Class AA Preview - Part 2

The following is a brief look at the local Class AA wrestling teams:

Jefferson-Morgan

Key Losses - John Demaske (126, 42-3, 6th in PIAA), Jason Miller (138, 28-5), Ryan Zalar (160, 35-10)

Key Returns - Gavin Teasdale (106, 0-0, Fr.), Brendan Howard (113, 35-10, Sr.), Trevor Kniha (152, 29-22), Jr.), Bill Bowlen (170, 40-6, Jr.), Ian Wolfe (Hvy, 32-11, Sr.)
Comment - Teasdale the talk of the WPIAL

Mapletown

Key Losses - Colby Kincell (126, 18-13)

Key Returns - Brian Brady (106, 16-14, So.), Noah Hixon (120, 19-11, Jr.), Adam Hein (182, 15-14, Sr.), Harlee Gee (220, 16-13, Jr.), Zack Brown (Hvy, 11-3, Sr.)
Comment - Steady overall improvement for the Maples since program restarted.

McGuffey

Key Losses - Tyler Harris (145, 28-8)

Key Returns - Gage Nicolella (106, 24-9, Jr.), Teague Nicolella (113, 20-14, So.), Aaron Harris (126, 21-10, Sr.), Nate Whipkey (170, 20-11, Sr.), Liam McElhoes (220, 21-14, Sr.)
Comment - The drop to Class AA brings expectations to higher level.

South Fayette

Key Losses - Grant Fetchet (152, 44-6, 4th in PIAA), Jack Previte (170, 16-12), Zach Walker (195, 14-2)

Key Returns - Andrew John (106, 34-15, Sr.), Jasper Wolfe (113, 20-12, Jr.), Mike Carr (132, 44-2, Sr., 5th in PIAA), Shane Ging (138, 29-19, Jr.), Brett Beltz (145, 35-11, Sr.), Jared Walker (160, 43-2, Sr, 2nd in PIAA)
Comment - Lions are strong, talented and have a lot of depth. What's not to like?

Washington

Key Losses - George Rogers (145, 11-10), Shawn Hughes (160, 13-9)

Key Returns - Kurt Adkins (132, 17-14, Jr.), Keirs Gloady (Hvy, 13-13, Sr.)
Comment - Another year of hurdles for the program.

West Greene

Key Losses - Dalton Wildman (182, 28-8), Jeffrey Isiminger (195, 15-13)

Key Returns - Sheldon Phillips (120, 19-10, Sr.), Will VanNorman (220, 25-9, Sr.)
Comment - Sophomores and seniors dot lineup. Lots of room for growth here.

Editor's note: Class AAA preview will be posted later in the week.