2007 - 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mountain Cat Wrestling

TABLE OF CONTENTS Track the Mountain Cats All Season at 2007-08 Season Preview………………………… pp. 2-3 Weight-by-Weight Preview…………………………. p. 4 www.upj.pitt.edu/athletics Pitt Johnstown Administration……………………… p. 5 Head Coach Pat Pecora……………………………… p. 6 Asst. Coach Jody Strittmatter………………………. p. 7 PITT JOHNSTOWN Individual National Champions………………………p. 8 PRIMARY MEDIA OUTLETS All-Americans……………………………………….. p. 9 Wrestling Staff and Administration…………………p. 10 WJAC-TV 6 SPORTS TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT 2007-2008 Mountain Cat Roster……………………p. 11 Tim Rigby, Matt Maisel Eric Knopsnyder, Mike Mastovich Mountain Cat Seniors……………………… pp. 12-14 49 Old Hickory Lane 47 Locust Street Derrek Bosso and Mike Corcetti……………………p. 12 Johnstown, PA 15905 Johnstown, PA 15901 Zach Majocha and Albert Miles…………………….p. 13 (814) 255-7651 (814) 532-5080 Brandon Reasy and Rob Sakmar…………………... p. 14 Fax: (814) 255-7658 Fax: (814) 539-1409 Mountain Cat Returning Lettermen……….. pp. 15-19 Chris Dempsey and Nick Fastuca………………….. p. 15 WWCP-TV 8 SPORTS ALTOONA MIRROR Kyle Keane and Mazen Kholi……………………… p. 16 Greg Whitmer, Matt Parsons Buck Frank Neil Rudel, John Hartsock Ryan McIntyre and Scott Morgan…………………..p. 17 1450 Scalp Avenue P.O. Box 2008 Dan Simon and Shane Valko………………………. p. 18 Johnstown, PA 15904 Altoona, PA 16603 Patrick Walsh and Adam Whetstone………………. p. 19 (814) 266-8088 (800) 222-1962 Mountain Cat Red-Shirt Freshmen…………pp. 20-21 Fax: (814) 266-8329 Fax: (814) 946-7540

G. Price, J. Dragun, A. Flegler, S. Makin………….. p. 20 WTAJ-TV 10 SPORTS PGH. POST-GAZETTE N. Murin, B. Petrakis, N. Tomporoski……………...p. 21 Kelly Goodman Phil Axelrod Mountain Cat Freshmen……………………. pp. 22-26 P.O. Box 10 50 Blvd. Of The Allies R. Everhart, G. Gibson, J. Kylor, B. Leitzel……….. p. 22 Altoona, Pa. 16603 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 N. Leitzel, N. Link, Z. Lundgren, D. Majocha…….. p. 23 (800) 762-6053 (412) 263-1621 Jon Moore, Jordan Moore, M. Moore, C. Myers…... p. 24 Fax: (814) 946-4763 Fax: (412) 263-1926 P. Myers, J. Roberts, M. Scherich, R. Shawley……. p. 25 Phil Slaugh, Bobby Wolford……………………….. p. 26 PGH. TRIBUNE-REVIEW INDIANA GAZETTE NWCA All Academic Team Selections………….…p. 27 Kevin Smith, Dave Mackall Tony Coccagna 2007-08 NWCA All-Academic Team Members…... p. 28 (888) 748-8742 (800) 262-3077 Mountain Cat Team and Individual Record……..… P. 29 Fax: (412) 320-7964 Fax: (724) 465-8267 Mountain Cat Wrestling All-Time Win List…….….p. 30 Mountain Cat All-Time Coaching Records...... p. 31 BEDFORD GAZETTE ADVOCATE Mountain Cat Wrestling History…………… pp. 32-37 Chris Wechtenhiser 147 Student Union Bldg. 2007-2008 Season Review…………………….……p. 38 424 W. Penn Street Johnstown, PA 15904 Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans (Photo)….. p. 39 P.O. Box 671 (814) 269-7470 2006-2007 Match Results………………………….. p. 40 (814) 623-1151 2006-2007 Final Statistics……………………….….p. 41 (814) 623-5055

2007-2008 Returning Lettermen (Photo)……….….. p. 42 2007-2008 Red-Shirt Freshmen (Photo)………….... p. 43 2007-2008 Freshmen……………………………...... p. 44 2008 Mountain Cat Summer Wrestling Camp….…..p. 45 Mountain Cat All-Time Lettermen……….…… pp. 46-47 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2007 UPJ Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees……….. p. 48 Design and Layout

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1 SEASON PREVIEW 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

Season after season, Head Coach Pat Pecora’s (32nd year) 133-lb. Weight Class (Cont’d) Pitt Johnstown wrestling squad, takes the mat and proves it is fourth at the 2007 PA State AAA Tournament, and Brock one of the finest programs in the country. The Mountain Cats Leitzel (Ridgway, Pa.), an eighth place finisher at the PA made it 24 Top-20 finishes after placing seventh at the 2007 State AA Tournament in 2007. NCAA Division II National Tournament. This year, the Mountain Cats, ranked #5 in the National Wrestling Coaches’ Association (NWCA) Preseason Poll, return four All- 141 lb. Weight Class Americans, two other National Qualifiers and a total of six Shane Valko, ranked #7 in the NWCA preseason starters to a team that will attempt to continue the tradition of poll, burst onto the collegiate wrestling scene and climbed to excellence. as high as #2 in the country as a red-shirt freshman a year Coach Pecora welcomes back four senior All-Americans ago. Valko, a fourth place finisher at the East Regional to anchor this year’s squad. Mike Corcetti (Export, Pa.) is a Tournament and a qualifier for the National Tournament, three-time All-American with a National Runner-Up finish and returns to take another shot at joining the ranks of the a pair of fourth place finishes at 184 lbs., while Brandon Reasy Mountain Cat All-Americans. He was 31-14 overall and 17- (133 lbs.) (New Enterprise, Pa.) earned two All-American 7 in dual meets and finished second on the team with 10 honors and Derrek Bosso (125 lbs.) (Pequea, Pa.) placed sixth falls. Valko also took home the championship at the a year ago. In addition, 2006 All-American Albert Miles Washington & Jefferson Collegiate Open. John Dragun (Canonsburg, Pa.) will anchor the 174-lb weight class. 2007 (Pittsburgh, Pa.), and Andrew Flegler (Nazareth, Pa.) are National Qualifiers Shane Valko (141 lbs.) (Windber, Pa.) and red-shirt freshmen who will make their debuts this year. Chris Dempsey (HWT.) (Sewickley, Pa.) also return to give Freshmen in this weight class include: 2007 PA State Runner the Mountain Cats the nucleus to take a shot at Pitt -Up Nathan Link (Cresson, Pa.) and two-time PA State Runner-Up Cody Myers (Three-Springs, Pa.) if he Johnstown’s third National Championship. The following is a tentative weight-by-weight synopsis of doesn’t wrestle at 133 lbs. the 2007-08 Pitt Johnstown Mountain Cat wrestling team. 149 lb. Weight Class Sophomore Adam Whetstone (Claysburg, Pa.) is set to 125-lb. Weight Class take over the starting job left by the graduation of Brian After winning the battle for the starting job, Derrek Bosso Cook (Pittsburgh, Pa.). Whetstone, a former PA State worked his way to garnishing All-America honors. Bosso, champion who wrestled the final matches of the 2006-07 who enters his senior season ranked #5 in the country, placed season, including the East Regional Tournament, ended his third at the East Regional Tournament and sixth at the National red-shirt freshman season with a 6-8 overall record. He was Tournament. He wrapped up the 2006-07 season with a 27-12 also 3-4 in dual meets. Fellow sophomores Ryan McIntyre overall record and a 13-6 dual meet record. Bosso also won (Claysburg, Pa.), a teammate of Whetstone’s at titles at both the Washington & Jefferson Collegiate Open and Claysburg-Kimmel High School, and Dan Simon the Wilkes Open. Although Bosso looks to be the front-runner (Pittsburgh, Pa.) are expected to push for time on the for the starting job, junior Scott Morgan (North Huntingdon, mat. McIntyre wrapped-up his first season of collegiate Pa.) should push him for those honors. Morgan split time wrestling with a 4-4 overall record and a 1-2 dual meet with Bosso for much of last season. Morgan was 12-7 overall record, while Simon posted two wins in five matches. Brian and 5-2 in dual meets. He finished second at the Wilkes Open Petrakis (Monroeville, Pa.) is red-shirt freshmen who will and third at the Washington & Jefferson Open. A freshmen in make his debut this year. Freshmen in this weight class this weight class is 2007 PA State Qualifier Paul Myers include: Nikko Leitzel (Ridgway, Pa.), the 2006 PA State (Cresson, Pa.). Champion and third place finisher in 2007, Rick Shawley (Bellwood, Pa.) and Bobby Wolford (Falling Waters, Pa.). 133-lb. Weight Class Two-time All-American and preseason #3-ranked Brandon 157-lb. Weight Class Reasy returns for his senior season after placing sixth at With the graduation of two-time National Qualifier Joe the National Tournament as a sophomore and fifth as a junior. Strittmatter (Ebensburg, Pa.) following the 2006-07 Reasy posted a 33-12 overall record and a 19-7 dual meet season, junior Mazen Kholi (Allentown, Pa.) is expected to record on his way to placing second at the East Regional move up from 149 lbs. to win the starting duties in this Tournament. His 33 overall wins and 19 dual meet wins both weight class. In shared duties at 149 lbs. last year, Kholi was ranked second on the team to Mike Corcetti, while his 21 wins 14-5 with a runner-up finish at the Washington & Jefferson by decision paced the team. Reasy also won the championship Collegiate Open. He was also 7-3 in dual meets. Of his 14 at the Washington & Jefferson Collegiate Open and placed wins, six came by way of fall and six by decision. A third at the Wilkes Open. Freshmen in this weight class freshman in this weight class is 2007 Regional Qualifier include: two-time PA State Runner-Up Cody Myers (Three- Jared Roberts (Washington, Pa.). Springs, Pa.), Matt Scherich (West Finley, Pa.), who placed

2 SEASON PREVIEW 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

165-lb. Weight Class 184-lb. Weight Class Sophomore Kyle Keane (Clearfield, Pa.), a spot starter in (Lower Burrell, Pa.), a 2007 PA State Qualifier and Jon several weight classes a year ago, is slated battle senior Rob Moore (Leechburg, Pa.), who placed sixth at the 2007 Sakmar (Johnstown, Pa.) to take over at 165 lbs. for fellow PA AAA State Tournament. Moore could also wrestle at senior Albert Miles (Canonsburg, Pa.), who will move to 174 174 lbs. lbs. Keane recorded a 13-5 overall record and a 7-2 dual meet record as a red-shirt freshman. Of his 13 wins, six came by way 197 lb. Weight Class of decision and five by fall. Keane also won the title at the With the graduation of 2007 All-American Mike Washington & Jefferson Collegiate Open, while Sakmar, who Fowler (Carrolltown, Pa.), Coach Pecora will look to will also see action at 174 lbs., was 9-5 overall and 4-3 in dual sophomore Patrick Walsh (Leesport, Pa.) take over the meets last season. Like Keane, Sakmar also won a starting job. In spot time at both 184 lbs. and 197 lbs., championship at the Washington & Jefferson Open. Sophomore Walsh was 11-8 overall and 5-4 in dual meets as a red-shirt Nick Fastuca (South Park, Pa.) will compete for mat-time freshman. Of his 11 victories, three came by way of fall after posting a 4-6 record as red-shirt freshman. Freshmen in and three by major decision. In addition, the Mountain Cats this weight class include: 2007 PA State Champion Matt Moore will welcome back former three-time NCAA Qualifier Zach (Blairsville, Pa.), 2007 PA State Qualifier Phil Slaugh Majocha (Lower Burrell, Pa.) who was granted a (Hanover, Pa.) and 2007 Regional Qualifier Jordan Moore medical red-shirt. Majocha, who can also wrestle at (Leechburg, Pa.). heavyweight, will battle Walsh for the starting job. Price could also battle for time in this weight class if he doesn’t wrestle at 184 lbs. 2006 PA State AA fourth place finisher 174-lb. Weight Class Nathan Tomporoski (Natrona Heights, Pa.) will make Coach Pecora must replace two-time All-American Eli his Mountain Cat debut and could push Walsh and Majocha Garshnick (Armagh, Pa.). However, 2006 All-American for time on the mat. Freshmen in this weight class include: Albert Miles is expected to move from 165 lbs. to 174 lbs. 2007 PA State Qualifiers Garrett Gibson (Irwin, Pa.) and Despite coming up a bit short of returning to Nationals in 2007, Jason Kylor (Huntingdon, Pa.). Miles has proved his talent over the last three seasons and comes into the season ranked #7 in the nation. Miles, who placed fifth at the National Tournament in 2006, was 21-10 Heavyweight Class overall and 12-7 in dual meets last year. He won the True freshman Chris Demspey (Sewickley, Pa.) championship at the season-opening West Virginia University exploded onto the collegiate wrestling scene despite having Open and placed second at the Wilkes Open. Sakmar, who can to split time with Jon Neese (Chambersville, Pa.) for the also wrestle at 165 lbs., is tabbed to compete with Miles in this entire regular season. Dempsey, ranked #5 in the nation, weight class. Red-shirt freshman and 2006 PA State AA third ended his freshman season with a 23-14 overall record and place finisher Steve Makin (Portage, Pa.) will make his Pitt a 10-6 dual meet record. Seventeen of his 23 wins came by Johnstown debut. Freshmen in this weight class include 2007 way of fall. His 17 falls were just two shy of Carlton PA AAA State eighth place finisher Zach Lundgren (Dubois, Haselrig’s (Johnstown, Pa.) heavyweight record of 19 Pa.) and Jon Moore (Leechburg, Pa.), who placed sixth at falls in a season set during the 1986-87 season. Dempsey the 2007 PA AAA State Tournament. placed second at the East Regional Tournament and advanced to the National Tournament. He also placed third at the Washington & Jefferson Collegiate Open. Zach 184-lb. Weight Class Majocha and Tomporoski could also compete for mat- Senior, three-time All-American and preseason #3-ranked time at heavyweight if they doesn’t wrestle at 197 lbs. A Mike Corcetti returns for one more shot at becoming a freshman in this weight class is 2007 PA Regional Qualifier Mountain Cat National Champion. Corcetti, ranked #1 in Ryan Everhart (Huntingdon, Pa.). NCAA Division II for last year’s entire regular season, has earned a second place and a pair of fourth place finishes at the National Tournament. He posted a school-record 29-0 regular season record and a 22-0 dual meet record on his way to ending Coach Pecora and the Mountain Cats feel the 2007- the year with a 36-3 overall record. Corcetti placed second at 08 season could be a very special one. With proven talent the East Regional Tournament and won titles at the Washington in just about every weight class, Pitt Johnstown will look to & Jefferson Collegiate Open and the Wilkes Open. 2005 claim its 21st East Region Tournament title in front of the letterman Gerred Price (Mifflin, Pa.) and red-shirt freshman home crowd in the Sports Center in February, before going Nathan Murin (Washington, Pa.), a seventh place finisher at after the program’s third NCAA Division II National the 2006 PA AAA State Tournament, will also compete for mat Championship at Upper Iowa University in March. time. Freshmen in this weight class include: Damian Majocha

3 WEIGHT-BY WEIGHT PREVIEW 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

125-POUND WEIGHT CLASS PROJECTED STARTER: Derrek Bosso (Senior) OTHERS TO WATCH: Scott Morgan (Junior) and Paul Myers (Freshman)

133-POUND WEIGHT CLASS PROJECTED STARTER: Brandon Reasy (Senior) OTHERS TO WATCH: Brock Leitzel (Freshman), Cody Myers (Freshman) and Matt Scherich (Freshman)

141-POUND WEIGHT CLASS PROJECTED STARTER: Shane Valko (Sophomore) OTHERS TO WATCH: John Dragun (Red-Shirt Freshman), Andrew Flegler (Red-Shirt Freshman), Nathan Link (Freshman) and Cody Myers (Freshman)

149-POUND WEIGHT CLASS PROJECTED STARTER: Adam Whetstone (Sophomore) OTHERS TO WATCH: Ryan McIntyre (Sophomore) and Dan Simon (Sophomore), Brian Petrakis (Red-Shirt Freshman) Nikko Leitzel (Freshman), Rick Shawley (Freshman) and Bobby Wolford (Freshman)

157-POUND WEIGHT CLASS PROJECTED STARTER: Mazen Kholi (Junior) OTHERS TO WATCH: Jared Roberts (Freshman)

165-POUND WEIGHT CLASS PROJECTED STARTER: Kyle Keane (Sophomore) OR Rob Sakmar (Senior) OTHERS TO WATCH: Nick Fastuca (Sophomore), Jordan Moore (Freshman), Matt Moore (Freshman) and Phil Slaugh (Freshman)

174-POUND WEIGHT CLASS PROJECTED STARTER: Albert Miles (Junior) OR Rob Sakmar (Senior) OTHERS TO WATCH: Steve Makin (Red-Shirt Freshman), Jon Moore (Freshman) and Zach Lundgren (Freshman)

184-POUND WEIGHT CLASS PROJECTED STARTER: Mike Corcetti (Senior) OTHERS TO WATCH: Gerred Price (Junior), Nathan Murin (Red-Shirt Freshman), Damian Majocha (Freshman) and Jon Moore (Freshman)

197-POUND WEIGHT CLASS PROJECTED STARTER: Patrick Walsh (Sophomore) OR Zach Majocha (Senior) OTHERS TO WATCH: Gerred Price (Junior), Nathan Tomporoski (Red-Shirt Freshman), Garrett Gibson (Freshman) and Jason Kylor (Freshman)

HEAVYWEIGHT CLASS PROJECTED STARTER: Chris Dempsey (Sophomore) OTHERS TO WATCH: Zach Majocha (Senior), Nathan Tomporoski (Red-Shirt Freshman) and Ryan Everhart (Freshman)

4 ADMINISTRATION 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

Dr. Jem Spectar was named the fifth president of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in March 2007. President Spectar, an award-winning professor, previously served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Oregon University. He earned a bachelor of arts in international studies in 1989 from the University of La Verne; a master of business administration in 1992 from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.; a jurist doctorate in 1992 from the University of Maryland Law School, and a master of arts in politics in 1997 and a doctorate in political science from Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, Calif. President Spectar recognizes and enthusiastically celebrates our student scholar-athlete accomplishments that add value to the university and enhance campus and community pride. He has published numerous scholarly articles on international law and made presentations on issues involving human rights, the global commons, and international health. With extensive university Dr. Jem Spectar experience, he holds membership in a number of professional organizations. Pitt Johnstown President

Michael F. Castner took over as Interim Athletic Director in September 2001 when long-time Pitt Johnstown Athletic Director Ed Sherlock retired. In June 2002, Castner was named full-time Athletic Director. Castner earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Health from Slippery Rock University in 1975. He also received a Master’s degree in Education with Athletic Training from the University of Pittsburgh in 1978, prior to becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer. In 1978, Pitt Johnstown hired him as a building manager and the school’s first head athletic trainer. Since then, Castner has also been teaching First Aid and CPR, and in 1987, took over as head coach of the women’s Cross Country team. Castner, originally from Pittsburgh, Pa., has been a resident of Johnstown since his hiring in 1978. He and his wife Ann have three children, Mike, Maureen and Erin. Michael F. Castner Athletic Director

Johnstown, Pa. native Nikki Babik took over as Assistant Athletic Director on June 1, 2007. Babik also serves as the University’s Senior Woman Administrator and CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator. In addition, she is responsible for compliance, academic advising and SAAC. Babik, a graduate of Westmont Hilltop High School, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management from Bethany (WV) College in 2005 and a Masters in Business Administration from Seton Hill University in 2007. At Seton Hill, Babik was a two year graduate assistant coach with the women’s basketball program. She was also an assistant to the Compliance Coordinator in Seton Hill’s move from NAIA to NCAA Division II. Athletically, Babik was a two-year starter on the Bethany women’s basketball team. She is ninth on the All-Time Scoring List (1,206 points) and holds the school’s career three-point field goals-made record (204). Babik was a Second Team All- President’s Athletic Conference (PAC) selection in 2004 and 2005 and an Honorable Mention choice in 2002 and 2003. Nikki Babik Babik is the daughter of Joe and Sue Babik of Johnstown, Pa. Asst. Athletic Director

5 HEAD COACH PAT PECORA 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

COACH PECORA’S RECORD AT PITT JOHNSTOWN

YEAR RECORD OVERALL PCT. 1976-1977 4-12 4-12 .250 1977-1978 12-4 16-16 .500 1978-1979 11-6-1 27-22-1 .540 1979-1980 12-4 39-26-1 .591 1980-1981 14-3 53-29-1 .639 1981-1982 11-5 64-34-1 .647 1982-1983 10-3 74-37-1 .661 1983-1984 9-6 83-43-1 .654 1984-1985 15-3 98-46-1 .676 1985-1986 8-5 106-51-1 .671 1986-1987 11-3 117-54-1 .680 1987-1988 11-2 128-56-1 .692 1988-1989 10-3 138-59-1 .697 1989-1990 11-3 149-62-1 .703 1990-1991 7-9 156-71-1 .684 1991-1992 15-5 171-76-1 .690 Head Coach Pat Pecora 1992-1993 15-0-1 186-76-2 .705 1993-1994 15-1 201-77-2 .718 1994-1995 18-0 219-77-2 .735 1995-1996 14-0 233-77-2 .747 1996-1997 15-4-1 248-81-3 .747 1997-1998 19-0 267-81-3 .761 1998-1999 23-2 290-83-3 .771 1999-2000 14-5 304-88-3 .770 2000-2001 13-4 317-92-3 .769 2001-2002 17-5 334-97-3 .770 2002-2003 14-2 348-99-3 .773 2003-2004 17-4 365-103-3 .775 2004-2005 20-5 385-108-3 .776 2005-2006 24-4 409-112-3 .781 2006-2007 21-5-1 430-117-4 .780 2007-2008 17-5 447-122-4 .780

Pat Pecora took over the Pitt Johnstown wrestling program in 1976. In 32 years, his teams have captured 20 NCAA Regional Championships, including five straight from 2003 through 2007 and ten in a row from 1992 through 2001. Thirteen times Coach Pecora has been selected the NCAA Regional “Coach of the Year,” including in 2006-07. His Mountain Cat squads have finished in the top 20 in the nation 25 times and have combined to win 48 team tournaments and 447 dual meets. Coach Pecora has tutored 121 All-Americans and nine individual national champions after Albert Miles earned the title at 174 lbs. in 2008. Academically, his teams led the nation in NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team selections from 1997 through 2000. Since its inception in 1990, Coach Pecora has coached 84 NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team members. In 1996 and 1999, his teams captured the NCAA Division II National Championship, the first and second in school history. In 1995 and 1999, Coach Pecora was named NCAA Division II National “Coach of the Year.” Also in 1999, he received the National Wrestling Coaches Association Coaching Excellence Award given to the best coach in all divisions. Coach Pecora also coached the National All-Star Team, which showcased the best wrestlers in the nation from all divisions. On January 20, 2006, Coach Pecora became the 17th coach in all divisions to earn 400 career dual-meet victories when his Mountain Cats defeated Anderson (SC) College, 37-4, in the Sports Center. Coach Pecora ranks 11th all-time and in the top- five among active coaches in victories with 447. His teams have averaged 13 dual meet victories each year. Coach Pecora is once again the NCAA Division II Representative for the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA), a duty previously held for 10 years. Coach Pecora was also the president of that organization for two terms. In 1994, he was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, East Boro Chapter, and in 1998 was inducted into both the Cambria County and the West Liberty State College Halls of Fame. In March 2001, Coach Pecora was inducted into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame, and in 2003 he earned induction into the NCAA Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame. Coach Pecora and his wife Tracy have four children: Cristina, Marco, Marina and Nico.

6 ASST. COACH JODI STRITTMATTER 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

Two-time NCAA Division II National Champion Jody Strittmatter returned to Pitt Johnstown in 2004-05 as an assistant coach under Coach Pecora. Strittmatter won Division II titles at 118 lbs. in 1998 and 125 lbs. in 1999 before transferring to the University of Iowa where he was a two-time NCAA Division I All-American. He placed third in 2000 and was the National Runner-Up in 2001. Following the 1999 National Tournament, Strittmatter was named the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler on his way to help leading the Mountain Cats to their second National Team Championship in three years. In three seasons as a Pitt Johnstown Mountain Cat, Strittmatter compiled an 87-3 overall record. His .967 winning percentage ranks second behind six-time National Champion Carlton Haselrig on the All-Time Mountain Cat list. Along with his All-American honors at Iowa, Strittmatter was a two-time Big Ten Champion and a member of the Hawkeyes’ NCAA National Championship Team in 2000. Assistant Coach Strittmatter, a two-time NWCA All-Academic Team Jody Strittmatter selection at Pitt Johnstown, earned his degree in Biology. He is the son of Jack and Rita Strittmatter of Ebensburg, Pa.

7 INDIVIDUAL NAT’L CHAMPS 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

Carlton Haselrig Lee Schickel Jody Strittmatter Heavyweight 126 lbs. 118 lbs. / 125 lbs.

6‐Time Naonal Champion Naonal Champion 2‐Time Naonal Champion 1986‐1989 Division I and II 1996 Division II 1998, 1999 Division II 87‐3 Two‐year Record

John Strittmatter Troy Barbush Brandon Newill 133 lbs. 165 lbs. 125 lbs.

Naonal Champion Naonal Champion Naonal Champion 1999 Division II 1999 Division II 2002 Division II 112‐15 Career Record 113‐24 Career record 130‐26 Career Record

Pitt Johnstown National Team Champions 1995-96 National Team Champions 1998-99 National Team Champions

NCAA Division I Carlton Haselrig (Heavyweight) 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89

NCAA Division II Carlton Haselrig (Heavyweight) 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89 Lee Schickel (126 pounds) 1995-96 Jody Strittmatter (118 pounds, 125 pounds) 1997-98, 1998- Thad Benton Shad Benton 99 157 lbs. 141 lbs. John Strittmatter (133 pounds) 1998-99 Naonal Champion Troy Barbush (165 pounds) 1998-99 2‐Time Naonal Brandon Newill (125 lbs.) 2001-02 2002 Division II Shad Benton (157 lbs.) 2001-02 Champion 101‐9 Career Record Thad Benton (141 lbs.) 2004-05, 2005-06 2005, 2006 Division II 112‐21 Career Record

8 NAT’L CHAMPS & ALL-AMERICANS 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

1996 And 1999 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONS 1996 National Champions 1999 National Champions

Pitt Johnstown All-Americans (115) The 1970’s The 1990’s (cont'd.) STEVE RAGLAND (1975) JODY STRITTMATTER (1998, 1999) BARRY GRESH (1979) ISAAC GREELEY (1998, 1999) JAISON KLINGENSMITH (1998, 1999) The 1980’s TONY CLARK (1999) BARRY GRESH (1980) ETHAN BROWNBACK (1999) JOHN REVESZ (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983) DAN REVESZ (1980, 1981) The 2000’s SEAN ISGAN (1981) SHAD BENTON (2000, 2001, 2002) DAVE McGOWAN (1982) ETHAN BROWNBACK (2000) ROB YAHNER (1982, 1984, 1985) RYAN BUTERBAUGH (2000) CARLTON HASELRIG (1986, 1987 (Divisions I and II), ROB ENGLISH (2000) 1988 (Divisions I and II), 1989 (Divisions I and II) BRAD HUGHES (2000) BOB RAY (1987, 1988) BRANDON NEWILL (2000, 2001, 2002) RICH SHAFFER (1988, 1989) HOWARD BELL (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005) LARRY ROBEY (1988, 1989) JOE LLOYD (2001) BILL LUSZIK (1989) RANDY PYLE (2002, 2004) DAVE YAHNER (1989) THAD BENTON (2003, 2005, 2006) JOHN BURDA (2003, 2004) The 1990’s BRUNO IORFIDO (2003) LARRY HOHMAN (1990, 1992, 1993) JASON NESTOR (2003) DAVE YAHNER (1990, 1992) MARK GLOVA (2004) AARON WILLIAMS (1990) RYAN ICKES (2004, 2005) ERIC BOWSER (1991, 1992) MIKE CORCETTI (2005, 2006, 2007) LEE SCHICKEL (1993, 1995, 1996) ELI GARSHNICK (2005, 2007) JOHN HOLLMAN (1993) RYON MAZZOCCO (2005) CRAIG THURBER (1993, 1994, 1995) ALBERT MILES (2006) JARED KULECK (1993, 1994, 1995) BRANDON REASY (2006, 2007) JEFF BRICKER (1994, 1995, 1996) MIKE FOWLER (2007) CHRIS COMO (1994) DERREK BOSSO (2007) KEVIN O'NEIL (1994, 1996, 1997) TONY ALBERTELLI (1995, 1996, 1997) JOHN STRITTMATTER (1996, 1997, 1999) TROY BARBUSH (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999) IRWIN BRAMBLEY (1996, 1997, 1998) SCOTT CROYLE (1996)

9 WRESTLING & ATHLETIC STAFF 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

2007-2008 PITT JOHNSTOWN MOUNTAIN CAT WRESTLING / ATHLETIC STAFF

HEAD COACH…………………………………………………………………………….……………....Pat Pecora CAREER RECORD / YEARS…………………………………………………….…..430-117-4 (.780) (31 Years) ASSISTANT COACHES………………………………………………………………... Jody Strittmatter (4th yr.) 2006-07 DUAL MATCH RECORD…………………………………………………………………………... 21-5-1 2006-07 EAST REGIONAL FINISH……………………………………………………………………….. 1st Place 2007 NCAA DIV. II NAT’L TOURNAMENT FINISH…………………………………………………... 7th Place STARTERS RETURNING / LOST……………………………………………………………………………...6 / 4 LETTERMEN RETURNING / LOST………………………………………………………………………….15 / 6 YEARS IN NCAA TOURNAMENT………………………………………………………………………. 26 Years NO. OF TOP 20 FINISHES……………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 2006-07 ALL-AMERICANS………………………………………………………………………………………... 5 2006-07 NWCA ALL-ACADEMIC WRESTLING TEAM MEMBERS………………………….…………….. 4 FIRST YEAR OF WRESTLING………………………………………………………….………...…... 1973-1974

ATHLETIC DIRECTORY

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS…………………………………………………………………...….. Mike Castner ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS…………………………………………………….…… Nikki Babik ATHLETIC DEPT. OFFICE PHONE……………………………………………………………... (814) 269-2000 ATHLETIC DEPT. FAX……………………………………………………………………………. (814) 269-2026 SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR……………………………………………………………. Chris Caputo S.I.D. OFFICE PHONE……………………………………………………………………………... (814) 269-2031 S.I.D. E MAIL…………………………………………………………………………………...... [email protected] NCAA FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE………………………………………………….. Dr. J. Anthony Capon ATHLETIC DEPT. SECRETARY………………………………………………………………... Judy Blackburn TRAINERS…………………………………………………………… Scott Mamula, Elissa Till and Barry Horne TRAINERS’ OFFICE PHONE…………………………………………………. (814) 269-1935 or (814) 269-2024 EQUIPMENT MANAGER…………………………………………………………………………. Todd Williams POOL HOTLINE……………………………………………………………………………………. (814) 269-2002 ATHLETIC WEB SITE…………………………………………….. www.upj.pitt.edu/athletics

The Pitt Johnstown Mountain Cat Wrestling Staff would also like to thank the following:

Dr. Richard Ross (Chiropractor) David Schleich (Weight Training) Jamie Hedrick (Aquatics Director) Dr. Ernest Mantini (Dentist)

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NAME CLASS WEIGHT HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS COLLEGE AWARDS Derrek Bosso SR 125 lbs. Penn Manor PA Regional Qualifier 2007 All-American (6th) Mike Corcetti SR 184 lbs. Kiski Area PA AAA State Place (3rd) 3-time All-Amer. (4th, 2nd, 4th) Chris Dempsey SO HWT. Ambridge PA AAA State Runner-up 2007 National Qualifier John Dragun R-FR 141 lbs. Fox Chapel WPIAL Qualifier Ryan Everhart FR HWT. Huntingdon Area PA Regional Qualifier Nick Fastuca SO 174 lbs. South Park PA Regional Qualifier 2007 Letterman Andrew Flegler R-FR 141 lbs. Nazareth 3-time AAA State Place Winner Garrett Gibson FR 197 lbs. Penn Trafford PA State Qualifier Kyle Keane SO 165 lbs. Clearfield PA AAA State Place (4th) 2007 Letterman Mazen Kholi JR 157 lbs. Parkland PA AAA State Place (7th) 2-year Letterman Jason Kylor FR 197 lbs. Huntingdon Area PA State Qualifier Brock Leitzel FR 133 lbs. Ridgway PA AA State Place (8th) Nikko Leitzel FR 149 lbs. Ridgway AA State Place (Champion, 3rd) Nathan Link FR 141 lbs. Penn Cambria PA State Place (2nd ) Zach Lundgren FR 174 lbs. Dubois Area PA AAA State Place (8th) Damian Majocha FR 184 lbs. Burrell PA State Qualifier Zach Majocha SR 197/HWT. Burrell AA State Place (7th) 3-time National Qualifier Steve Makin R-FR 174 lbs. Central Cambria PA AA State Place (3rd ) Ryan McIntyre SO 149 lbs. Claysburg-Kimmel PA AA State Place (5th) 2007 Letterman Albert Miles SR 165 lbs. Canon McMillan PA AAA State Place (5th) 2006 All-American (5th) Jon Moore FR 174/184 lbs. Kiski Area PA AAA State Place (6th) Jordan Moore FR 165 lbs. Kiski Area PA Regional Qualifier Matt Moore FR 165 lbs. Blairsville PA State Champion Scott Morgan JR 125 lbs. Norwin PA State Qualifier 2-year Letterman Nathan Murin R-FR 184 lbs. Trinity PA AAA State Place (7th) Cody Myers FR 133/141lbs. Southern Huntingdon 2-time PA State Runner-Up Paul Myers FR 125 lbs. Penn Cambria PA State Qualifier Brian Petrakis R-FR 149 lbs. Gateway PA Regional Qualifier Gerred Price JR 184/197 lbs. Juniata Regional Qualifier 2005 Letterman Brandon Reasy SR 133 lbs. Northern Bedford PA AA State Place (3rd) 2-time All-American (6th, 5th) Jared Roberts FR 157 lbs. Trinity PA Regional Qualifier Rob Sakmar SR 165/174 lbs. Richland PA AA State Place (3rd) 3-year Letterman Matt Scherich FR 125 lbs. McGuffey PA AAA State Place (4th) Rick Shawley FR 149 lbs. Bellwood-Antis 2-time Regional Qualifier Dan Simon SO 149 lbs. Fox Chapel Area 2-time WPIAL Qualifier 2007 Letterman Phil Slaugh FR 165 lbs. Hanover PA State Qualifier Nathan Tomporoski R-FR 197/HWT. Highlands PA AA State Place (4th) Shane Valko SO 141 lbs. Forest Hills PA AA State Place (3rd) 2007 National Qualifier Patrick Walsh SO 197 lbs. Schuylkill Valley PA AA State Place (4th) 2007 Letterman Adam Whetstone SO 149 lbs. Claysburg-Kimmel PA AA State Champion 2007 Letterman Bobby Wolford FR 149 lbs. Mercersburg Academy 3-time PA Prep Place Winner

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Derrek Bosso (125 lbs.) Mike Corcetti (184 lbs.)

Senior Senior Pequea, Pa. Export, Pa. Penn Manor High School Kiski Area High School 2006-07 Overall Record: 27-12 2006-07 Overall Record: 36-3 2006-07 Dual Record: 13-6 2006-07 Dual Record: 22-0 Overall Career Record: 52-26 Overall Career Record: 96-36

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Derrek has earned his All-America honors through hard “Iron Mike” has been a true leader since his freshman work and dedication. His daily work ethic is an inspiration to year. A three-time All-American and a National Runner-up. the whole team And he still has one season left. Mike will go down as one of UPJ’s best ever.

Freshman Season (2003-2004) Freshman Season (2003-2004) Took a red-shirt. Took a red-shirt.

Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2004-2005) Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2004-2005) Mike joined the starting line-up and became an All- Derrek posted an 11-8 overall record and a 2-2 dual meet American by placing fourth at the National Tournament...had record in his first season of collegiate wrestling...recorded a 27-22 overall record and an 11-13 dual meet record...his 27 seven decisions, three major decisions and one fall. overall victories was tied for second on the team...of his 27

victories, 13 were by decision, eight by major decision, three Sophomore Season (2005-2006) by fall and three by default...placed third at East Regional Derrek finished with a 14-6 overall record and a 1-1 dual Tournament and third at 2004 Wilkes Open. meet record...he earned nine decisions, four major decisions and one fall...placed second at the Wilkes University Open Sophomore Season (2005-2006) and second at The Hitchcock Memorial Classic at Mike improved on his fourth place finish at the 2005 Millersville University. National Tournament with an impressive National Runner-up finish...ended the year with a 33-11 overall record and a 21-7 Junior Season (2006-2007) dual meet record...had 16 decisions, seven major decisions, a Derrek joined the starting line-up and recorded a 27-12 team-best five technical falls, three falls and two overall record on his way to joining the ranks of the All- defaults...Mike also won the East Regional championship. Americans with a sixth place finish at Nationals…had 13-6 Junior Season (2006-2007) dual meet record...tied for first on team with seven major Mike held the nation’s #1 ranking at 184 lbs. the entire decisions and tied for third with 18 decisions...placed third at regular season on his way to finishing second at the East East Regional Tournament...won championships at Regional Tournament and fourth at the National Washington & Jefferson Open and Wilkes Open. Tournament...his 36-3 overall record and 22-0 dual meet

record paced the team, while his 96 career wins rank him High School 20th on the Mountain Cat All-Time Win List….broke Ethan Four-year letterman…3-time PA State Qualifier…career Brownback’s (1999-00) school record for wins in a regular record of 111-33…senior season record of 26-9…holds season (29)...won titles at Washington & Jefferson Open and school record for career victories…2-year member of PA Wilkes Open. USA Greco and Freestyle Team…member of 2001 AAU Junior Olympic Team. High School Four-year letterman…2003 team MVP…career record of Personal 129-29…2003 PA State Place 3rd…2001 PA State Born Feb. 25, 1985…majoring in Civil Engineering Qualifier…holds school record for career wins with 129 and Technology…Senior Varsity Athlete Award winner…2-year career takedowns with 402…led team to 2003 State Runner- letterman in football…received several athletic achievement Up finish and WPIAL Runner-up finishes in 2000 and 2002. awards…son of Vincent and Valerie Bosso of Pequea, Pa. Personal Born Dec. 14, 1984…majoring in Finance…two-year letterman in baseball…son of Robert and Kathryn Corcetti of Export, Pa.

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Zach Majocha (197 lbs./HWT.) Albert Miles (174 lbs.)

Senior Senior Upper Burrell, Pa. Canonsburg, Pa. Burrell High School Canon McMillan High School 2005-06 Overall Record: 22-9 2006-07 Overall Record: 21-10 2006-07 Dual Record: 15-5 2006-07 Dual Record: 12-7 Overall Career Record: 72-29 Overall Career Record: 63-26

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Following a year lay-off, Zach returns to Pitt Johnstown “The Gorilla” will move from 165 lbs. to 174 lbs. after being awarded a Medical Red-Shirt. Zach has been this season and let it all hang out on the mat. Albert looks given that second chance in life to finish unfinished business. better than ever. I believe he’ll be hard to stop at 174 lbs. After wrestling heavyweight his entire career, Zach lost over This move could make Albert a national contender. 90 pounds and is now ripped and ready to wrestling at 197 lbs. or heavyweight. Freshman Season (2003-2004) Took a red-shirt Freshman Season (2001-2002) Took a red-shirt. Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2004-2005) Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2002-2003) Albert recorded an 18-6 overall record and an 8-5 dual Zach posted a 6-6 overall record and a 2-0 dual meet meet record in his first season of wrestling...his nine falls record with three falls and three decisions in his first season. ranked third on the team...he also had eight decisions and one Sophomore Season (2003-2004) major decision...placed third at 2004 West Virginia Open and Zach joined Coach Pecora’s starting line-up and third at 2004 Wilkes Open...also placed fourth at 2004 recorded a 27-7 overall record and an 18-3 dual meet record Slippery Rock Open. on his way to winning the championship at the East Region Tournament and qualifying for the National Tournament… Sophomore Season (2005-2006) had 23 decisions, three falls and one default victory…placed Albert won the starting job at 165 lbs. and took fourth at West Virginia Open. advantage of his opportunity by placing third at the East Junior Season (2004-2005) Regional Tournament and joining the Mountain Cat All- Zach posted a 17-7 overall record and an 11-5 dual meet Americans with a fifth place finish at the National record in just one semester of wrestling...of his 17 wins, 13 Tournament...recorded a 23-10 overall record and a 13-5 dual came by way of decision, three by fall and one by technical meet record...was third on team with seven falls...also had 10 fall...won East Regional Championship and advanced to decisions, four major decisions, one technical fall and one National Tournament...placed sixth at 2004 Wilkes Open. default victory. Senior Season (2005-2006) Zach recorded a 22-9 overall record and a 15-5 dual Junior Season (2006-2007) meet record on his way to placing second at the East Albert posted 21-10 overall record and a 12-7 dual meet Regional Tournament and earning his third trip to the record….had 12 decisions, three major decisions and six National Tournament. Of his 22 wins, 18 can by way of falls...his six falls was tied for fourth on the team...won title decision. Zach also placed third at the 2005 Slippery Rock at West Virginia Open and placed second at Wilkes Open. Open. High School High School th th Four-year letterman…PA State Place 5 in 2003…senior Four-year letterman…PA State place winner (7 in season record of 38-3…career record of 122-28…Powerade 2000)…two-time PA State Qualifier…three-time Regional Tournament Champion…led team with most fall during 2001 Qualifier…two-time Section, WPIAL and Regional Runner- -02 season…led team to Section Championship, runner-up up…senior season record of 31-9 and an overall career finish at Powerade Team Tournament and team titles at record of 84-34. Brooke Tournament and Seneca Valley Tournament.

Personal Personal Born May 28, 1983…majoring in Communications… Born Jan. 3, 1985…majoring in Secondary Education… two-time letterman in football and one year in track…son of Three-year letterman in football and one-year letterman in Jamison and Sandra Majocha of Upper Burrell, Pa. baseball…son of Jim Maier and Karen Donella of Canonsburg, Pa.

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Brandon Reasy (133 lbs.) Rob Sakmar (165/174 lbs.)

Senior Senior New Enterprise, Pa. Johnstown, Pa. Northern Bedford High School Richland High School 2006-07 Overall Record: 33-12 2006-07 Overall Record: 9-5 2006-07 Dual Record: 19-7 2006-07 Dual Record: 4-3 Overall Career Record: 78-34 Overall Career Record: 24-20

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Brandon is a true student-athlete. He’s a two-time All- Robert’s been a steady force on the mat and in the American on the mat and a three-time All-Academic classroom as a Mountain Cat. He’s a two-time All-Academic selection in the classroom. Brandon’s the complete package Team member and a solid performer on the mat in several of discipline, hard work, talent and intelligence. weight classes. Robert will look to end his Pitt Johnstown career with a bang! Freshman Season (2003-2004) Took a red-shirt Freshman Season (2003-2004) Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2004-2005) Took a red-shirt. Brandon won the starting spot at 133 lbs. and finished with an 18-13 overall record and a 12-8 dual meet Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2004-2005) record...placed fifth at East Regional Tournament...of his 18 Rob contributed to Pitt Johnstown’s success by wins, 12 were by decision, three by fall, two by major recording a 9-9 overall record and a 3-2 dual meet record… decision and one by default...named Second Team NWCA eight wins came by decision and one by fall...named All-Academic Wrestling Team. Honorable Mention NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team.

Sophomore Season (2005-2006) Sophomore Season (2005-2006) After falling just short of qualifying for the National Rob compiled a 6-9 overall record, with all 15 matches Tournament as a red-shirt freshman, Brandon took the next coming in dual meets...of his six wins, four came by way of step by winning the East Regional championship and decision and two by fall...named Honorable Mention NWCA becoming an All-American with a sixth place national All-Academic Wrestling Team. finish…had a 27-9 overall record and an 18-5 dual meet record...second on team with 11 falls...also had 12 wins by Junior Season (2006-2007) decision...named First Team NWCA All-Academic Rob posted a 9-5 overall record and a 4-3 dual meet Wrestling Team. record wrestling in spot duty at 174 lbs...he had five decisions, one major decision, two falls and one default...won Junior Season (2006-2007) championship at Washington & Jefferson Open. Brandon became a two-time All-American by placing fifth at the National Tournament...East Regional Tournament High School Runner-Up...had 33-12 overall record and 19-7 dual meet Four-year letterman…career record of 115-38… record...his 33 wins and 19 dual meet wins were both second undefeated (20-0) dual meet season as a senior…PA State on the team, while his 21 decisions paced the team and his Place 3rd in 2003…2-time CBS All Star…Inter-County nine falls were third on the team...won title at Washington & Wrestling Conference All Star…earned take-down award Jefferson Open and finished third at Wilkes Open...named with 127 and Brian LaCorte Pin Award with 15 as a senior… First Team NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team. recipient of Jerry Siegrist Memorial Award.

High School Personal Four-year letterman…126-24 career record…3-time PA Born Aug. 3, 1984…majoring in Secondary Education- State place winner, including 3rd Place in 2003…helped lead History…three-year letterman in football and four-year team to a District V Runner-up finish in 2003 and a District letterman in track and field...son of Robert and Mary Jo Championship in 2000. Sakmar of Johnstown, Pa. Personal Born Oct. 17, 1984…majoring in Secondary Education... son of Ray and Sheila Reasy of New Enterprise, Pa.

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Chris Dempsey (HWT.) Nick Fastuca (174 lbs.)

Sophomore Sophomore Sewickley, Pa. South Park, Pa. Ambridge Area High School South Park High School 2006-07 Overall Record: 23-14 2006-07 Overall Record: 4-6 2006-07 Dual Record: 10-6 2006-07 Dual Record: 0-0 Overall Career Record: 23-14 Overall Career Record: 4-6

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Chris made an immediate impact on the squad in 2006- Nick got some valuable mat-time as a red-shirt freshman 07 by becoming the first Mountain Cat true freshman to start last year and looks forward to more action this season. He’s since Tyke Conover in 1997. He’s a true headhunter and a a good kid and a hard worker. fierce competitor. Chris has the talent to become a force in the Heavyweight division.

Freshman Season (2005-2006) Took a red-shirt Freshman Season (2006-2007) Chris was one of the few Mountain Cats in history not to red-shirt shirt as a true freshman...he had a 23-14 overall record and a 10-6 dual meet record...placed second at East Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2006-2007) Regional Tournament...National Qualifier...led team with 17 Nick made his Mountain Cat debut and had a 4-6 overall falls...his 17 falls were two shy of Carlton Haselrig’s school- record in limited action...of his four wins, three came by way best of 19 falls in a season set in 1986-87...also had four of decision and one by default. decisions and two defaults...placed third at Washington & Jefferson Open.

High School Four-year letterman...career record of 91-52...Regional High School Qualifier...finished senior season with 80 takedowns...two- Four-year letterman...senior season record of 39-2 and time Section Runner-up and one-time third place career record of 116-26...2006 PA AAA State Runner-up… finisher...two-time third place finisher at Allegheny County WPIAL third place...recorded 85 career falls. Tournament...helped lead team to two appearances in WPIAL playoffs.

Personal Born Sept. 8, 1987...major is undecided...three-year Personal letterman in football...son of Jim and Ann Dempsey of Born May 23, 1987...majoring in Business Marketing… Sewickley, Pa. two-year letterman in cross country...son of Joe and Amy Fastuca of South Park, Pa.

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Kyle Keane (165 lbs.) Mazen Kholi (157 lbs.)

Sophomore Junior Bradford, Pa. Allentown, Pa. Clearfield High School Parkland High School 2006-07 Overall Record: 13-5 2006-07 Overall Record: 14-5 2006-07 Dual Record: 7-2 2006-07 Dual Record: 7-3 Overall Career Record: 13-5 Overall Career Record: 20-9

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Kyle had an impressive red-shirt freshman season. He Mazen will move from 149 lbs. to 157 lbs. this season. worked hard all summer to make the move to the open weight After three seasons of hard work and dedication to the class at 165 lbs. His hard work could pay-off with a starting Mountain Cat team, Mazen has his shot at breaking into the job as a sophomore in 2007-08 starting line-up.

Freshman Season (2004-2005) Freshman Season (2005-2006) Took a red-shirt Took a red-shirt

Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2005-2006) In his first year of collegiate wrestling posted a 6-4 Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2006-2007) overall record and a 2-2 dual meet record...he had four Kyle opened his collegiate wrestling career with a 13-5 decisions, one fall and one default victory. overall record and a 7-2 dual meet record as a key reserve at both 165 lbs. and 174 lbs….had six decisions, one major decision, five falls and one default...won championship at Sophomore Season (2006-2007) Washington & Jefferson Open. Mazen filled in at 149 lbs. and 157 lbs. and posted a 14-5 overall record and a 7-3 dual meet record...he had six decisions, one major decision, six falls and one default...his six falls tied him for fourth on the team...finished second at High School Washington & Jefferson Open. Four-year letterman...35-5 senior season record and a 128-19 career record...four-time PA State Qualifier...PA State Place 4th at 125 lbs. in 2003...four-time Regional place High School winner and four-time District 9 Champion...named Four-year letterman…senior year record of 31-15… Outstanding Wrestler at District 9 Tournament...helped lead career record of 89-57…2004 PA AAA State Place 7th…two- team to a spot in the PIAA State Tournament. time Northeast Region place winner and three-time District XI place winner…Runner-up at 2004 Eastern Nationals… 2002 Manheim Tournament Champion…2002 Brandywine Personal Tournament Runner-up and 2004 Bethlehem Holiday Classic Born Sept. 8, 1985...majoring in Business Fourth Place. Management...earned one letter in cross country...son of Joe and Lynette Keane of Bradford, Pa. Personal Born Dec. 26, 1984…majoring in Business Management...son of Amer and LuLu Kholi of Allentown, Pa.

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Ryan McIntyre (149 lbs.) Scott Morgan (125 lbs.)

Sophomore Junior Claysburg Pa. North Huntingdon, Pa. Claysburg-Kimmel High School Norwin High School 2006-07 Overall Record: 4-4 2006-07 Overall Record: 12-7 2006-07 Dual Record: 1-2 2006-07 Dual Record: 5-2 Overall Career Record: 4-4 Overall Career Record: 13-8

2007-2008 Overview Scott is coming off of a great season. He continues to 2007-2008 Overview improve. Pitt Johnstown might have two of the top 125- Ryan’s natural talent keeps him in the hunt for a lot pounders in the nation with Scott and Derrek Bosso. Look of mat time during the 2007-08 season. He earned spot for Scott to make some noise at 125 lbs. starting time as a red-shirt freshman and will use that experience as he enters into his sophomore year.

Freshman Season (2004-2005) Took a red-shirt Freshman Season (2005-2006) Took a red-shirt

Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2005-2006) Scott ended his first season as a Mountain Cat with a 1-1 overall record and a 1-0 dual meet record...his victory came Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2006-2007) by way of a decision. In back-up role at both 149 lbs. and 157 lbs., Ryan had a 4-4 overall record and a 1-2 dual meet record...he had two wins by decision and two by fall. Sophomore Season (2006-2007) Scott earned spot duties at 125 lbs. and finished with a 12-7 overall record and a 5-2 dual meet record...10 of his 12 wins came by way of decision...he also had one fall and one High School default...placed second at the Wilkes Open and Third at the Four-year letterman...recorded career record of 139- Washington & Jefferson Open. 29...two-time PA State Place winner, including 7th in 2004 and 5th in 2005.

High School Four-year letterman…senior year record of 34-3… career record of 104-30…2004 PA State Qualifier…2004 Personal WPIAL Champion…2004 WCCC Champion…2-time Born June 29, 1986...majoring in Marketing...Son of section champion…2004 Powerade Tournament third place Dave McIntyre and Stephanie Walter. finish.

Personal Born January 30, 1986…majoring in Professional Writing…son of Tim and Linda Morgan of North Huntingdon, Pa.

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Dan Simon (149 lbs.) Shane Valko (141 lbs.)

Sophomore Sophomore Pittsburgh, Pa. Windber, Pa. Fox Chapel, High School Forest Hills High School 2006-07 Overall Record: 2-3 2006-07 Overall Record: 31-14 2006-07 Dual Record: 0-0 2006-07 Dual Record: 17-7 Overall Career Record: 2-3 Overall Career Record: 31-14

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview As Dan continues to get better and better each year, Shane is coming off of a great red-shirt freshman season. he will get more and more mat-time. He works hard and is He looks better than ever. I look for Shane to make his another good kid. presence known on the national scene with post season honors.

Freshman Season (2005-2006) Took a red-shirt Freshman Season (2005-2006) Took a red-shirt

Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2006-2007) Shane burst onto the wrestling scene and climbed to as high as #2 in the nation...finished season with a 31-14 overall record and a 17-7 dual meet record...placed fourth at East Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2006-2007) Regional Tournament...National Qualifier...second on team In limited action, Dan had a 2-3 overall record, including with 10 falls and fifth with 16 decisions...also had three one decision and one fall. major decisions and two defaults...won championship at Washington & Jefferson Open.

High School High School Four-year letterman in wrestling...led team in takedowns Four-year letterman...career record of 164-17 and senior as a senior...two-time WPIAL Qualifier...two-time PA All- season record of 47-2...three-time PA State Place winner, Academic Team selection...helped lead team to two WPIAL including a 3rd place finish in 2005...also placed 4th in both Team Tournament appearances. 2003 and 2004 at the State Tournament...qualified for the High School National Tournament as a senior.

Personal Personal Born Oct. 18, 1986...majoring in Business...two-year Born Nov. 14, 1986...majoring in Communications...Son letterman in football...graduated from Fox Chapel High of Mike and Rosemary Valko of Windber, Pa. School with honors...son of Jerry and Louise Schulhof of Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Patrick Walsh (197 lbs.) Adam Whetstone (149 lbs.)

Sophomore Sophomore Claysburg Pa. Leesport, Pa. Claysburg-Kimmel High School Schuylkill Valley High School 2006-07 Overall Record: 6-8 2006-07 Overall Record: 11-8 2006-07 Dual Record: 3-4 2006-07 Dual Record: 5-4 Overall Career Record: 6-8 Overall Career Record: 11-8

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Patrick had a solid red-shirt freshman season in 2006-07 Adam will move from 133 lbs. to 149 lbs. this season. He and could take over the starting duties at 197 lbs. following found out last year’s East Regional Tournament that he could the graduation of All-American Mike Fowler. Along with be a threat at 149 lbs. He’s bigger and stronger this year. his talent on the mat, Patrick also gets the job done in the Combine that with his work ethic and discipline and he will be classroom. a force at 149 lbs.

Freshman Season (2005-2006) Freshman Season (2005-2006) Took a red-shirt Took a red-shirt

Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2006-2007) Patrick saw spot duty at both 184 lbs. and 197 lbs. and Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2006-2007) posted an 11-8 overall record and a 5-4 dual meet Adam spent much of the season making the transition record….had four decisions, three major decisions, one from 133 lbs. to 149 lbs. and finished with a 6-8 overall record technical fall and three falls...Honorable Mention NWCA All and a 3-4 dual meet record in spot action...he posted four -Academic Wrestling Team. decisions and two major decisions...

High School Three-year letterman...43-6 record as a senior...100 High School career victories...2005 PA State Place 4th...2005 County, Four-year letterman...41-1 senior season record...139-17 District and Sectional Champion...holds school record for career record...won 2005 PA State Championship at 119 lbs. wins in a season (43)...named 2005 Outstanding Senior Wrestler...helped lead team to 2004 KSA National Championship...2004 District and Sectional Team Champions...2005 Christmas City Team Champions. Personal Born Nov. 3, 1986...majoring in Secondary Education Citizenship...three-year letterman in both baseball and football Personal and two-year letterman in track...son of Rex and Darsha Born Jan. 19, 1987...majoring in Secondary Whetstone of Claysburg, Pa. Education-History...son of Joseph and Lori Walsh of Leesport, Pa.

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Gerred Price (184/197 lbs.) John Dragun (141 lbs.)

Junior Red-Shirt Freshman Mifflin, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. Juniata High School Fox Chapel High School

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Gerred returns to the Mountain Cat wrestling team after John keeps the team loose. He continues to work hard taking the last two seasons off. It’s nice to have him and improve his skills to earn more time on the mat. back...once in the family, always in the family.

Freshman Season (2003-2004) Freshman Season (2006-2007) Took a red-shirt Took a red-shirt Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2004-2005) Gerred had a 5-5 overall record with three decisions and two falls in his first season High School High School Four-year letterman…two-time PA State All-Academic Four-year letterman...WPIAL Qualifier Team selection in wrestling…recorded an 85-53 career record and a 39-10 senior season record…member of the 2003 Pennsylvania AA State Championship team. Personal Personal Born Jan. 18, 1988...majoring in Business...son of John Born June 5, 1984…major is undecided…two-year and Christine Dragun of Pittsburgh, Pa. letterman in both football and track…son of Gary and Annette Price of Mifflin, Pa.

Andrew Flegler (141 lbs.) Steve Makin (174 lbs.)

Red-Shirt Freshman Red-Shirt Freshman Nazareth, Pa. Portage, Pa. Nazareth Area High School Central Cambria High School

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Andrew will make his debut this year. He’ll look for Steve has the tools to play a pivotal role in Pitt some action on the mat this season. Johnstown’s success during the 2007-08 season.

Freshman Season (2006-2007) Freshman Season (2006-2007) Took a red-shirt Took a red-shirt

High School High School Four-year letterman...posted 36-13 record as a senior Four-year letterman...senior season record of 39-5 and and a 140-46 career-record...two-time PA AAA State Place career-record of 105-35...2006 PA AA State Place 3rd..2006 winner...placed 6th at 112 lbs. in 2005 and 8th at 119 lbs. in Regional Champion. 2006…led Nazareth to PA State Team Championship in 2006 and a third place finish in 2005...earned Scholar Athlete Award for wrestling. Personal Born July 16, 1988...majoring in Sociology...three-year Personal letterman in football...son of Steve and Darlene Makin of Born Feb. 11, 1988...majoring in Biology...son of Tom Portage, Pa. and Kim Flegler of Nazareth, Pa.

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Brian Petrakis (149 lbs.) Nathan Murin (184 lbs.) Red-Shirt Freshman Red-Shirt Freshman Monroeville, Pa. Washington, Pa. Gateway High School Trinity High School

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Nathan’s unique style will drive opponents crazy. He’ll Brian had some big wins last season. He’ll be called get some valuable mat-time this year. upon for a few more this year.

Freshman Season (2006-2007) Freshman Season (2006-2007) Took a red-shirt. Took a red-shirt Placed second at Washington & Jefferson Collegiate Open

High School Four-year letterman...senior season record of 40-7 and High School career record of 117-48 with 65 falls...2006 PA AAA Place Three-year letterman...posted career record of 84-25… 7th…2006 Regional place 3rd...2-time Section champion… 2-time Section Runner-up...AAA Regional Qualifier. name to PA All-Academic Wrestling Team.

Personal Born June 28, 1987...majoring in Civil Engineering… Personal member of National Honor Society and Who’s Who Among Born March 28, 1988...majoring in Civil Engineering… High School Students...son of Tom and Robin Murin of son of Bill and Elaine Petrakis of Monroeville, Pa. Washington, Pa.

Nathan Tomporoski (197 lbs./HWT.)

Red-Shirt Freshman Natrona Heights, Pa. Highlands High School

2007-2008 Overview Nathan is a big, strong wrestler who will be a valuable part in the team’s success in the upper weight classes.

Freshman Season (2006-2007) Took a red-shirt

High School Four-year letterman...posted 43-4 senior season record and a 117-27 career record...2006 PA AA State Place 4th… two-time section champion and two-time WPIAL champion. Mike Corcetti (184 lbs.) Three-time NCAA Division II All-American Personal 4th place - 2006 Born April 20, 1988...majoring in Civil Engineering… three-year letterman in football...son of Don and Nina National Runner-Up - 2007 Tomporoski of Natrona Heights, Pa. 4th Place - 2008

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Ryan Everhart (HWT.) Garrett Gibson (197 lbs.)

Freshman Freshman Huntingdon, Pa. Irwin, Pa. Huntingdon Area High School Penn Trafford High School

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season

High School Two-year letterman...career-record of 68-18 with 48 falls...senior season record of 33-6...2006 PA State High School Qualifier…2-time District 6 Runner-up...holds school record Three-year letterman...career record of 68-37...36-11 for fastest fall at :07 and most falls in a season with 28...All senior season record...2007 PA State Qualifier...Section MAC conference selection...2-time All-Central Wrestling champion...4th place at Southwest Regional...34 career falls Conference choice…2-time All-Altoona Mirror selection… and 22 falls as a senior...named Warrior of the Month five one of only two Huntingdon wrestlers to be a 2-time member times during 2006-07 season...helped lead team to a pair of of the 30 wins club...member of the PA Freestyle/Greco top-six PA State Dual Tournament finishes, two Section Junior Dual Team. titles and one WPIAL Championship.

Personal Born June 22, 1989...plans to major in Secondary Education...2-year letterman in football...2007 All-MAC Personal choice in football...son of Jerry and Suzanne Everhart of Born Sept. 7, 1988...plans to major in Business Huntingdon, Pa. Management...one-year letterman in football...high honor student...son of Frank and Shari Gibson of Irwin, Pa.

Jason Kylor (197 lbs.) Brock Leitzel (133 lbs.)

Freshman Freshman Huntingdon, Pa. Ridgway, Pa. Huntingdon Area High School Ridgway High School

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season

High School Two-year letterman...career record of 70-10...senior High School season record of 37-7...46 career falls...2007 PA State Four-year letterman and 2-year team captain...career Qualifier...2007 Regional 3rd Place...broke own school record of 123-38...senior season record of 43-5...2007 PA record with 37 wins in a season...2007 District Runner-up State place 8th...2-time District 9 champion and 3-time and 2006 District Champion...2-time MAC All-Conference District 9 finalist...2-time Tool city champion and 2-time choice and 2-time Central All-Conference selection… Jamestown Champion...helped lead team to 2007 District 9 recipient of 2007 USMC District Athlete Award. title and PIAA Third Place Dual finish.

Personal Born Oct. 4, 1988...plans to major in Physical Therapy…3-year letterman in football and one-year Personal letterman in volleyball and track & field...son of John and Born Dec. 10, 1987...plans to major in Secondary Linda Kylor of Huntingdon, Pa. Education...son of Rick and Sharon Leitzel of Ridgway, Pa.

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Nikko Leitzel (149 lbs.) Nathan Link (141 lbs.)

Freshman Freshman Ridgway, Pa. Cresson, Pa. Ridgway High School Penn Cambria High School

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season

High School Four-year letterman...career record of 156-13...senior High School season record of 46-1...4-time PA State Qualifier...3-time PA Four-year letterman...career-record of 138-43...senior State Place winner...PA State fourth place in 2005, PA State season record of 45-4...2-time PA State Place winner...PA Champion in 2006, PA State third place in 2007...3-time State Place 4th at 103 lbs. in 2005 and State Runner-Up at District 9 champion and 2-time Regional champion...holds 130 lbs. in 2007...named 2007 A ltoona Mirror Wrestler of District 9 record for career wins...88 career pins...helped lead the Year. team to 2007 District 9 title and third place at 2007 PA State Dual Tournament.

Personal Personal Born Sept. 21, 1988...major is undecided...son of Steve Born Feb. 10, 1989...plans to major in Mathematics…3- Link and Joyce Murphy. year letterman in soccer and one-year letterman in football...member of National Honor Society...son of Jaime and Diane Leitzel of Ridgway, Pa.

Zach Lundgren (174 lbs.) Damian Majocha (184 lbs.)

Freshman Freshman Dubois, Pa. Upper Burrell, Pa. Dubois Area High School Burrell High School

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season

High School Four-year letterman...career record of 143-41...senior High School season record of 42-7...3-time PA State Qualifier...2006 PA Four-year letterman...133-38 career record and 36-8 State Place 6th...2007 Southwest Regional Champion...2- senior season record...3-time PA State Qualifier...PA State time WPIAL Champion...2007 All-Academic Wrestling place 8th in 2007...4-time District Champion...holds school Team selection and WPIAL Student Award winner...joined record with 133 career wins. ranks of Century Club in 2006….helped lead team to 3rd place finish in 2005 and 4th place finish in 2007 at PA State Dual Meet Tournament.

Personal Personal Born Aug. 24, 1988...plans to major in Biology...2-year Born April 27, 1989...plans to major in Biology-Pre letterman in track & field...PA State Qualifier in Pole Vault Medicine...Honor Student...2-year letterman in golf...son of in 2005...son of John and Sarah Lundgren of Dubois, Pa. Jamison & Sandra Majocha of Upper Burrell, Pa.

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Jon Moore (174/184 lbs.) Jordan Moore (165 lbs.)

Freshman Freshman Leechburg, Pa. Leechburg, Pa. Kiski Area High School Kiski Area High School

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season

High School High School Three-year letterman...posted 68 career wins and 28 Three-year letterman...career-record of 73-26...40 career career falls...senior season record of 25-14...2007 PA falls...senior season record of 34-10 with 23 falls...2007 PA Regional Qualifier...WPIAL section Runner-up...placed third AAA State sixth place...Regional Champion...WPIAL at Eastern Tournament, fourth at Manheim Tournament and Section Runner-up...WCCA Runner-up...fourth at Eastern fourth at WCCA Tournament...Second Team Valley News tournament...Dapper Dan Wrestling Tournament Dispatch All-Star Wrestling Team selection...All-Academic participant...First Team Valley News Dispatch All-Star Wrestling Team...helped lead team to 2004-05 fourth place Wrestling Team selection...All-Academic Wrestling Team… finish at PA Dual Meet Tournament. helped lead team to 2004-05 fourth place finish at PA Dual Meet Tournament. Personal Personal Born Aug. 6, 1988...major is undecided...2-year Born Aug. 6, 1988...major is undecided...2-year letterman in track & field and one-year letterman in letterman in baseball...baseball Most Valuable Player...twin baseball...twin brother of Mountain Cat wrestler Jon brother of Mountain Cat wrestler Jordan Moore…son of Moore…son of Randall and Barbara Moore of Leechburg, Randall and Barbara Moore of Leechburg, Pa. Pa.

Matt Moore (165 lbs.) Cody Myers (133/141 lbs.)

Freshman Freshman Blairsville, Pa. Three Springs, Pa. Blairsville High School Southern Huntingdon High School

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season

High School Four-year letterman...career record of 145-15...senior High School season record of 36-1...Four-time PA State Qualifier and 3- Four-year letterman...130-19 career record with 54 time place winner...2007 PA State Champion...2006 PA falls...38-2 senior season record...2-time PA State Runner- State runner-up...2004 PA State Place 5th...Regional Up...Southwest Regional Runner-Up...2-time District 6 Champion...2-time District Champion...won title at 2007 Champion...130 career wins tied for most in Huntingdon Dapper Dan Classic...member of PA State team the won County history...4-time Tri-County All-Star...3-time MAC championship at Brute Scholastic Showcase in 2006...4-time conference First Team...recipient of 2007 U.S. Marine Corps Indiana Gazette All-Star...4-time CBS All-Star...4-time Inter- Distinguished Athlete Award…Second Team PA All- County All-Star...Academic All-State Honorable Mention. Academic Wrestling Team.

Personal Born Feb. 2, 1989...plans to major in Elementary ThadPersonal Benton Education...3-year letterman in football, 2-years in track and Born Aug. 6, 1989...major141 lbs. is undecided...4-year one-year in baseball...Ken Lantzy “Finest 40” Football All- letterman in track...son2005 National of Joe and Champion Melanie Myers of Three Star...State Qualifier in track in mile and 2-mile relay Springs, Pa. team...4-years on Honor Roll...son of Bill and Alice Moore of Blairsville, Pa.

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Paul Myers (125 lbs.) Jared Roberts (157 lbs.)

Freshman Freshman Cresson, Pa. Washington, Pa. Penn Cambria High School Trinity High School

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season

High School High School Three-year letterman...career record of 92-43...senior Four-year letterman...career record of 96-42...senior season record of 40-11...2-time PA State Qualifier...All- season record of 31-9...section champion...three-time Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Wrestling WPIAL and Regional Qualifier...led team in falls in 2006- Team...Inter-County All-Star Wrestling Team...CBS and 07...selected to All-District Wrestling Team…helped lead Altoona Mirror All-Star. team to four WPIAL championships and four Section Runner-up finishes.

Personal Born May 19, 1987...plans to major in Electrical Personal Engineering Technology...2-year letterman in soccer and Born March 8, 1988...plans to major in Education...son baseball...one-year letterman in track & field...selected to of Steven and Tammie Roberts of Washington, Pa. All-Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Soccer Team...son of Donald & Dana Myers of Cresson, Pa.

Matt Scherich (125 lbs.) Rick Shawley (149 lbs.)

Freshman Freshman West Finley, Pa. Tyrone, Pa. McGuffey High School Bellwood-Antis High School

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season

High School Four-year letterman...recorded a 131-26 overall career High School record and 37-6 record as a senior...2007 PA State Place Three-year letterman...finished career with a 78-34 4th…3-time Sectional Champion...WPIAL Champion and record...2-time Regional Qualifier. WPIAL Runner-Up.

Personal ThadPersonal Benton Born June 5, 1988...major is undecided...2-year Born July 25, 1989...major141 lbs. is undecided...three-year letterman in cross country...son of Robert & Teresa Scherich letterman in 2005 track National & field...son Champion of Richard and Laura of West Finley, Pa. Shawley of Tyrone, Pa.

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Phil Slaugh (165 lbs.) Bobby Wolford (149 lbs.)

Freshman Freshman Hanover, Pa. Chambersburg, Pa. Hanover Area High School Mercersburg Academy

2007-2008 Overview 2007-2008 Overview Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season Will take a red-shirt during the 2007-08 season

High School High School Four-year letterman...posted 43-7 record as a senior...his Four-year letterman...finished with 133 career wins...3- 43 wins rank second in school history for a single season… time Prep PA State Place winner...3-time Prep National 2007 PA State Qualifier...2007 District 3 All-Star...helped Qualifier...First Team All-Area...First Team All-Maple. lead team to appearance in 2006 PA State Tournament.

Personal Personal Born November 26, 1988...major is undecided...three- Born Oct. 18, 1988...major is undecided...son of Edwin year letterman in football...son of Brian and Lauren Gerlach and Joyce Nigh of Falling Waters, WV. of Hanover, Pa.

PITT JOHNSTOWN AT A GLIMPSE

*Pitt Johnstown has grown into a four-year, fully-accredited, co-educational college after being founded in 1927 as one of the first regional campuses of a major university in the United States. Its graduates receive a University of Pittsburgh degree. *The 650-acre campus was opened in 1967 in Richland Township, a suburb of Johnstown. The buildings are constructed of native stone and located in a rustic wooded setting. *Pitt Johnstown offers over 40 academic majors and concentrations, including popular majors such as Biology, Business Economics, Computer Science and Engineering Technology. *Classes are small and opportunities for faculty-student interaction outside the classroom are plentiful. The student-faculty ration is 18:1, with a typical class size of 25 students. Approximately 60% of full-time students live on campus. *The Zamias Aquatic Center offers students a variety of aquatic activities, including instructional and recreational opportunities. The center also includes a weight room, equipped with free weights and Nautilus equipment and a cardio room. *Other additions to the campus include Blackington Hall, an administration and classroom building, and the Living/Learning Center (LLC). The LLC offers students a new campus living option that features a conference center, recreational facilities and a second cafeteria. *The Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center offers the campus and community a wide variety of performing arts and also serves as home to the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra and Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art. *The Whalley Memorial Chapel, which seats approximately 250 people, provides a facility for members of the university community to use for worship services, weddings and other events. *Willow Hall, a 35,000 square foot dorm featuring 24 student apartments and a total of 109 beds, was just completed and opened in the fall of 2005.

26 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling NATIONAL CHAMPIONS IN THE CLASSROOM

FROM 1997 THROUGH 2001, PITT JOHNSTOWN WRESTLERS LED THE NATION IN NWCA ALL-ACADEMIC WRESTLING TEAM MEMBERS SINCE THE NWCA ALL-ACADEMIC WRESTLING TEAM WAS ESTABLISHED, THE MOUNTAIN CATS HAVE HAD 78 WRESTLERS MAKE THE TEAM.

1997: Four NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team Members 1998: Five NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team Members 1999: Nine NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team Members 2000: Six NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team Members 2001: Eight NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team Members

NWCA ALL-ACADEMIC WRESTLING TEAM MEMBERS

1987 - Scott Genard 1988 - Sheldon Burkett 1989 - John Mastillo, Mike Swank, Dave Yahner 1990 - Lance Phaturos, Dave Yahner 1992 - Dave Yahner 1993 - Eric Brown 1994 - Tony Albertelli, Tony Salopek 1995 - Tony Albertelli 1996 - Tony Albertelli, Troy Barbush 1997 - Tony Albertelli, Troy Barbush, Jaison Klingensmith, John Strittmatter 1998 - Troy Barbush, Tyke Conover, Isaac Greeley, Jaison Klingensmith, Jody Strittmatter 1999 - Troy Barbush, Ethan Brownback, Ryan Buterbaugh, Tyke Conover, Jim Custred, Isaac Greeley, Jaison Klingensmith, Jody Strittmatter, John Strittmatter 2000 - Ethan Brownback, Ryan Buterbaugh, Jim Custred, Ben Kuntz, Aaron Rendos, Dustin Ziegler 2001 - Ryan Buterbaugh, Jim Custred, David Fordoski, Bruno Iorfido, Ben Kuntz, Aaron Rendos, Vince Torsell, Dustin Ziegler 2002 - Ryan Ickes, Bruno Iorfido, Ben Kuntz, Matt Roncolato, Bill Suvak, Dustin Ziegler 2003 - Ryan Ickes, Bruno Iorfido, Russ Keefe, Ben Kuntz, Ryon Mazzocco, Matt Roncolato 2004 - Mike Fowler, Eli Garshnick, Ryan Ickes, Ryon Mazzocco and Matt Roncolato 2005 - Tom Brambley, Mike Fowler, Eli Garshnick, Ryan Ickes, Ryon Mazzocco, Brandon Reasy, Matt Roncolato, Rob Sakmar 2006 - Tom Brambley, Mike Fowler, Eli Garshnick, Ryon Mazzocco, Brandon Reasy, Joe Strittmatter, Rob Sakmar 2007 - Mike Fowler, Eli Garshnick, Brandon Reasy, Joe Strittmatter, Patrick Walsh

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MIKE FOWLER ELI GARSHNICK 197 LBS. 174 LBS.

BRANDON REASY JOE STRITTMATTER 133 LBS. 157 LBS.

PATRICK WALSH 184 LBS.

28 TEAM & INDIVIDUAL RECORDS 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

TEAM RECORDS MOST WINS IN A SEASON: 24 2005-2006 UNDEFEATED SEASONS: 4 1992-93 (15-0-1), 1994-95 (18-0-0), 1995-96 (14-0-0), 1997-98 (19-0-0) LONGEST UNBEATEN STREAK: 47 Dec. 2, 1994, to Nov. 20, 1996 TOP FIVE NATIONAL FINISHES: 9 1988-89 (5th), 1994-95 (4th), 1995-96 (1st), 1996-97 (5th), 1997-98 (3rd), 1998-99 (1st), 1999-00 (5th), 2003-04 (5th) 2004-05 (4th)

MOST WINS IN A REGULAR SEASON BY WEIGHT CLASS 125 lbs. Jody Strittmatter 37 1997-1998, 1998-1999 133 lbs. John Strittmatter 35 1998-1999 141 lbs. Isaac Greeley 34 1997-1998 149 lbs. Tony Albertelli 34 1995-1996 157 lbs. Shad Benton 38 2001-2002 165 lbs. Troy Barbush 34 1997-1998 174 lbs. John Burda 27 2003-2004 184 lbs. Mike Corcetti 29 2006-2007 197 lbs. Mike Fowler 28 2006-2007 HEAVYWEIGHT Carlton Haselrig 36 1986-1987

MOST WINS IN A SEASON BY WEIGHT CLASS 125 lbs. Jody Strittmatter 44 1997-1998 133 lbs. John Strittmatter 41 1998-1999 141 lbs. Isaac Greeley 42 1997-1998 149 lbs. Tony Albertelli 42 1994-1995 157 lbs. Shad Benton 46 2001-2002 165 lbs. Troy Barbush 39 1997-1998 174 lbs. Dave Yahner 34 1991-1992 174 lbs. John Burda 34 2003-2004 184 lbs. Craig Thurber 38 1994-1995 197 lbs. Jared Kuleck 32 1994-1995 HEAVYWEIGHT Carlton Haselrig 47 1986-1987

MOST PINS IN A SEASON BY WEIGHT CLASS 125 lbs. Jody Strittmatter 24 1997-1998 133 lbs. Thad Benton 17 2002-2003 141 lbs. Thad Benton 17 2005-2006 149 lbs. Chris Como 10 1993-1994 157 lbs. Shad Benton 14 2002-2003 165 lbs. Barry Gresh 17 1978-1979 174 lbs. John Revesz 19 1982-1983 184 lbs. Dan Revesz 13 1979-1980 197 lbs. Jared Kuleck 14 1992-1993 HEAVYWEIGHT Carlton Haselrig 19 1986-1987

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MOUNTAIN CAT WRESLTING ALL-TIME WIN LIST

RANKING NAME CAREER RECORD WIN % 1. Carlton Haselrig 143-2-1 .979 2. Tony Albertelli 138-29-0 .826 3. Ethan Brownback* 131-26-0 .834 4. Brandon Newill*** 130-26-0 .833 5. Craig Thurber 120-20-0 .857 6. Rob Yahner 120-24-1 .828 7. John Revesz 119-31-2 .783 8. Dave Yahner 113-23-1 .831 9. Troy Barbush 113-24-0 .825 10. John Strittmatter 112-15-0 .882 11. Thad Benton 112-21-0 .842 12. Lee Schickel 108-25-0 .812 13. Irwin Brambley 107-43-0 .713 14. John Hollman** 107-48-0 .690 15. Isaac Greeley 106-23-0 .822 16. Dan Revesz 102-27-0 .791 17. Shad Benton 101-9-0 .918 18. Tony Clark 98-29-0 .772 19. Jared Kuleck 98-29-2 .759 20 Mike Corcetti 96-36-0 .727 21. Kevin O’Neil 92-18-0 .836 22. Sean Isgan 92-30-0 .754 23. Jeff Bricker 92-33-0 .736 24 Mike Fowler 92-38-0 .708 25. Jason Nestor 92-41 .692 26. Jody Strittmatter 87-3-0 .967 27. Leo Feist 87-34-1 .713 28. Bob Ray 86-25-4 .748 29. Jaison Klingensmith 86-41-0 .677 30. Barry Gresh 84-19-0 .816

* = Includes 78-9 record at Delaware Valley College (PA) ** = Includes 78-42 record at California University (PA) *** = Includes 30-6 record at Capital University (OH)

30 ALL-TIME COACHING WIN 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling Coaching Totals for 33 Varsity Seasons Of Pitt Johnstown Wrestling

YEAR COACH RECORD OVERALL RECORD 1973-1974 Bruce Haselrig (JV Team) 8-0-0 1974-1975 Bruce Haselrig 9-6-1 9-6-1 1975-1976 Curt Davis 3-11-0 12-17-1 1976-1977 Pat Pecora 4-12-0 16-29-1 1977-1978 Pat Pecora 12-4-0 28-33-1 1978-1979 Pat Pecora 11-6-1 39-39-2 1979-1980 Pat Pecora 12-4-0 51-43-2 1980-1981 Pat Pecora 14-3-0 65-46-2 1981-1982 Pat Pecora 11-5-0 76-51-2 1982-1983 Pat Pecora 10-3-0 86-54-2 1983-1984 Pat Pecora 9-6-0 95-60-2 1984-1985 Pat Pecora 15-3-0 110-63-2 1985-1986 Pat Pecora 8-5-0 118-68-2 1986-1987 Pat Pecora 11-3-0 129-71-2 1987-1988 Pat Pecora 11-2-0 140-73-2 1988-1989 Pat Pecora 10-3-0 150-76-2 1989-1990 Pat Pecora 11-3-0 161-79-2 1990-1991 Pat Pecora 7-9-0 168-88-2 1991-1992 Pat Pecora 15-5-0 183-93-2 1992-1993 Pat Pecora 15-0-1 198-93-3 1993-1994 Pat Pecora 15-1-0 213-94-3 1994-1995 Pat Pecora 18-0-0 231-94-3 1995-1996 Pat Pecora 14-0-0 245-94-3 1996-1997 Pat Pecora 15-4-1 260-98-4 1997-1998 Pat Pecora 19-0-0 79-98-4 1998-1999 Pat Pecora 23-2-0 302-100-4 1999-2000 Pat Pecora 14-5-0 316-105-4 2000-2001 Pat Pecora 13-4-0 329-109-4 2001-2002 Pat Pecora 17-5-0 346-114-4 2002-2003 Pat Pecora 14-2-0 360-116-4 2003-2004 Pat Pecora 17-4-0 377-120-4 2004-2005 Pat Pecora 20-5-0 397-125-4 2005-2006 Pat Pecora 24-4-0 * 421-129-4 2006-2007 Pat Pecora 21-5-1 442-134-5

33 VARSITY SEASONS…………………………………………………………….442-134-5 (.761)

* = School Record For Wins In A Season

COACHES’ TOTALS Bruce Haselrig 9-6-1 (.563) (1 Year) Curt Davis 3-11-0 (.214) (1 Year) Pat Pecora 430-117-4 (.780) (31 Years)

31 HISTORY: 1973-1983 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

1973 - 1974 program's inception in 1973. Plus, Barry The storied history of Pitt Johnstown Gresh became the school's first two-time All- Mountain Cat Wrestling began in 1973 when American. Bruce Haselrig headed up a junior varsity team. That season, Haselrig's JV team finished with a perfect 8-0 record to set the stage for what was going to happen in the years to come.

1974 - 1975 Pat Pecora Mountain Cat wrestling was on the map. Named Head Coach in 1976 Now it was time to take the next step. That's what Coach Haselrig and the Pitt Johnstown his belt, Coach Pecora was ready to turn the Sean Isgan Athletic Department did. This season Mountain Cat wrestling program around. Became Pitt Johnstown’s First marked the first intercollegiate varsity Pecora completed his first full year of wrestling season for the young program. The recruiting and it showed. The Mountain Cats NCAA Finalist in 1981

Mountain Cats, wrestled as members of the finished the season with a 12-4 record to start NAIA, and completed their inaugural varsity a streak of 12 consecutive winning seasons. 1980 - 1981 season with a 9-6-1 dual meet record. In the For the second straight season, the process, history was made, as Steve Ragland 1978 - 1979 Mountain Cats claimed the title at the Delaware State University Tournament and became the school's first All-American. The Mountain Cat wrestling program was on the rise. The team made an finished with a 14-3 dual meet record. The team also captured the championship at the impressive sixth place showing at the East Regional Tournament and finished with an 11 West Liberty State College Tournament. In the post season, Coach Pecora's squad -6-1 overall dual meet record. This marked the second straight winning season under continued to impress with a ninth-place Coach Pecora. The 1978-79 season also finish at the NAIA Championships. In produced Barry Gresh, Coach Pecora's first addition, Sean Isgan became the first All-American and the school's first NCAA Mountain Cat to reach the national finals in any sport. Three Mountain Cats earned All- All-American. Back-to-back winning seasons and Pitt Johnstown's second All- American honors (John Revesz, Dan Revesz and Sean Isgan). American proved the Mountain Cats were becoming a formidable opponent in college wrestling.

Bruce Haselrig First Coach in Mountain Cat History

1975 - 1976 1981-1982

Following a year of JV wrestling and a year of varsity wrestling, Curt Davis took over a young, vulnerable program. Despite a Pitt Johnstown’s First Regional 9-6-1 record the previous season, the Championship Team program was depleted of highly talented Barry Gresh wrestlers. Davis and the Mountain Cats First NCAA All-American 1981 - 1982 struggled to a 3-11 record. This marked the Under Coach Pecora Coach Pecora and the Mountain Cats first losing season for the program. provided the growing number of fans with another first. This time it was the school's 1976 - 1977 1979 - 1980 The Mountain Cats captured the first East Regional Tournament Title. On the Following a tough season, the Pitt way to the East Regional Championship, Pitt Johnstown Athletic Department made a Delaware State University Tournament on their way to a 12-4 season. This year also Johnstown compiled an 11-5 dual meet coaching change and opted for a 22-year old record with regular season tournament former wrestler who just graduated from included a trip to the NAIA National Tournament, where the team placed 20th. championships at Delaware State University West Liberty State College. His name was and West Liberty State College. At the Pat Pecora. However, even Coach Pecora Not only did the Mountain Cats place in the nation's top 20 for the first time in school NAIA National Championships, the could not perform miracles right away. His th history, but three wrestlers also earned All- Mountain Cats placed 19 with three more first season marked the second consecutive All Americans, including John Revesz, Pitt losing season for the Pitt Johnstown American honors (Barry Gresh, John Revesz and Dan Revesz). These three All-Americans Johnstown's first three-time All-American wrestling program. Pecora's Mountain Cats (Dave McGowan and Rob Yahner). finished with a 4-12 record. were more than the team produced since the

1977 - 1978 With a year of college coaching under

32 HISTORY: 1984-1990 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

1982 - 1983 1984 - 1985 (Cont’d) 1987 - 1988 This season's 10-3 record marked the Chester University Tournament and fourth at The wrestling program continued to sixth straight winning season for the Pitt the West Liberty State College Tournament. gain a reputation as being a national power. Johnstown wrestling program. The Rob Yahner was an All-American on a team Haselrig claimed his second NCAA Division Mountain Cats once again won the that placed third at the East Regional I and II individual titles. The team finished Delaware State University Tournament. th Tournament and 20 at the NCAA with an 11-2 dual meet record, its second The team also placed fourth at East Championships. Yahner ended his career as a consecutive East Regional Tournament Title Regional Tournament and 19th at the three-time All-American and the only and an eighth place showing at the NCAA NCAA National Championships. John Mountain Cat to be a four-time Regional National Tournament. The Mountain Cats Revesz, this season's only All-American, Champion. also won the Thiel College Tournament and became the first wrestler in Pitt Johnstown placed second at the West Liberty State history to accomplish the feat four times. 1985 - 1986 College Tournament. Sheldon Burkett This year marked the beginning of a new became the second Mountain Cat to be era in Mountain Cat wrestling…"The Carlton selected to the NWCA All-Academic Haselrig Era." Haselrig, one of the most Wrestling Team. Four more wrestlers earned dominating heavyweights in history, earned All-American honors (Carlton Haselrig, Bob All-American honors as a freshman and led Ray, Rich Shaffer and Larry Robey). the team to a championship at the Indiana

University (PA) Tournament. The Mountain 1988 - 1989 Cats also took fourth place at West Chester For the third straight year, Carlton University, fifth place at Delaware State Haselrig claimed individual National Titles at University and sixth at West Liberty State the Division I and Division II levels, College. The Mountain Cats, who finished prompting the NCAA to pass the "Haselrig John with an 8-5 overall record, placed third at the Rule," which prevents a wrestler from East Regional Tournament and 25th at the winning individual national championships Revesz NCAA Championships. in more than one NCAA Division. Haselrig Pitt Johnstown's First finished as the All-Time "winningest" Four-Time All-American 1986 - 1987 wrestler in Pitt Johnstown history with a In his second year of wrestling at career record of 143-2-1 (.979). In the 1983 - 1984 Pitt Johnstown, Haselrig won the NCAA process, he broke Dan Gable's record of 123 consecutive matches without a loss. The The Mountain Cat wrestling program Division II, as well as the NCAA Division I Mountain Cats finished with a 10-3 record, continued to grow. A 9-6 overall record National Championships. The team also won the Southwest Regional Tournament and marked another winning season for Coach claimed its second East Regional Tournament th finished fifth at the NCAA Championships. Pecora and the team. Until this year, the Title under Coach Pecora and finished 11 at The team also won the Thiel College Mountain Cats produced six consecutive 10 the NCAA National Championships, the Tournament and placed second at the West -or-more-win seasons. The team finished highest place ever for a Mountain Cat Liberty State College Tournament. The fifth at the East Regional Tournament and wrestling team to this point. Pitt Johnstown th program produced four All-Americans 20 at the NCAA National Championships. won the West Chester University, Delaware (Carlton Haselrig, Larry Robey, Bill Luszik Rob Yahner earned All-American honors State University and Thiel College and Dave Yahner) and three NWCA All- for the second time. Tournaments and placed fourth at the West Liberty State College Tournament. Along Academic Wrestling Team members (Dave with Haselrig, two other Mountain Cats Yahner, Mike Swank and John Mastillo). earned All-American honors (Bob Ray and Rich Shaffer). Scott Genard was named to 1989 - 1990 the first NWCA All-Academic Wrestling The "Carlton Haselrig Era" came to an Team. end, but Mountain Cat wrestling was known nationwide. Even without the dominance of Haselrig, Coach Pecora and his Mountain Cats compiled an 11-3 overall dual meet

record and earned another Southwest Regional Tournament Title. The young Mountain Cats were champions of the West Rob Yahner Liberty State College Tournament, placed Three-Time All-American And second at the Thiel College Tournament and Four-Time Regional Champion placed in the top 25 (22nd place) at the

NCAA National Championships. Larry Hohman, Dave Yahner and Aaron Williams 1984 - 1985 Coach Pecora and the Mountain Cats were this year's All-Americans, while Yahner rebounded from last season's 9-6 record Carlton Haselrig and Lance Phaturos were named Academic with a school record 15 wins and only three Three-Time NCAA Division I And All-Americans. losses. Pitt Johnstown also won the Three-Time NCAA Division II Delaware State University Tournament for National Champion the fifth time, placed third at the West

33 HISTORY: 1991-1996 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

1990 - 1991

For only the second time since taking over the Pitt Johnstown wrestling program in 1976, Coach Pecora and his Mountain Cats suffered through a losing season. The Mountain Cats, who were rebuilding and decimated by injuries to many key wrestlers, finished the season with a 7-9 overall dual meet mark. The Mountain Cats earned a second-place finish at the Thiel College Tournament and a fifth-place finish at the East Regional Tournament. For the second year in a row, the Mountain Cats earned a 22nd-place finish at the NCAA Championships. Eric Bowser was a national runner-up and an All-American. Tony Albertelli 4-Time NWCA All-Academic 1991 - 1992 Dave Yahner Wrestling Team selection / Following a losing season in 1990-91, Pitt Johnstown's First Second on UPJ Win List with 138 the Mountain Cats had something to prove in GTE Academic All-American the 1991-92 season. Coach Pecora's team posted a 15-5 overall dual meet record and 1993 - 1994 1995 - 1996 earned the championship at the Thiel College Coach Pecora's Mountain Cats continued Tournament and a runner-up spot at the West NATIONAL CHAMPIONS their dominance in NCAA Division II The hopes and dreams of Coach Pecora Liberty State College Tournament. The wrestling by posting another near perfect Mountain Cats also won the East Regional and the hundreds of Mountain Cat wrestlers season. The team finished with a 15-1 dual who have passed through the program since Tournament Championship, a feat that they meet record. The Mountain Cats won the would accomplish for the rest of the 1973 all came true in 1996. Very rarely do Thiel College Tournament and the East you reach the top of the mountain, but Coach millennium. The team also placed seventh at Regional Tournament Title for the third the NCAA National Championships, the Pecora and the Pitt Johnstown wrestling team consecutive year. At the NCAA National reached that peak. The Mountain Cats were second-highest finish in school history to this Championships, Pitt Johnstown placed point. Three Mountain Cats earned All- NCAA Division II National Champions. The seventh and added five more All-Americans team completed its second consecutive American honors (Larry Hohman, Dave to the growing list (Craig Thurber, Jared Yahner, and Eric Bowser), while Yahner undefeated dual-meet season (14-0) and Kuleck, Jeff Bricker, Chris Como and Kevin maintained the momentum through the post became Pitt Johnstown's first three-time O'Neil). Two more Mountain Cats earned NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team season. The Mountain Cats earned titles at spots on the NWCA All-Academic Wrestling the Thiel College and West Liberty State selection. Team (Tony Albertelli and Tony Salopek). College tournaments prior to dominating another East Regional Tournament. Pitt

1992 - 1993 Johnstown then traveled to Northern The Mountain Cats put together a Colorado University for the NCAA Division 1994 - 1995 II National Championships. Lee Schickel perfect season…well, almost a perfect The Mountain Cats flirted with season. For the first time in Pitt Johnstown followed in the footsteps of Carlton Haselrig perfection the past two seasons, but 1994-95 and became the second Mountain Cat in history, a team led by Coach Pecora went turned out to be a perfect season. The team undefeated. The only blemish on a 15-0-1 history to win an individual national posted an 18-0 dual meet record on its way to championship. The rest of the Mountain season was a tie against California University the East Regional Tournament Championship (PA). After winning championships at the Cats followed the lead of Schickel and held and a fourth-place national finish, the highest off four-time consecutive National Champion Thiel College and West Liberty State College in school history. The Mountain Cats added tournaments, the Mountain Cats went on to and #1-ranked Central Oklahoma University another Thiel College Tournament title and a to win the first team National Championship post-season action. Coach Pecora's team third-place finish at the West Liberty State claimed its seventh East Regional in the history of Pitt Johnstown athletics. College Tournament. For the third straight The Mountain Cats were the very best in Tournament Championship and earned a year, Pitt Johnstown had five wrestlers who ninth-place finish at the NCAA NCAA Division II Wrestling!! Schickel led earned All-American honors (Lee Schickel, the list of eight Mountain Cats who earned Championships. Another school record fell Craig Thurber, Jared Kuleck, Jeff Bricker and that year. The Mountain Cats produced five All-American honors (Jeff Bricker, Kevin Tony Albertelli). Albertelli, on his way to O'Neil, Tony Albertelli, Troy Barbush, Irwin All-Americans (Larry Hohman, Lee becoming one of Pitt Johnstown all-time Schickel, John Hollman, Craig Thurber and Brambley, John Strittmatter and Scott greats, was also named to the NWCA All- Croyle). That season also produced two Jared Kuleck), one more than the previous Academic Wrestling Team for the second school record. more NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team time in his career. To cap off the season, members (Tony Albertelli and Troy Coach Pecora was awarded with the NCAA Barbush). Division II "Coach of the Year" Award.

34 HISTORY: 1997-2000 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

1997 - 1998 1998 - 1999 (cont'd.) Without a doubt, the Mountain Cat over #2-ranked Nebraska-Omaha. Seven wrestling program was a force in NCAA Mountain Cats won individual titles at the Division II. The Mountain Cats finished in East Regional Tournament in the Sports the nation's top 10 the past six seasons and Center, and nine wrestlers advanced to the this season would be no different. Coach National Tournament in Omaha, Neb. The Pecora's team set a school record for wins and National Championship came down to one added the fourth undefeated season in history. match…UPJ's Troy Barbush against The Mountain Cats were 19-0 with a title at Nebraska Omaha's Chris Blair. Barbush the Ohio Cup and another East Regional defeated Blair, 8-4, giving Coach Pecora and Championship. Led by freshman Jody the Mountain Cats a 110-105.5 team score Strittmatter, the Mountain Cats traveled to the victory and the school's second National National Tournament and placed third for Title. Three Mountain Cats won individual their seventh consecutive top 10 national National Championships, (Jody Strittmatter, 1996 National Championship Team finish. Strittmatter became the third Pitt John Strittmatter and Troy Barbush) and Johnstown wrestler to win an individual Ethan Brownback finished as a National National Championship. The Mountain Cats Runner-up. Three other wrestlers earned All- 1996 - 1997 boasted five All-Americans (Troy Barbush, American honors (Tony Clark, Isaac Greeley Following last season's NCAA Division Irwin Brambley, Jody Strittmatter, Isaac and Jaison Klingensmith). The Mountain II National Championship, the Mountain Cats Greeley and Jaison Klingensmith) and five Cats also led the nation in NWCA All- were defending the crown. Every team NWCA All-Academic Team members Academic Wrestling Team members for the wanted its shot at the National Champions. (Barbush, Tyke Conover, Greeley, third straight season with nine (Jody The Mountain Cats responded to the challenge Klingensmith and Strittmatter). Strittmatter, John Strittmatter, Greeley, with a 15-4 overall dual meet record and a Barbush, Brownback, Klingensmith, Tyke championship at the Shippensburg University Conover, Ryan Buterbaugh and Jim Custred). Tournament. Once again, Pitt Johnstown 1999 National Championship Team earned the East Regional Tournament Title. At the Division II National Tournament, the Mountain Cats made a run a defending the title, but came up short and settled for a very respectable fifth-place finish. Tony Albertelli, who completed his outstanding career at Pitt Johnstown with a 138-29 record (second all- time in wins behind Carlton Haselrig's143-2-1 record), became the school's first four-time NWCA All-Academic Team selection. Other All-Academic Team selections included Troy Jody Barbush, Jaison Klingensmith and John Strittmatter. Albertelli was also a three-time All-American. Other All-Americans included 1999 - 2000 Kevin O'Neil, John Strittmatter, Troy Barbush Strittmatter Defending the National Championship and National Runner-up Irwin Brambley. Two-Time National Champion is never easy, but the Mountain Cats, with

eight new starters in the line-up, proved they Troy Barbush 1998 - 1999 were still a dominating force in NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Division II wrestling by winning their ninth Going into the season, Coach Pecora straight East Regional title and placing Fifth knew he had something special with this at the National Tournament at South Dakota team. In fact, so did the rest of the wrestling State University. On January 15, Coach world because the Mountain Cats earned the Pecora surpassed the 300-career win pre-season #1-ranking in the nation, a spot milestone with a 46-6 victory over Gardner- they would never give up. Five All- Webb University at the East Regional Duals Americans, including 1998 National at Shippensburg University. In the end, the Champion Jody Strittmatter, returned. Pitt Mountain Cats finished with a 14-5 dual Johnstown breezed through the regular season meet record that included wins over Division by posting wins over seven Division I foes, I Clarion, Binghamton and Slippery Rock. including Ohio State University and Clarion Six wrestlers earned All-American honors University, on its way to a school-record 23 (Brandon Newill, Rob English, Ethan wins against only two losses. Jody Brownback, Ryan Buterbaugh, Brad Hughes and Shad Benton) and six more were named First Four-Time All-American And Strittmatter became the first Mountain Cats to win the title at the Midlands Open at to the NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team Four-Time NWCA All-Academic Northwestern University. The team earned (Brownback, Buterbaugh, Dustin Ziegler, Wrestling Team selection the NCAA Division II Dual Championship by Jim Custred, Aaron Rendos and Ben Kuntz).

posting a 4-0 record, including a 21-16 win

35 HISTORY: 2001-2004 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

2000 - 2001 2001 – 2002 (Cont’d) 2003 – 2004 Despite a few injuries and bumps in the Brent Beckstein placed third and Kuntz Any team that has a successful season road, Coach Pecora and the Mountain Cats finished fourth to advance to the national comes together as a team. To say that the put together another successful season that tournament. Six wrestlers were named to the 2003-04 Mountain Cat wrestlers came wrapped up with the team’s 10th consecutive NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team… together to have an outstanding season is an East Regional Championship and a 10th Place Kuntz (First Team), Matt Roncolato and understatement, considering what it had to showing at the National Tournament. The Dustin Ziegler (Second Team), Bruno overcome before the pre-season even began. Mountain Cats posted a 13-4 dual meet Iorfido, Ryan Ickes and Bill Suvak This team became “Brothers to the Bone” record and placed fourth at the Oklahoma (Honorable Mention). In addition, Benton’s after senior All-American Bruno Iorfido (157 Gold Classic and second at the Millersville 46-2 overall record broke his own school lbs.) was killed in a car crash near his University Invitational. Four Pitt Johnstown single-season weight class records for wins hometown of Ridgway, Pa. and senior Matt wrestlers earned All-American honors in a regular season (38) and wins in a season Benton (184 lbs.) died unexpectedly at his (Brandon Newill, Joe Lloyd, Shad Benton (46). He also broke his and Tyke Conover’s home over the summer. Bonding together in and Howard Bell), while eight other wrestlers record of 12 falls in a season with 14 pins in the wake of losing a pair of close friends, the were named to the NWCA All-Academic 2001-02. Mountain Cats took the mat with heavy Wrestling Team (Ryan Buterbaugh, Jim hearts and honored their fallen teammates by Custred, Ben Kuntz, David Fordoski, Bruno posting a 17-4 dual meet record, winning the Iorfido, Aaron Rendos, Vince Torsell and program’s 17 Regional Championship and Dustin Ziegler). Also, at the same time the placing fifth at the NCAA Division II Mountain Cats were battling for a top-10 National Tournament. In the process, five national finish, Coach Pecora was inducted Pitt Johnstown wrestlers eared All-American into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches honors, including senior John Burda who was Hall of Fame. the National Runner-up at 174 lbs. Burda was also named Pennsylvania Wrestling 2001-2002 News Wrestler of the Year. Other All- The Mountain Cats recorded another top Americans included: Howard Bell, Mark -10 finish behind the efforts of senior Glova, Ryan Ickes and Randy Pyle. Five National Champions Brandon Newill (125 Brandon Newill wrestlers were also named to the NWCA All- lbs.) and Shad Benton (157 lbs.). After 2002 National Champion (125 lbs.) Academic Wrestling Team (Mike Fowler, Eli placing second to Ashland University at the Garshnick, Ickes, Ryon Mazzocco and Matt 130-26 Career Record Roncolato.) East Regional Tournament, Pitt Johnstown earned a Sixth Place finish at the National 2002 - 2003 Tournament at the University of Wisconsin- Despite having to replace two national Parkside. Along with Newill and Benton, champions from the previous season, the Randy Pyle became an All-American by Mountain Cats did not slow down. With a placing eighth. The team posted a 17-5 dual mix of youth and experience, Pitt Johnstown meet record and placed fifth at the Oklahoma earned its 16th Regional Championship and Gold Classic. Benton won the title at the its 20th Top-20 finish with an 11th place finish Gold Classic. Benton, Newill, John Burda, at the national tournament at West Liberty Matt Benton and Ben Kuntz all won State (WV) College, Coach Pecora’s Alma championships at the Slippery Rock Open. Mater. Eight Mountain Cats advanced to the Benton and Newill also placed fifth and national Tournament where five earned All- seventh, respectively, at the Midlands Open. American honors (Thad Benton, Howard At the East Region Tournament, Jason Bell, John Burda, Jason Nestor and Bruno Nestor, Benton and Newill won Iorfido). The Mountain Cats posted a 14-2 championships, while Pyle placed second, dual meet record and placed fourth at the

NWCA/Cliff Keen National Wrestling Duals at Ohio State University in mid-January. Six

more Pitt Johnstown wrestlers were named to the NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team,

including First Team selections Ryan Ickes and Ben Kuntz. Other All-Academic Team

selections included Second Team selections Iorfido, Ryon Mazzocco and Matt Roncolato

and Honorable Mention selection Russ John Burda (174 Keefe. In addition, Coach Pecora garnered another honor when he was inducted into his fifth Hall of Fame. At the annual banquet the night before the national Tournament, Coach Pecora was one of five individuals inducted into the NCAA Division II Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Shad Benton 2002 National Champion (157 lbs.) lbs.) 101-9 Career Record 2004 National Runner-up and

36 HISTORY: 2004-2006 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

2004 - 2005 For the 22nd time in 29 seasons under 2007-08 Coach Pecora, Pitt Johnstown finished in the NCAA DIVISION II nation’s Top-20. The Mountain Cats placed WRESTLING COACHES ASSOC. fourth with six All-Americans, including PRESEASON TOP-20 juniors Thad Benton, the National Champion at 141 lbs., and Ryon Mazzocco, the National Runner-up at 125 lbs. The Mountain Cats T1. Central Oklahoma 155 pts. posted a 20-5 dual meet record that featured T1. Nebraska-Kearney 155 pts. a 7-1 record against Division I teams and a Head Coach Pat Pecora 3. Minnesota St.-Mankato 143 pts. sixth place finish at the NWCA/Cliff Keen Earned 400th Career Win On National Wrestling Duals at Cleveland State 4. Adams State (CO) Coll. 134 pts. University. Pitt Johnstown also claimed the January 20, 2006 with 37-4 Win program’s 18th Regional title in front of a Over Anderson (SC) College 5. PITT JOHNSTOWN 122 pts. home crowd in the Sports Center. Mazzocco, 6. Upper Iowa University 119 pts. Benton, seniors Matt Roncolato (157 lbs.) 20 finish, a two-time National Champion and and Howard Bell (197 lbs.) and junior Zach a school record 24 dual meet victories. In 7. Nebraska-Omaha 112 pts. Majocha (HWT.) all won individual titles at addition, Pitt Johnstown placed fifth at the 8. Western State (CO) Coll. 109 pts. the East Regional Tournament, while senior NWCA Cliff Keen National Duals at Ryan Ickes (149 lbs.) and sophomore Eli Northern Iowa University. Eight wrestlers 9. Wisconsin-Parkside 88 pts. Garshnick (174 lbs.) and red-shirt freshman advanced to the national tournament at the 10. Chadron State (NE) Coll. 80 pts. Mike Corcetti (184 lbs.) placed third to University of Findlay (OH) to help Pitt advance to the National Tournament at the Johnstown come away with four more All- 11. Univ. of Indianapolis 77 pts. Americans, including Thad Benton, who won University of Nebraska-Omaha. In Omaha, 12. Ashland (OH) University 74 pts. Benton, the eighth individual national his second straight individual title at 141 lbs., champion and the 2004-05 Wrestling and Mike Corcetti, the 2006 National Runner 13. Newberry (S.C.) College 62 pts. Report.com PA Collegiate Wrestler of the -Up at 184 lbs. The Mountain Cats set the Year, defeated Nebraska-Omaha’s Eli school record for wins on Senior Night with 14. Mercyhurst College 43 pts. Dominguez, 9-4, to win the title. Mazzocco a 19-12 victory over Mercyhurst to finish 15. Minnesota St.-Moorhead 38 pts. was the National Runner-up at 125 lbs. after with a 24-4 dual meet record, including an 8- suffering a one-point loss in the 2 mark against Division I teams. The 24 16. Univ. of Findlay (OH) 37 pts. championship match. Four others became victories gave Coach Pecora 409 in his 17. Limestone (S.C.) College 33 pts. All-Americans, including four-time All- career, ranking him 15th All-Time and eighth American Bell, who placed fifth, and two- among active coaches in all divisions. 18. Fort Hays State (KS) Coll. 24 pts. time All-American Ickes, who placed eighth. However, January 20 proved to be a 19. Northern State (S.D.) Univ.23 pts. Corcetti placed fourth and Garshnick placed milestone night when Pitt Johnstown dealt sixth. In the classroom, Ickes was a First Anderson (S.C.) College a 37-4 loss in the 20 Truman State (MO) Univ. 17 pts. Team NWCA All-Academic Wrestling Team Sports Center to give Coach Pecora win selection for the third time, and Roncolato #400. Just over a month later, four Mountain was a First Team choice for the second time. Cats won individual East Region titles, Fowler, Garshinick and Mazzocco, were First including Brandon Reasy (133 lbs.), Benton, Team All-Academic selections, while Eli Garshnick (174 lbs.) and Corcetti. Brandon Reasy (133 lbs.) was named to the Heavyweight Zach Majocha was a runner-up, Second Team and Tom Brambley (133 lbs.) while Albert Miles (165 lbs.) and Mike and Rob Sakmar (165 lbs) were Honorable Fowler (197 lbs.) placed third and Joe MOUNTAIN CATS IN THE Mention choices. Strittmatter (157 lbs.) placed fourth. With INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS eight National Qualifiers, Pitt Johnstown was poised to earn another Top-10 finish. Benton, 133 LBS. the PA Wrestling News Wrestler of the Year for the second straight year, became Pitt Brandon Reasy - #3

Johnstown’s third wrestler to win more than 184 LBS. one National Championship when he beat Central Oklahoma’s Kyle Evans, 4-2, in the Mike Corcetti - #3 title bout at 141 lbs. Corcetti was the Thad Benton (141 lbs.) national runner-up, while Miles placed fifth 125 LBS. 2005 NCAA Division II and Reasy placed sixth to lead the Mountain Derrek Bosso - #5 Cats to a sixth place finish. Academically, National Champion seven wrestlers were named to the NWCA HWT.

All-Academic Team, including, Ryon Chris Dempsey - #5

2005- 2006 Mazzocco (125 lbs.), Garshnick, Fowler and The 2005-06 season featured Coach Reasy who were all named to the first team. 141 LBS. Pecora’s 400th career victory, the program’s Strittmatter was a second team selection, and 19th Regional championship and 22nd Top- Tom Brambley (133 lbs.) and Rob Sakmar Shane Valko - #7

(165 lbs.) were Honorable Mention choices. 174 LBS. Albert Miles - #7

37 2006-07 SEASON REVIEW 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

The Mountain Cats continued their reign of excellence in 2007 East Coast Duals, and the local fans saw the Mountain Cats 2006-07 by claiming the program’s fourth straight and 20th dismantle their six opponents by a combined score of 237-28. Of overall East Regional Championship. Pitt Johnstown advanced the six wins, three were by shutout and two others were over eight wrestlers to the National Tournament at the University of ranked opponents. Pitt Johnstown defeated #12 Newberry (S.C.), Nebraska-Kearney and came away with five All-Americans on 25-10, and #14 Carson-Newman (TN) College, 27-12. their way to a seventh-place finish and the program’s 23rd Top- The Mountain Cats, winners of nine straight matches since 20 finish. the loss to Nebraska-Omaha, continued their great wrestling by Junior returning All-American Albert Miles (Canonsburg, winning four more matches in a row. Pitt Johnstown defeated Pa.) kicked the season off in fine fashion by winning the 165- Gannon University, 26-12, and Division I American (D.C.) lb. title at the 2006 West Virginia Open. The next day, seven Pitt University 23-17, before wrapping up the home schedule with a Johnstown wrestlers walked away with championships and a 26-13 win over #12 Ashland (OH) University and a 30-9 Senior total of 16 placed in the top-four at the Washington & Jefferson Night victory over the University of Findlay (OH). Collegiate Open. Junior Derrek Bosso (125 lbs.) (Pequea, Pa.), The Mountain Cats looked to extend their 13-match win All-American Brandon Reasy (133 lbs.) (New Enterprise, Pa.), streak at East Region rival and #12 Mercyhurst College on red-shirt freshman Shane Valko (141 lbs.) (Windber, Pa.), red- February 16. The Mountain did not lose, but they did not win, shirt freshman Kyle Keane (165 lbs.) (Clearfield, Pa.), junior Rob either. Mercyhurst clawed back to earn an 18-18 tie and end the Sakmar (Johnstown, Pa.), two-time All-American and #1- streak. However, the Mountain Cats finished strong with wins ranked Mike Corcetti (184 lbs.) (Export, Pa.) and senior National over Division I teams Davidson (N.C.) College and Duquesne Qualifier Mike Fowler (197 lbs.) (Carrolltown, Pa.) all won University to wrap up the regular season with a 21-5 overall championships. Brian Cook (149 lbs.) (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Mazen record and a 4-4 record against Division I teams. In the process, Kholi (157 lbs.) (Allentown, Pa.), Chris Decker (174 lbs.) Corcetti held the nations’ #1 ranking throughout the entire (Port Matilda, Pa.) and Nathan Murin (184 lbs.) regular season and posted a perfect 29-0 on his way to setting the (Washington, Pa.) were runner-ups, while Scott Morgan (125 Pitt Johnstown record for wins in a regular season. lbs.) (North Huntingdon, Pa.), Joe Strittmatter (157 lbs.) With the regular season behind them, the Mountain Cats set (Ebensburg, Pa.) and Archie McConnell (165 lbs.) their sights on the post season, beginning with the East (Quarryville, Pa.) placed third. Freshman Josh Regional Tournament at the University of North Ervine (141 lbs.) placed fourth. Carolina-Pembroke on February 23-24. Reasy, With some open tournament wrestling under Corcetti, who suffered an injury in the title bout, their belts, the Mountain Cats were ready to take on Fowler and true freshman heavyweight Chris the dual meet schedule. Pitt Johnstown opened the Dempsey (Sewickley, Pa.) placed second to guide slate with a convincing 37-0 win at West Liberty Pitt Johnstown to its 20th Regional title under Coach State College, before traveling to the Pennsylvania Pecora. Bosso, Strittmatter and senior All- State Duals where the team suffered losses to a pair American Eli Garshnick (174 lbs.) (Armagh, Pa.) all of nationally-ranked Division I teams in #8 Penn placed third, while Valko finished fourth to give the State University and #21 Lehigh University. The Mountain Cats eight qualifiers for the National Mountain Cats responded with a 39-3 win over York Tournament at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. College in the Duals’ final round. At nationals, the Mountain Cats clawed their way to a Pitt Johnstown then opened the home schedule with a 22-12 seventh place finish with five more All-Americans. Corcetti, win over Shippensburg University on December 3, before who finished the year with a team-best 36-3 overall record, and traveling to the Clarion University Duals to battle three more Fowler both placed fourth. Reasy and Garshnick both Division I teams on December 17. The Mountain Cats dealt finished fifth to become two-time All-American, and Bosso Clarion a 25-15 setback, but suffered losses to Kent State (OH) joined the ranks of the All-Americans with a sixth place finish. University and Lock Haven University to finish the first semester Not only did the Mountain Cats get the job done on the mat, with a 4-4 record. but they got it done in the classroom with five more NWCA Following a break for the holiday season, Pitt Johnstown Academic All-Wrestling Team selections. Fowler and Garshnick tuned up for the grueling months of January, February and March became four-time choices after being named to the First Team with three champions, four runner-ups and a pair of third places for the third time each. Reasy and Strittmatter were also on the at the Wilkes University Open on December 28. Bosso and First Team, while red-shirt freshman Patrick Walsh (184 lbs.) Corcetti won titles, while Morgan, Strittmatter, Miles and (Leesport, Pa.) was an Honorable Mention selection. As a Fowler placed second, and Reasy and sophomore team, Pitt Johnstown finished ninth in the country with a 3.116 heavyweight Jon Neese (Chambersville, Pa.) placed third. overall Grade-Point-Average. The Mountain Cats kicked-off the second semester with a win at Kutztown University, before earning a fifth place finish at the 2007 NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals at Northern Iowa University. Led by Corcetti, the Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament, Pitt Johnstown won a 34-9 decision over #18 Wisconsin-Parkside to start the tournament, before #4 Nebraska- Omaha scored a 22-13 win in Round Two. However, Pitt Johnstown battled back with wins over #20 Chadron State (NE) College, #15 West Liberty State and #9 Western State (CO) College to place fifth and improve to 9-5. Just one week later, the Sports Center played host to the 38 ALL-AMERICANS & NAT’L QUALIFIERS 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

FRONT ROW (L to R): Derrek Bosso, Shane Valko and Brandon Reasy BACK ROW (L to R): Zach Majocha, Chris Dempsey, Albert Miles and Mike Corcetti

39 06-07 SCHEDULE & RESULTS 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

Final Dual Meet Record: 21-5-1

DATE OPPONENT RESULT SCORE RECORD NOVEMBER 4 at West Virginia University Open (Morgantown, WV) 5 at Washington & Jefferson Collegiate Open (Washington, PA) 11 at West Liberty State (WV) College Won 37-0 1-0 19 at Pennsylvania State Dual Tournament (Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA) vs. Lehigh University Lost 11-22 1-1 vs. Penn State University Lost 6-29 1-2 vs. York College Won 39-3 2-2

DECEMBER 1 SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY WON 22-12 3-2 3 at Penn State University Open (University Park, PA) 17 at Clarion University Duals (Clarion, PA) vs. Kent State (OH) University Lost 12-22 3-3 vs. Lock Haven University Lost 16-21 3-4 vs. Clarion University Won 25-15 4-4 28 at Wilkes University Open (Wilkes Barre, PA)

JANUARY 6 at Kutztown University Won 22-15 5-4 13-14 at NWCA Cliff Keen National Duals (Northern Iowa University, Cedar Falls, IA) 5th Place vs. University of Wisconsin-Parkside Won 34-9 6-4 vs. University of Nebraska-Omaha Lost 13-22 6-5 vs. Chadron State (NE) College Won 39-3 7-5 vs. West Liberty State (WV) College Won 22-10 8-5 vs. Western State (CO) College Won 27-15 9-5 19-20 EAST COAST DUALS (JOHNSTOWN, PA) VS. ANDERSON (S.C.) UNIVERSITY WON 55-0 10-5 VS. NEWBERRY (S.C.) COLLEGE WON 25-10 11-5 VS. CARSON-NEWMAN (TN) COLLEGE WON 27-12 12-5 VS. UNIV. OF NORTH CAROLINA-PEMBROKE WON 31-6 13-5 VS. LIMESTONE (S.C.) COLLEGE WON 48-0 14-5 VS. BELMONT ABBEY (N.C.) COLLEGE WON 51-0 15-5 24 at Gannon University Won 26-12 16-5 28 at American (D.C.) University Won 23-17 17-5 31 ASHLAND (OH) UNIVERSITY WON 26-13 18-5

FEBRUARY 3 UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY (OH) WON 30-9 19-5 16 at Mercyhurst College Tie 18-18 19-5-1 17 at Duquesne University with Davidson (N.C.) College vs. Davidson (N.C.) College Won 34-10 20-5-1 vs. Duquesne University Won 29-6 21-5-1 23-24 at East Regional Tournament (UNC-Pembroke, Pembroke, N.C.) Champions

MARCH 9-10 at NCAA Division II National Tournament (University of Nebraska-Kearney, Kearney, NE) 7th Place

40 06-07 FINAL STATISTICS 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

WT. NAME OVERALL DUAL DEC. MAJ. DEC TECH FALLS PINS DFLT/FRFT

125 lbs. Chris Yentzer 4-4 0-0 0 0 0 3 0 125 lbs. Derrek Bosso (6) 27-12 13-6 18 7 1 1 0 125 lbs. Scott Morgan 12-7 5-2 10 0 0 1 1 133 lbs. Brandon Reasy (5) 33-12 19-7 21 3 0 9 0 133 lbs. Mike Paronish 1-2 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 141 lbs. Shane Valko 31-14 17-7 16 3 0 10 2 141 lbs. A.J. Milanak 3-4 0-1 1 1 0 1 0 141 lbs. D.J. Cassler 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 141 lbs. John Dragun 1-1 0-0 1 0 0 0 0 141 lbs. Josh Ervine 5-3 0-0 2 0 0 0 3 149 lbs. Brian Cook 12-15 4-10 7 1 0 3 1 149 lbs. Adam Whetstone 6-8 3-4 4 2 0 0 0 149 lbs. Mazen Kholi 14-5 7-3 6 1 0 6 1 149 lbs. Ryan McIntyre 4-4 1-2 2 0 0 2 0 149 lbs. Dan Simon 2-3 0-0 1 0 0 1 0 149 lbs. Brian Petrakis 3-4 0-0 3 0 0 0 0 157 lbs. Joe Strittmatter 26-15 14-10 10 7 0 5 4 157 lbs. Archie McConnell 6-1 1-0 2 1 0 2 1 165 lbs. Albert Miles 21-10 12-7 12 3 0 6 0 165 lbs. Kyle Keane 13-5 7-2 6 0 1 5 1 165 lbs. Nick Fastuca 4-6 0-0 3 0 0 0 1 174 lbs. Eli Garshnick (5) 20-11 12-8 12 1 0 6 1 174 lbs. Rob Sakmar 9-5 4-3 5 1 0 2 1 184 lbs. Mike Corcetti (4) 36-3 22-0 19 6 5 5 1 184 lbs. Patrick Walsh 11-8 5-4 4 3 1 3 0 184 lbs. Nathan Murin 3-2 0-0 3 0 0 0 0 197 lbs. Mike Fowler (4) 31-10 17-6 18 4 1 5 3 HWT. Jon Neese 16-8 8-3 8 1 0 5 2 HWT. Chris Dempsey 23-14 10-6 4 0 0 17 2 HWT. Nathan Tomporoski 1-2 0-0 0 0 0 1 0

FINAL NATIONAL RANKING IN PARENTHESIS AFTER WRESTLER’S NAME

41 07-08 RETURNING LETTERMEN 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

FRONT ROW (L to R): Scott Morgan, Adam Whetstone, Dan Simon, Ryan McIntyre, Nick Fastuca SECOND ROW (L to R): Mazen Kholi, Derrek Bosso, Brandon Reasy, Shane Valko THIRD ROW (L to R): Rob Sakmar, Mike Corcetti, Albert Miles FOURTH ROW (L to R): Patrick Walsh, Zach Majocha, Chris Dempsey, Gerred Price, Kyle Keane

42 07-08 RED-SHIRT FRESHMEN 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

FRONT ROW (L to R): John Dragun, Brian Petrakis and Andrew Flagler BACK ROW (L to R): Nathan Murin, Steve Makin and Nathan Tomporoski

43 07-08 FRESHMEN 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

FRONT ROW (L to R): Bobby Wolford, Matt Scherich, Paul Myers, Brock Leitzel and Cody Myers MIDDLE ROW (L to R): Nathan Link, Damian Majocha, Jason Kylor, Zach Lundgren and Nikko Leitzel BACK ROW (L to R): Phil Slaugh, Jared Roberts, Garrett Gibson, Jon Moore, Matt Moore and Ryan Everhart

44 2008 SUMMER WRESTLING CAMPS 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

Each July, hundreds of grade school and high school wrestlers flock to Head Coach Pat Pecora’s Pitt Johnstown wrestling camp where athletes of all talent levels learn from former NCAA National Champions, NCAA All-Americans, as well as college and high school coaches. Pitt Johnstown’s ELEMENTARY FIVE-DAY CAMP emphasizes individual attention with full-time staff members. Ability levels and age groups are taken into consideration at all workouts. The staff reviews the best holds used in wrestling and the new moves being performed by the top wrestlers in the nation. The SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FIVE-DAY CAMP is designed to train the serious wrestler in all phases of the sport. In addition to technique, Coach Pecora and his staff will teach conditioning, weight training and wrestling in an actual training situation. Wrestlers will train the same way All-Americans and National Champions do in preparation for big tournaments. It is a chance to develop by working out with acclaimed wrestlers.

2008 Mountain Cat Tentative Summer Wrestling Camp Dates 2008 Elementary Wrestling Camp: July 13-17, 2008 2008 Senior High School Camp: July 13-17, 2008 Call the Pitt Johnstown Athletic Department at (814) 269-2000 For More Details

45 ALL-TIME LETTERMEN 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

A D I Justin Adams - 1 Mike DeBartolo - 1 Bruno Iorfido – 1,2,3 Rick Adams - 1 Joe Dougherty - 1,2 Sean Isgan - 1,2,3,4 Tony Albertelli - 1,2,3,4 Chris Depmsey - 1 Brandon Ickes - 1 Charlie Alt - 1 E Ryan Ickes – 1,2,3,4 Jim Eason - 1 B Joel Easter – 1 Troy Barbush - 1,2,3,4 Aaron Elliott – 1,2 J Alan Barnick - 1,2 Rob English - 1,2,3,4 Bob Jablonsky - 1,2 Kevin Barrett - 1,2,3,4 Jason Jones - 1,2 Wes Beach - 1,2 F Ray Joseph - 1 Brent Beckstein – 1 Nick Fastuca - 1 Howard Bell – 1,2,3,4 Leo Feist - 1,2,3,4 Matt Benton – 1,2,3 Todd Ford - 1,2 K Shad Benton – 1,2,3 David Fordoski – 1 Todd Kantor - 1 Thad Benton – 1,2,3,4 Mike Fowler - 1,2,3,4 Tracey Karlie - 1,2,3 Richard Bishop - 1,2,3,4 Kyle Keane - 1

Marlin Bollinger - 1 Russ Keefe – 1,2,3 Derrek Bosso - 1,2,3 G Tim Keefe - 1 Eric Bowser - 1,2,3,4 Mike Gable - 1 Troy Keith - 1,2,3,4 Irwin Brambley - 1,2,3,4 Travis Gardner - 1,2,3,4 Alton Kester - 1 Tom Brambley - 1,2 Eli Garshnick - 1,2,3,4 Mazen Kholi - 1,2 Michael Branas - 1 Jesse Garshnick - 1,2 Henry Klinar - 1,2,3 Jeff Bricker - 1,2,3,4 Mike Gavin - 1 Jaison Klingensmith - 1,2,3,4 Matt Bricker - 1 Scott Genard - 1,2,3,4 Jeff Kohler - 1 Eric Brown - 1,2,3 Scott George – 1 Andy Kukla - 1 Ethan Brownback - 1,2 Mark Glova – 1,2,3,4 Jared Kuleck - 1,2,3,4 Mike Bruner – 1 Jeff Gonder - 1 Ben Kuntz – 1,2,3,4 John Burda – 1,2,3,4 Steve Gould - 1 Sheldon Burkett - 1,2,3,4 Charles Gray - 1 Ryan Buterbaugh - 1,2,3,4 Richard Grayson - 1 L

Isaac Greeley - 1,2,3,4 Mitch Landers - 1 C Barry Gresh - 1,2,3 Greg Larson - 1 Terrance Calhoun - 1 Greg Grimes – 1,2 Mike Lazaro - 1,2 Shane Callahan - 1 Ronald Lepley - 1,2 Don Caputo - 1,2,3 H Joe Lloyd - 1,2,3,4 Craig Carrico - 1 Bruce Long - 1 Reed Case - 1 Jim Hanning - 1 Kenneth Harris - 1,2,3 Paul Long - 1 Dan Chelen - 1 Bill Luszik - 1,2,3,4 Tony Clark - 1,2,3,4 Carlton Haselrig - 1,2,3,4 Tim Hertel – 1 Chris Como - 1,2,3,4 Tyke Conover - 1,2,3 Craig Hight – 1,2,3,4 Brian Cook - 1,2 Randy Hipp - 1 Mike Corcetti - 1,2,3 Richard Hipp - 1,2 Lou Crocco - 1 Larry Hohman - 1,2,3,4 Ernest Croston - 1 Michael Holbay - 1 Scott Croyle - 1,2,3,4 John Hollman - 1 Jim Custred - 1,2,3,4 Frank Huchrowski - 1,2,3 Brad Hughes - 1,2,3,4 Kory Hughes - 1,2,3,4

46 ALL-TIME LETTERMEN 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

M R V Brian Mahoney - 1,2 Steve Ragland - 1 Shane Valko - 1 Zach Majocha – 1,2,3,4 Ted Rakar - 1,2,3 James Vitale - 1,2,3 Justin Martin - 1,2 Robert Ray - 1,2,3,4 Ronald Maste - 1 Brandon Reasy - 1,2,3 John Mastillo - 1,2,3,4 Mark Remaley - 1 W Brian Matson – 1 Aaron Rendos – 1,2 Tim Waller - 1,2 Jay Matteo – 1,2,3,4 Dan Revesz - 1,2,3,4 Patrick Walsh - 1 Ryon Mazzocco – 1,2,3,4 Jim Revesz - 1,2,3,4 Brian Waltz - 1 Denis Mazzoni - 1 John Revesz - 1,2,3,4 Darren Wenner - 1 David McGowan - 1,2,3,4 Joe Revesz - 1,2,3 Adam Whetstone - 1 Ryan McIntyre - 1 Mike Revesz - 1,2 Aaron Williams - 1,2 David McMillan - 1 Richard Rhodes - 1,2,3 Brian Wills - 1,2,3 Jack Mengel - 1,2,3,4 Richard Ritson - 1,2,3 Mike Wilt - 1 Albert Miles - 1,2,3 Larry Robey - 1,2,3,4 David Woy - 1 John Miller - 1 Matt Roncolato – 1,2,3,4 Ronald Wyland - 1,2,3,4 Mark Miller - 1,2,3 Rudy Rura - 1,2,3,4 Scott Morgan - 1,2 Y Chris Motter - 1,2,3,4 S Dave Yahner - 1,2,3,4 Rob Yahner - 1,2,3,4 Carl Muir - 1 Rob Sakmar - 1,2,3 Chris Yentzer – 1,2,3 Adam Musisko - 1,2 Tony Salopek - 1,2,3 Brad Yoder - 1 Nate Satzer - 1

Al Scala - 1

N Lee Schickel - 1,2,3,4 Mike Nader - 1 Darryl Schrift - 1 Z Mike Nagy - 1,2 Richard Schultz - 1,2 Damian Zamias - 1,2,3 Jon Neese - 1,2 Anthony Scifo - 1 Dustin Ziegler – 1,2,3 Jason Nestor – 1,2,3,4 Mark Scripps - 1,2

Brandon Newill – 1,2,3 Richard Shaffer - 1,2,3

Todd Niebauer - 1 Don Shetler - 1 Larry Norris – 1 Dan Simon - 1 Michael Strank - 1 Jody Strittmatter - 1,2 O Joe Strittmatter - 1,2,3 Kevin O'Neil - 1,2,3,4 John Strittmatter - 1,2,3 Brian Strizki - 1,2 David Stuchinski – 1 P Eric Svec - 1,2 Frank Pascarella - 1,2,3,4 Bill Suvak - 1 Frank Pennings - 1 Mike Swank - 1,2,3,4 Lance Phaturos - 1,2,3,4 Kevin Phillipi – 1 T Tom Prato – 1,2,3 Scott Thomas - 1,2 Brian Putnam – 1,2,3 Craig Thurber - 1,2,3,4 Randy Pyle – 1,2,3,4 Vince Torsell - 1 Steve Toth - 1,2 Chris Tresnicky - 1 Luke Tresnicky - 1 Mike Tucker - 1,2,3,4

47 UPJ ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME 2007 - 2008 Mountain Cat Wrestling

In September 2007, the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown announced the creation of an Athletics Hall of Fame On September 30, 2007 five former Pitt Johnstown Athletes were inducted as part of the inaugural class of the Athletics Hall of Fame

The Inaugural Class Included:

LISA BRITT (1980 - WOMEN’S BASKETBALL)

SEAN ISGAN (1982 - WRESTLING)

CARL SAX (1958 - MEN’S BASKETBALL)

ED SHERLOCK (1961- MEN’S BASKETBALL / ATHLETIC DIRECTOR)

JAMES WILKES (1954 - MEN’S BASKETBALL)

Lisa Britt Sean Isgan Carl Sax Ed Sherlock James Wilkes Women’s Basketball Wrestling Men’s Basketball Men’s Basketball/Administrator Men’s Basketball

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