CONTENTS LIMESTONE COLLEGE Quick Facts……………………………………….1 Season Outlook Season Outlook…………………………………2-3 2004 Roster……………………………………….4 2004 Schedule…………………………………….5 Coach and Player Personnel Head Coach Ben Stehura.………………………...6 Assistant Coach Kevin Vees....…..……………….6 125 lb…………………………………………...7-8 133 lb………………….………………...…..........8 141 lb.………………….………………................9 149 lb……………………………………….....9-10 157 lb…………………………………...……….11 165 lb………………………………………...11-12 174 lb………………………………………...12-13 184 lb………………………………………...13-14 194 lb………………………………………...14-15 285 lb………………………………………...15-16 Opponents 2004 Opponents……………………………........17 Athletic Department Athletic Directory……………………………….18 Athletic Training………………………………..19 2004 Quick Facts Athletic Support College Information Saints Club………………………………………20 Location……………………………………….Gaffney, SC Facilities Enrollment……………………………………………....619 Limestone Athletic Facilities………………...21-22 Founded………………………………………………..1845 Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference President…………………………………...Dr. Walt Griffin CVAC Information……………………………...22 Athletic Information Limestone College Athletic Director……………………………..Larry Epperly Limestone College Information……….Back Cover Asst. AD for Compliance……..…………...Dennis Bloomer Senior Women’s Administrator ………….Cyndi McMahan Nickname…………………………………………….Saints Colors………………………………………..Blue and Gold Affiliation……………………………….NCAA Division II Wrestling Information Conference……………………………………..Independent Head Coach…………………………Ben Stehura (1st Year) Overall Record…………………………………………...n/a Record at Limestone………………………………….….n/a Assistant Coach…...............................................Kevin Vees Facility………………………………...Timken Gymnasium 2004-2005 Media Guide Credits 2003 Record……………………………………………...n/a Letter Winners Returning/Lost..…………………………n/a The 2004-2005 Limestone Wrestling Media Guide Newcomers……………………………………………….40 was written, designed, and edited by Sports Media Information Information Director Josh Lacy with editorial SID……………………………………………….Josh Lacy assistance from Dr. Walt Griffin, Adrienne SID Phone……………………………………864-488-8219 Behling, and Josh Crotzer. SID Fax………………………………………864-902-0714 SID Email……………………………[email protected] Website Address……………………….www.limestone.edu 1 SAINTS WRESTLING 2004-2005 OUTLOOK LIMESTONE COLLEGE In the fall of 2003 Limestone College announced that it was expanding its athletic department to include intercollegiate wrestling. While other institutions were 0 dropping the sport, Limestone saw the rising popularity of wrestling in the South and became just the second college in the State of South Carolina and the 40th institution in the nation to offer NCAA Division II 4 Wrestling. The College’s first move was to hire a head coach to - build the program. Out of a talented pool of applicants, Limestone selected Ben Stehura to take on the job. Stehura had previously served as an assistant coach for Cleveland State University, a nationally 0 ranked Division I program. Stehura immediately set about the unique task of recruiting an entire team. This was a tall order; however, Stehura was up to the challenge. “I want to build on the growing popularity of wrestling in 5 the South in addition to the strong crop of athletes being developed in Ohio and Pennsylvania,” Stehura said. “The Limestone College campus really sells itself, and these kids have a chance to be a part of history. This inaugural team will be something to remember.” Stehura and his staff were expected to bring in 30 student-athletes; however, they have exceeded that mark by bringing together a team of 40 young, diverse student-athletes to form their inaugural wrestling team. The team will wrestle a tough schedule that Coach Stehura feels will prepare them O for the Northeast Regional Championships with the hopes of qualifying for nationals. Stehura says, “The process of recruiting an entire team was daunting, but the results have exceeded all my expectations. I am very excited about the upcoming season. We will have some depth, which U is unusual for a first year program” Stehura said. “This team has quality students, quality athletes, and quality people. I look to the experience and leadership of some of our transfer students to help guide our talented freshman class. I want this team to progress throughout the year and peak for the post season. With hard work and dedication this first year will be exciting and the team should be fun to watch.” T 125 lb: The 125 lb. weight class is highlighted by Brent Clausing (Miamisburg OH) and Ian Barker (Summerville, SC). Clausing, the team’s first signee, was a state place winner at Miamisburg High School, while Barker was a 3-time state champion and 4A Wrestler of the Year at L Summerville High School. Alex Abbott (Cowpens, SC), John Harper (Walhalla, SC), and Matthew Ross (Chicago, IL) will also compete for time at 125 lb. O 133 lb: At 133 lb., Matt Bailey (Woodruff, SC) was a 3-time region champion and North/South All-Star at Woodruff High School. He also took 1st and 3rd place finishes in the O Upperstate Finals. Chris Raynor (Riverhead, NY) will also wrestle 133 1b. Raynor was a 3-time All- League selection for Riverhead High K School. Bailey and Raynor will be pushed by South Carolina product Rodrickus Rogers (Greer, SC). 2 SAINTS WRESTLING 2004-2005 OUTLOOK LIMESTONE COLLEGE 141 lb: Patrick Dowd (Lawrenceville, GA) and Julian Espinoza (Houston, TX) will handle the duties at the 141 lb. class. Dowd was a 2-time area 0 champion at Gwinnett High School. Espinoza was a JV state champion in his sophomore year at Westside High School. 4 149 lb: Local product Stephen Lux (Gaffney, SC) will wrestle at 149 lb. Lux was a 2-time captain for the Gaffney Indians. Joining him at 149 - lb. is James King (Fort Mill, SC), a 3-time State Champion in South Carolina, and Zach Gibson (Centreville, VA), a Team Virginia selection who had over 100 wins at Westfield High School. 0 Bobby Jenks (Floyd Knobbs, IN), Dustin Leutz (Naples, FL), and Robert Sanfilippo (East . Moriches, NY) will also vie for spots at 149 lb. 5 157 lb: The 157 lb. weight class is highlighted by Joseph Federspiel (Greenville, SC). Federspeil was a region champion and team MVP for Wade Hampton High School. Federspiel will be pushed by Matt Maybry (Pacolet, SC) and Greg Satterfield (Williamston, SC). 165 lb: Sabur Ansari (Bryin, NY) will head up the 165 lb. class. He was an All-Region and All-Area selection for Lower Richland High School. Carl Barnes (Shelby, NC), Kevin Cooke (Jeffersonville, IN), and Dominic Moore (Summerville, SC) round out the 165 lb. weight class. O 174 lb: At 174 lb., the Saints will be led by a 2-time Virginia State place winner in Joseph Shreckhise (Grottoes, VA). Joining Shreckhise at 174 lb. is Brandon Boggan (McAdory, AL) who took 3rd at sectionals and was a state qualifier for McAdory HS. Thomas Darwin (Gaffney, U SC) and George Tenney (Anderson, SC) will also compete for time at 174 lb. 184 lb: Kyle Elliot (Drexel, NC) highlights the 184 lb. class. Elliot took state runner-up and 3rd place finishes for Freedom High School. Elliot will have competition at the 184 slot from Raymone Gude (Roswell, GA), Antwan McKelvin (Gaffney, SC), and Sean Pfeiffer (Warrington, PA). T 197 lb: At 197 lb. Rob Sater (Perry, OH) will head up a talented group. Sater comes to Limestone via Cleveland State University. He was a 3-time sectional champion and was ranked in USA Wrestling’s top 30 for three consecutive seasons at Perry High School. Derek Cantwell L (Florence, SC) and William Moss (Red Bank, SC) will fill out the 197 lb. position. 285 lb: The 285 lb. heavyweight division will feature John Richard (Maryester, FL). Richard is O th a former High School All-American who placed 4 in the nation in his senior year. Richard, a senior, comes to Limestone from Division I Gardner-Webb University where he was a 3-year starter and had 25 O wins in his sophomore season. Joining Richard in the heavyweight division are Donald Bluhm (Wellford, SC), Chris Grenda (Brick, NJ), Joseph Rawlinson (Rock Hill, SC), Brandon Thomas K (Virginia Beach, VA), and Richard Vickers (Lawrenceville, GA). 3 SAINTS WRESTLING 2004 ROSTER LIMESTONE COLLEGE SAINTS BY WEIGHT CLASS 125 (5): Alex Abbott, Ian Barker, Brent Clausing, John Harper, Matthew Ross: 133 (3): Matthew Bailey, Chris Raynor, Rodrickus Rogers: 141 (2): Patrick Dowd, Julian Espinoza: 149 (6): Zach Gibson, Robert Jenks, James King, Dustin Leutz, Steven Lux, Robert Sanfilippo: 157 (3): Joseph Federspiel, Matthew Mabry, Greg Satterfield: 165 (4): Sabur Ansari, Carl Barnes, Kevin Cooke, Dominic Moore: 174 (4): Brandon Boggan, Thomas Darwin, Joseph Shreckhise, ALPHABETICAL ROSTER George Tenney: 184 (4): Kyle Elliot, Name Class Ht. WC Hometown Previous School Raymone Gude, Antwan McKelvin, Alex Abbott Fr. 5-5 125 Cowpens, SC Broome HS Sean Pfeiffer: 197 (3): Derek Sabur Ansari Fr. 5-7 165 Columbia, SC Lower Richland HS Cantwell, William Moss, Robert Matthew Bailey Fr. 5-6 133 Woodruff, SC Woodruff HS Sater: 285 (6): Donald Bluhm, Chris Ian Barker Fr. 5-3 125 Summerville, SC Summerville HS Grenda, Joseph Rawlinson, Jonathan Carl Barnes Fr. 5-10 165 Shelby, NC Shelby HS Richard, Brandon Thomas, Richard Donald Bluhm Fr. 6-4 285 Wellford, SC Byrnes HS Vickers. Brandon Boggan Fr. 5-10 174 McCalla, AL McAdory HS Derek Cantwell Fr. 5-9 197 Florence, SC Woodruff HS Brent Clausing Fr. 5-7 125 Miamisburg, OH Miamisburg HS Kevin Cooke Fr. 5-9 165 Jeffersonville, IN Jeffersonville HS Thomas Darwin Fr. 5-9 174 Gaffney, SC Gaffney HS SAINTS BY CLASS Patrick Dowd Jr. 5-8 141 Lawrenceville, GA Georgia Perimeter Col. Kyle Elliot Fr. 6-4 184 Drexel, NC Freedom HS Freshmen (33), Sophomores (3), Julian Espinoza Fr. 5-9 141 Houston, TX Westside HS Juniors (3), Seniors (1). Joseph Federspiel Fr. 5-7 157 Greenville, SC Wade Hampton HS Zachary Gibson Fr. 5-10 149 Centreville, VA Westfield HS Chris Grenda So. 6-0 285 Brick, NJ Brick Memorial HS Raymone Gude Jr. 5-10 184 Roswell, GA Stone Mountain HS SAINTS BY STATE John Harper Fr. 5-7 125 Walhalla, SC Walhalla HS Robert Jenks Fr. 6-0 149 Floyd Knobbs, IN Floyd Central HS South Carolina (19), Georgia (3), James King Fr.