Top Incoming Freshmen of 2017

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FRESHMEN THE PENNSYLVANIA’S TIF OF 2017 FUTURE

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Pennsylvania’s talented youth wrestlers who will attempt to make an impact in their first season of high school The next Pennsylvania competition. Compiled by PA Power Wrestling’s Jeff Upson Wrestling Stars will soon the TIF of 2017 ranks the Top 75 freshmen and includes 31 arrive and PA Power Wrestling gives you the Honorable Mentions for a total of 106 wrestlers. first look. Pennsylvania’s Top Incoming Freshmen have faced high expectations but always seem to live up to that hype. The top ranked freshmen over the last five years have all been highly 2016’s TIF successful in their first year and careers. Going back through Julian Chlebove the years the highest ranked TIF included Michael Kemerer (2012), Luke Pletcher (2013), Spencer Lee (2014), Gavin Northampton Area Teasdale (2015), and Julian Chlebove (2016). The last four PIAA State Champion all won a PIAA State Championship in their freshman season.

All wrestlers who call Pennsylvania home and have competed as Youth wrestlers in the Keystone State are considered for the 2017 TIF Report. The ranking is designed to showcase those freshmen who are likely to find success in their rookie seasons. Included are wrestlers who will compete in the PIAA and the National Preps, even if a Pennsylvania wrestler elects to attend a private school outside of the State.

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Teams with Most TIF

Wyoming Seminary – Five

Cathedral Prep – Five

Bethlehem Catholic – Four

Southern Columbia Area – Four (Photo by Bill Ennis) by Bill (Photo Bishop McDevitt – Three

#39 Sheldon Seymour – Troy Area Canon-McMillan – Three

Nazareth Area – Three TIF Breakdown by Districts

District 1: 8

District 2: 2

District 3: 16

District 4: 9

District 5: 1

District 6: 9 Kollin Myers – Boiling Springs 2016 PIAA State Runner-Up District 7: 21

District 9: 2 2016 TIF Recap

District 10: 9 37 – PIAA State Qualifiers

District 11: 16 12 – PIAA State Medalists

District 12: 2 5 – National Prep Qualifiers

National Prep: 11 3 – National Prep Medalists

1 – PIAA State Champion

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1. Beau Bartlett

High School: Wyoming Seminary Class: National Prep Region: PAISAA Weight: 120 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: National Prep Champion

Career Highlights:

 2016: UWW World Team Trials (Cadet) – 58 kg – Eighth Place  2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Cadet) – 126 lbs. – Champion  2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Cadet) – 126 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area XII Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Champion  2016: USAW Folkstyle Nationals (Cadet) – 126 lbs. – Champion  2016: Eastern States Classic – 113 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 119 lbs. – Record of (10-0)  2015: Flo Nationals Kick-Off (15 & Under) – 115 lbs. – Champion  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 120 lbs. – Champion  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 115 lbs. – Champion  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 115 lbs. – Champion  2015: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 112 lbs. – Third Place  2015: National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Record of (8-0)  2015: Cliff Keen USAW Pre-Season Nationals (Middle School) – 120 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 119 lbs. – Record of (10-0)  2015: ASICS/USAW Freestyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2015: ASICS/USAW Greco-Roman Nationals (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2015: ASICS/USAW Folkstyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2015: Flo Tulsa Nationals (15 & Under) – 101 lbs. – Champion  2014: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: Flo National Kick-Off Classic (15 & Under) – 101 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: Journeymen Classic – Group A (High School) – 99 lbs. – Champion  2014: ASICS/USAW Greco-Roman Nationals (Schoolboy) – 91 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: Tulsa Nationals (12 & Under) – 84 lbs. – Champion  2013: Flo National Kick-Off Classic (12 & Under) – 84 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: Tulsa Nationals (12 & Under) – 73 lbs. – Fifth Place  2011: Tulsa Nationals (10 & Under) – 58 lbs. – Third Place

The top Freshman in the Nation, according to both Flo and Intermat, will be competing in the Keystone State this season as Beau Bartlett takes on the National Prep scene at Wyoming Seminary. Bartlett spent much of his childhood in Arizona but has strong ties to Pennsylvania. His father grew up in Pennsylvania and in 2014 Beau and his family moved to Kingston, PA where he enrolled at the Wyoming Seminary Lower School. Competing for the X-Caliber Wrestling Club the youth star continued to impress on the mat representing Team Pennsylvania. In 2015 Beau was simply perfect winning nearly every tournament

TOP INCOMING FRESHMEN OF 2017 he entered. After finishing as a runner-up the previous two seasons Beau grabbed a Tulsa Nationals Championship at 101 lbs. and followed it up with a Schoolboy Pennsylvania State Championship in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman. The next feat Bartlett captured is considered one of the most significant achievements in a youth career; the USA Wrestling National Championship Triple Crown. The first leg was the USAW Folkstyle Schoolboy Nationals that he captured in sudden victory over Jacob Dado of Illinois. The second and third legs of the Triple Crown came slightly easier for Beau as he won all five matches in Freestyle by tech-fall without surrendering a single point. In Greco-Roman Bartlett earned three falls and a tech-fall en route to winning the Triple Crown Championship for the first time in his youth career.

After finishing as the Super 32 Runner-up in 2014 Bartlett continued his dominance in 2015 capturing the Championship title with three falls, a major decision, and a tech-fall in the finals at 120 lbs. Beau Bartlett became a household name in January 2016 when the eighth grader turned heads at the Eastern States Classic when he dominated his way to a Championship at 113 lbs. Competing against high school wrestlers Beau picked up two falls and three technical-falls to advance into the finals where he faced Nationally ranked Tommy Cox. Bartlett downed Cox, a N.C. State recruit and 2016 New York State Champion, by a (12-5) score. Following the Championship Wyoming Seminary head coach Scott Green stated Beau Bartlett was the best wrestler in the gym which is an incredible compliment considering New York studs Yianni Diakomihalis and Vito Arujau were present.

When asked about Bartlett’s rookie season coach Green asserted “Beau will step into our line-up immediately with the expectation that he will compete for a National Title. He is a tireless worker and a student of the sport. I can't imagine anyone more prepared for their high school career than Beau, and we are thrilled to have him joining us every weekend.” Slated to compete at 120 lbs. this season Bartlett will be one of the top wrestlers in the Nation and as coach Green stated he will compete for a National Prep Championship.

2. Sam Hillegas

High School: North Hills Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 120 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Cadet) – 120 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2015: ASICS/USAW Freestyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion

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 2014: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 90 lbs. – Champion  2014: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 88 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area VII Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2013: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 75 lbs. – Third Place  2013: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 76 lbs. – Champion  2013: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 75 lbs. – Third Place  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area VII Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2012: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2012: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 67 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW Area VII Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2011: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 60 lbs. – Champion  2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 62 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW Area VII Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Runner-up  2010: PJW Area VII Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Champion

A very close second follows up Bartlett with the most accomplished Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling freshman on the list. Sam “The Bull” Hillegas is a six-time PJW State Champion winning a title every year since 2011. Sammy’s feats don’t stop on the State level as he is a 3x Super 32 Middle School Champion capturing his first Championship in 2012 as a fifth grader. After finishing third in 2013 he bounced back to win back-to-back Super 32 Middle School Championships in 2014 and 2015. Hillegas got a taste of high school competition in October 2016 competing in the Super 32. In Greensboro, NC he knocked off senior PIAA State Medalist in Gavin Park (Brookville Area) and also earned revenge on the opponent who sent him into the consolations when he downed Lucas Revano (New Jersey) turning around a (5-3) defeat into a (3-2) victory. The Bull narrowly missed a spot in the top eight falling to Ryan Anderson (Bethlehem Catholic) in the blood-round (5-3). In 2015 Hillegas competed in the USAW Schoolboy Freestyle Nationals at 105 lbs. and finished third. At the Ohio Tournament of Champions Sam is a 4x Champion in the prestigious event in addition to owning a 2011 MAWA Eastern National Championship. Competing for North Hills High School in the WPIAL Sam may not be faced with an overwhelming schedule but the rookie will still be tested. Hillegas trains with the Quest School of Wrestling and head coach Jim Ackerly who himself was a 5x PJW State Champion. 4x PIAA State Medalist Gage Curry of North Hills is now down at American University and Sam will be a nice replacement in the light-weights. I expect Hillegas to end his rookie season with a PIAA State Medal and should push the top talent for a State Championship. Sam will likely start the season at 120 lbs. and it isn’t out of the question if he drops to 113 lbs. for the post-season. Regardless of where he ends up Sam will be a force.

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3. Gerrit Nijenhuis

High School: Canon-McMillan Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 152 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Champion  2016: Flo Tulsa Nationals (15 & Under) – 145 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 150 lbs. – Record of (9-1)  2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 155 lbs. – Champion  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 145 lbs. – Champion  2015: Heartland National Duals (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Record of (8-0)  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Champion  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 135 lbs. – Record of (9-1)  2014: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 136 lbs. – Fourth Place  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 115 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW Area IV Tournament (11 & 12) – 115 lbs. – Champion  2014: Tulsa Nationals (12 & Under) – 110 lbs. – Champion  2013: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 110 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW Area IV Tournament (9 & 10) – 90 lbs. – Champion  2011: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW Area IV Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2010: PJW Area IV Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2009: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 72 lbs. – Third Place

#3 is Canon-McMillan stud Gerrit Nijenhuis who is a 5x PJW State Finalist and 2x PJW State Champion. In 2016 at the PJW State Championship Nijenhuis dominated the 147 lbs. bracket picking up two first periods falls, two technical-falls, and a (10-0) major decision in the Finals. It was not unlike 2015 when Gerrit dominated the 132 lbs. Junior High bracket as he earned four total falls in five wins including one in the finals over Scott Joll (Belle Vernon Area). In 2014 competing in the (11 & 12) Division at 115 lbs. Nijenhuis advanced into the State Finals where he faced Carter Starocci (Cathedral Prep) who in 2016 was a PIAA State Medalist his rookie season. Nijenhuis fell in ultimate tie-breaker (1-0) to Starocci. The middle-weight had a tremendous 2015 winning Championships at the PJW State Tournament, The Super 32 Challenge, the POWERade, and went undefeated (8-0) at the Heartland National Duals. In 2016 Gerrit won the prestigious Tulsa Nationals at 145 lbs. and in October 2016 he travelled to Greensboro, NC to compete in the Super 32 High School Tournament. Nijenhuis, although he didn’t end up on the podium, had a solid performance competing at 152 lbs. going (3-2). Nijenhuis earned a very impressive decision

TOP INCOMING FRESHMEN OF 2017 over 3x Florida State Champion and senior Jake Brindley (Lake Highland Prep) score (3-2). Like Hillegas before him Nijenhuis trains with the Quest School of Wrestling and will be competing for the historic WPIAL powerhouse Canon-McMillan. He will be tested early and often with multiple high profile Tournaments on the schedule including the CV Kick-Off Classic, POWERade, and Escape the Rock.

4. Gaige Garcia

High School: Southern Columbia Area Class: AA District: 4 Region: North East Weight: 170 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 167 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area X Tournament (Junior High) – 167 lbs. – Champion  2016: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 165 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW Area X Tournament (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2010: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 70 lbs. – Third Place  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2010: PJW Area X Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2009: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 60 lbs. – Third Place

Gaige Garcia is already making headlines for his efforts on the football field as the freshman is helping to lead the charge for the Southern Columbia Tigers at running back. Garcia has over 1,400 yards on the ground and 25 rushing touchdowns for the 2015 PIAA State Champion program. While Gaige is busy racking up stats on the gridiron he will soon be doing the same on the mat. Garcia has enormous shoes to fill as his father, Mike Garcia, is one of the most accomplished high school wrestlers from Pennsylvania. Garcia, a 1994 graduate of Mount Carmel High School, was a 3x PIAA State Champion recording a (144- 9) career record. Known for being a hammer Mike Garcia physically imposed his will on opponents. After finishing in fifth place his freshman season Garcia only lost once in his final three seasons. He would go on to compete for Bucknell and was a 1996 NCAA Qualifier at 150 lbs. Gaige Garcia has already established himself on the mat advancing into five PJW State Tournament Finals with three PJW State Championships to his name. In 2016 Garcia simply destroyed the field en route to the 167 lbs. Championship. In five matches Garcia was only on the mat for a total of (6:46) as he picked up four falls all in under (0:51) seconds including a (0:26) second fall over #20 Dorian Crosby in the State finals. In

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2016 Garcia was a NHSCA Middle School National Champion and he also owns a MAWA Eastern National Champion. Garcia will attempt to match his father’s feat to become a 3x PIAA State Champion and as a rookie will likely finish high on the podium. Depending on where Garcia’s weight is following a football season, that could go well into December, Garcia may begin up at 182 lbs. but drop to 170 lbs. for the post-season.

5. Aurelius Dunbar

High School: Mercersburg Academy Class: National Prep Region: PAISAA Weight: 145 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: National Prep Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Champion  2016: McDonogh Duals – 142 lbs. – Record of (7-1)  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 135 lbs. – Record of (6-4)  2015: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 126 lbs. – Champion  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 128 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area IX Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area IX Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 90 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Third Place  2011: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up  2010: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 66 lbs. – Eighth Place  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Third Place  2010: PJW Area IX Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Champion

2x PJW State Champion Aurelius Dunbar will attend Mercersburg Academy his freshman year and look to make an impact on the National scene straight away. The Greencastle, PA native has made seven trips to the PJW State Tournament finishing in third place three separate times and twice winning a State Championship. The 6x Area IX Champion was a 2015 MAWA Eastern National Champion and Ohio Tournament of Champions winner. Dunbar has continued to improve throughout his youth career and will only get better at Mercersburg with head coach Nathaniel Jacklin. Dunbar will likely compete at 145 lbs. with a possibility of dropping to 138 lbs. for the post-season.

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6. Gage McClenahan

High School: Bald Eagle Area Class: AAA District: 6 Region: North West Weight: 145 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Champion  2016: McDonogh Duals – 142 lbs. – Record of (5-2)  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 128 lbs. – Eighth Place  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Sixth Place  2015: PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area II Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area II Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW Area II Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2011: Tulsa Nationals (8 & Under) – 61 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PJW Area II Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW Area II Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Champion

One of the most accomplished youth wrestlers on the list is 5x Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Champion Gage McClenahan who will compete for the always impressive Bald Eagle Area High School. Gage is a 7x PJW Area II Champion who will make an immediate impact on the State level. McClenahan will join an already stout middle-weight group for first year head coach Ron Guenot Jr. His training partners will include PIAA State Medalist Seth Koleno plus North West Regional Medalist Garrett Rigg. McClenahan has been absolutely flawless in his trips to the PJW State Tournament beginning in 2010 when he won the (8 & Under) State Championship at 55 lbs. In 2016 Gage defeated #12 Luke Nichter in a battle of two PJW State Champions at 132 lbs. winning the bout (7-0). On the National level McClenahan won a 2011 Tulsa National title and in 2015 was a Super 32 Junior High Eighth Place Medalist. He and Koleno will provide a nice one-two-punch in the middle with McClenahan likely competing at 145 lbs. or 138 lbs. The rookie is competing for the Bald Eagle varsity football team where he has made headlines for his tireless play on both sides of the ball. When he switches back to wrestling mode the rookie will be more than capable of earning a spot on the podium in Hershey.

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7. Andrew Cerniglia

High School: Nazareth Area Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: NHSCA National Duals (High School) – 109 lbs. – Record of (10-1)  2016: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Cadet) – 110 lbs. – Sixth Place  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Record of (10-0)  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: Heartland National Duals (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Record of (2-6)  2015: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Cadet) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: FloNationals (Junior High) – 95 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Champion  2015: District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Third Place  2014: District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 80 lbs. - Champion

The Nazareth Blue Eagles will be one of the top teams in the State in 2017 and should be a favorite to finish high in the PIAA State Dual Team Tournament. Much of that will depend on rookie Andrew Cerniglia who projects to be a hammer at 106 lbs. Andrew will only improve in the practice room with work-out partners that include Sean Pierson and Ryan O’Grady. Over the last two years Andrew dedicated himself to wrestling all year round and the results are showing. In October 2015 Andrew competed in the Super 32 Junior High Challenge and was the runner-up falling to National youth star Carson Manville, but two months later he earned revenge defeating Manville at the VACW Holiday Duals (7-4). After finishing third in the 2015 PJW Junior Hugh State Tournament Cerniglia cruised to a 2016 PJW State Championship at 102 lbs. The rookie will benefit greatly from the Nazareth Wrestling room and like many Blue Eagles before him he will be in the hunt for hardware come March.

8. Kaden Cassidy

High School: Bishop McCort Class: AA District: 6 Region: South West Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Medalist

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Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2016: Mountain Conference Tournament (Junior High) – 100 lbs. – Champion  2016: Heartland National Duals (Junior High) – 95 lbs. – Record of (7-0)  2016: McDonogh Duals – 97 lbs. – Record of (5-3)  2015: USAW Fargo Freestyle Nationals (Cadet) – 88 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Cadet) – 88 lbs. – Champion  2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Cadet) – 88 lbs. – Champion  2015: Heartland National Duals (Junior High) – 85 lbs. – Record of (7-1)  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Champion  2015: Mountain Conference Tournament (Junior High) – 90 lbs. – Champion  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 88 lbs. – Record of (7-3)  2014: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 85 lbs. – Third Place  2014: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: ASICS/USAW Freestyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Third Place  2014: ASICS/USAW Greco-Roman Nationals (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Fifth Place  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 85 lbs. – Fourth Place  2013: PJW Area II Tournament (9 & 10) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2012: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 74 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Third Place  2012: PJW Area II Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Fourth Place  2011: PJW Area II Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Seventh Place  2010: PJW Area II Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Champion  2009: PJW Area II Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Champion

One of the biggest names in the 2017 TIF Report is Kaden Cassidy who will be competing for the Bishop McCort Crushers his freshman season. From Bedford, PA the rookie is coming off a shoulder injury that required him to get labrum surgery. Likely out until December Kaden will return to the mat in full force for the first year program Bishop McCort. Cassidy will be tested by the top wrestlers in Pennsylvania and the Nation with a challenging schedule that includes King of the Mountain, POWERade, Escape the Rock, and the Ultimate Duals. Competing at 106 lbs. Kaden will likely be one of the top wrestlers in Class AA and has potential to finish high on the podium. In his youth career Kaden is a 7x PJW Area II Champion and a 6x PJW State Medalist. His sixth medal at the PJW State Tournament culminated in his first State Championship title at 97 lbs. Kaden picked up five victories in his run to the State Championship totaling a (55-4) point margin. He also owns a MAWA Eastern National Championship and was a 2015 USAW Fargo National All-American in Freestyle at 88 lbs. finishing fourth in the Cadet division. The 2x Mountain Conference Junior High Tournament Champion was also a 2015 PAWF State Champion in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman.

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9. AJ Tamburrino

High School: William Tennent Class: AAA District: 1 Region: South East Weight: 126 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 119s lbs. – Record of (6-4)  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Champion  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Record of (10-0)  2014: Journeymen Classic – Group A (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Fourth Place  2013: PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up

2x Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Champion AJ Tamburrino is the first District 1 wrestler on the list coming in at #9. AJ won back-to-back PJW State Championships in 2014 and 2015 but ran into #1 Beau Bartlett in 2016 finishing as the runner-up at 124 lbs. In 2015 Tamburrino knocked off 2016 TIF Jo-Jo Aragona (Delaware Valley) in the semifinals and Nick Coy (Penn Trafford) in the finals. Tamburrino will likely compete at 132 lbs. with the possibility to drop down to 126 lbs. in the post-season. William Tennent’s schedule is not the most taxing but Tamburrino will have plenty of time to prove his worth in the post-season. His father Anthony Tamburrino is the head coach at William Tennent and has extensive experience in mixed martial arts. Tamburrino Sr. is also the director and head coach of Xtreme MMA Bucks Country Wrestling Club in Warminster, PA. I think AJ will have a Ryan Vulakh like freshmen season and grind his way to a PIAA State Medal.

10. Jonathan Miers

High School: Easton Area Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 120 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

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 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2016: Tony Iasiello Memorial Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2015: Heartland National Duals (Junior High) – 95 lbs. – Record of (8-0)  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Third Place  2015: District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Champion  2015: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 96 lbs. – Third Place  2014: Journeymen Classic – Group A (Middle School) – 90 lbs. – Third Place  2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Fifth Place  2014: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Sixth Place  2012: PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 66 lbs. – Runner-up

First year head coach Jamar Billman will benefit from stud freshman Jonathan Miers who enters the historic Easton Area program with a loaded resume. Miers has already made headlines but not the kind you may expect. In July 2016 Lehigh Valley Live’s Jim Deegan penned an article highlighting Miers off the mat activities that make him a truly special young man. Jonathan, who wrestles, runs cross country, and plays lacrosse, had been collecting thousands of soda can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Hershey, PA. On the mat Jonathan has proved to be a force steadily improving each and every season. A 4x PJW State Medalist and 2016 PJW State Champion Miers will add to an Easton Red Rover program that has historically produced talented light-weights. Competing in District XI Jonathan was a 2x Junior High Champion and was also a 2x MAWA Eastern National Champion. Miers projects to compete at either 113 lbs. or 120 lbs. during his rookie season and with a strong Easton schedule he will be tested early.

11. Caleb Dowling

High School: Saint Joseph Catholic Academy Class: AA District: 6 Region: South West Weight: 126 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: Lock Haven Fall Classic (High School) – 128 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion  2016: McDonogh Duals – 122 lbs. – Record of (7-1)

 2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 119 lbs. – Record of (7-3) 12

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 2015: Journeymen Fall Classic (Middle School) – 120 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: McDonogh Duals – 97 lbs. – Record of (6-2)  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: NUWAY National Duals (12 & Under) – 85 lbs. – Record of (5-1)  2014: PJW Area II Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 82 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Fifth Place  2013: PJW Area II Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: VACW National Holiday Duals (Elementary) – 80 lbs. – Record of (5-5)  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 80 lbs. – Third Place  2012: PJW Area II Tournament (9 & 10) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 70 lbs. – Eighth Place

Fans may not be accustomed to the school Saint Joseph Catholic Academy in Boalsburg, PA but they will be following this season. Caleb Dowling will be one of two Top Incoming Freshmen on the roster for head coach Pat Flynn. While only a few wrestlers make up the team that was established in 2013 rookie Caleb Dowling will make an impact along with #25 Evan Courts. In October 2016 Dowling competed in the Lock Haven Fall Classic where he captured the Championship title at 128 lbs. winning in the finals over fellow freshman #39 Kibwe McNair (Methacton) by major decision (12-1). The Juniata native was a 2016 PJW State Runner-up falling in the finals to #2 Sam Hillegas. It was Dowling’s fourth time earning a spot on the PJW podium and his highest career finish. Caleb was also a 2013 MAWA Eastern National Champion and has competed in several National dual tournaments. The rookie will likely compete at either 126 lbs. or 120 lbs. this season and will benefit from having work-out partners like Evan Courts and Jacob Powers. Many will call it a stretch to predict a PIAA State Medal from Dowling in 2017 but if he drops to 120 lbs. in the post-season I think he has a solid shot at achieving that feat.

12. Luke Nichter

High School: Chambersburg Area Class: AAA District: 3 Region: South Central Weight: 145 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 140 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 126 lbs. – Record of (8-2)  2015: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 119 lbs. – Champion  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Champion  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Champion  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Champion

 2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Runner-up 13

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 2015: McDonogh Duals – 114 lbs. – Record of (5-3)  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Champion  2014: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Fifth Place  2014: Journeymen Classic – Group A (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Sixth Place  2014: War at The Shore (Junior) – 106 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area IX Tournament (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Champion  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 86 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Sixth Place  2013: PJW Area IX Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Third Place  2012: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2011: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Intermediate) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Intermediate) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 70 lbs. – Third Place  2011: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Fourth Place  2010: PJW Area IX Tournament (8 & Under) – 60 lbs. – Runner-up

Luke Nichter is a 2x PJW State Champion who will be a middle-weight contender in District 3 as a freshman. He joins a talented Chambersburg program that has been on a steady rise over the last decade. Although the Trojans are losing two TIF in Jack Wimmer and Cody Williams rookie Luke Nichter will make an immediate impact on District 3 and the State. In 2015 Luke won his second straight PJW State Championship capturing the Junior High Division 107 lbs. bracket over Colton Camacho (Franklin Regional) in the finals (6-1). His first State Championship came in 2014 in the (11 & 12) Division at 100 lbs. where he earned a medical forfeit over #4 Gaige Garcia in what would have been an interesting match-up. The 5x PJW Area IX Champion advanced into his third straight PJW State finals in 2016 but fell in the 132 lbs. finals to #6 Gage McClenahan. Nichter, also a 2x War at the Shore Champion, competed in the 2016 Super 32 Challenge at 152 lbs. in the high school division where he went (3-2) against top wrestlers.

13. Ed Scott

High School: DuBois Area Class: AAA District: 9 Region: North West Weight: 113 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Lock Haven Fall Classic (High School) – 115 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Cadet) – 113 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Champion

 2016: PJW Area V Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Champion 14

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 2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Record of (7-3)  2015: Journeymen Fall Classic (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Sixth Place  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2015: Heartland National Duals (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Record of (6-2)  2015: National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 98 lbs. – Record of (4-3)  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PJW Area V Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 96 lbs. – Record of (10-0)  2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 98 lbs. – Fourth Place  2014: ASICS/USAW Freestyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 98 lbs. – Fifth Place  2014: ASICS/USAW Greco-Roman Nationals (Schoolboy) – 98 lbs. – Sixth Place  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 90 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW Area V Tournament (11 & 12) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 82 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 80 lbs. – Fifth Place  2012: PJW Area V Tournament (9 & 10) – 80 lbs. – Champion

2016 PJW State Champion Ed Scott is a strong wrestler who has a ton of upside for a freshman. The DuBois Area wrestler is a 4x PJW State Medalist who earned his first State Championship in 2016 at 107 lbs. Scott, who trains with Young Guns Wrestling Club, defeated youth star Zack Witmer (Bellefonte Area) in the State Finals (3-2). Most recently Ed Scott competed in the Lock Haven Fall Classic at 115 lbs. where he placed second falling to junior Wyatt Lutz (Montoursville Area) in the finals (3-2). On the National level Scott has participated in multiple National dual team tournaments and in 2014 was a USAW Schoolboy National Double All-American finishing fifth in Freestyle and sixth in Greco-Roman. Depending on his growth this season Ed Scott may be able to drop to 106 lbs. for the post-season but is likely to start the season up at 113/120 lbs. Competing in North Carolina at the 2016 Super 32 Ed went (1-2) but was in each match he lost and showed many bright spots. Ed will have several talented work-out partners with 2016 PIAA State Qualifier Dalton Woodrow and junior Kolby Ho. Don’t be surprised if Scott ends up on the podium in Hershey.

14. Connor Kievman

High School: Wyoming Seminary Class: National Prep Region: PAISAA Weight: 126 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: National Prep Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Cadet) – 120 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Cadet) – 120 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: McDonogh Duals – 114 lbs. – Record of (7-1)

 2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 112 lbs. – Record of (7-3) 15

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 2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 112 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Cadet) – 100 lbs. – Champion  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Cadet) – 94 lbs. – Champion  2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Cadet) – 94 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 92 lbs. – Record of (9-1)  2014: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 90 lbs. – Sixth Place  2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 91 lbs. – Third Place  2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 91 lbs. – Champion  2014: National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Record of (7-0)  2014: National Greco-Roman Duals (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Record of (7-1)  2013: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area IX Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2012: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2012: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Novice) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW Area IX Tournament (11 & 12) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: Flo National Kick-Off Classic (10 & Under) – 64 lbs. – Fourth Place  2011: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Intermediate) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2011: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Novice) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2010: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 55 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Champion

The most recognizable name on the TIF of 2017 is likely Connor Kievman who since 2010 has been one of the top youth wrestlers in Pennsylvania. The younger brother of Cody Kievman, a 2016 Lehigh graduate, Connor is an accomplished wrestler who will attend Wyoming Seminary his freshman year. At the PJW State Tournament Connor is a 3x PJW State Champion and in 2016 he was third at 112 lbs. Connor is a talented Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestler picking up multiple PAWF State titles along the way. Kievman will add another layer of depth to the Wyoming Seminary line-up that should compete for a National Prep Title. Connor has grown over the summer and will likely compete at 126 lbs. where he and #1 Beau Bartlett will provide head coach Scott Green with a considerable one-two-punch.

15. Drew Munch

High School: Wyoming Seminary Class: National Prep Region: PAISAA Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: National Prep Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Champion  2016: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 95 lbs. – Third Place 16

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 2016: Flo Tulsa Nationals (15 & Under) – 89 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 92 lbs. – Record of (4-6)  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 90 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: Journeymen Fall Classic (Middle School) – 90 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: Flo National Kick-Off Classic (15 & Under) – 89 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: Heartland National Duals (Junior High) – 80 lbs. – Record of (8-0)  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2015: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 75 lbs. – Record of (7-3)  2014: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 77 lbs. – Third Place  2014: Journeymen Classic – Group A (Middle School) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: Tulsa Nationals (12 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Fourth Place  2013: Suplay Kick-Off Classic (12 & Under) – 67 lbs. – Champion  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 66 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: Tulsa Nationals (12 & Under) – 64 lbs. – Sixth Place  2012: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Novice) – 65 lbs. – Third Place  2012: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 62 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Runner-up

The third Wyoming Seminary grappler on the list comes in at #15 as light-weight Drew Munch joins the Blue Knights. The East Stroudsburg native will compete for a starting spot at 106 lbs. his rookie season and once he grows into the weight he will be a force on the National level. Slightly undersized Munch competed at the 2016 Super 32 Challenge at 106 lbs. and went (2-2) falling in the consolation round to PIAA State Qualifier Doug Zapf (Downingtown West) in a narrow (2-1) bout. Drew was a 2016 PJW State Champion at 92 lbs. upending friend and teammate Ryan Miller in the State finals (7-5). Munch cruised into the finals picking up three falls and a technical-fall en route to the finals. It was Drew’s second career PJW State Championship having won the 2014 crown at 70 lbs. in the (11 & 12) division. On the National level Munch has won a MAWA Eastern National Championship and a NHSCA Middle School National Championship. Being in the Wyoming Seminary practice room will help Munch continue to progress making him keen for a strong finish in the post-season.

16. Cole Handlovic

High School: Bethlehem Catholic Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 126 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Medalist 17

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Career Highlights:

 2016: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Advanced) – 120 lbs. – Champion  2016: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 119 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion  2016: McDonogh Duals – 114 lbs. – Record of (8-0)  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 112 lbs. – Record of (7-3)  2015: Journeymen Fall Classic (Middle School) – 115 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 102 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 100 lbs. – Third Place  2015: McDonogh Duals – 97 lbs. – Record of (5-3)  2015: District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Record of (8-2)  2014: War at The Shore (Junior) – 82 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 78 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 62 lbs. – Third Place  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Third Place  2010: PJW Area XI Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Champion  2009: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 52 lbs. – Sixth Place

The cousin of 2x PIAA State Champion Kegan Handlovic of Easton Area Cole Handlovic will be competing for Bethlehem Catholic where he will be one of their top light-weights. Handlovic was a 2016 PJW State Third Place finisher at 117 lbs. and was also a MAWA Eastern National Champion in 2016. Cole will be competing with one of the top programs in the State and Nation adding more fire power to an already stout Golden Eagle lower weight. With drill partners consisting of Ryan Anderson, Zach Glenn and fellow rookie Kenny Herrmann, Cole will improve daily in the room and help BECA to defend their PIAA State Dual Team Championship. 2016 was a good year for Cole who won the MAWA Eastern Nationals, War at the Shore, went undefeated at the McDonough Duals, and was third at the PJW State Tournament. Expect Handlovic to continue his success this season with a very difficult schedule against the Nation’s top talent.

17. Patrick Noonan

High School: Stroudsburg Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 113 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Third Place

 2016: McDonogh Duals – 114 lbs. – Record of (6-2) 18

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 2016: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2016: Flo Tulsa Nationals (15 & Under) – 108 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Record of (6-4)  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Seventh Place  2015: Journeymen Fall Classic (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 100 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Seventh Place  2015: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Third Place  2014: War at The Shore (Junior) – 93 lbs. – Sixth Place  2014: District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Fourth Place

Stroudsburg freshman Patrick Noonan is a 2016 PJW State Runner-up who defeated #14 Connor Keivman in the semifinals but fell to #10 Jonathan Miers in the finals (6-4). Noonan will compete alongside PIAA State Qualifier Cameron Enriquez and will likely start out at 120 lbs. with a possibility of dropping to 113 lbs. for the post-season. In his youth career Noonan has several quality wins including a 2015 Journeymen Fall Classic Championship against top National middle school competition. In 2016 Noonan won the FloNationals Middle School Championship at 112 lbs. and was also a NHSCA Middle School National Champion. Noonan, who is a member of the Dark Knight Wrestling Club, will have his hands full with District 11 competition but it will pay off come the post-season where expects to excel.

18. Ryan Miller

High School: Blair Academy Class: National Prep Region: NJ/NY Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: National Prep Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Cadet) – 94 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: McDonogh Duals – 92 lbs. – Record of (7-1)  2016: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 90 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 88 lbs. – Record of (10-0)  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2015: Journeymen Fall Classic (Middle School) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 85 lbs. - Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2015: Flo Tulsa Nationals (15 & Under) – 75 lbs. – Third Place  2015: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2015: Tulsa Nationals (15 & Under) – 75 lbs. – Third Place 19

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 2014: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 75 lbs. – Sixth Place  2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up

Stroudsburg, PA native Ryan Miller took advantage of an opportunity to compete for one of the most historic wrestling programs in the Nation. The 2015 Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Champion will compete for Blair Academy where he projects to compete at 106 lbs. Miller is an accomplished youth wrestler who in 2016 was a PJW State Runner-up to friend and Dark Knight teammate Drew Munch. In 2015 Ryan won the MAWA Eastern National Championship, the Super 32 Middle School Challenge, and the War at the Shore Championship. Competing for a program like Blair Academy is an accomplishment in itself but Miller is seeking more than just being there. Ryan will have some of the best partners and competition in the Nation at Blair Academy. Miller will likely earn a trip to the National Prep Tournament where he could leave with a medal.

19. Kenny Kiser

High School: Saegertown Class: AA District: 10 Region: North West Weight: 120 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 113 lbs. – Champion  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Sixth Place  2015: PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area VI Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW Area VI Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Champion

Don’t be confused by Kenny Kiser’s career highlights list as the 2x PJW Junior High State Medalist will be one of the top Class AA rookies of the season. The Saegertown freshman placed fourth in the 2016 PJW State Tournament in a loaded 113 lbs. bracket. After dropping his first bout of the Tournament to #64 Connor Quinn (8-4) Kenny bounced back to win six straight matches in the consolation round to advance into the third place bout. All three medalists higher on the podium are all TIF of 2017 ranked in the top 20. Kenny was also a 2015 POWERade Junior High Champion at 113 lbs and will add some much needed strength for head coach Jim Mulligan in the light-weights.

20. Dorian Crosby

High School: Cathedral Prep Class: AAA 20

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District: 10 Region: North West Weight: 182 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 175 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 175 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 167 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW Area VIII Tournament (Junior High) – 167 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 180 lbs. – Record of (7-3)  2015: ASICS/USAW Freestyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 160 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 160 lbs. – Sixth Place  2015: Heartland National Duals (Junior High) – 160 lbs. – Record of (3-5)  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 160 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area VIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 160 lbs. – Champion  2014: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 140 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area VIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 135 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 120 lbs. – Fifth Place  2013: PJW Area VIII Tournament (9 & 10) – 120 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW Area VIII Tournament (9 & 10) – 105 lbs. – Runner-up

Cathedral Prep continues their tradition of having some of the top incoming freshman in the State after seeing two rookies earn PIAA State Medals in 2016. The Ramblers 2017 season will feature Dorian Crosby who is a 3x PJW State Medalist and a 2015 PJW State Champion. In 2016 Dorian advanced into his second straight PJW State Finals but was overrun by #4 Gaige Garcia. Crosby projects to compete at 182 lbs. or 170 lbs. his rookie season and will add balance to an already stout line-up. If Crosby can take a page from Carter Starocci’s or Kawaun Deboe’s notebook, he could find himself competing in the PIAA State Tournament for hardware.

21. Tanner Updegraff

High School: Bishop McDevitt Class: AA District: 3 Region: South East Weight: 126 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 112 lbs. – Record of (6-3)  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 105 lbs. – Fifth Place

 2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Sixth Place 21

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 2015: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 96 lbs. – Record of (6-4)  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Fifth Place  2014: PJW Area IX Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 78 lbs. – Third Place  2011: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Runner-up  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Eighth Place  2010: PJW Area IX Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Runner-up

In 2016 Bishop McDevitt earned their first ever PIAA State Champion with junior Cole Nye and that program success doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. Last season McDevitt’s Top Incoming Freshman, Chase Shields, finished his rookie season with a PIAA State Medal and Tanner Updegraff will try to replicate that in 2017. The Dover, PA native joins a McDevitt program that finds three freshmen wrestlers on the TIF of 2017 Report. Tanner projects to compete at 126 lbs. for the Crusaders and will benefit from a very strong work-out group consisting of Chase Shields, Bodee Tolbert, and Luke Pipa. In his youth career Tanner is a 4x PJW State Medalist including a 2016 fourth place finisher at 117 lbs. Tanner will battle for a spot in the PIAA State Tournament and become battle tested with a tough regular season schedule.

22. TT Elhajj

High School: Lower Dauphin Class: AAA District: 3 Region: South Central Weight: 132 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Fifth Place  2016: PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Champion  2016: Wilson Classic (Junior High) – 122 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 119 lbs. – Record of (10-0)  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 110 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Eighth Place  2014: PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up

TT Elhaji is Lower Dauphin’s most desired freshman in a number of years and projects to have an impact all four years on District 3 and the State. In 2015 Elhaji was a PJW State Champion in the (11 & 12) Division at 105 lbs. and followed that up with a 2016 PJW Junior High State fifth place finish. In the fifth place match TT defeated #50 Nathan Stefanik (6-1) for his third career PJW State Medal. Elhaji was a Wilson Classic Junior High Champion and in December 2015 went undefeated in the VACW Holiday

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Duals against National competition. TT projects to compete at 132 lbs. or 138 lbs. his rookie season for the Falcons. He is not the only Lower Dauphin TIF on the list as he is joined by #74 Clayton Ulrey. The pair will work together daily and help each other grind through the season. Elhaji has potential to qualify for the PIAA State Tournament in 2017.

23. Jack Wimmer

High School: The McDonogh School Class: National Prep Region: MIS Weight: 220 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: National Prep Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Cadet) – 195 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Cadet) – 195 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 212 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 212 lbs. – Champion  2016: McDonogh Duals – 237 lbs. – Record of (7-0)  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 230 lbs. – Record of (9-0)  2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 195 lbs. – Champion  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Cadet) – 195 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Cadet) – 195 lbs. – Third Place  2015: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 190 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Cadet) – 182 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Cadet) – 182 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 187 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 187 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: McDonogh Duals – 177 lbs. – Record of (2-6)  2015: Philo Electric Invitational – 172 lbs. – Fourth Place  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 180 lbs. – Record of (3-7)  2014: East Coast Nationals (14 & Under) – 155 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 152 lbs. – Third Place  2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 152 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 160 lbs. – Record of (6-3)  2013: National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Record of (2-2)  2013: National Greco-Roman Duals (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Record of (0-6)  2013: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Third Place  2013: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 125 lbs. – Fifth Place  2013: PJW Area IX Tournament (11 & 12) – 125 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: Nittany Lion Open (11 & 12) – 125 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: VACW National Holiday Duals (Elementary) – 125 lbs. – Record of (8-3)  2011: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Novice) – 110 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Intermediate) – 110 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: War at The Shore (Midget) – 105 lbs. – Third Place

23  2011: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 105 lbs. – Champion

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Prematurely included on the 2016 TIF Report a year ago Jack Wimmer is now a freshman but it won’t be at Chambersburg Area High School and instead The McDonogh School in Maryland. Wimmer has competed significantly in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman over his career. Twice Jack has earned medals in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman at the PAWF State Tournament. The upper weight rookie is a 3x PJW State Medalist including his first State Championship in 2016 at 212 lbs. Wimmer will likely compete at 220 lbs. but may drop to 195 lbs. his rookie season where he will be competing with training partner and friend #35 Cody Williams who also makes the move from Chambersburg to The McDonogh School. Wimmer is an experienced grappler who will be primed for a solid season competing on the National Prep level.

24. Evan Courts

High School: Saint Joseph Catholic Academy Class: AA District: 6 Region: South West Weight: 138 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: McDonogh Duals – 132 lbs. – Record of (8-0)  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 126 lbs. – Record of (3-1)  2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 131 lbs. – Third Place  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 115 lbs. – Third Place

The second wrestler on TIF of 2017 from Saint Joseph Catholic Academy is Evan Courts. He was a 2016 PJW State Junior High Medalist finishing third at 132 lbs. After dropping a (4-0) bout in the semifinals against #12 Luke Nichter the rookie was able to bounce back to finish third earning a default win over #25 Roman Moser. In 2015 Courts was third at both the MAWA Eastern Nationals and POWERade Junior High Tournament. At the prestigious McDonogh Duals Courts went undefeated (8-0) competing at 132 lbs. for Young Guns. He and teammate #11 Caleb Dowling will benefit from each other in the practice room and I expect him to make it through a difficult South West Regional to qualify for the PIAA State Tournament.

25. Roman Moser

High School: Methacton Class: AAA District: 1 Region: South East Weight: 138 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

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Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Champion  2016: SEPA Championships (Middle School) – 140 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 135 lbs. – Record of (6-4)  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 110 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Sixth Place  2015: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Champion  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 98 lbs. – Fifth Place

Like several other schools with wrestlers on the TIF of 2017 Methacton will enjoy two high quality rookies with #25 Roman Moser leading the way. Moser was a 2016 PJW State Junior High Medalist finishing fourth for his second straight time on the podium. He was a 2016 SEPA Junior High Champion at 140 lbs. and a 2015 MAWA Eastern National Runner-up. Roman, along with teammate and fellow rookie #38 Kibwe McNair, will be two of the top freshmen in District 1 and should complement each other nicely. Moser is likely to compete at 138 lbs. or even 145 lbs. for head coach A.J. Maida. Don’t be surprised to see Moser’s name in the PIAA State program come March in Hershey.

26. Zach Ruffner

High School: Tulpehocken Class: AA District: 3 Region: South East Weight: 182 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 187 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 187 lbs. – Champion  2016: Wilson Classic (Junior High) – 185 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 160 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 160 lbs. – Champion  2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 166 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 150 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 150 lbs. – Champion

27. Dalton Harkins

High School: Malvern Prep Class: National Prep Region: PAISAA

Weight: 106 lbs. 25 Projected 17’ Finish: National Prep Medalist

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Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Eighth Place  2015: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 82 lbs. – Fourth Place  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Fifth Place  2012: PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 60 lbs. – Third Place  2010: PJW Area XI Tournament (8 & Under) – 60 lbs. – Runner-up  2009: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 56 lbs. – Runner-up

28. Ian Oswalt

High School: Burrell Class: AA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2016: McDonogh Duals – 97 lbs. – Record of (5-3)  2016: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 95 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 92 lbs. – Record of (4-6)  2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 100 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Champion  2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Champion  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 80 lbs. – Record of (6-4)  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Fourth Place  2013: PJW Area VII Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2012: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 67 lbs. – Fifth Place  2011: PJW Area VII Tournament (8 & Under) – 60 lbs. – Champion

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29. Tyler Kocak

High School: Hampton Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 84 lbs. – Record of (7-3)  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 75 lbs. – Record of (5-5)  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 70 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW Area VII Tournament (11 & 12) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: PJW Area VII Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW Area VII Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Fifth Place  2011: PJW Area VII Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Champion

30. Chris Kim

High School: Germantown Academy Class: National Prep Region: PAISAA Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: National Prep Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Champion  2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 94 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 84 lbs. – Record of (6-4)  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2015: Flo Tulsa Nationals (12 & Under) – 76 lbs. – Third Place  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 75 lbs. – Record of (9-1)  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Fourth Place  2012: PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Champion 27

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 2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 58 lbs. – Third Place  2011: PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Champion

31. Killian Delaney

High School: West Chester Henderson Class: AAA District: 1 Region: South East Weight: 120 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Champion

32. Cole Wilson

High School: Northeastern Class: AAA District: 3 Region: South Central Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 100 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Fifth Place  2016: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Record of (6-4)  2015: Lock Haven Fall Classic (Junior High) – 100 lbs. - Champion  2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 86 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW Area IX Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Novice) – 85 lbs. – Third Place

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33. Caden Wright

High School: Emmaus Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 152 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 145 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Champion  2016: Tony Iasiello Memorial Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Champion  2016: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 142 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: ASICS/USAW Freestyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Sixth Place  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 128 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 128 lbs. – Third Place

34. Kyle Costello

High School: Wyoming Seminary Class: National Prep Region: PAISAA Weight: 170 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: National Prep Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 157 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area XII Tournament (Junior High) – 157 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 150 lbs. – Record of (5-2)  2015: PJW Area XII Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Runner-up

35. Cody Williams

High School: The McDonogh School Class: National Prep Region: MIS Weight: 285 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: National Prep Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Cadet) – 285 lbs. – Champion

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 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 252 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 252 lbs. – Champion  2016: McDonogh Duals – 237 lbs. – Record of (6-1)  2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 250 lbs. – Champion  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Cadet) – 285 lbs. – Champion  2015: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 250 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 252 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 252 lbs. – Runner-up

36. Preston Zachman

High School: Southern Columbia Area Class: AA District: 4 Region: North East Weight: 160 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 157 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW Area X Tournament (Junior High) – 157 lbs. – Champion  2015: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 126 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: Heartland National Duals (Junior High) – 125 lbs. – Record of (4-4)  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 125 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area X Tournament (11 & 12) – 125 lbs. – Champion  2014: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 110 lbs. – Eighth Place  2014: PJW Area X Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2013: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2012: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 75 lbs. – Sixth Place  2011: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PJW Area X Tournament (8 & Under) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 75 lbs. – Seventh Place  2010: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 70 lbs. – Third Place  2010: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 73 lbs. – Runner-up  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Seventh Place  2010: PJW Area X Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2009: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 65 lbs. – Seventh Place  2009: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 66 lbs. – Fourth Place

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37. Gabe Willochell

High School: Greater Latrobe Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 96 lbs. – Record of (6-3)  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 91 lbs. – Champion  2015: South West Regional (Junior High) – 90 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: McDonogh Duals – 87 lbs. – Record of (6-2)  2014: Cliff Keen National Kick-Off Classic (15 & Under) – 82 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2014: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Fourth Place  2014: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area III Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2014: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 80 lbs. – Third Place  2014: South West Regional (Junior High) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 80 lbs. – Record of (7-2)  2013: Cliff Keen National Kick-Off Classic (12 & Under) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Fourth Place  2013: PJW Area III Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Champion  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

38. Kibwe McNair

High School: Methacton Class: AAA District: 1 Region: South East Weight: 126 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Lock Haven Fall Classic (High School) – 128 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Fifth Place  2016: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2016: SEPA Championships (Middle School) – 117 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 112 lbs. – Record of (6-4)

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39. Sheldon Seymour

High School: Troy Area Class: AA District: 4 Region: North East Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area XII Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 70 lbs. – Record of (5-2)  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 70 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW Area XII Tournament (11 & 12) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 62 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 60 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 65 lbs. – Seventh Place  2014: PJW Area XII Tournament (11 & 12) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 58 lbs. – Seventh Place  2013: PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Champion

40. Damin Vadala

High School: Hickory Class: AA District: 10 Region: North West Weight: 120 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 119 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Fifth Place  2016: PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area IV Tournament (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Third Place  2013: PJW Area IV Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up

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41. Kenny Herrmann

High School: Bethlehem Catholic Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 120 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Champion  2016: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 110 lbs. – Champion  2016: Tony Iasiello Memorial Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Record of (10-0)  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 98 lbs. – Third Place  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 95 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 85 lbs. – Eighth Place

42. Cade Balestrini

High School: Shikellamy Class: AAA District: 4 Region: North West Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 100 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area X Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2016: McDonogh Duals – 102 lbs. – Record of (5-3)  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 96 lbs. – Record of (9-1)  2015: Journeymen Fall Classic (Middle School) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Advanced) – 93 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW Area X Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Champion  2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 85 lbs. – Fifth Place  2014: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Eighth Place  2014: PJW Area X Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 66 lbs. – Sixth Place

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43. Lincoln Heck

High School: Wyoming Seminary Class: National Prep Region: PAISAA Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: National Prep Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW Area XII Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2015: Journeymen Fall Classic (Middle School) – 95 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: ASICS/USAW Freestyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Sixth Place  2015: National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Record of (4-4)  2015: National Greco-Roman Duals (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Record of (2-2)  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW Area XII Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: Journeymen Classic – Group B (Middle School) – 90 lbs. – Third Place  2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Eighth Place  2014: PJW Area XII Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up

44. Eamonn Logue

High School: Father Judge Class: AAA District: 12 Region: North East Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Third Place  2016: McDonogh Duals – 102 lbs. – Record of (7-1)  2016: Flo Tulsa Nationals (15 & Under) – 101 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Sixth Place  2014: Flo National Kick-Off Classic (12 & Under) – 88 lbs. – Fifth Place  2014: Flo Reno Worlds (12 & Under) – 76 lbs. – Fifth Place  2014: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up 34

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 2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 62 lbs. – Eighth Place

45. Nathan Smith

High School: Bishop McDevitt Class: AA District: 3 Region: South East Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 96 lbs. – Record of (3-7)  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 90 lbs. – Seventh Place  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 88 lbs. – Record of (7-3)  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2013: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 76 lbs. – Fourth Place  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area XIII Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2012: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 66 lbs. – Champion  2012: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 67 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Fourth Place  2012: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 62 lbs. – Sixth Place  2011: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 60 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PJW Area IX Tournament (8 & Under) – 60 lbs. – Champion  2010: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Bantam) – 55 lbs. – Fourth Place

46. Elijah Bundro

High School: Wilson Area Class: AA District: 11 Region: South East Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PIAA State Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Advanced) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up 35

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 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Seventh Place  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2016: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 96 lbs. – Third Place  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 92 lbs. – Record of (8-2)  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 80 lbs. – Third Place  2015: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 80 lbs. – Third Place

47. Luke Lucerne

High School: Council Rock North Class: AAA District: 1 Region: South East Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 96 lbs. – Record of (4-6)  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 84 lbs. – Record of (9-1)  2014: Journeymen Classic – Group A (Middle School) – 85 lbs. – Third Place  2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 78 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 66 lbs. – Sixth Place

48. JJ White

High School: Wyoming Valley West Class: AAA District: 2 Region: North East Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW Area XII Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Runner-up

 2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Record of (6-4) 36

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 2015: Journeymen Fall Classic (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Champion  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 91 lbs. – Third Place  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 91 lbs. – Third Place  2015: National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 91 lbs. – Record of (2-6)  2015: National Greco-Roman Duals (Schoolboy) – 91 lbs. – Record of (1-6)  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 91 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 91 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PJW Area XII Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Champion  2014: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 77 lbs. – Fifth Place  2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 70 lbs. – Record of (6-1)  2014: National Greco-Roman Duals (Schoolboy) – 70 lbs. – Record of (4-4)  2014: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2014: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Eighth Place  2014: PJW Area XII Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2013: War at The Shore (Junior) – 67 lbs. – Fifth Place  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 66 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Eighth Place  2013: PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2013: Brute Empire Nationals – 65 lbs. – Third Place  2012: War at The Shore (Junior) – 63 lbs. – Fourth Place  2012: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 64 lbs. – Seventh Place  2012: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 66 lbs. – Fourth Place  2012: PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2012: Nittany Lion Open (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Fourth Place  2011: War at The Shore (Midget) – 58 lbs. – Fifth Place  2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 58 lbs. – Sixth Place  2011: PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Fifth Place  2010: PJW Area X Tournament (8 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Champion

49. Thayne Lawrence

High School: Frazier Class: AA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 145 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 135 lbs. – Fourth Place

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Sixth Place 37

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 2016: PJW Area I Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Champion  2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 125 lbs. - Champion  2015: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Sixth Place  2015: PJW Area I Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW Area I Tournament (9 & 10) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up

50. Nathan Stefanik

High School: Nazareth Area Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 132 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Sixth Place  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: Tony Iasiello Memorial Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 90 lbs. – Champion  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 82 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Seventh Place  2012: PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 66 lbs. – Champion  2009: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 56 lbs. – Third Place

51. Steven Storm

High School: East Stroudsburg Area South Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 132 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Advanced) – 130 lbs. – Eighth Place  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Sixth Place  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: Tony Iasiello Memorial Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: Journeymen Fall Classic (Middle School) – 120 lbs. – Champion  2015: Flo Reno Worlds (12 & Under) – 105 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Third Place

 2015: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Sixth Place 38

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 2015: District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Third Place  2014: Flo National Kick-Off Classic (12 & Under) – 96 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up

52. Nicholas Delp

High School: Kiski Area Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 126 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Seventh Place  2016: PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Champion  2016: McDonogh Duals – 122 lbs. – Record of (7-1)  2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 125 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: PJW Area VII Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 100 lbs. – Sixth Place  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW Area VII Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 85 lbs. – Third Place  2013: PJW Area VII Tournament (9 & 10) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2012: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW Area VII Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2010: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 65 lbs. – Fourth Place

53. Angel Garcia

High School: Mariana Bracetti Academy Class: AAA District: 12 Region: North East Weight: 152 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 150 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Fifth Place  2016: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Champion

 2016: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 142 lbs. – Fourth Place 39

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 2015: War at The Shore (Intermediate) – 150 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 144 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Third Place  2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 128 lbs. – Sixth Place

54. Tavian Banks

High School: Bethlehem Catholic Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 170 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 157 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 157 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 125 lbs. – Sixth Place  2014: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 125 lbs. – Champion

55. Mason Nickelson

High School: Belle Vernon Area Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 160 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 157 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 157 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 135 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW Area IV Tournament (11 & 12) – 135 lbs. – Champion  2011: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Intermediate) – 90 lbs. – Champion  2011: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Intermediate) – 90 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW Area IV Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up  2010: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Intermediate) – 80 lbs. – Third Place  2009: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 72 lbs. – Eighth Place

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56. Marques McClorin

High School: Cathedral Prep Class: AAA District: 10 Region: North West Weight: 138 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 128 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area VI Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 112 lbs. – Record of (7-3)  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW Area VI Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2014: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 90 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Fourth Place  2014: PJW Area VI Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Fifth Place  2013: PJW Area VI Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW Area VI Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW Area VI Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up

57. Andrew Sharer

High School: Penns Valley Area Class: AA District: 6 Region: South West Weight: 160 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Champion  2016: McDonogh Duals – 154 lbs. – Record of (4-4)  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 150 lbs. – Record of (5-5)  2015: Lock Haven Fall Classic (Junior High) – 155 lbs. – Champion  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Third Place  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Third Place  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Champion  2015: National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Record of (4-3)  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 140 lbs. – Eighth Place

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58. Kurtis Phipps

High School: Norwin Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW Area III Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Champion  2016: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 90 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 88 lbs. – Record of (6-4)  2015: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 76 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: PJW Area III Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2015: National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Record of (7-1)  2015: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 75 lbs. – Third Place  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 70 lbs. – Record of (6-4)  2014: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 64 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 65 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW Area III Tournament (11 & 12) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2013: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 56 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area III Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 55 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Fifth Place  2012: PJW Area III Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Champion  2011: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 50 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PJW Area III Tournament (8 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Runner-up  2010: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 45 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW Area III Tournament (8 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Champion

59. Kyle Swartz

High School: Northern York Class: AAA District: 3 Region: South Central Weight: 170 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South Central Regional Qualifier 42

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Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 157 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 157 lbs. – Fifth Place  2016: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 157 lbs. – Champion  2016: Wilson Classic (Junior High) – 157 lbs. – Champion  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 150 lbs. – Seventh Place

60. Ben Monn

High School: Cumberland Valley Class: AAA District: 3 Region: South Central Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South Central Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Sixth Place  2016: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Champion  2016: Wilson Classic (Junior High) – 100 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Seventh  2015: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Third Place  2012: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 60 lbs. – Champion  2011: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Novice) – 60 lbs. – Fourth Place  2011: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Third Place

61. Matthew Galasso

High School: Lake-Lehman Class: AA District: 2 Region: North East Weight: 132 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW Area XII Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 115 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area XII Tournament (11 & 12) – 115 lbs. – Champion  2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 108 lbs. – Fourth Place  2014: PJW Area XII Tournament (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up

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62. Cameron Robinson

High School: Council Rock North Class: AAA District: 1 Region: South East Weight: 126 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Cadet) – 120 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Champion  2016: McDonogh Duals – 114 lbs. – Record of (5-3)  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 112 lbs. – Record of (8-2)  2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 98 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 98 lbs. – Record of (6-1)  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 91 lbs. – Eighth Place

63. Connor Quinn

High School: Malvern Prep Class: National Prep Region: PAISAA Weight: 113 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: National Prep Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Sixth Place  2016: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 66 lbs. – Seventh Place

64. Luke Stout

High School: Mount Lebanon Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 152 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights: 44

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 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 125 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: PJW Area VII Tournament (11 & 12) – 125 lbs. – Champion

65. Cal Haladay

High School: Southern Columbia Area Class: AA District: 4 Region: North East Weight: 152 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Seventh Place  2016: PJW Area X Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Champion  2016: McDonogh Duals – 154 lbs. – Record of (6-2)  2015: Heartland National Duals (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Record of (5-3)  2015: PJW Area X Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Champion

66. Jake Richardson

High School: Mars Area Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 120 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW Area VII Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area VII Tournament (11 & 12) – 90 lbs. – Champion

67. Tyler Mousaw

High School: Unionville Class: AAA District: 1 Region: South East Weight: 132 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South East Regional Qualifier 45

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Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW Area XI Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 126 lbs. – Record of (6-4)  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Sixth Place  2015: PJW Area XI Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 90 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area XI Tournament (9 & 10) – 90 lbs. – Champion  2012: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 80 lbs. – Fourth Place  2011: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Seventh Place  2011: PJW Area XI Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Champion

68. Keegan Rothrock

High School: Bellefonte Area Class: AAA District: 6 Region: North West Weight: 145 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 136 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: Lock Haven Fall Classic (Junior High) – 122 lbs. – Champion  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 112 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PJW Area II Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2014: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 95 lbs. – Runner-Up  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 90 lbs. – Fourth Place  2013: PJW Area II Tournament (9 & 10) – 90 lbs. – Champion  2011: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Intermediate) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PJW Area II Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up

69. Timmy Ward

High School: Canton Area Class: AA District: 4 Region: North East Weight: 152 lbs.

Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier 46

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Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area XII Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 135 lbs. – Record of (5-5)  2015: PJW Area XII Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Third Place

70. KiShawn Higgins

High School: Cathedral Prep Class: AAA District: 10 Region: North West Weight: 160 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 145 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW Area VIII Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Champion  2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 138 lbs. – Third Place  2014: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 100 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW Area VIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 85 lbs. – Fifth Place  2013: PJW Area VIII Tournament (9 & 10) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW Area VIII Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW Area VIII Tournament (8 & Under) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up

71. Tyler Martin

High School: Bishop McDevitt Class: AA District: 3 Region: South East Weight: 120 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 105 lbs. – Record of (9-1)  2015: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Champion  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 88 lbs. – Record of (3-7)

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72. Colby Whitehill

High School: Brookville Area Class: AA District: 9 Region: North West Weight: 220 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 212 lbs. – Fifth Place  2016: PJW Area V Tournament (Junior High) – 212 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 230 lbs. – Record of (7-3)  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 200 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW Area V Tournament (11 & 12) – 200 lbs. – Champion  2015: National Freestyle Duals (Schoolboy) – 212 lbs. – Record of (6-1)  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 150 lbs. – Seventh Place  2013: PJW Area V Tournament (9 & 10) – 150 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 120 lbs. – Sixth Place  2012: PJW Area V Tournament (9 & 10) – 120 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 110 lbs. – Fifth Place  2011: PJW Area V Tournament (8 & Under) – 110 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW Area V Tournament (8 & Under) – 110 lbs. – Champion

73. Max Tillet

High School: Southern Columbia Area Class: AA District: 4 Region: North East Weight: 145 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Fifth Place  2016: PJW Area X Tournament (Junior High) – 140 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area X Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area X Tournament (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 85 lbs. – Third Place  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up  2010: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 73 lbs. – Third Place  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Fifth Place  2010: PJW Area X Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up

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74. Clayton Ulrey

High School: Lower Dauphin Class: AAA District: 3 Region: South Central Weight: 138 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South Central Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 135 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Fifth Place  2016: PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Champion  2016: Wilson Classic (Junior High) – 138 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 126 lbs. – Record of (8-2)  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 120 lbs. – Fifth Place  2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 98 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 95 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 100 lbs. – Runner-Up  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Eighth Place  2014: PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Champion

75. David Close Jr.

High School: Bald Eagle Area Class: AAA District: 6 Region: North West Weight: 195 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 187 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 187 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 180 lbs. – Record of (4-5)  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 145 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area II Tournament (11 & 12) – 145 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area II Tournament (11 & 12) – 135 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: PJW Area II Tournament (9 & 10) – 120 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 110 lbs. – Fourth Place  2011: PJW Area II Tournament (8 & Under) – 110 lbs. – Champion

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HM. John Alteri

High School: Norwin Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 113 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 105 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Fifth Place  2016: PJW Area III Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: McDonogh Duals – 102 lbs. – Record of (3-5)  2015: PJW Area III Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Third Place

HM. Jimmy Baxter

High School: Canon-McMillan Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 90 lbs. – Seventh Place  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Sixth Place  2016: PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Champion  2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 94 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: Heartland National Duals (Junior High) – 85 lbs. – Record of (4-4)  2015: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Seventh  2015: PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Seventh Place  2014: PJW Area IV Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2014: Tulsa Nationals (12 & Under) – 73 lbs. – Sixth Place  2013: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 72 lbs. – Fifth Place

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HM. Mario Barberio

High School: Muncy Class: AA District: 4 Region: North East Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW Area X Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: Journeymen Fall Classic (Middle School) – 100 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 91 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW Area X Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area X Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Champion

HM. Cole Bayless

High School: Reynolds Class: AA District: 10 Region: North West Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 80 lbs. - Champion  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 75 lbs. – Sixth Place  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 65 lbs. – Fifth Place  2015: PJW Area VI Tournament (11 & 12) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2013: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 56 lbs. – Third Place  2013: PJW Area VI Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Champion  2012: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 48 lbs. – Third Place  2012: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 67 lbs. – Champion  2011: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Midget) – 45 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Third Place  2011: PJW Area VI Tournament (8 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Runner-up  2010: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Bantam) – 40 lbs. – Fifth Place

HM. William Betancourt

High School: Manheim Central Class: AAA

District: 3 51 Region: South Central

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Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South Central Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2014: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 75 lbs. – Third Place  2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Novice) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Seventh Place  2013: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Seventh Place  2012: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Sixth Place  2011: PJW Area IX Tournament (8 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Fifth Place  2010: PJW Area IX Tournament (8 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Champion

HM. Jacob Blair

High School: Muncy Class: AA District: 4 Region: North East Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW Area X Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area X Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Champion

HM. Jack Blumer

High School: Kiski Area Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 120 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

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Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 117 lbs. – Third Place  2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 119 lbs. - Champion  2015: PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW Area VII Tournament (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 85 lbs. – Fifth Place  2012: PJW Area III Tournament (9 & 10) – 85 lbs. – Champion

HM. Jacob Brumett

High School: Cathedral Prep Class: AAA District: 10 Region: North West Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Eighth Place  2016: PJW Area VIII Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area VIII Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Eighth Place  2012: PJW Area VIII Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW Area VIII Tournament (8 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Fourth Place  2010: PJW Area VIII Tournament (8 & Under) – 45 lbs. – Champion

HM. Kareem Carson Jr.

High School: Cathedral Prep Class: AAA District: 10 Region: North West Weight: 285 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PJW State Champion

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 252 lbs. – Runner-up  2016: PJW Area VIII Tournament (Junior High) – 252 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area VIII Tournament (Junior High) – 187 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 150 lbs. – Sixth Place  2012: PJW Area VIII Tournament (9 & 10) – 150 lbs. – Champion

 2011: PJW Area VIII Tournament (9 & 10) – 120 lbs. – Champion 53

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 2010: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 110 lbs. – Fourth Place  2010: PJW Area VIII Tournament (8 & Under) – 110 lbs. – Champion

HM. Justin Cramer

High School: Jeannette Class: AA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 182 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW Area III Tournament (Junior High) – 167 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 145 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PJW Area III Tournament (11 & 12) – 145 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW Area III Tournament (11 & 12) – 125 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 95 lbs. – Fourth Place  2013: PJW Area III Tournament (9 & 10) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW Area III Tournament (9 & 10) – 90 lbs. – Champion  2011: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 80 lbs. – Fifth Place  2011: PJW Area III Tournament (8 & Under) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2010: PJW Area III Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up

HM. Patrick DeMark

High School: Cumberland Valley Class: AAA District: 3 Region: South Central Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South Central Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Champion  2016: Wilson Classic (Junior High) – 90 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW Area IX Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Third Place  2013: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 60 lbs. – Champion  2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 58 lbs. – Fifth Place

 2011: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Champion 54

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 2011: PJW Area IX Tournament (8 & Under) – 55 lbs. – Champion  2010: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Bantam) – 56 lbs. – Third Place

HM. Ian Ewing

High School: Greensburg Salem Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 132 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Eighth Place  2016: PJW Area III Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Eighth Place  2015: PJW Area III Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Champion

HM. Drew Finkey

High School: Garden Spot Class: AAA District: 3 Region: South Central Weight: 160 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South Central Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 152 lbs. – Champion  2016: PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 125 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 115 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 105 lbs. – Runner-up

HM. Bryce Gonzalez

High School: Pottsville Area Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 126 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier 55

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Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Schoolboy) – 105 lbs. – Fourth Place

HM. Jackson Gray

High School: Mount Lebanon Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 126 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW Area VII Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Sixth Place  2015: PJW Area VII Tournament (11 & 12) – 100 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: Cliff Keen PA Nationals (!2 & Under) – 95 lbs. - Champion  2014: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Junior) – 90 lbs. – Eighth Place  2014: Cotton Bowl Nationals (D3 – Open) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2013: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Novice) – 80 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: FloNationals (Elementary) – 78 lbs. – Seventh Place  2013: PJW Area VII Tournament (9 & 10) – 75 lbs. – Runner-up  2010: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Bantam) – 55 lbs. – Fourth Place  2012: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Intermediate) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2012: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Intermediate) – 70 lbs. – Runner-Up  2012: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Intermediate) – 70 lbs. – Third Place  2012: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Intermediate) – 70 lbs. – Third Place

HM. Trenton Harder

High School: Bermudian Springs Class: AA District: 3 Region: South East Weight: 132 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: District 3 Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 128 lbs. – Runner-up

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HM. Frederick Junko

High School: North Allegheny Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 90 lbs. – Sixth Place  2016: PJW Area I Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 84 lbs. – Record of (4-6)  2015: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Schoolboy) – 77 lbs. – Fourth Place  2015: PJW Area I Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area I Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up

HM. Willy Kahler

High School: Pottsville Area Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: District 11 Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2014: ASICS/USAW Freestyle Nationals (Schoolboy) – 70 lbs. – Fifth Place  2014: ASICS/USAW Greco-Roman Nationals (Schoolboy) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up

HM. Matthew Lackman

High School: Bethlehem Catholic Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 113 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 98 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 98 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Seventh Place  2016: PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 92 lbs. – Runner-up 57

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 2015: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Schoolboy) – 98 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 75 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Fourth Place

HM. Connor Polacek

High School: Westmont Hilltop Class: AA District: 6 Region: South West Weight: 120 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: FloNationals (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Eighth Place  2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Seventh Place  2016: PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Third Place  2016: Mountain Conference Tournament (Junior High) – 110 lbs. – Champion  2015: PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Champion  2015: Mountain Conference Tournament (Junior High) – 95 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area II Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up

HM. Tanner Rohaley

High School: Canon-McMillan Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 120 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Eighth Place  2016: PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 112 lbs. – Champion  2015: Super 32 Challenge (Middle School) – 112 lbs. – Seventh Place  2015: PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Runner-up  2014: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 84 lbs. – Seventh Place  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Seventh Place  2014: PJW Area IV Tournament (11 & 12) – 85 lbs. – Runner-up

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HM. Jakob Ryan

High School: Mount Union Area Class: AA District: 6 Region: South West Weight: 220 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 212 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area II Tournament (Junior High) – 212 lbs. – Champion  2016: NHSCA Nationals (Middle School) – 230 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Intermediate) – 175 lbs. – Third Place

HM. Cal Schoffstall

High School: Tri Valley Class: AA District: 11 Region: South East Weight: 113 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South East Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Tony Iasiello Memorial Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Third Place  2015: District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Fifth Place

HM. Andrew Smith

High School: Nazareth Area Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: PJW JH State Medalist

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Sixth Place  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 97 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Fourth Place

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HM. Mason Spears

High School: Franklin Regional Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW Area III Tournament (Junior High) – 102 lbs. – Champion  2015: POWERade (15 & Under) – 100 lbs. - Champion  2014: Ohio Tournament of Champions (Schoolboy) – 76 lbs. – Sixth Place  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 70 lbs. – Fifth Place  2014: PJW Area VII Tournament (11 & 12) – 70 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area VII Tournament (11 & 12) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Intermediate) – 60 lbs. – Champion  2011: PAWF State Greco-Roman Tournament (Intermediate) – 60 lbs. – Runner-up

HM. Stephen Spitko

High School: Daniel Boone Class: AAA District: 3 Region: South Central Weight: 106 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South Central Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Third Place  2016: PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 82 lbs. – Champion  2016: Wilson Classic (Junior High) – 80 lbs. – Champion  2015: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 80 lbs. – Record of (9-1)  2015: Heartland National Duals (Junior High) – 75 lbs. – Record of (6-2)  2015: PJW Area XIII Tournament (Junior High) – 77 lbs. – Champion  2014: VACW National Holiday Duals (Middle School) – 70 lbs. – Record of (8-2)  2014: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 65 lbs. – Fourth Place  2014: PJW Area XIII Tournament (11 & 12) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2013: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 65 lbs. – Champion  2012: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 58 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Third Place  2012: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Champion  2011: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 54 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PJW Area IX Tournament (9 & 10) – 55 lbs. – Runner-up  2010: PJW Area IX Tournament (8 & Under) – 50 lbs. – Champion

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HM. Alec Supanick

High School: North Star Class: AA District: 5 Region: South West Weight: 152 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW Area I Tournament (Junior High) – 147 lbs. – Champion  2016: Mountain Conference Tournament (Junior High) – 145 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: Mountain Conference Tournament (Junior High) – 130 lbs. – Third Place

HM. Trent Tidball

High School: Meadville Area Class: AAA District: 10 Region: North West Weight: 132 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: North West Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW Area VI Tournament (Junior High) – 124 lbs. – Third Place  2015: PJW State Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Seventh Place  2015: PJW Area VI Tournament (11 & 12) – 105 lbs. – Champion  2014: PAWF State Freestyle Tournament (Novice) – 90 lbs. – Third Place  2014: PJW Area VI Tournament (11 & 12) – 90 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: PJW State Tournament (9 & 10) – 85 lbs. – Sixth Place  2013: PJW Area VI Tournament (9 & 10) – 85 lbs. – Champion  2012: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 70 lbs. – Sixth Place  2011: PJW Area VI Tournament (8 & Under) – 65 lbs. – Runner-up

HM. Trevor Verkleeren

High School: Hempfield Area Class: AAA District: 7 Region: South West Weight: 132 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South West Regional Qualifier

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 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Seventh Place  2016: PJW Area IV Tournament (Junior High) – 132 lbs. – Champion  2014: PJW Area IV Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Champion

HM. Jaden Youwakim

High School: Whitehall Class: AAA District: 11 Region: North East Weight: 126 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: District 11 Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Schoolboy) – 120 lbs. – Fourth Place  2016: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Champion  2016: Tony Iasiello Memorial Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Runner-up  2015: PJW Area XIV Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Third Place  2015: District XI Tournament (Junior High) – 87 lbs. – Runner-up  2013: Phil Portuese NE Regional Freestyle (Novice) – 70 lbs. – Third Place  2013: Phil Portuese NE Regional Greco-Roman (Novice) – 70 lbs. – Runner-up  2012: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Midget) – 58 lbs. – Seventh Place

HM. Colton Zimmerman

High School: Carlisle Area Class: AAA District: 3 Region: South Central Weight: 113 lbs. Projected 17’ Finish: South Central Regional Qualifier

Career Highlights:

 2016: PJW State Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Eighth Place  2016: PJW Area IX Tournament (Junior High) – 107 lbs. – Third Place  2014: MAWA Eastern Nationals (Junior) – 98 lbs. – Seventh Place  2014: PJW Area IX Tournament (11 & 12) – 95 lbs. – Runner-up  2011: PJW State Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Sixth Place  2011: PJW Area IX Tournament (8 & Under) – 70 lbs. – Champion