Boys’ wrestling preview

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The Boys’ Wrestling team posing for a photo.

Head Coach: Robert Shettsline – 23 years as head coach and 6 years as assistant coach

Assistant coaches: Bill Robbins, Zac Fryling, and Will Bachert

2015-2016 Record: 17-4 (7-0 league), Continental Conference Champs

Program Record:  538-323-7

Key Losses:

Sofiane Bensmail  – 132lbs

Mikey O’Brien – 145lbs – Kutztown

Jee Eagay – 106lbs.

Tyler Leidy – 220,285lbs – Hofstra

Key Returners:

Senior – Collin Shannon, 152 lbs

Junior – Owen Verespy, 195 lbs

Senior – Will Laughlin, 145 lbs.

Sophomore – Eric Laughlin, 138 lbs.

Others To Watch:

Junior – Ryan Cody , 285 lbs: Ryan is making a significant weight jump this season, but should adjust well to this weight class.

Sophomore – Patrick O’Neill: Last year as a freshman he would have started on most teams.

Strengths/Question Marks:  

“We will be strong in the mid-weights where we have several returners and some quality back-ups. Our Upper weights should do well this year too. Our biggest question marks come at the lower weights where we lack experience,” said Head Coach Robert Shettsline.

Outlook for the Season:

“A team goal every year is to win our league championship. This won’t be easy. Our league will be very competitive once again. We also want to compete at district duals and qualify multiple wrestlers for the state championship tournament,” shared Shettsline.

Matches to Watch:   

Pennridge – December 21st