Dec 9, 2016 7 min read

(Editor’s note: Capsules based on last year’s roster and results.)

Key losses: Jarod Verkleeren (145, 35-5, transfer); Derek Verkleeren (152, 44-9, 4th PIAA); Mitch Hartman (160, 40-12); Austin Bell (170, 42-3, 3rd PIAA); Milt Kobaly (182, 35-12, 2nd PIAA)

Key returns: Jacob Dunlop (106, 39-13, Sr.); Tyler Seliga (126, 27-13, Soph.); Zach Hartman (132, 45-8, 5th PIAA, Jr.); Michael Fine (220, 24-9, Sr.); Bill Korber (Hvy, 35-14, Sr.)

Comment: Leopards lost a ton of talent in upper weights: 161 combined bout wins. Lighter weights will have to pull the load. Jarod Verkleeren transferred to Hempfield.

Key losses: Micah Kusturiss (152-, 19-12); Tommy James (170, 10-5, inj); Nick Konyk (195, 35-11)

Key returns: Michael Binni (106, 28-20, Jr.); Logan Macri (113, 40-8, Jr.); Matt Oblock (126, 39-10, Sr.); Blaze Kansco (160, 33-10, Sr.); Brendan Furman (Hvy, 40-6, Sr.)

Comment: Big Macs have talent through the lineup. How well the strong class of incoming freshmen develop will be key.

Key losses: A.J. Buckiso (152, 25-14); Alex Belack (195, 27-10); Mike McAleavey (220, 38-4, 2nd PIAA)

Key returns: Brandon Matthews (113, 28-8, Soph.); Danny Florentino (120, 29-8, Sr.); Coltin Jezioro (126, 26-12, Soph.); Luke Mary (160, 30-11, Jr.)

Comment: Indians must find heavier weights. Bottom of lineup has talent.

Key losses: Matt Nemec (160, 27-10)

Key returns: Bo Haines (195, 30-13, Jr.)

Comment: Roster numbers will be major challenge for Rams.

Key losses: Ryan Yocum (132, 31-6); Gino Cecchine (138, 27-15); Justin Ritter (170, 27-10); Austin Fife (Hvy, 27-12)

Key returns: Mike Kalosky (120, 18-1, Sr.); D.J. Long (126, 14-11, Jr.)

Comment: It’s going to be a long season for Hillers.

Key losses: Cole Rush (126, 29-12), Logan Henderson (132, 24-11); Shaun Wilson (138, 39-8, 5th PIAA); Terry Victor (152, 31-10)

Key Returns: Colby Morris (106, 25-12, So.); Caleb Morris (120, 35-8, Jr.); Trey Howard (145, 25-14, Soph.); Kyle Homet (160, 32-10, Jr); Colin McCracken (182, 39-12, Sr., 7th PIAA)

Comment: McCracken will be fun to watch. Howard is an emerging force.

Key Losses: Luke Lloyd (145, 19-12), Sean Meredith (152, 15-11); Dean Simonelli (195, 26-8)

Key Returns: Dalton Simonelli (170, 22-11, Sr.)

Comment: Low numbers nothing new for Eagles.

Key Losses: Hunter Neely (145, 34-4)

Key Returns: Manny Dovshek (113, 27-14, Jr.); Ryan Wise (182, 23-13, Sr.)

Comment: Graduation drained a lot of talent from Bearcats.

Key Losses: Anthony Welsh (170, 39-2, 3rd PIAA),

Key Returns: Dylan Swarrow (120, 17-16, Sr.); Dom Fund (160, 36-11, Soph.); Garrett Dillon (182, 18-13, Sr.)

Comment: Welsh graduation hurts but numbers were good last year. Bulldogs have room for growth.

Key Losses: Tyler Nicholson (170, 30-15); Brad Hucik (220, 34-16)

Key Returns: P.J. Smith (113, 28-12, Jr.); Austin Riffle (132, 20-17, Sr.), Darrell Bails (145, 31-16, Sr.),

Comment: First season without Terry Havelka as head coach.

Key Losses: James Campbell (138, 13-11, Sr.)

Key Returns: None

Comment: Campbell was the last varsity wrestler on the team.

Comment: Program now a co-op with Bentworth.

Key Losses: Dom Provenzano (182, 27-13)

Key Returns: Ty Mazutis (106, 19-9, Soph.); Josh Kuslock (138, 28-12, Sr.), R.J. Hall (152, 23-14, Sr.), Trey Lober (Hvy, 31-12, Sr.)

Comment: Bucs are young, talented and will be a force in team tournament race.

Key Losses: Trevor McIntyre (Hvy, 28-16)

Key Returns: Nick Candelore (120, 27-7, Jr.)

Comment: Candelore best shot at reaching state tournament.

Key Losses: Trevor Kniha (160, 22-10); Bill Bowlen (195, 38-4, 2nd PIAA)

Key Returns: Mason Palmer (106, 21-12, Jr.); Gavin Teasdale (113, 36-0, Jr, PIAA champion), Aaron Mylan (132, 11-8, Sr.)

Comment: Teasdale begins road to third straight PIAA title, undefeated record.

Key Losses: Noah Hixon (113, 25-11); Shawn Hennessey (182, 24-16); Harley Gee (Hvy, 31-11)

Key Returns: Seth Shubert (138, 27-13, Sr.); Tanner Weston (195, 25-18, Jr.)

Comments: Maples in good shape to qualify for team tournament again.

Key Losses: Gage Nicolella (120, 34-8); Aaron Harris (138, 28-12), Dillon Richey (160, 20-17); Connor Thompson (182, 19-8)

Key Returns: Jett Pattison (120, 27-7, Soph.); Teague Nicolella (126, 25-18, Sr.), Jeff McConn (145, 27-12, Sr.); Christian Clutter (152, 34-12, Soph.)

Comment: Highlanders strong, will make another team tournament run.

Key Losses: Jasper Wolfe (120, 22-15); Jerod Witwicki (126, 20-14 transferred); Shane Ging (138, 38-14); Mike Carr (145, 43-0, PIAA champion); Ben Previte (152, 45-15); Christian Dedi (170, 27-12); Cory Supan (195, 29-18); Rasaun Culberson (220, 49-10, 6th in PIAA)

Key Returns: Colin Dunn (106, 30-16, Jr.); Camden Hoover (160, 12-9, Sr.); Mike Cusick (160, 31-15, Jr.)

Comment: Carr graduated. Can 14 freshmen make difference? Maybe..

Key Losses: Kurt Adkins (145, 17-11)

Key Returns: Zhiere Patmon (145, 4-6).

Comment: Numbers are better but hurdles still there for Prexies.

Key Losses: None

Key Returns: Colton Hamilton (170, 25-15, Sr.); Connor Main (195, 30-8, Jr.)

Comment: Another strong season for Main awaits.