Class AAA preview

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

Canon-McMillan

Key Losses - Brendan Price (113, 37-7), Dalton Macri (126, 40-2, PIAA champ), Josiah Hritsko (132, 24-12), Alex Hutchin (138, 23-11), Malachi Krenzelak (138, 32-7), Solomon Chishko (145, 27-3, PIAA champ), Alec Rideout (220, 11-5)

Key Returns -  Cam Fontenot (106, 19-11, So.), Matt Oblock (120, 32-11, So.), Jessee Lesko (12, 21-13, Sr.), Brendan Furman (Hvy, 21-13, So.)
Comment -  The rebuilding process begins. Lots of talent in the pipeline.

Peters Township

Key Losses - Tyler Buckiso (132, 31-7, 6th in PIAA), Italo Merante (138, 30-6), Sammy Florentino (145, 28-12), Mac Oberschelp (182, 20-9), Lucas Cervenak (Hvy, 27-10).

Key Returns - Danny Florentino (106, 25-10, So.), Phillip Mary (126,, 26-6, Sr.), Mike McAleavy (160, 20-13, Jr.), Mitch Fitzgerald (182,, 17-8, Sr.)

Comment - Finding talent through middle of lineup is crucial to success.

Ringgold

Key Losses - Ken Tarpley (132, 34-7), Branden Heinzelman (152, 27-9), Devin Fallenstein (170, 30-4)

Key Returns - Doug Gudenburr (113, 27-7, Jr.), Jake Gerard (138, 25-12, Sr.), Taylor Bass (Hvy, 26-7, Sr.)

Comment - Rams lost 109 bout wins to graduation. Lots of questions.

Trinity

Key Losses - Tristan Buxton (106, 25-12)

Key Returns - Mike Kolosky (113, 18-5, So.), Cam Reynolds (120, 22-16, Sr.), Ryan Yocum (126, 18-9, Jr.), Justin Ritter (152, 19-8, Jr.), Robert West (195, 32-6, Sr.)

Comment - West the leader of young lineup. Eleven possible starters underclassmen.

Waynesburg

Key Losses - None

Key Returns - Cole Rush (106, 25-13, Jr.), Shaun Wilson (120, 25-10, Jr.), A.C. Headlee (126, 39-6, 3rd in PIAA), Logan Henderson (132, 19-12, Jr.), Terry Victor (145, 22-8, Jr.), Colin McCracken (160, 30-8, So.)

Comment - Headlee top-ranked in country by Intermat. Expectations high for North Carolina commit.