dual meets. Logan is capable of making a splash in the WPIAL at 106 lbs. his
rookie season and will add more power to the State Dual Team Championship contender Belle Vernon.
24. Patrick Gould
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
East Stroudsburg Area South
AAA
11
North East
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
Journeymen Classic – Bracket A (High School) – 106 lbs. – Runner-up
Super 32 Challenge Muhlenberg Qualifier (High School) – 106 lbs. – Champion
Flo Nationals (Junior High) – 105 lbs. – Second Place
USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals (Middle School) – 98 lbs. – Seventh Place
29
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
Flo Nationals – (Middle School) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 90 lbs. – Third Place
Tulsa Nationals (12 & Under) – 88 lbs. – Sixth Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Novice) – 91 lbs. – Third Place
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 90 lbs. – Fourth Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 90 lbs. – Fifth Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Novice) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up
Keystone State Games (Junior) – 92 lbs. – Third Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 85 lbs. – Third Place
Patrick Gould has continued to improve throughout his Youth career and wrestling fans got a preview of
his talents at the 2015 Journeymen Classic. Gould finished as the runner-up in the High School Division’s
Bracket A compiling a (3-1) record. His most impressive result came in the third round when Patrick
downed sophomore and returning PIAA State Medalist Jaret Lane (Southern Columbia Area) by a (9-5)
score. His first pre-season Tournament was another impressive feat as Patrick won the Super 32 Challenge
Muhlenberg Qualifier. Gould is scheduled to compete at 106 lbs. in the most competitive pre-season
Tournament, the Super 32 Challenge. In his third trip to the PJW State Tournament in 2015 Gould was
unable to match his 2014 finish. In 2014 Patrick was the PJW State Runner-up at 87 lbs. in the Junior High
Division falling to 2015 TIF Job Chishko (Penn-Trafford) in the finals. A season later Gould returned to the
PJW State Junior High Tournament but, after a first round fall, was defeated by #23 Logan Seliga (3-2).
After the defeat Patrick was forced to forfeit in the consolation round ending his PJW State Tournament.
Gould was also a 2015 Flo Nationals Runner-up in the Junior High Division falling in the finals to #15
Colton Camacho in overtime (5-3 SV). It was his second straight second place finish at the Flo Nationals.
Patrick has also won the War at the Shore and Ohio Tournament of Champions.
25. Dante Flati
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
West Allegheny
AAA
7
South West
138 lbs.
30
of 2016
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Eighth Place
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 110 lbs. – Seventh Place
PJW Area IV Tournament (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Eighth Place
West Allegheny freshman Dante Flati has steadily improved as a Youth wrestler with 2015 being his best
year to date. Flati lost in the second round of the 2015 PJW State Tournament to #12 Jared McGill but
battled back to win five straight matches, including an impressive (5-4) over Max Shaw (Thomas Jefferson),
to finish in fourth place at 124 lbs. The next month Dante followed it up with an Ohio Tournament of
Champions title at 133 lbs. At the 2015 South West Regional Junior High Tournament Flati advanced into
the Championship finals where he fell to #14 Justin Perkins (Penn Hills) by a (4-0) score. Falti is currently
playing football for the West Allegheny high school Varsity team. It is likely Flati will put on more mass
and strength prior to his rookie season on the mat.
26. Sean Pierson
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Nazareth Area
AAA
11
North East
106 lbs. – 113 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
Super 32 Challenge Chambersburg Qualifier (High School) – 106 lbs. – Champion
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Cadet) – 110 lbs. – Third Place
USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals (Middle School) – 91 lbs. – Runner-up
31
of 2016
•
•
2014: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior) – 87 lbs. – Runner-up
2014: District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Champion
Nazareth may have lost TIF Mike Madara to Blair Academy but rookie Sean Pierson hopes to prove his
worth with the Blue Eagles. Pierson raised his stock at the Super 32 Qualifier in Chambersburg when he
won the Tournament at 106 lbs. defeating 2015 TIF and sophomore Trent Snader in the finals (4-2 SV).
Sean is a 2x District XI Junior High Champion winning the title at 107 lbs. in 2015. Also in 2015 Pierson
won the NUWAY Great Lake Championship and placed third at the Ohio Tournament of Champions. On
the National level Pierson was the USA Wrestling Pre-Season Nationals Runner-up. The logjam of talent in
the lightweights will continue this season with 2015 PIAA State Champion Tyrone Klump, 2015 TIF Ryan
O’Grady, and talented junior Trevor Tarsi. Sean could see action at 106 lbs. or 113 lbs. as a rookie.
27. Scott Joll
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Belle Vernon Area
AAA
7
South West
132 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2009:
PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Runner-up
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 75 lbs. – Fourth Place
PJW Area VII Tournament (10 & Under) – 75 lbs. – Third Place
PJW Area VII Tournament (8 & Under) – 65 lbs. – Champion
32
of 2016
Belle Vernon Area continues to produce touted youth wrestlers and Scott Joll is yet another example. The
2015 PJW State Runner-up will and depth to the Leopard’s line-up that has many fans predicting a possible
Dual Team Championship. Scott has made five trips to the PJW State Tournament and owns three PJW
State Medals including two runner-up finishes. At the South West Regional Junior High Tournament Joll
placed fourth a seventh grader and in 2015 was the Champion at 130 lbs. Joll was also an Eastern Nationals
Champion, Ohio TOC Medalist, and Cliff Keen National Kick-off Medalist. As a freshman Joll will be
surrounded by talented wrestlers including a trio of 2015 TIF lead by PIAA Medalist Zach Hartman. It’s
unlikely that Joll will see significant varsity time this season but will be someone to keep an eye on in the
future.
28. Darren Miller
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Kiski Area
AAA
7
South West
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2011:
2011:
Dixie Nationals (14 & Under) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up
South West Regional (Junior High) – 80 lbs. – Seventh Place
PJW Area VII Tournament (10 & Under) – 60 lbs. – Fourth Place
The second Kiski Area Cavalier on the 2016 TIF is Darren Miller. The 2015 PJW Junior High State
Champion may be slightly undersized in his freshman season at 106 lbs. but he should not be discounted as
a threat in the WPIAL. Miller captured his first PJW State Championship in 2015 at 87 lbs. defeating #29
Chase Shields in the finals (4-3). It was Darren’s second appearance in the PJW State Finals as he finished
in 2014 as the Junior High State Runner-up at 77 lbs.
33
of 2016
Darren Miller Continued: In the WPIAL Miller was a 2x South West Regional Junior High Medalist
placing seventh and third. Miller was also a Dixie Nationals Runner-up a Super 32 Challenge Middle
School Medalist. If Darren puts on weight prior to his rookie season he could contend for a spot on the
South West Regional podium. Fellow TIF of 2016 #21 Cameron Connor will join him where the two will
benefit from having 2015 PIAA State Qualifier Noah Levett as a workout partner.
29. Beau Bayless
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Reynolds
AA
10
North West
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2009:
PJW Area VI Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Champion
Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area VI Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Champion
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 60 lbs. – Fourth Place
PJW Area VI Tournament (9 & 10 – 55 lbs. – Champion
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 55 lbs. – Third Place
PJW Area VI Tournament (8 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Champion
34
of 2016
•
•
2008: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 44 lbs. – Fourth Place
2008: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 40 lbs. – Champion
PA State Powerhouse Reynolds will welcome yet another talented freshman to their ranks this season with
Beau Bayless. Last season rookie Cole Matthews, a 2015 TIF, went on to capture a PIAA State
Championship at 113 lbs. This season Beau Bayless will fill in perfectly at 106 lbs. where older brother and
2x PIAA State Qualifier Gage Bayless will guide him. In his career Beau is a 7x PJW State Qualifier and 2x
PJW State Champion.
30. Kolt Schaeffer
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Tri Valley
AA
11
South East
195 lbs.
SE Regional Qualifier
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 167 lbs. – Third Place
PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 160 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area IX Tournament (11 & 12) – 160 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 150 lbs. – Champion
War at The Shore (Midget) – 150 lbs. – Fifth Place
PJW Area IX Tournament (8 & Under) – 110 lbs. – Champion
2x Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Champion Kolt Schaeffer is one of the top upper-weights from the
2016 TIF and will try to duplicate Tri-Valley’s Danny Scheib who last season was a PIAA State Medalist at
220 lbs. his rookie season. Kolt has qualified for the PJW State Tournament four times earning a medal in
each trip including two PJW State Championships. Schaeffer is also a 2x District XI Junior High medalist
winning the Championship in 2015 at 187 lbs. As a freshman Kolt is projected to compete at 195 lbs. and
should earn a District XI Medal.
35
of 2016
31. James “J.J.” Wilson
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Cedar Cliff
AAA
3
South Central
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2010:
USAW Greco-Roman Nationals (Cadet) – 100 lbs. – Fifth Place
National Greco-Roman Duals (Cadet) – 100 lbs. – Record of (8-0)
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Cadet) – 100 lbs. – Third Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Cadet) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up
PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 91 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Champion
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 50 lbs. – Third Place
Liberty Nationals (10 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Runner-up
36
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2010:
2010:
2009:
2009:
2009:
2009:
2009:
2009:
2009:
2008:
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 50 lbs. – Fourth Place
PJW State Tournament (10 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Fifth Place
PJW Area IX Tournament (10 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Runner-up
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 44 lbs. – Third Place
One of the most recognizable names in PA Youth Wrestling is Cedar Cliff’s J.J. Wilson. He has spent eight
years travelling and competing in the top tournaments with impressive results. Wilson is no stranger to
success making six appearances at the PJW State Tournament picking up five medals along the way. In
2011 Wilson reached the top of the podium at 55 lbs. winning the PJW State Championship. The accolades
are endless for J.J. Wilson who owns Championships from the Dixie Nationals, Northeast Nationals, and
the Nittany Lion Open. He also placed in 2013 Super 32 Challenge competing in the Junior High Division.
As a rookie expect to see J.J. compete at 106 lbs. and may find himself making a trip to Hershey for the
PIAA State Tournament.
32. Michael Kistler
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Northampton Area
AAA
11
North East
113 lbs. – 120 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
ASICS Kids Freestyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Runner-up
ASICS Kids Greco-Roman Nationals (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Fourth Place
District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Runner-up
ASICS Kids Freestyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 98 lbs. – Sixth Place
War at The Shore (Junior) – 93 lbs. – Runner-up
37
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
War at The Shore (Junior) – 82 lbs. – Fifth Place
War at The Shore (Junior) – 73 lbs. – Seventh Place
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 70 lbs. – Champion
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Intermediate) – 65 lbs. – Champion
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Intermediate) – 65 lbs. – Champion
The third Northampton Konrete Kid on the TIF of 2016 is Michael Kistler Jr. The rookie is an
accomplished grappler who, along with #1 Julian Chlebove and #11 Devon Britton, will add depth for
head coach Seth Lisa. In 2015 Michael earned one of his most impressive achievements at the ASICS Kid’s
Nationals where he was a double All-American. In Freestyle Kistler was a National runner-up and in
Greco-Roman finished in fourth place. He also competed for Team PA at the National Schoolboy Duals
racking up an undefeated record in both styles (12-0). At the 2015 District XI Junior High Tournament
Kistler was the Runner-up at 107 lbs. falling to #26 Sean Pierson in the finals (10-4). At the Phil Portuese
Northeast Regional Tournament Kistler has faired well earning double Championships in 2011 and double
Runner-ups in 2015. The trio of Northampton freshmen should all enjoy success across the next four years.
33. Nick Florschutz
High School:
Class:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Malvern Prep
National Prep
PAISAA
160 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
0)
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2012:
2011:
NUWAY National Duals (14 & Under) – 160 lbs. – Record of (7PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 167 lbs. – Third Place
38
of 2016
•
•
•
•
2011:
2010:
2010:
2010:
Keystone State Games (Midget) – 89 lbs. – Champion
The second Malvern Prep wrestler on the TIF of 2016 is 2014 PJW State Champion Nick Florschutz. Nick
is an accomplished wrestler who joins a very strong National Prep program at Malvern. At the 2015 PJW
State Tournament Florschutz earned his third PJW State Medal after finishing in third place at 167 lbs.
There he fell in the second round to #HM Donny Gelnett in sudden victory (3-1 SV) but would go on to
win six straight matches to place third. Also in 2015 Nick participated in the NUWAY National Duals and
went undefeated (7-0) for the second year in a row as he went (6-0) in 2014. One of his best achievements
came in 2014 at the Super 32 Challenge where he competed in the Middle School Division and placed
fourth at 157 lbs. At Malvern Prep Nick will be surrounded by a ton of talent including National Prep
Finalist Mike Beard who last season was #4 on the TIF of 2015. As a freshman Nick projects to compete at
160 lbs. and is expected not just to make the Varsity line-up but succeed in his rookie season.
34. Chase Shields
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Bishop McDevitt
AA
3
South East
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Champion
NUWAY Great Lakes Championship (14 & Under) – 85 lbs. – Third Place
PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Runner-up
Wilson Classic (Junior High) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up
Dixie Nationals (14 & Under) – 75 lbs. – Third Place
39
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
2013:
2013:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 75 lbs. – Fourth Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 62 lbs. – Fourth Place
Keystone State Games (Junior) – 65 lbs. – Fourth Place
War at The Shore (Midget) – 58 lbs. – Sixth Place
If Bishop McDevitt freshman Chase Shields puts on some mass he will be a force to reckon with at 106 lbs.
in District 3. The 2x Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Medalist finished as the State Runner-up in 2015
at 87 lbs. where he fell to #26 Darren Miller (4-2). A year prior Chase placed fourth in the PJW Junior
High State Tournament competing at 77 lbs. Shields is also a 3x MAWA Eastern Nationals Medalist and
Dixie Nationals Third Place finisher. Chase is the son of Bishop McDevitt head coach Dean Shields who
returns several big names this season. Shields will benefit from workout partners Luke and John Pipa. If he
grows into 106 lbs. his rookie season Chase could be a contender to qualify for the PIAA State
Tournament.
35. Tyler Williams
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Souderton Area
AAA
1
South East
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Third Place
Keystone State Games (Intermediate) – 90 lbs. – Champion
40
of 2016
The third TIF of 2016 from District 1 is Souderton’s Tyler Williams. The 2x Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling
State Runner-up will compete for Souderton Area and is the Indiana’s most anticipated freshman since
Kolton Veit. Williams finished in third place at the PJW Area XI Junior High Tournament narrowly
earning a spot in the PJW State Tournament. The finish didn't discourage Tyler who won five straight
matches advancing into his second straight PJW State Finals. In the finals Williams faced the very talented
Connor Kievman (Minersville) where he fell (4-2). In 2015 Tyler was a District 1/SEPA Junior High
Champion and competed in the NUWAY National Duals where he went undefeated (7-0) against top
wrestlers from across the United States. Also in his career Williams has placed at the MAWA Eastern
Nationals and was both an East Coast Nationals and Keystone State Games Champion. It is likely the
three 2015 PIAA State Medalists from District 1 at 106 lbs. will all be moving up a weight this season
opening up room for a freshman like Williams to earn a qualification spot to Hershey.
36. Tyler Dilley
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Saint Marys Area
AAA
9
North West
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
Flo Nationals – (Junior High) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up
Flo Nationals – (Middle School) – 90 lbs. – Champion
Brute Empire Nationals – 75 lbs. – Fourth Place
Brute Empire Nationals (Midget) – 70 lbs. – Champion
41
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2011:
2010:
2010:
2009:
2009:
2009:
2008:
PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 60 lbs. – Fourth Place
PJW Area V Tournament (8 & Under) – 60 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area V Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Runner-up
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 55 lbs. – Third Place
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 55 lbs. – Seventh Place
The second Saint Marys Area to make the list is Tyler Dilley. The rookie has established himself in
Pennsylvania with seven trips to the PJW State Tournament and six PJW State Medals. His highest finish
was a runner-up medal in 2013 and in 2015 at the PJW Junior High State Tournament Dilley placed fifth in
a loaded 102 lbs. weight-class. Tyler is a 2x Flo Nationals Junior High Champion and a Northeast
Nationals Champion. As a freshman Dilley will continue to improve along with teammate #13 Alec Bittler
as the two provide Flying Dutchmen head coach Dom Surra an impressive one-two-punch. Tyler is slated
to compete at 106 lbs. in the Super 32 Challenge where he projects to compete as a freshman. When March
rolls around Dilley could find himself competing in the PIAA State Tournament.
37. Christian Clutter
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
McGuffey
AA
7
South West
145 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2013:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
42
of 2016
McGuffey freshman Christian Clutter will be adding much needed support to the Highlander
middleweights. Christian was a 2015 PJW State Third Place Medalist at 140 lbs. in a bracket that contained
six wrestlers on the TIF of 2016. Clutter defeated both #48 Jonathan Dale and #49 Jacob McMaster in the
consolation round to finish in third place. It was Christian’s first PJW State Medal in his fourth trip to the
State Tournament. Clutter was also a 2x Southwest Regional/WPIAL Junior High medalist winning the
Championship in 2015. Clutter is expected to compete at 145 lbs. his freshman season and will gain
valuable Varsity experience competing in the WPIAL for McGuffey.
38. Jeremiah Oakes
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Scranton
AAA
2
North East
126 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2011:
2011:
Super 32 Challenge Chambersburg Qualifier (High School) – 126 lbs. – Third Place
FloNationals (Junior High) – 126 lbs. – Fifth Place
LL League Championship (Junior High) – 122 lbs. – Champion
PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Seventh Place
PJW Area XII Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Runner-up
LL League Championship (Junior High) – 110 lbs. – Champion
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 93 lbs. – Second Place
Scranton freshman Jeremiah Oakes hasn’t let adversity take a toll on his wrestling. Oakes has made
headlines for his success in wrestling despite being diagnosed with moderate-to-severe autism. Jeremiah
proved he should be considered a threat after an impressive showing at the Super 32 Challenge Qualifier in
Chambersburg, PA. Oakes placed third and along the way knocked off a series of upperclassmen including
2x PIAA State Qualifier Zurich Storm (New Oxford) and 2015 PIAA State Qualifier Austin Clabaugh
(Bermudian Springs). The rookie is slated to compete in North Carolina at 126 lbs. in the Super 32
Challenge. At the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Championship Oakes has qualified three times and
in 2015 earned his first PJW State Medal. Competing at 124 lbs. Jeremiah placed seventh behind three
fellow members of the 2016 TIF. As a freshman Oakes will join the 2015 District 2 Dual Team Champions
and have talented wrestlers to learn from including senior Rui Evanitsky.
43
of 2016
39. Kyle Burkholder
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Connellsville Area
AAA
7
South West
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2011:
2010:
2009:
2008:
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Advanced) – 100 lbs. – Third Place
PJW Area I Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area I Tournament (11 & 12) – 65 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area I Tournament (10 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area I Tournament (10 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Runner-up
8x Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Qualifier Kyle Burkholder is a talented lightweight who should compete
out of the gate for Connellsville Area at 106 lbs. In 2015 Kyle won the SW Region/WPIAL Junior High
Championship at 95 lbs. a year after finishing as the runner-up. In the semifinals Burkholder defeated #27 Darren
Miller (4-2) prior to winning the Championship. At the PJW State Tournament Burkholder has earned three State
Medals with his highest finish, runner-up, coming in 2013. Moving up to 100 lbs. for the MAWA Eastern
Nationals in 2015 Kyle earned a third place finish. If Burkholder settles in to 106 lbs. his rookie season he could
make an impact on the WPIAL.
44
of 2016
40. Ryan Sullivan
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Shaler Area
AAA
7
South West
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2009:
Tulsa Nationals (12 & Under) – 88 lbs. – Fifth Place
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 85 lbs. – Champion
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 70 lbs. – Sixth Place
Northeast Nationals (10 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Third Place
Ryan Sullivan has made a total of four appearances in the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Finals and is
a 2x PJW State Champion. Clearly Sullivan is a talented wrestler who has dominated many of the Youth
tournaments he competed in. Ryan was a 2x Champion at the Ohio Tournament of Champions and owns a
Nitany Lion Open Championship. His last appearance at the PJW State Tournament was in 2014 when he
competed at 85 lbs. in the (11 & 12) Division. There he finished as the runner-up but did finish ahead of #26
Logan Selga who placed third.
45
of 2016
Ryan Sullivan Continued: His first PJW State Championship was earned in 2011 where he defeated Cole
Matthews in the finals. Matthews would go on to win a 2015 PIAA State Championship as a freshman. In 2015
Ryan did not compete in many events so his growth from 2014 is unknown. If Sullivan grows into 106 lbs. he
could be a threat in the WPIAL.
41. Dominic DeLuca
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Derry Area
AA
7
South West
170 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2010:
Flo Nationals – (Middle School) – 157 lbs. – Fifth Place
3x Pennsylvania Junior State Medalist Dominic DeLuca has grown into a strong wrestler who will compete
for Derry Area. In 2015 DeLuca advanced into his first PJW State Tournament Finals where he fell to #9
Julian Gorring (4-0) at 167 lbs. Dom participated in both the NUWAY National Duals and prestigious
McDonough Duals last season and racked up a combined (14-1) record. DeLuca projects to compete at 170
lbs. for the Trojans in his rookie season where head coach Mike Weinell is in desperate need of talent.
DeLuca may not blow away the competition in his first season but by the time his career is complete expect
he makes several trips to Hershey, PA.
46
of 2016
42. Nathan Lackman
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Wilson
AAA
3
South Central
106 lbs.
SC Regional Qualifier
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2012:
2011:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2015 PJW State Junior High State Champion Nathan Lackman may be undersized as a freshman but he
should not be counted out. Lackman captured his first PJW State Championship in 2015 at 82 lbs. a year
after placing third at 77 lbs. in the Junior High Division. In the 2015 finals Nathan defeated Lincoln Heck
(7-0) after downing #52 Liam Logue in the semifinals (4-3). It was not the first time Lackman appeared in
the PJW State Finals as he was the 2012 PJW State Runner-up behind youth hammer Sam Hillegas.
Nathan was also a 2x MAWA Eastern Nationals Medalist and a Wilson Junior High Champion. In 2012
Lackman captured an impressive feat at the War of the Shore winning the Championship title at 68 lbs. As
a rookie Nathan will likely be undersized at 106 lbs. considering he has competed last season at 82 lbs.
however, he is skillful enough to compete with the top wrestlers in the South Central Region.
47
of 2016
43. Jackson Erb
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Neshaminy
AAA
1
South East
106 lbs. – 113 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2010:
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 90 lbs. – Fifth Place
East Coast Nationals (14 & Under) – 90 lbs. – Fourth Place
War at The Shore (Junior) – 78 lbs. – Fifth Place
NHSCA U.S. Open (Elementary) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area XI (9 & 10) – 80 lbs. - Champion
Keystone State Games (Junior) – 80 lbs. – Champion
War at The Shore (Midget) – 73 lbs. – Eighth Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 70 lbs. – Champion
Keystone State Games (Midget) – 68 lbs. – Runner-up
2x MAWA Easter Nationals Champion Jackson Erb brings multiple achievements to Neshaminy and is
poised to make an impact his rookie season. Erb has twice placed at the PJW State Tournament finishing
as the Runner-up in 2012. The 2x Ohio Tournament of Champions Medalist won the District 1/SEPA
Junior High Championship in 2014. Competing in Freestyle Jackson was a PAWF State Runner-up and
qualified to compete for Team Pennsylvania at the National Schoolboy Duals. Jackson was also a
Keystone State Games Champion and East Coast Nationals Champion.
48
of 2016
Jackson Erb Continued: As a freshman Erb may see action at both 113 lbs. and 106 lbs. but should
compete with the top opponents in District 1.
44. Tye Varndell
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Cambridge Springs
AA
10
North West
126 lbs.
NW Regional Qualifier
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) –
120 lbs. – Runner-up
2015: National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Record of (6-0)
2015: National Greco-Roman Duals (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Record of (3-1)
2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Fourth Place
2015: Flo Nationals (Junior High) – 119 lbs. – Fourth Place
2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Seventh Place
2015: PJW Area VIII Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion
2014: Keystone State Games (Intermediate) – 123 lbs. – Champion
2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Sixth Place
2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Fourth Place
2014: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Third Place
2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Eighth Place
2014: PJW Area VIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Champion
2013: PJW Area VIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Runner-up
2012: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 90 lbs. – Fourth Place
2012: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 85 lbs. – Third Place
2012: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Novice) – 85 lbs. – Fourth Place
2012: PJW Area VIII Tournament (9 & 10) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up
2010: PJW Area VIII Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Third Place
Cambridge Springs freshman Tye Varndell is an experienced Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestler who
will make an immediate impact for the Blue Devils. Varndell has made five trips to the PJW State
Tournament earning two State Medals including a seventh place at 117 lbs. in 2015. Vardnell has also
exceled at the PAWF State Tournament winning two Freestyle State Medals and two Greco-Roman State
Medals. In 2015 Tye competed on the Pennsylvania National Schoolboy Freestyle Team earning an
undefeated record of (6-0) against the Nation’s top wrestlers. In 2014 Varndell was a Keystone State
Games Champion. As a rookie Vardnell predicts to compete at either 120 lbs. or 126 lbs. for head coach
Jim Beach.
49
of 2016
45. Josh Stahl
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Quakertown
AAA
1
South East
126 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2009:
PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Third Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 56 lbs. – Seventh Place
Quakertown freshman Josh Stahl is another lightweight for District 1 who will look to make an impact this
season. Stahl like, like others on the list, will have to grow into the 106 lbs. spot as a rookie and, if he does,
should make an immediate impact for the Panthers. Josh is a 4x MAWA Eastern Nationals medalist with
his highest finish coming in 2011 when he was the runner-up. He is also a 5x PJW State Tournament
Qualifier and 3x State Medalist. In 2015 Josh placed fourth at 87 lbs. in the Junior High Division falling
twice to Bedford’s Kaden Cassidy. Stahl will greatly benefit from having 2015 PIAA State Qualifier
Harrison Campbell as his daily workout partner.
50
of 2016
46. Evan Widing
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Pennridge
AAA
1
South East
106 lbs. – 113 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2009:
PJW Area XI Tournament (8 & Under) – 65 lbs. – Champion
Don’t mistake Evan Widing’s short Youth resume for a lack of talent. He is just one of many Pennridge Youth
wrestlers to excel prior to high school. Pennridge Head Coach R.P. Norley has enjoyed several TIF over the past
seasons and Widing will hope to add to the Ram’s depth. In 2015 Evan earned his first career PJW State Medal
placing third at 112 lbs. in the Junior High Division. Widing, who is an aggressive pinner, dropped his
quarterfinal meeting with #13 Alec Bittler (9-1), but stormed back in the consolation round. Evan picked up two
falls in under 1 minute to place third at 112 lbs. In 2014 Widing won the District 1/SEPA Championship. As a
rookie Widing will try to find room in the line-up between some of PA’s top lightweights. PIAA State Medalists
Matt Parker and Kordell Rush are two talented wrestlers who will benefit Widing in the practice room but may
prevent him from seeing varsity action. Widing will also have 2015 PIAA State Qualifier Micah Visuwan who
may move up to 126 lbs. as a sophomore. Whether Evan lands a spot on the Ram’s lineup he will certainly make
an impact in his career.
47. Josh Jones
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Saucon Valley
AA
11
North East
120 lbs..
51
of 2016
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
Super 32 Challenge Muhlenberg Qualifier (High School) – 120 lbs. – Runner-up
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Third Place
Saucon Valley head coach Chad Shirk will welcome his second TIF in two years. 2015 TIF Jason Jones was an
honorable mention last season that would prove he was underrated as the freshman racked up a season record of
(45-15) and qualified for the PIAA State Tournament. Younger brother Josh Jones will attempt to match his
brother’s performance this season and projects to compete at 120 lbs. In 2015 Josh competed in several State and
National events that raised his stock. At the District XI Junior High Tournament Jones won the 112 lbs.
Championship and the PJW Area 14 Championship. In his second trip to the PJW States Jones was unable to
capture his first PJW State Medal falling in the Championship round to #20 Cameron Connor (4-0). At the
PAWF State Tournament, however, Jones was a Schoolboy double Medalist placing third in both Freestyle and
Greco-Roman. The finish qualified Josh for the Schoolboy National Duals where he competed for Team PA and
had a combined record of (10-2). Most recently and most notably Josh showed his strength against older and
experienced competition at the Super 32 Qualifier at Muhlenberg College pinning his way into the finals. There
Josh finished as the runner-up behind #1 Julian Chlebove (7-0) but along the way took down several wrestlers
who ended last season ranked in the NE Regional. Jones pinned sophomore William Evanitsky (Scranton) and
senior Robert Shoemaker (Bangor Area). Like older brother Jason expect Josh to make waves as a rookie.
48. Sebastian Kekich
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Greater Johnstown
AA
6
South West
113 lbs. – 120 lbs.
52
of 2016
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 105 lbs. – Fifth Place
War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 102 lbs. – Sixth Place
Greater Johnstown wrestling will welcome in freshman Sebastian Kekich who hopes to become the Trojans first
Regional Qualifier since 2013. Sebastian has placed three times at the PJW State Championships including a
third place finish at 107 lbs. in 2015. After falling in the second round to #68 Bronson Garber Kekich bounced
back to win six straight matches and finish in third place. In 2014 Kekich earned medals at both the MAWA
Eastern Nationals and War at the Shore Tournament. Sebastian projects to compete at either 113 lbs. or 120 lbs.
for the Trojans.
49. Jonathan Dale
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Moshannon Valley
AA
6
South West
145 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2013:
2012:
PJW Area II Tournament (11 & 12) – 90 lbs. – Fourth Place
Jon Dale has not done a ton of wrestling outside of the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling Tournament but he should
not be counted out in the TIF of 2016. Dale was a 2015 PJW State Junior High Medalist at 140 lbs. placing
fourth. The rookie will be in good hands with junior and returning PIAA State Qualifier Larry Brown who also
had an impressive Youth career prior to entering Moshannon Valley.
53
of 2016
Jon Dale Continued: In the 2015 PJW State Tournament Jonathan Dale defeated #50 Jacob McMaster (6-3) in
the second round and dropped a (1-0) defeat to #35 Christian Clutter in the consolation finals. With a limited
Youth resume it is tough to gauge Jonathan’s success in high school but, like Larry Brown before him, expect to
see Dale several times in Hershey.
50. Jacob McMaster
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Conneaut Area
AA
10
North West
152 lbs.
NW Regional Qualifier
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2010:
ASICS Kids Greco-Roman Nationals (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Seventh Place
PJW Area VI Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Runner-up
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 105 lbs. – Fourth Place
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 80 lbs. – Seventh Place
Conneaut Area freshman Jake McMaster joins an Eagles team that is looking to get back in the mix of District
10. Last season Conneaut Area just one North West Regional qualifier but McMaster could add to that number.
A 5x PJW State Tournament Qualifier Jake earned his best finish in 2015 finishing fifth at 140 lbs. in the Junior
High Division. In 2014 McMaster competed in the ASICS Kids Nationals where he was a double Schoolboy
medalist placing sixth in Freestyle and seventh in Greco-Roman. Moving up to 155 lbs. for the Dixie Nationals in
December 2014 Jake won the Championship title. Competing in Class AA’s notoriously tough District 10
McMaster will have his hands full with competition projecting to compete at 152 lbs. his rookie season.
54
of 2016
51. Steven Newell
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Dallas
AA
2
North East
145 lbs. – 152 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2010:
WVC Championship (Junior High) – 145 lbs. – Champion
PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Sixth Place
WVC Championship (Junior High) – 122 lbs. – Champion
Steven Newell, a 5x PJW State Tournament Qualifier, enters high school competition at District 2’s Dallas High
School with an impressive resume. In 2015 Newell placed sixth in the State at 140 lbs. only falling to #4 Carter
Starocci and to #49 Jon Dale in the consolation semifinals. It was his third career PJW State Medal for the 2x
WVC Junior High Champion. In 2013 Newell earned his second MAWA Eastern Nationals Medal with a runnerup finish at 108 lbs. in the Junior Division. Steven added another accolade to his credentials in 2015 when he
became a PAWF State Schoolboy double medalist. Newell placed third in Freestyle and won the Greco-Roman
Championship both at 152 lbs. As a rookie Steven projects to compete at 152 lbs. and could drop to 145 lbs. in
January.
55
of 2016
52. Cole Sossong
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Portage Area
AA
6
South West
113 lbs. – 120 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Runner-up
Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Sixth Place
PJW Area II Tournament (11 & 12) – 90 lbs. – Fourth Place
2015 PJW State Junior High Medalist Cole Sossong will breath some life into a Portage Area wrestling program
led by head coach Michael Fox. Cole has fiared well in his Youth career placing last season at the Super 32
Challenge Middle School division in fourth place at 105 lbs. In 2015 Sossong earned his first PJW State Medal
when he finished in fourth at 107 lbs. defeating along the way #57 Jason Baker, #68 Bronson Garber, and #73
Jarod Loose. In 2014 Sossong competed in the PAWF State Tournament and came away with a third place medal
in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman. As a freshman Cole projects to compete at either 113 lbs. or 120 lbs.
53. Liam Logue
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Father Judge
AAA
12
North East
106 lbs.
56
of 2016
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2011:
PJW State Tournament (Junior High) –82 lbs. – Third Place
Flo Tulsa Nationals – (15 & Under) – 82 lbs. – Sixth Place
NUWAY Great Lakes Championship (13 & Under) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up
The oldest of three talented wrestling brothers Liam Logue is the second Father Judge rookie on the TIF of 2016.
Liam was a 2015 PJW State Junior High Medalist placing third at 82 lbs. in a talented bracket. Logue defeated
#53 JJ White in the quarterfinals (3-1) before falling to PJW State Champion #41 Nathan Lackman in the
semifinals (4-3). Liam again downed #53 JJ White in the consolation finals to finish in third place. Although he
may be undersized as a rookie Logue should have no issues adjusting to high school competition at 106 lbs. and
could find himself atop the District 12 podium.
54. Collin Hurley
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
West Chester Rustin
AAA
1
South East
132 lbs. – 138 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
War at The Shore (Junior) – 115 lbs. – Third Place
Tulsa Nationals (12 & Under) – 110 lbs. – Fourth Place
57
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2010:
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 80 lbs. – Sixth Place
PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Third Place
2015 PJW State Medalist Collin Hurley has been steadily improving throughout his Youth career that was
capped off with a fourth place finish in the Junior High Division. It was a step up on the podium from his 2014
PJW State finish when he took third in the (11 & 12) Division. In his four trips to the PJW State Tournament
Hurley has captured three State Medals. Collin has also earned medals at the Tulsa Nationals, MAWA Eastern
Nationals, and War at the Shore. Hurley joins a West Chester Rustin program that saw 2015 freshman Dan Labus
earn a SE Regional sixth place medal. Hurley will enjoy working out with Labus and could match his freshman
finish. Projecting to compete at either 132 lbs. or 138 lbs. this season Collin also plays football for the Golden
Knights.
55. Jason Baker
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Derry Area
AA
7
South West
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
PJW Area III Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Runner-up
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up
58
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Intermediate) – 65 lbs. – Champion
PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Intermediate) – 65 lbs. – Champion
PJW Area III Tournament (8 & Under) – 60 lbs. – Runner-up
Jason Baker is a fighter and has shown more heart than many could ever wish to have. On May 9, 2015 Jason
competed in the PAWF Kids Duals for team Young Guns Blue but felt ‘off’ in a performance that he described as
“poor.” Four days later Jason went to the doctors and his life changed forever. He was diagnosed with
Medulloblastoma, a malignant tumor on his brain stem, and the next day May 14th Jason had brain surgery to
remove the tumor. Since then he has gone through radiation and on August 19th began chemotherapy. Throughout
the whole process Jason never wanted to stop competing and states being a wrestler has made him more
determined to defeat cancer. Jason Baker isn’t just any wrestler and prior to his diagnosis was one of the top
Youth wrestlers in the State. A 6x PJW State Tournament Qualifier Baker has climbed the State podium ranks
capped off by a 2014 PJW State Championship at 90 lbs. in the (11 & 12) Division. In the Tournament Baker
defeated #36 Tyler Dilley in the quarterfinals and downed fellow Young Guns wrestler #15 Colton Camacho in
the finals (4-2). It was a reversal from the PJW Area III finals where Camacho defeated Baker. It was Jason’s
highest finish at the PJW State Tournament having finished as the State runner-up in 2013, and third place in
2012. In 2011 Jason competed in the PAWF State Championships and became a State Champion in both
Freestyle and Greco-Roman. Obviously Jason is one of the most talented wrestlers on the list and 3x PIAA State
Champion Nico Megaludis (Franklin Regional/Penn State) described him as a ‘true warrior’. Despite his drive to
continue competing Jason will be unable to wrestle as a freshman this season at Derry Area. Depending on how
his treatment continues Jason may be allowed to wrestle in Freestyle. Jason is a fighter and fans should expect to
see him on the mat the moment he is cleared to do so. Although he won’t be competing for the Trojans this
season when healthy and returned to form Jason will make an impact in the WPIAL and State. Jason still needs
your thoughts and prayers as he faces his toughest battle of his life.
56. Jake Pollak
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Shaler Area
AAA
7
South West
132 lbs. – 138 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
2014: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Seventh Place
59
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2010:
PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Eighth
The second wrestler on the TIF of 2016 who was featured on the TIF of 2015 is Shaler Area’s Jake Pollak. In the
Top Incoming Freshmen of 2015 Pollak was listed as Honorable Mention projected to enter ninth grade. A year
later Pollak is in fact entering high school at Shaler Area where he has grown significantly since being featured
last season. An accomplished PJW State wrestler Jake has made five trips to the PJW State Tournament winning
State medals in all of his visits; an eighth, second, sixth, third, and seventh. Competing in the Junior High
Division at the 2014 PJW State Tournament Pollak placed seventh at 132 lbs. in a bracket that included a total of
eight freshmen featured on the 2015 TIF. Jake plays varsity football for Shaler Area and is listed as weighing 165
lbs. for the Titans. Veteran talent, including seniors Logan Heinl and Jake Hartman, will surround the rookie in
the upper-weights.
57. Colin Leonard
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Northern Lebanon
AA
3
South East
120 lbs. – 126 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
2015: McDonogh Duals – 114 lbs. – Record of (3-5)
2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Sixth Place
2015: PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Champion
60
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2014:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2008:
Northeast Nationals (10 & Under) – 60 lbs. – Sixth Place
PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Third Place
Northern Lebanon has made major improvements over the last several seasons with an impressive showing at
both the 2015 District 3 and PIAA State Dual Team Tournaments. Head coach Rusty Wallace Jr. and assistant
Jim Collins will rely on rookie Colin Leonard to contribute in his first season with the Vikings. Leonard earned
his first PJW State Medal in 2015 when he placed sixth at 112 lbs. in the Junior High Division. Colin was also a
2x MAWA Eastern Nationals Medalist and 2x Northeast Nationals Medalist. Leonard projects to compete at
either 120 lbs. or 126 lbs. and should benefit from senior lightweight Dustin Breidegan in the practice room.
58. Gabe Willochell
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Greater Latrobe
AAA
7
South West
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Fourth Place
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 80 lbs. – Third Place
61
of 2016
•
•
•
2012: VACW National Holiday Duals (Elementary) – 75 lbs. – Record of (9-2)
2012: PJW Area III Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion
2011: PJW Area III Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion
2014 PJW State Champion Gabe Willochell joins one of the top teams in the WPIAL and will look to outperform
his older brother. Gabe’s brother Jake Willochell graduated from Latrobe in 2015 with a career record of (84-54).
While he may not have ended his Youth career where he wanted Gabe has an impressive resume that includes a
PJW State Championship and two PAWF Schoolboy State Titles in Freestyle. As a rookie Willochell will likely
compete with sophomore and returning starter Brady Sherback for the starting spot at 106 lbs. depending on how
much he has grown over the off-season. Regardless Gabe will benefit from Sherback and the two will only help
each other. Willochell is also a 2x South West Regional/WPIAL Junior High medalist placing second in 2014
and fourth in 2015. In his five trips to the PJW State Tournament Gabe has come away with two State Medals.
Whether Gabe has a starting spot in his freshman season or not, expect to see him make several trips to Hershey
by the time his career is complete.
59. Joseph Guida
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Parkland
AAA
11
North East
152 lbs.
NN Regional Qualifier
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2008:
NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 142 lbs. – Fourth Place
PJW Area XVI Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Champion
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Fourth Place
Northeast Nationals (10 & Under) – 85 lbs. – Sixth Place
War at The Shore (Midget) – 83 lbs. – Fifth Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 85 lbs. – Eighth Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 60 lbs. – Sixth Place
62
of 2016
Parkland continues to produce some of the State’s top wrestlers and the Guida family is a big contribution for
that. The third Guida brother, Joseph, will join the Trojans this season after a strong performance by middle
brother Frank in 2015. Eldest brother Nick Guida was a PIAA State Champion and Division I wrestler at Illinois.
Frank, a junior, was a PIAA State Qualifier in 2015 at 170 lbs. and will help guide Joe over the next two years.
Joseph was a 2015 PJW State Junior High Medalist at 147 lbs. where he finished in third place. Guida is a 3x
MAWA Eastern National Medalist and in 2015 placed fourth at the NHSCA Middle School Nationals. He is
projected to compete at 152 lbs. for the Trojans.
60. Kollin Myers
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Boiling Springs
AA
3
South East
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 78 lbs. – Fourth Place
PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Third Place
Another younger brother with big shoes to fill is Boiling Springs freshman Kollin Myers the younger brother of
4x PIAA State Medalist and PIAA State Champion Korbin Myers. Korbin is now at Edinboro after an impressive
career at Boiling Springs. Bubblers head coach Rodney Wright speaks highly of Kollin, nicknamed ‘skinny’, and
the potential he has to contribute. In his Youth career Myers has made three trips to the PJW State Tournament
earning two medals, third and fourth, in 2011 and 2013 respectively. The rookie also owns three MAWA Eastern
Nationals medals with his highest finish coming in 2010 when he was the runner-up. Kollin will enjoy joining a
team that won the PIAA State Dual Team Championship a season ago and with that comes several talented
teammates.
63
of 2016
61. Anthony Hinson
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Spring Grove Area
AAA
3
South Central
132 lbs. – 138 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2010:
PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion
NUWAY Great Lakes Championship (14 & Under) – 115 lbs. – Third Place
Wilson Classic (Junior High) – 115 lbs. – Runner-up
PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Fourth Place
Wilson Classic (Junior High) – 100 lbs. – Third Place
Brute Empire Nationals – 100 lbs. – Runner-up
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 95 lbs. – Fifth Place
PJW Area IX Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up
Spring Grove Area has consistently produced some of District 3’s top wrestlers and head coach Tony Miller is
hoping freshman Anthony Hinson will emerge as one of those stars. Hinson is a skilled wrestler who has earned
several honors prior to high school. He has qualified for the PJW State Tournament a total of five times over the
last six years and has earned two PJW State Medals. Competing in the PJW Junior High State Tournament at 117
lbs. Hinson went (2-2) in arguably the most difficult weight-class of the Tournament. He fell to #1 Julian
Chlebove and #14 Justin Perkins. Additionally Hinson is a 4x MAWA Eastern National Medalist earning his
highest finish in 2015 when he was the runner-up.
64
of 2016
Anthony Hinson Continued: At the Keystone State Games in 2015 Hinson won the Championship at 139 lbs.
in his highest weight competed. The 2x Wilson Junior High Medalist projects to compete for the Rockets at
either 132 lbs. or 138 lbs. this season.
62. Jack Wimmer
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Chambersburg Area
AAA
3
South Central
195 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2011:
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Cadet) – 195 lbs. – Fourth Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Cadet) – 195 lbs. – Third Place
War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 190 lbs. – Fifth Place
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Cadet) – 182 lbs. – Fourth Place
PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Cadet) – 182 lbs. – Fourth Place
Philo Electric Invitational – 172 lbs. – Fourth Place
East Coast Nationals (14 & Under) – 155 lbs. – Runner-up
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Novice) – 136 lbs. – Runner-up
PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Novice) – 110 lbs. – Runner-up
War at The Shore (Midget) – 105 lbs. – Third Place
65
of 2016
A familiar name to many is Chambersburg Area’s Jack Wimmer who is one of several talented wrestlers making
their way through the Trojan Youth Program. Wimmer has competed significantly in both Freestyle and GrecoRoman over his career. Twice Jack has earned medals in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman at the PAWF State
Tournament. In 2011 he was the PAWF State Runner-up in both styles and again in 2015 he placed fourth in both
styles. The upper weight rookie also made two trips to the PJW State Tournament earning a PJW State Medal in
2013. Although Wimmer has extensive experiences he will be taking on older competition as a rookie projecting
to end up at 195 lbs.
63. Michael Doggett
High School:
Class:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Wyoming Seminary
National Prep
PAISSA
152 lbs.
National Prep Qualifier
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2011:
PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 80 lbs. – Fourth Place
Yet another younger brother is Wyoming Seminary’s Michael Doggett the younger brother of current Columbia
University wrestler Matt Doggett. Matthew was a 3x National Prep All-American at Wyoming Seminary
including a runner-up finish in 2014. Michael joins one of the top programs in the Nation and will train with one
of the best wrestlers in the Nation. Although as a rookie Doggett will be the back-up to Mason Manville, a
National Prep Champion and FILA Cadet Freestyle Champion, he will be a valuable asset to head coach Scott
Green in the near future. In his Youth career Michael has qualified three times for the PJW State Championships
and earned his first PJW State Medal in 2015. Competing at 147 lbs. Doggett finished in fourth place falling to
#59 Joseph Guida in the consolation finals (4-2). In 2014 he competed in the ASICS Kids Freestyle Nationals
where he placed sixth at 120 lbs. As a rookie Doggett could still see time in the Varsity line-up competing up at
160 lbs. and will only improve from working out with Penn State recruit Mason Manville.
66
of 2016
64. Bronson Garber
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Upper Dauphin Area
AA
3
South East
106 lbs. – 113 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2011:
Journeymen Classic Over-Flo (High School) – 113 lbs. – Champion
NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Seventh Place
Journeymen Classic (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up
Flo Nationals – (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Eighth Place
PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Eighth Place
2x PJW State Junior High Medalist Bronson Garber has big shoes to fill with the graduation of Coy Campbell in
2015. Competing at 113 lbs. Campbell placed fourth at the 2015 PIAA State Tournament. Freshman Garber
projects to compete for Upper Dauphin at 113 lbs. and should fair well in his first season of high school. In 2015
Bronson placed sixth at 107 lbs., which was two spots up from his eighth place finish in 2014, and 92 lbs. Most
recently he competed in the Journeymen Classic “Over-Flo” High School Division and won the Championship at
113 lbs. defeating New York wrestler Anthony Starmiello who is a senior New York State Qualifier. In 2014 at
the Journeymen Classic Bronson was the runner-up of the Middle School Division. It is likely that Bronson will
find success early in his career and when it is over may make several trips to the PIAA State Tournament.
65. Luca Frinzi
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Bethlehem Catholic
AAA
11
North East
120 lbs.
67
of 2016
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 115 lbs. – Fourth Place
NUWAY Great Lakes Championship (14 & Under) – 108 lbs. – Runner-up
Journeymen Classic (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Third Place
District 1/SEPA Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Fourth Place
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 85 lbs. – Champion
Bethlehem Catholic will be the team to beat this season in Class AAA and rookie Luca Frinzi could play a key
role in the outcome. With the departure of former PIAA State Champion Jake Reigel to Wyoming Seminary head
coach Jeff Karam is in need of a talented light-weight. Enter Luca Frinzi. The former Quakertown wrestler was a
2x District 1/SEPA Medalist including a Championship title at 112 lbs. in 2015. In 2015 Luca was a MAWA
Eastern National Champion at 115 lbs. his second career MAWA medal. In his only trip to the PJW State
Tournament in 2014 he placed sixth in the State at 100 lbs. in the (11 & 12) Division. Also in 2014 Frinzi placed
third at the Journeymen Classic Middle School Tournament. In Freestyle Luca has also shown promise with a
2013 PAWF State Freestyle Championship at 85 lbs. in the Novice age bracket. Luca will likely outperform his
TIF ranking especially once he spends significant time in the Golden Hawks practice room. He will have another
incoming freshman, Ryan Anderson from Hackettstown, New Jersey, who will join the BECA lightweights.
Together they will learn from 2x PIAA State Champion Luke Karam.
66. Peyton Hearn
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Conneaut Area
AA
10
North West
138 lbs. – 145 lbs.
District 10 Qualifier
Career Highlights
•
2015: Flo Nationals – (Middle School) – 145 lbs. – Third Place
68
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2013:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 140 lbs. – Runner-up
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 126 lbs. – Fifth Place
PJW Area VI Tournament (9 & 10) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up
A very consistent wrestler and the second on the list from CASH is freshman Peyton Hearn. In his career Peyton
is a remarkable 5x PJW State Tournament Qualifier and a 5x PJW State Medalist. Peyton’s best finish came in
2012 when he finished as the PJW State Runner-up. Most recently in 2015 he competed in the PJW State Junior
High Tournament and placed seventh in a heavily talented 140 lbs. class. Peyton also placed third at the Flo
Nationals in the Middle School Division. The 2x Ohio Tournament of Champions Medalist projects to compete
for the Eagles as he and #50 Jacob McMaster will add significant talent over the next four seasons.
67. Tyler Greer
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Grove City Area
AA
10
North West
152 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2014:
2013:
69
of 2016
Rookie Tyler Greer has not competed in many notable Tournaments besides the PJW State Championship.
Nonetheless he should have a solid freshman season for Grove City projecting to compete at 152 lbs. In his three
trips to the PJW State Tournament Greer came away with his first State Medal in 2015. Competing at 140 lbs.
Tyler finished in seventh place with his only two defeats of the Tournament coming to #4 Carter Starocci and
#50 Jacob McMaster. Although difficult to gauge with a limited Youth resume Greer has potential to grow into a
successful wrestler for Grove City Area.
68. Trey Howard
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Waynesburg Central
AAA
7
South West
152 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2012:
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 95 lbs. – Fourth Place
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 90 lbs. – Fifth Place
PJW Area I Tournament (11 & 12) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up
Waynesburg coach Joe Throckmorton has enjoyed Top Incoming Freshmen year after year with 2016 brining in
Trey Howard. The 2015 PJW State Medalist enters his rookie season projecting to compete around 152 lbs. for
the Raiders. Howard will benefit from senior Terry Victor and sophomore Kyle Homet in the practice room. In
his Youth career Howard was a 2x Southwest Regional/WPIAL Junior High Medalist and qualified four times to
the PJW State Championships. His first PJW State Medal was earned in 2015 placing fifth at 132 lbs. Trey
Howard should have a successful career at Waynesburg competing in the State’s toughest Class AAA Region.
70
of 2016
69. Jared Loose
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Hempfield
AAA
3
South Central
113 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2011:
2011:
2011:
2009:
ASICS Kids Freestyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Seventh Place
LL League Optimist Tournament (Junior High) – 105 lbs. – Champion
Northeast Nationals (10 & Under) – 60 lbs. – Fourth Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 56 lbs. – Eighth Place
Hempfield rookie Jared Loose is one of the most anticipated freshmen for the Black Knights since Austin Miller
arrived in 2007. Miller would go on to become a PIAA State Runner-up his junior season at 103 lbs. Jared enters
his freshman season with a Youth resume that includes two MAWA Eastern Nationals medals and a PJW State
Medal. In 2015, after finishing second at the PJW Area XIII Tournament to #64 Bronson Garber in the finals,
Loose qualified for his third PJW State Tournament. Competing in the Junior High Division Jared missed earning
his second career PJW State Medal falling in the consolation round to #48 Sebastian Kekich (1-0). Loose is also
a 2x LL League Junior High Champion and was the Tournament’s “Outstanding Wrestler” as a seventh grader in
2014. Most recently Jared competed at the PAWF Freestyle State Championships where he placed third at 112
lbs. in the Schoolboy Division. In the third place match Loose defeated #65 Luca Frinzi in a wild (11-10) bout to
claim the third place medal. His most impressive result came in 2015 at the ASICS Kids Freestyle Nationals
where he placed seventh in the Schoolboy Division over top competition from across the Nation. In the
Hempfield practice room Jared will benefit from having senior and 2015 South Central Regional medalist
Brandon Loperfido as a daily workout partner.
71
of 2016
70. Dillon Murphy
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Stroudsburg
AAA
11
North East
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Cadet) – 88 lbs. – Third Place
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Cadet) – 88 lbs. – Runner-up
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Cadet) – 88 lbs. – Runner-up
Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Fourth Place
PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Runner-up
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 75 lbs. – Seventh Place
Dillon Murphy will be a threat in District XI once he gains weight and fills in the 106 lbs. weight-class. Dillon is
an accomplished Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestler who has finished as the PAWF State Runner-up the last
two seasons in both styles. Murphy is also a 2x double medalist at the Phil Portuese NE Regional and has twice
competed for Team Pennsylvania at the National Freestyle and Greco-Roman Duals. Projecting to compete at
106 lbs. his rookie season Murphy will likely be undersized but that will not stop him from being a contender.
Dillon will give a much-needed boost to the Mountaineers and head coach Matt Kleinle in the lower weights. The
2015 District XI Junior High Champion will strive to duplicate that feat in the near future.
72
of 2016
71. Kameron Kline
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Midd-West
AA
4
North East
106 lbs. – 113 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2014:
2014:
2014:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2010:
2008:
District 4 Tournament (Junior High) – 95 lbs. – Third Place
PJW Area X Tournament (8 & Under) – 65 lbs. – Champion
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 48 lbs. – Runner-up
2x MAWA Eastern Nationals Runner-up Kameron Kline is no stranger to success on the mat. In 2010 Kameron
was a PJW State Champion at 65 lbs. competing in the (8 & Under) Division. There he picked up a regular
decision, a tech-fall and two pins including in the State Finals over #27 Scott Joll in (0:18) seconds. In total Kline
qualified for the PJW State Tournament four times picking up two State Medals along the way including the
State Championship in 2010. Also in 2010 Kline won the Nittany Lion Open. In 2014 at the PJW State
Tournament’s (11 & 12) Division Kameron advanced into the State Semifinals and ended up finishing in fourth
place. At the 2014 District 4 Junior High Tournament Kline placed third at 95 lbs. Depending on how much
Kameron has grown he could see action for Midd-West anywhere from 106 lbs. to 120 lbs. and will benefit from
having returning sophomore regional qualifier Noah Ettinger to learn from.
73
of 2016
72. Ian Scarberry
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Shaler Area
AAA
7
South West
106 lbs. – 113 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
2009:
2009:
2008:
South West Regional (Junior High) – 100 lbs. – Fifth Place
PJW Area VII Tournament (10 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Runner-up
Shaler Area’s third TIF of 2016 is Ian Scarberry joining #40 Ryan Sullivan and #56 Jake Pollak. Ian will provide
depth in the lightweights as he and Ryan Sullivan both expect to come in at 106 lbs. but could see time up at 113
lbs. Scarberry was a 2x WPIAL/Southwest Regional Junior High Medalist and an impressive 7x Pennsylvania
Junior Wrestling State Qualifier dating all the way back to 2008. In his seven trips to the PJW State Tournament
Ian came home to Shaler with a total of four PJW State Medals. In 2010 he was the PJW State Runner-up at 55
lbs. in the (9 & 10) Division. Depending on where he and Ryan Sullivan end up in addition to sophomore Dylan
Winters. If Ian is in the line-up as a rookie he will find success but if not fans will see him in the near future.
74
of 2016
73. Gabe Miller
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Pequea Valley
AA
3
South East
120 lbs. – 126 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2012:
2012:
NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 127 lbs. – Third Place
PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Third Place
Rookie Gabe Miller joins the Pequea Valley Braves wrestling team and brings an impressive Youth resume with
him. Last season head coach Dave Finger enjoyed the success of freshman Tanner Ball who was a South East
Regional Qualifier at 106 lbs. Gabe Miller is a 2x PJW State Medalist finishing fourth in 2014 competing in the
Junior High Division at 97 lbs. There he finished ahead of many 2015 TIF and defeated #22 Tommy Traver in
overtime (5-3 SV). Gabe Miller was also a 2x LL League Junior High Champion and most recently was a
NHSCA National All-American in the Middle School division. There Gabe finished in third place at 127 lbs. His
freshman season Miller will likely compete at 120 lbs. and is registered to compete at the Super 32. He will
benefit from the experience of workout partner Tanner Ball and the two will help push each other to success in
District 3.
74. Cade Reichart
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Cumberland Valley
AAA
3
South Central
106 lbs.
75
of 2016
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2012:
2011:
Lock Haven Fall Classic (High School) – 108 lbs. – Third Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Advanced) – 105 lbs. – Champion
Keystone State Games (Intermediate) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up
PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Runner-up
Wilson Classic (Junior High) – 80 lbs. – Fourth Place
PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up
PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Novice) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up
Keystone State Games (Junior) – 65 lbs. – Third Place
Younger brother Cade Reichart will join District 3 Powerhouse Cumberland Valley this season where his brother
Cal Reichart was a SC Regional Sixth Place Medalist in 2015. Cade qualified for his second PJW State
Tournament in 2015 winning the Area IX Championship. Reichart fell in the second round to #23 Logan Selga
(3-1). His highest honor was earned at the MAWA Eastern Nationals in 2015 where he won the Championship at
105 lbs. in the Advanced division. Most recently Reichart competed in the Lock Haven Fall Classic where he
placed third in the high school division at 108 lbs. Cade predicts to begin his career at 106 lbs. and will be in
contention for a South Central Regional Medal.
75. Ty McGeary
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
West Allegheny
AAA
7
South West
113 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
Place
2015:
2014:
2014:
2013:
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 115 lbs. – Fifth
76
of 2016
•
•
•
•
•
•
2013:
2012:
2011:
2011:
2010:
2010:
War at The Shore (Junior) – 83 lbs. – Fourth Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 75 lbs. – Third Place
PJW Area VII Tournament (10 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Fourth Place
PJW Area VII Tournament (8 & Under) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up
West Allegheny will have another McGeary on the Indian roster with rookie Ty joining older brother Rocky.
McGeary is the second Indian on the list joining #25 Dante Falti. West Allegheny has always been a competitive
program in the WPIAL and the last several seasons were no different. In 2015 head coach Mike Johnson helped
guide senior Josh Bahr to a PIAA State Medal at 195 lbs. Rookie Ty McGeary qualified four times for the PJW
State Tournament earning two PJW Stat Medals along the way. In 2010 Ty placed fifth and in 2014 he improved
to fourth place. McGeary also owns medals from the War at the Shore, MAWA Eastern Nationals, Ohio
Tournament of Champions, and the Cliff Keen Nationals. This season Ty projects to compete at 113 lbs. where
he should find success.
Top Incoming Freshmen of 2016
Honorable Mention – Alphabetical Order
HM. Donny Gelnett
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Upper Dauphin Area
AA
3
South East
170 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
2015: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 165 lbs. – Second Place
2015: PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 167 lbs. – Champion
2014: AAU Youth Spring Nationals (Middle School) – 150 lbs. – Third Place
77
of 2016
HM. Eric Gessner
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Mifflinburg Area
AA
4
North East
132 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2012:
2012:
2011:
2010:
2009:
PJW Area X Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Runner-up
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 75 lbs. – Third Place
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 65 lbs. – Fourth Place
HM. Nick Gueriera
High School:
Class:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Malvern Prep
National Prep
PAISSA
145 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
2014: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 115 lbs. – Runner-up
2013: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Fourth Place
2012: PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 95 lbs. – Champion
78
of 2016
HM. Henry Hague Jr.
High School:
Class:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Malvern Prep
National Prep
PAISSA
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
Chester County Championship (Middle School) – 80 lbs. – Champion
HM. Dajauhn Hertzog
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Greensburg Salem
AAA
7
South West
106 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2012:
PJW Area III Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Third Place
South West Regional (Junior High) – 90 lbs. – Eighth Place
Flo Nationals – (Middle School) – 85 lbs. – Fifth Place
79
of 2016
•
•
2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 75 lbs. – Eighth Place
2011: PJW Area III Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up
HM. Tyler Kaliner
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
West Chester Rustin
AAA
1
South East
113 lbs.
District 1 Central Qualifier
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
2014:
2014:
2012:
2011:
MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 100 lbs. – Eighth Place
District 1/SEPA Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Runner-up
HM. Nick Montalbano
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Seneca Valley
AAA
7
South West
138 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Third Place
80
of 2016
•
•
2012: VACW National Holiday Duals (Elementary) – 110 lbs. – Record of (9-2)
2011: PJW Area VII Tournament (10 & Under) – 95 lbs. – Third Place
HM. Colby Morris
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Waynesburg Central
AAA
7
South West
106 lbs. – 113 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2011:
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 96 lbs. – Fourth Place
HM. Edmond Ruth
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Susquehanna Township
AAA
3
South Central
152 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
81
of 2016
•
•
•
2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 150 lbs. – Record of (2-8)
2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 136 lbs. – Fifth Place
HM. Andrew Sharer
High School:
Class:
District:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Penns Valley Area
AA
6
South West
145 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
2015: National Greco-Roman Duals (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Record of (3-4)
2015: McDonogh Duals – 132 lbs. – Record of (3-3)
HM. Jacob Stefanowicz
High School:
Class:
Region:
Projected Weight:
Wyoming Seminary
National Prep
PAISSA
145 lbs.
Career Highlights
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2015:
2014:
2014:
2013:
2013:
2012:
2010:
Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Cadet) – 138 lbs. – Champion
Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 86 lbs. – Sixth Place
82

Top Incoming Freshmen

Transcription

Similar documents

Top Incoming Freshmen

2013 A-State Football Reference Guide:Layout 1.qxd

Beast of The East 2015