112

J R Wert (9)
Bellefonte
This should be a strong weight in D6. Kaleb Loht (IV) is a returning state qualifier, and claimed both the District & Regional titles. Justin Giedroc (BEA) is a regional qualifier who barely (consi finalist) missed making states. However, Bellefonte's J R Wert is the early favorite here. Wert followed up a great Jr High career (including a win over Loht) by winning PJW States (107) and MAWA Eastern Nationals (110). Look for a Traxler-like freshman season from him. His only issue is holding weight and not getting in a weight logjam with Traxler & Port. He projects as a probable State qualifier & medalwinner.
Updated 10/13
Wert won the Fall Classic at 108..could see him cert at 105, if not 103
125

Mitchell Port (12)
Bellefonte
Bellefonte's Mitchell Port will enter his senior season probably ranked top two (w/ Tyler Rauenzahn) in PA and top ten nationally. Port, a 3x state qualifier and 2x medalwinner, was 4th in PIAA (two one-point losses) last season, and followed that up by becoming the NHSCA Junior National champion. He'll end his HS career as Bellefonte's all-time wins leader. State qualifier Nick Gurol (PO) also returns here. Regional qualifier Dylan Gavlock (CM) and former regional qualifier Jacob Hines (ALT) also will contend.
135

Erik Galloway (12)
State College
The next few weights could change, depending where the Altons go. I have them up a weght, although, at this time they're still at 140 & 145. That said, the leader here is State College's Erik Galloway. He was a state medalwinner in 2008, and barely missed qualifying (2-1 OT loss in consi finals) last season. Galloway should dominate the weight this year and return to Hershey. Other contenders here include regional qualifier Jake Schultz (LEW) and Kyle Granite (BEA).
Updated 9/29
I'm told Jordan Rich has grown and will move up two weight classes (135) this season.
Updated 10/13
Jordan Rich wrestled 140 at the Fall Classic and is entered there for the Super 32..still should make 135 for the season
145

Andrew Alton (12)
Central Mountain
Central Mountain's Andrew Alton is the #1 ranked 140lber in the nation, and rated by Intermat as the 2nd best senior in their recruiting rankings. He has only lost once since his freshman year, and is a huge favorite to have another undefeated, state title season. Coleman Hoffman (BEA) was a state qualifier last season, and will be looking to repeat this year. Chris McCarthy (ALT), Nate Alterio (BEL), & Logan Walstrom (PO) will also contend at this weight.
Updated 10/13
Chris McCarthy at 160 for the Fall Classic, and could be 152 this season
160

Colton Spade (12)
Lewistown
Lewistown's Colton Spade was a state qualifier last season, and will likely return to Hershey next year and challenge for a spot on the podium. Tyler Buckwalter (CM) was a regional qualifier and district finalist last year, and will contend for a trip to Hershey this season. With most of last season's 152lbers being seniors, look for some new names at this weight. Among them could be LaQuinn Stephens-Howling (JO) and Kyle Phillips (BEL).
Updated 9/29
Dylan Caprio has grown and, with the arrival of Brian Brill, will jump all the way to 160 after wrestling 135 last season. This also puts Tyler Buckwalter up a weight to 171
Updated 10/13
Dylan Caprio all the way to 170 for the Fall Classic
189

K J Walters (12)
Altoona
Altoona's K J Walters was a District 6 champ and state qualifier last season. He figures to repeat next year, and contend for a spot on the podium in Hershey. Other contenders will be Brandon Coakley (BEA), Steve Rusnak (PO), and Jasper Ocker (IV). This weight will get better if Central Mountain's Cody Dolan returns.
Updated 9/29
Cody Dolan will not be wrestling, and will focus on baseball exclusively.
Updated 10/13
K J Walters won the Fall Classic at 215/285 and now projects at 215
285

Zach Corl (11)
Central Mountain
Central Mountain's Zach Corl should open next season ranked #2 in PA behind only Evan Craig. Corl, a PIAA medalwinner last year, will totally control this weight at the District & Regional levels and could be a state finalist. Jared Kreider (IV), 4th in D6 last year, will look to move up. Garrett Poorman (BEL), Coltyn Wrye (PO), & Mark Bonsell (BEA) will also be in the mix.
Updated 9/29
Word from some BEA people has Jon Gingrich at HWT for his senior season. If so, Gingrich-Corl will be marquee matchups