Dec 6, 2018 6 min read

Class AAA

Top 10

1. Kiski

2. Canon-McMillan

3. Hempfield

4. Seneca Valley

5. Waynesburg

6. Upper St. Clair

7. Franklin Regional

8. Trinity

9. Connellsville

10. Peters Township

Team Breakdown

(Based on last year’s roster)

Belle Vernon

• Key losses: Brock Godzin (152, 31-6), Zach Hartman (160, 43-2, 2nd in PIAA)
• Key returns: Logan Seliga (12, 126, 33-8); Scott Joll (12, 170, 42-5, 5th in PIAA); Mason Nickerson (12, 182, 28-13); Chad Metikosh (10,
• 220, 25-15)
• Comment: Joll 21 wins from 100.

Canon-McMillan

• Key losses: Michael Binni (113, 24-18); Logan Macri (120, 39-2, 1st in PIAA); Tim Hritsko (138, 41-15); Zach Rohaley (220, 10-4)
• Key returns: Jimmy Baxter (11, 106, 39-13); Ken Hayman (12, 126, 34-11); Tanner Rohaley (11, 145, 29-16); Gerrit Nijenhuis (11, 160, 44-6, 3rd in PIAA); Giomar Ramos (11, Hvy, 20-12)
• Comment: It’s Nijenhuis’ time to shine.

Peters Township

• Key losses: Luke Mary (12, 170, 33-6)
• Key returns: Bryce Wilkes (11, 113, 19-3); Will Kail (11, 120, 20-13); Donovan McMillon (10, 132, 30-8); Colton Jezioro (12, 145, 23-7); Brandon Matthews (12, 152, 27-9); Jeff Markert (12, 182, 28-4)
• Comment: Another strong and deep Indians’ team.

Ringgold

• Key losses: Bo Haines (195, 19-15)
• Key returns: Tairen Bundy (12, 106, 11-6); Jacob Duncan (11, 132, 23-19); Trent Gerard (12, 138, 24-18)
• Comment: Rams have talent, need numbers to compete..

Trinity

• Key losses: Dante Cecchine (152, 25-15); Xane Stock (182, 12-10); Jarrod Rice (195, 25-14); Will Edgar (Hvy, 16-12)
• Key returns: Gianni Martini (10, 113, 28-9); A.D. Nelson (12, 120, 15-15); Micah Finley (10, 138, 18-11); Cole Whitmer (11, 160, 27-12)
• Comment: Hillers have talent, will benefit from C-M in other subdivision.

Waynesburg

• Key losses: Wyatt Henson (10, 113, 43-12, 5th in PIAA); Caleb Morris (126, 43-9, 7th in PIAA); Jackson Henson (138, 36-7); Kyle Homet (170, 40-8)
• Key returns: Luca Augustine (10, 132, 16-4); Colby Morris (12, 145, 31-12); Trey Howard (12, 152, 35-10); Luke Robinson (11, 195, 19-11)
• Comment: Raiders lost a lost but just keep turning out good seasons..

Class AA

Top 10

1. Burrell

2. Freedom

3. McGuffey

4. Derry

5. South Fayette

6. Quaker Valley

7. Beth-Center

8. Burgettstown

9. Valley

10. SS Beaver

Team Breakdown

(Based on last year’s roster)

Bentworth

• Key losses: Manny Dovshek (120, 28-10, 7th in PIAA); Ashton Lopez (220, 27-11)
• Key returns: Jonathan Vargo (12, 182, 34-8, 5th in PIAA);
• Comment: Vargo is Bentworth’s Superman, complete with glasses.

Beth-Center

• Key losses: Ron White (Hvy, 21-18)
• Key returns: Jimmy Gwyer (12, 120, 27-15); Dominick Fundy (12, 182, 29-2); Jacob Baker (12, 195, 31-12)
• Comment: Only an injury could stop Fundy last year.

Burgettstown

• Key losses: P.J. Smith (132, 19-7);
• Key returns: Shane Kemper (10, 113, 33-12); Austin Ryan (12, 126, 19-19); Riley Kemper (11, 220, 29-12)
• Comment: This year, both Kempers make it to Hershey.

Chartiers-Houston

• Key losses: Joey Dunn (132, 13-7)
• Key returns: Ty Mazutis (12, 126, 15-15); Austin Kuslock (10, 195, 13-12)
• Comment: Bucs lost six seniors from last year’s roster.

Fort Cherry

• Key losses: Nick Candelore (138, 21-3); Shane McIntyre (152, 18-11)
• Key returns: Nasier Sutton (10, 106, 21-11); Jake Tkach (10, 132, 17-11)
• Comment: Rangers are young but experienced.

Jefferson-Morgan

• Key losses: Josh Agnew (132, 23-10); Gavin Teasdale (126, 40-2, 1st in PIAA); Nate Bilonick (132, 22-18)
• Key returns: Kolin Walker (11, 170, 15-9)
• Comment: Life after Teasdale begins this season.

Mapletown

• Key losses: Kevin Hayes (160, 10-8)
• Key returns: None
• Comment: Time for rebuilding for Maples.

McGuffey

• Key losses: Luke Shingle (182, 40-13); Dalton Lough (195, 41-11)
• Key returns: Nate Yagle (10, 106, 32-20); Rocco Ferraro (10, 113, 26-13); Jett Pattison (12, 126, 42-14); Jake Garrety (12, 132, 23-18); Ethan Barr (10, 145, 32-17); Christian Clutter (12, 170, 47-6, 4th in PIAA); Marshall Mounts (12, 220, 27-15)
• Comment: Clutter has state championship potential.

South Fayette

• Key losses: Colin Dunn (120, 25-15); Gary Loeffler (126, 19-17); Mike Cusick (145, 40-8, 7th in PIAA); Joe Bastaroli (182, 22-14); Jake Walker (195, 21-13)
• Key returns: Eli Brinsky (11, 138, 30-14); Dalton Hirt (12, 152, 24-22); Michael Dedi (12, 160, 17-15); Mark Kurchena (12, 195, 11-11); Quentin Franklin (11, Hvy, 25-13)
• Comment: Heavy losses to graduation open opportunities for Lions.

Washington

• Key losses: Tyki Glenn (182, 9-9)
• Key returns: Gerald Comedy (11, Hvy, 11-11)
• Comment: Prexies lack numbers.

West Greene

• Key losses: Isaac Courtwright (160, 17-12); Connor Main (220, 33-11)
• Key returns: None
• Comment: Pioneers in rebuilding mode.