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2008

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Championship Finals:
103 - Alex Cisneros (Selma, California) dec. Jacob Crawford (Millbrook, Virginia) 3-2
112 - Devin Carter (Christiansburg, Virginia) dec. Robert Dyar (Vestavia Hills, Alabama) 9-5
119 - David Klingsheim (Liberty, California) maj. dec. Frank Goodwin (Mount St. Joseph, Maryland) 12-0
125 - Tucker Armstrong (St. Paris Graham, Ohio) dec. Frank Cagnina (Queen of Peace, New Jersey) 3-2
130 - Zachariah Neibert (St. Parish Graham, Ohio) dec. Sam Sherlock (West Mifflin, Pennsylvania) 3-0
135 - David Taylr (St. Paris Graham, Ohio) dec. Josh Kindig (Blue Mountain, Pennsylvania) 1-0
140 - Andrew Alton (Central Mountain, Pennsylvania) maj. dec. Taylor Massa (St. John's, Michigan) 15-5
145 - Jackson Morse (Lowell, Michigan) dec. Joseph Napoli (Cumberland Valley, Pennsylvania) 4-3
152 - Marshall Peppelman (Central Dauphin, Pennsylvania) dec. Brandon Rolnick (Lawrenceville School, New Jersey) 3-1
160 - Justin Armstrong (Bishop Lynch, Texas) dec. Adam Miller (Sparta, Michigan) 3-1
171 - Andrew Clement (Grassfield, Virginia) dec. Stephen Doty (Kirkwood, Missouri) 1-0
189 - Derrick Borlie (Millbrook, Virginia) pinned Nicholas Mills (University, Ohio) 1:30
215 - Antonio Giorgio (Warwick, Pennsylvania) maj. dec. Christian McLean (Southwest Guilford, North Carolina) 9-0
285 - Sam Brownlee (Canon McMillan, Pennsylvania) dec. Joe McElhinney (Cochranton, Pennsylvania) 3-1

 2008

From Super 32 website

By Josh Lowe, lead high school writer/ranker for Connect Wrestling

Tricky Field to Provide Lots of Treats in 2008 Super 32
 

Profiling the 2008 Super32:
This year’s event will be held on Saturday, November 1st at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center in Greensboro, NC. Wrestling will commence at 8AM for the one day event. Approximately 60 wrestlers in this year’s field were All-Americans at the Cadet/Junior Nationals in Fargo ND this past summer. Over 90 wrestlers earned state titles in 2008, and over 20 wrestlers that were ranked in the year-end (2008) Intermat all-class rankings are among the wrestlers in the field.

103 pounds:
This weight class features eight wrestlers that made a state finals appearance in 2008. State champions were Earl Hall (Robert Morgan FL), Taylor Whitt (Norfolk Academy VA), and Ben Creed (Ragsdale NC). Finishing runner-up were Kyle Bauer (Wheeling Central WV), Tim Ellison (Boulder Creek AZ), Tanner Moon (Oak Mountain AL), David Tran (Sanderson NC), and Brandon Davis (Hodgson Vo-Tech DE).
One of the traditional stories in this weight is the impact of younger wrestlers. Two of those stars are Tulsa Nationals champion Nathan Kraisser (Centennial MD) and Cliff Keen Triple Crown winner Ben Whitford (St John’s MI).
Additionally, ten wrestlers earned All-American honors this past summer in Fargo, ND at the Cadet/Junior Freestyle Nationals; Nick Roberts (North Star PA), Freddie Rodriguez (Holt MI), Joe Orecchio (Don Bosco Prep NJ), Terrel Wilbourn (Francis Howell Central MO), Davis, Kraisser, Billy Hagany (Lenape Valley NJ), Joey Dance (Poquoson VA), Moon, and Eric Friedman (St Paul’s MD).
Other wrestlers to eye include Uland Ralston (Lorain Southview OH), third in the big-school division; Nick Francavilla (High Point NJ), state placer; and Alex Cisneros (Selma CA), freshman sensation.

112 pounds:
There are ten wrestlers in this weight class that were atop the podium in 2008. Another double digit group of wrestlers finished as state runners-up. Among the state champions were Nick Arujau (St Anthony’s NY), Sean Boylan (St Mark’s DE), Devin Carter (Christianburg VA), Robert Dyar (Vestavia Hills AL), Scott Mantua (River Hill MD), Steve Spradlin (Camden County GA), and Timdarius Thurston (Wingate Andrews NC). Those finishing second included Kory Mines (Maple Hts OH), Brian St James (Centennial GA), and Bricker Dixon (Park Hill MO).
Boylan and Dyar were Junior National Freestyle All-Americans this past summer in Fargo, ND. Cody Pack (Quincy CA) and Ryan Renkey (Brandon FL) were Junior Greco All-Americans, Carter and Dixon earned Cadet Greco All-American honors. In the summer of 2007, Nico Megaludis (Franklin Regional PA) and Cameron Thockmorton (South Western PA) earned Cadet Freestyle All-American honors.
Other wrestlers to watch include Jerome Robinson (St Ignatius), a former Super32 and big-school state placer; state placer Narcisco Inchaurregui (Lorain Southview OH); and NHSCA Sophomore Nationals runner-up Myron Bradbury (Trinity KY).

119 pounds:
Fifteen wrestlers in this weight class rose to the top step of the podium in their state tournaments this past year, and eight additional wrestlers were in the state finals match. Among the notables from this list are state champions Tyler Cox (Campbell County WY), Sean Dolan (St Mark’s DE), David Klingsheim (Liberty CA), Zach Neibert (Graham OH), Alan Waters (Park Hill MO), Alan Waters (Park Hill MO), Roger Wildmo (Durand MI), and Brandon Wright (Cathedral IN); state runners-up include Frank Goodwin (Mt St Joseph MD), Shane Gentry (Colonial Forge VA), and Camden Eppert (Anderson Highland IN). Former state finalists finishing third place in 2008 were TJ Mitchell (Collins Hill GA), and James Inghram (University School).
Waters and Eppert were Junior Freestyle All-Americans this past summer; Wright a Cadet Freestyle champion; and Mitchell Port (Bellefonte PA) was a Cadet Freestyle All-American.
Other wrestlers to watch include returning Super32 placers AJ Schopp(Tyrone PA)  and Zach Huxford (Jackson Memorial NJ); and Tulsa Nationals runner-up Case Garrison (Bishop Lynch TX).

125 pounds:
Approximately twenty wrestlers competing in this weight class were state finalists in 2008, with over a dozen seizing first place. Notable among the state champions were Tucker Armstrong (Graham OH), Jimmy Chase (Glenbard North IL), Jamie Franco (Monroe-Woodbury NY), Michael Garofalo (Colonial Forge VA), Tony James (Holt MO), Seth Milks (Dakota IL), Brandon Westerman (McEachern GA), Ryne Cokeley (St James Academy KS), and Cashe Quiroga (Lawrence North IN).
Eric Dunnet (Eastern Regional NJ) was a Junior Freestyle All-American; Tyler Spangler (St Christopher’s VA) was a Junior Greco All-American; Armstrong, Cokeley, Nick Soto (Springstead FL), and Justin Tsirtsis (Crown Point IN) were Cadet Freestyle All-Americans; and Aaron Runzo (Kellam VA) was a Cadet Greco champion. NHSCA grade-level All-Americans included Garofalo, Dunnet, Quiroga, Mike Morales (Brick Memorial NJ), and Soto.
Others to watch include state placers Jordan Rich (Central Mountain PA), Ronnie Garbinsky (Tyrone PA), and Nick Pena (Selma CA); as well as former state champion Frank Cagnina (Queen of Peace NJ).

130 pounds:
Ten state champions from 2008 are entered in this weight class, with another five state runners-up registered for the competition. Notable among the champions are Henry Carlson (Vestavia Hills AL), Jacob Creed (Ragsdale NC), Josh Harper (Mishawaka IN), Corey Mock (Chapel Hill NC), Dan Osterman (St John’s MI), Jeremy Sandoval (Colleyville Heritage TX), Joe DeNova (Columbus GA), and Erik Spjut (The Woodlands TX). Runners-up include Anthony Curcio (Washington Township NJ), Shawn Fayette (Miamisburg OH), and Taylor Walsh (Camden Catholic NJ).
Carlson was third in Cadet Freestyle; DeNova was a Cadet Greco All-American; and Jacob Walters (St John’s MI) was a Junior Greco All-American. NHSCA grade-level All-Americans include Carlson, Spjut, Mock, and Jordan Beverly (Point Pleasant Boro).
Others wrestlers to watch include state placers Nick Schenk (St Mark’s DE), Ian Squires (Colonial Forge VA), Chris and Nick Dardanes (Oak Park River Forest), Sam Sherlock (West Mifflin PA), Clark Glass (Brandon FL), Connor Morgan (Del Oro CA), and Kyler Killian (Middletown PA).

135 pounds:
Six wrestlers in this bracket earned state titles last year – most notably David Taylor (Graham OH), Joey Lazor (Union Grove GA), Andrew Williams (Tabb VA), and Craig Eifert (Mason MI). Approximately ten wrestlers were state runners-up; they include Josh Kindig (Blue Mountain PA), Joe Lospinoso (David Brealey NJ), Wilson Metellus (South Dade FL), Kodie Silvestri (Walkill Valley NJ), Joel Smith (Collins Hill GA).
Kindig was a double runner-up at Junior Nationals in Fargo, ND this past summer; Josh Dziewa (Pennsbury PA) was a double All-American at the Cadet Nationals; Ellis Coleman (Oak Park River Forest IL) and Paul Liguori (Wantagh NY) were Junior Greco-Roman All-Americans. Other NHSCA grade-level All-Americans were Silvestri, Metellus, Lazor, Stephen Dutton (Rocky Point NY), Josh Clark (Matoaca VA), Derrick Russell (Jackson Memorial NJ), Marshall Robinson (Smithfield VA), and Scott Bosak (State College PA).
Others to watch include state placer Roman Perryman (Robinson VA).

140 pounds:
Nine wrestlers were state champions in 2008, while four others earned runner-up honors. Included among the state champions were Ben Dorsay (Cox VA), TJ Duncan (McCallie TN), Mike Nevinger (Letchworth School NY), and Steve Sandefer (Mishawaka IN).
Both Andrew Alton (Central Mountain PA) and Taylor Massa (St John’s MI) were double finalists in Fargo, ND this past summer; Alton was runner-up in Junior Greco and champion in Junior Freestyle, while Massa took home titles in both the Cadet Greco and Freestyle competitions. Mark Hartenstine (Easton PA) was champion at the NHSCA grade-level nationals and the Reno Tournament of Champions. Colin Shober (Schuykill Valley PA) was also an NHSCA grade-level champion.
Other wrestlers to watch include state placer Troy Silver (Bishop Lynch TX), as well as Cody Bollinger (Sultana CA).

145 pounds:
Approximately twenty wrestlers registered for this weight class appeared in state finals last season, with twelve of them state champions. Notable among the state champions are Dylan Alton (Central Mountain PA), Joe Cozart (Brandon FL), Daniel Domanico (Lovett GA), Harrison Hightower (University School OH), Kaleb Friedley (Park Hill MO), Jackson Morse (Lowell MI), Joey Napoli (Cumberland Valley PA), Caleb Rought (Fremont MI), and Kevin Timothy (Brandon FL). State runners-up include Derek Olson (Muskego WI) and Brandon Wilbourn (Francis Howell Central MO).
Alton was a Junior National double champion; Blake Roulo (Matoaca VA) was a Cadet double All-American; Gabriel Bird (Osceola FL) was a Junior Freestyle All-American; Friedley and Trevor Wiest (Fort Zumwalt West MO) were Cadet Freestyle All-Americans; while Timothy, Cozart, Domanico, and Olson were Junior Greco-Roman All-Americans. Roulo earned an NHSCA grade-level championship.
Other wrestlers to watch include state placers Justin Martinez (Wyoming Seminary PA), David Habat (St Ignatius OH), Taylor March (East Noble IN), Jayshon Wilson (Carlisle PA), and Emmanuel Ajagbe (Bogota NJ).

152 pounds:
There are approximately fifteen wrestlers in this weight class that had a state finals appearance from last year; almost evenly split between the top step of the podium and one step below that. Notable among the state champions are John Hayden Countryman (Prattville AL), Harrison Courtney (Woodford County KY), Taylor Knapp (Collins Hill GA), Adam Miller (Sparta MI), and Marshall Peppelman (Central Dauphin PA). Included in the state runners-up are Sam Bennett (Anderson Highland IN), Alex Eggers (Osceola FL), Gabe Brotzman (Cary NC), and Joey Grainger (Great Bridge VA).
Wally Figaro (Brandon FL) was a Cadet double All-American. Brandon Rolnick (Lawrenceville NJ) was a Cadet Freestyle champion in 2007.
Others to watch include state placers Jon McGookey (Perkins OH), Troy Hernandez (Kittatiny NJ), David Henry (St Mark’s TX), Patrick Downey (Mt St Joseph MD), and Matt Spataro (Bergen Catholic NJ); along with state qualifiers Jackson Brady (Eastern Regional NJ) and Travis Gallegos (Foothill CA).

160 pounds:
Only four state champions and three state runners-up are present in the field of this weight class. Notable among the champions are Nolan McBryde (Chugiak AK) and Daniel McGillvary (Fauquier VA); and Briar Runyan (Martinsville IN) was a state runner-up.
Stephen West (Buchanan CA) and Corey Lear (Benton PA) were Junior Freestyle All-Americans, in addition to finishing third in their respective state tournaments. Kyle Ryan (Graham OH) and Ian Korb (Elder OH) were champions of the NHSCA Freshman Nationals; Nick Visicaro (Long Branch NJ) was second, and Tristan Warner (Cumberland Valley) third, at the NHSCA Sophomore Nationals; and Marc Bryan (St Ignatius OH) was eighth at the NHSCA Junior Nationals.
Others to watch include state placers Justin Armstrong (Bishop Lynch TX), Jack Roberts (Union Grove GA), and Ed Shupe (Council Rock South PA); as well as freshman sensation Jason Luster (Woodbury Forest VA).

171 pounds:
Two wrestlers – Ethan Blackstock (Alexander GA) and Robb Wannenburg (West Forsyth NC) – were state champions in 2008. The three runners-up were Tanner Eitel (Bishop Lynch TX), Braden Carter (Christianburg VA), and Matt Chapman (Peachtree Ridge GA).
Blackstock was a double Cadet All-American, while Levi Clemons (Osceola FL) was a Cadet Greco-Roman champion. Ed Ruth (Blair Academy NJ) was champion of the NHSCA Junior Nationals; Sam Curtis (Clover CA) was champion of the NHSCA Freshman Nationals.
Others to watch include state placers Nick Milano (Erie Cathedral Prep PA), Anthony Saulle (Delran NJ), Stephen McPeek (Southlake Carroll TX), and Colin Lenhardt (Gloucester TX); additionally pay attention to Stu Corless (Roxbury Latin MA) and Andrew Clement (Grassfield VA).

189 pounds:
Derrick Borlie (Millbrook VA) is the sole state champion in this weight classification. The five state runners-up are Billy Curling (Great Bridge VA), Samuel Kuntz (Peachtree Ridge GA), Jonathan Todd (Byrnes SC), King Crawford (Lexington SC), and Dillon Kern (Fowlerville MI).
Harrison Honeycutt (Lake Norman NC) was a double Cadet All-American this past summer, and Ben Brooks (Oak Park River Forest IL) was a double FILA Cadet All-American. Nick Ruggear (Oxford Area PA) was champion of the NHSCA Sophomore Nationals; while Borlie and Joe Piro (Northampton PA) were placers at the NHSCA Junior Nationals.
Other wrestlers to watch include state placers Nick Mills (University School OH), Dallas Brown (Delone Catholic PA), and Josh Smith (Octorara PA).

215 pounds:
The sole state champion in this weight is Christian McLean (Southwest Guilford NC). The pair of state runners-up is Antonio Giorgio (Warwick PA) and Nicholas McDiarmid (Flowerville MI).
Willie Wiggins (South Dade FL) was a Junior Greco All-American, and McDiarmid a Cadet Greco All-American. Giorgio and Pierce Embry (Kempsville VA) are returning Super32 placers. Joey Spicer (Sussex Central DE) was runner-up at the NHSCA Freshman Nationals.
Others to watch are state qualifier and Ironman placer Ryan Nelisse (Elyria OH).

285 pounds:
Leading the way in this weight class is two-time defending Super32 champion Sam Brownlee (Canon-McMillan PA). Two state placers populate this weight class; state runner-up Andrew Severson (St Benedict TN), and third-place finishers Adam Peters (Cleveland TN).

Defending (and former) Super32 champions:
Boylan (this year @ 112), Taylor (@ 135), Dziewa (@ 135), Brownlee (@ 285)

Defending (and former) Super32 runners-up:
Garofalo (@ 125), Ruth (@ 171)

Author’s Notes:
*Content presented in any category description of the preview is not necessarily an all-inclusive list.
*This is also subject to any weight class changes and/or scratches since the drafting of this document.
*For wrestlers at schools that compete at the National Prep tournament, that is considered their state tournament for purposes of this preview.

Josh will be serving as the lead high school writer/ranker for Connect Wrestling, after writing and ranking for Wrestling411USA.com the last two years.

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 2008

From Themat Forum and Flo Wrestling

I know this is REALLY early, but unless someone withdraws due to
injury, I'm not going to change my mind between now and November 1.
Also, I'm not sure if the current entries has the wild-cards added or
not, and if they don't please let me know so I can change my rankings
accordingly. Super 32 is without a doubt the BEST preseason tournament.
So much so, that national rankings are actually affected by a
tournament with less than normal match times. Personally, I'm a big fan
of the 2-1-1 format.

I reserve the right to be wrong, however, I will gloat evilly and maniacly if just one of my predictions come true!

103
1. Terrell Wilbourn (Francis Howell Central, MO)
2. Uland Ralston (Lorain Southview, OH)
3. Earl Hall (Robert Morgan, FL)
4. Alex Cisneros (Selma, CA)
5. Nick Francaville (High Point, NJ)
6. Joe Orecchio (Don Bosco Prep, NJ)
7. Nathan Kraisser (Centennial, MD)
8. Taylor Whitt (Norfolk Academy, VA)

Ha! Ha! I knew you guys would bail me out! Now, I can act as if I am
the omiscience wrestling guru. Fargo AA Wilbourn should be at the top
of the podium, but he is going to have stiff competition from the rest
of this light field (yes, pun intended). I'm still taking Earl Hall
high, and personally (that means the rest can't act like you even
partially believe me, because when I am proven right, I will be the
ONLY one right, making me your superior). I have high hopes for Nathan
Kraisser, having seen him beat Mark Grey (on FLO of course. Everybody
aloud now:? THANK YOU FLO!). Cisneros is probably too low, but other
than his parents, family, coaches, teammates and fans, who cares?

112
1. Nico Megaludis (Franklin Regional, PA)
2. Cameron Throckmorton (South Western, PA)
3. Devin Carter (Christiansburg, VA)
4. Nick Arajau (St. Anthony's, NY)
5. Sean Boylan (St. Mark's, DE)
6. Stephen Spradlin (Camden County, GA)
7. Kory Mines (Maple Heights, OH)
8. Ryan Renkey (Brandon, FL)

Now we're talking! This isn't a loaded weight, but the quarters
should be fun. There are about 8 or so really high level kids. There
are some stud freshman and 8th graders that are going to get beat up at
this tournament and not place, at what is normally a good weight for
the younger ages. Everything starts with Nico Megaludis, a kid I think
was the second best 103 in PA last year. I'm anxious to see how NY
state champ Arajau fares in this top-heavy weight class. Stephen
Spradlin of GA is really good wrestler, but is really hot/cold. If he's
on, he places. If he's off, he could easily go 0-2. Not indicative of
his true talent, but it is possible.

119
1. Tyler Cox (Campbell County, WY)
2. Alan Waters (Park Hill, MO)
3. Zach Neibert (St. Parish Graham, OH)
4. Frank Cagnina (Queen of Peace, NJ)
5. David Klingsheim (Liberty, CA)
6. Sean Dolan (St Mark's DE)
7. Shane Gentry (Colonial Forge, VA)
8. Evan Warrington (Henry County, GA)

Me
like! Me like! I hope after Cox wins this thing, the rankers do him
justice and rank him NO. 1! I don't know how you punish a kid who beats
Ryan Mango in Folkstyle & Greco, IN THE SAME SUMMER, and rank him
below. He couldn't go to Fargo because he was too busy training for the
JR World Greco Team, a team he made after beating Mango. Oh well.
Waters Neibert in the semis should be tremendous. I get to fall in love
with Flo all over again! Don't know much about Klingsheim, but winning
states in CA is no easy feat, so I give him a lot of credit. Cagnina is
a junior?! Wow, I didn't even realize that. Don't be surprised if the
Garden Stater ends up in the finals.

125
1. Jimmy Chase (Glenbard North, IL)
2. Tucker Armstrong (St. Paris Graham, OH)
3. Michael Garofalo (Colonial Forge, VA)
4. Jamie Franco (Monroe Woodbury, NY)
5. Raymond Borja (Hayfield, VA)
6. Tony James (Weintzville, MO)
7. Brandon Westerman (McEachern, GA)
8. Tyler Liberatore (Brandon, FL)


Jimmy
"Greco at Binghamton" Chase is the headliner, and should storm through
a decent bracket. I'm pretty high on Armstrong, but I'm also an
unabashed fan of Jeff Jordan and that Graham program (I guess being
defending national champs will do that). In all honesty I probably have
Missouri State Champ Tony James too low, but hey, this is my
predictions dadgummit! Garofalo is a great talent and pretty fun to
watch, is consistent, and I think he does well here. My buddy Raymond
Borja, runner-up to Garofalo at VA States a year ago is due a breakout.
Westerman is looooong... and long wrestlers tend to give anyone fits.
Liberatore will have to do some serious work to place at this weight,
but I like what I've seen from Brandon's next 5-timer (just an aside, I
think Clark Glass becomes the first, considering 4 years from now, I
think Liberatore will be noticably bigger than Glass) I also reserve
the right to say that this will be super-frosh Jason Tsirtsis' coming
out party! You heard it here first.

130
1. Anthony Curcio (Washington Township, NJ)
2. Corey Mock (Chapell Hill, NC)
3. Nick Schenk (St. Marks, DE)
4. Eric Spjut (The Woodlands, TX)
5. Ian Squires (Colonial Forge VA)
6. Joshua Harper (Mishawaka, IN)
7. Daniel Osterman (St. John's, MI)
8. Chris Dardanes (Oak Park River, IL)

Yeah,
I know. I placed three nationally ranked (AWN) guys under a NJ
runner-up. I just like Curcio (yes, in a man-love kind of way, but not
THAT way, just blame FLO, otherwise I'd never have seen the kid wrestle
and fell in love), and believe he will make it to, and ultimately win,
a Super 32 Championship. With that said, Mock is probably going to
prove me wrong, and further validate his status as a wrestler to be
reckoned with. North Carolina is not known for its wrestling and Mock
has a great chance to prove that some Tar Heels know how to RASSLE.
Chris Dardanes only placed 5th in Illinois, but I have a high view of
him, obviously. In the end, expect the semis to fierce and tight. The
top 4 is easily interchangeable.

135
1. David Taylor (St. Paris Graham, OH)
2. Josh Kindig (Blue Mountain, PA)
3. Ellis Coleman (Oak Park River, IL)
4. Josh Dziewa (Pennsbury, PA)
5. Wilson Mettellus (South Dade, FL)
6. Joe Lospinoso (David Brearley, NJ)
7. Kodi Silvestri (Wallkill Valley, NJ)
8. Stephen Dutton (Rocky Point, NY)

What
a weight! Honestly, you get to the quarters and ALL of these guys are
capable of beating each other. I say this only because, logic states
that Taylor is going to have a rougher, tougher time jumping up so many
weight classes. However, I have to believe that a summer spent with
Cael Sanderson and Iowa State Camps is going to have a great effect on
Taylor's ability to wrestle up. That, and I'm sure Cael gave let him a
eat a bowl or two of the Sanderson-covered Wheaties. It sounds like he
is actually cutting to get to 135, so one has to only wonder if
strength came with his size. Kindig must have slipped his Fargo
roommates a love potion, because both of the Altons are (finally) a
weight above him. I don't see either of the Altons making 135 ever
again though. Ellis Coleman earned my respect by taking Eric Grajales
to the wire in the Junior Greco Finals. I know that's Greco, but this
kid is a phenom - strong, fast and a brawler. I don't see returning
champ Dziewa leaving North Carolina with a belt, and it's more because
of his competition than my lack of belief in his ability. Wilson
Mettellus will surprise some people at this weight, but don't be. An
athlete who placed at NHSCA juniors a year ago, this Florida kid can
wrestle with the big boys. Now New Jerseans and New Yorkans can agree
on something and try to murder me - STATE-RUNNER-UPS 6TH AND 7TH?! Yep,
sorry. And i'm not sure who's better between Dutton and Paul Ligouri,
so I flipped a coin! (Yes, it was two-headed, but that's not the point,
I really just don't care)

140
1. Andrew Alton (Central Mountain, PA)
2. Collin Palmer (St Edward, OH)
3. Taylor Massa (St. Johns, MI)
4. Troy Silver (Bishop Lynch, TX)
5. Collin Shober (Schuylkill Valley, PA)
6. Mike Nevinger (Letchworth Central, NY)
7. Steven Sandefer (Mishakawa, IN)
8. Codey Combs (Sussex Central, DE)

It
says a lot about the talent of the Alton brothers, that this would not
be that much of an upset. Collin Palmer is the destructive-leg-riding
Ohio Force, and Alton the technical, strong, gritty typical PA kid. I
have to think that the summer that Andrew had is going to carry over.
Taylor Massa is the nation's best freshman, and I think he adds to his
impressive resume by placing just behind two of the best wrestlers at
any weight. Shober will have a lot to say about that, and so will
Nevinger, but this wouldn't be much fun if i always chose experience
over youth! I'm probably selling Sandefer and Combs short, but they'll
get their chance to prove me wrong.

145
1. Dylan Alton (Central Mountain, PA)
2. David Habat (St. Ignatius, OH)
3. Joey Napoli (Cumberland Valley, PA)
4. Gabriel Bird (Osceola, FL)
5. Kaleb Friedley (Park Hill, MO)
6. Joey Cozart (Brandon, FL)
7. Harrison Hightower (University, OH)
8. Jackson Morse (Lowell, MI)
9. Daniel Domanico (Lovett, GA)
10. Emmanuel Ajagbe (Bogota, NJ)
11. Derek Olson (Muskego, WI)
12. Justin Martinez (Wyoming Seminary, PA)
13. Kevin Timothy (Brandon, FL)
14. Calib Rought (Fremont, MI)
15. Taylor March (East Noble, IN)
16. Blake Roulo (Matoaca, VA)

First,
I know Super 32 only places 8, but this weight class is the best, the
deepest and the toughest. 135 and 119 may have more top-level guys, but
pound for pound, this weight is going to battle after the 3rd round on.
Consider, I have a MICHIGAN STATE CHAMP ranked 14th, and a Cadet
Freestyle Second-Placer 16th. Is that too low? probably, but this is my
blog and and I do what I want. Obviously Dylan Alton is valedictorian
of the class. (and probably local heartthrob, to boot) The Fargo Double
Winner just might be the best wrestler in high school. David Habat is a
dangerous, dangerous wrestler. I think he manages to upend Napoli, if
he meets him. Bird finished a super-suprising 3rd at Fargo Freestyle.
He's a realy complete wrestler and a kid I've watched for the last 6
years or so. If he gets hot he'll make the finals. Friedley's current
highlight is placing 3rd at Cadet Freestyle. One of my favorite
wrestlers, Joey Cozart, I have ranked lower than his talent-level. Much
in the same way his brother, I think his lack of willingness to committ
to leg-attack offense is going to cost him. Especially with the format.
A brawler with a gas tank, Cozart won't have the full six minutes to
wear out opponents. Athletic NJ State Placer Ajagbe could burst a few
bubbles too. (although I would like to see more than his recent Academy
Award Performance on FLO - titled Daddy Don't Go. The scene where he
holds his father leg in the fetal position and cries the tears of the
African Slave Trade is forever etched in my silver-screen mind.

152
1. Marshall Peppelman (Central Dauphin, PA)
2. Brandon Rolnick (Lawrenceville School, NJ)
3. Adam Miller (Sparta, MI)
4. Taylor Knapp (Collins Hill, GA)
5. Glenn Cannici (Queen of Peace, NJ)
6. Alex Eggers (Osceola, FL)
7. Issah Meade (Caesar Rodney, DE)
8. Wally Figaro (Brandon, FL)

UGH... this is the most boring weight class. Even though 285 may not
have top-line talent, at least that weight is a toss up. Peppelman will
walk through this tournament. Rolnick is a National Prep Winner, and I
have to imagine will be game to make it to the finals. Taylor Knapp, a
veteran of Collins Hill's annually tough schedule, will place and it
wouldn't be beyond him to make it to the finals. Meade isn't as strong
as his brother, but a similar talent is there. Alex Eggers is a
phenomonal athlete and should place, as well as Brandon's (possibly JV)
Wally Figaro.

160
1. Jason Luster (Woodberry School, VA)
2. Corey Lear (Benton, PA)
3. Stephen West (Buchanon, CA)
4. Justin Armstrong (Bishop Lynch, TX)
5. Derek Felton (Corona Del Sol, AZ)
6. Briar Runyan (Martinsville, IN)
7. Zaqueray Berridge (Brandon, FL)
8. John Nichols (Lakeland, FL)

More
of the Geriatric Derby, than Kentucky, 160 isn't loaded with a lot of
thoroughbreds, but it'll be nice to see the development of
now-freshman, former junior-high-phenom Jason Luster. Surprisingly
absent through this last summer, we'll see how much he's developed. I
probably have Armstrong too low, but Lear is probably the best guy at
this weight. I like upsets, what can I say?

171
1. Jacob Harmer (Gainesville, FL)
2. Ed Ruth (Blair Academy, NJ)
3. Tanner Eitel (Bishop Lynch, TX)
4. Ethan Blackstock (Alexander, GA)
5. Anthony Saulle (Delran, NJ)
6. Nick Milano (Cathedral Prep, PA)
7. Braden Carter (Christiansburg, VA)
8. Levi Clemons (Osceola, FL)

At
the risk of angering my Facebook buddy, and giving bulletin-board
material for Ruth and Blair Academy, I really think Harmer wins. Brutal
on top, Harmer should get the 2 seed, and at the least, I hope, will be
on the opposite side of the bracket of Ruth. They had a close, close
match at NHSCA Duals, and I see the same thing here. Eitel and
Blackstock should battle it out for third, but in retrospect, I
probably have Saulle and Milano too low. Oh well.

189
1. Jon Fausey (Mountain Line, PA)????????????
1. Joey Piro (Northhampton, PA)
2. Dallas Brown (Delone Catholic, PA)
3. Josh Smith (Octorara, PA)
4. Nicholas Mills (University, OH)
5. Caylor Williams (Palm Bay, FL)
6. Derrick Borlie (Millbrook, VA)
7. Dillon Kern (Fowlerville, MI)
8. Billy Kurling (Great Bridge, VA)

I
heard a dirty little rumor that Fausey was allowed in after the
1250-registrants deadline, so someone can tell me yes or no. If so,
expect an all PA semis. Of course, Mills and Williams may have
something to say about that. Williams is as athletic as they come,
especially at such a high weight class.

215
1. Antonio Giorgio (Warwick, PA)
2. Willie Wiggins (South Dade, FL)
3. Nicholas McDiarmid (Fowlervile, MI)
4. Preston Willared (Cox, VA)
5. Ryan Nelisse (Elyria, OH)
6. CJ Collins (Collins Hill, GA)
7. Vinny Campanile (Lenape Valley, NJ)
8. Pierce Embry (Kempsville, VA)

Ech!
I spit this weight class out with the stench and taste of a dead baby
on Christmas Eve. Who can argue with a sophomore state runner-up from
PA? Not you, not me, not LIMARTIN. Wiggins gets a chance to show the
nation just how athletic he is. Don't know a thing about the rest of
these guys!

285
1.? Sam Brownlee (Canon-McMilan, PA)