PA Power Rankings preseason #1 wrestlers in each weight class for the Southwest Region in Class AA.
106 - Austin Griffiths, Southmoreland
113 - Justin Patrick, Ligonier Valley
120 - Josh Patrick, Ligonier Valley
126 - Jason Nolf, Kittanning
132 - Nick Zanetta, Keystone Oaks
138 - Shane Gentry, South Side Beaver
145 - Sean Heggs, Juniata
152 - Tanner Sutton, Chartiers-Houston
160 - Cody Law, Forest Hills
170 - Michael Fetchet, South Fayette
182 - Dakota DesLauriers, Burrell
195 - Scott Thompson, Blairsville
220 - Cody Jacobs, West Greene
285 - Kenyatta McCloud, Chartiers-Houston
PA Power Rankings preseason #1 wrestlers in each weight class statewide for Class AA and Class AAA. Here they are.
Class AA
106 - Austin Griffiths, Southmoreland
113 - Korbin Myers, Boiling Springs
120 - Darian Cruz, Bethlehem Catholic
126 - Ryan Diehl, Trinity
132 - Nick Zanetta, Keystone Oaks
138 - Zain Retherford, Benton
145 - Mike Racciato, Pen Argyl
152 - Kyle Barnes, Hughesville
160 - Austin Matthews, Reynolds
170 - Pete Renda, Brandywine Heights
182 - Dakota DesLauriers, Burrell
195 - Ryan Solomon, Milton
220 - Evan Daley, Fort LeBoeuf
285 - Nazar Mironenko, Mifflinburg
Class AAA
106 - Luke Pletcher, Latrobe
113 - Ethan Lizak, Parkland
120 - Sam Krivus, Hempfield
126 - Connor Schram, Canon-McMillan
132 - Josh Maruca, Franklin Regional
138 - Tyson Dippery, Central Dauphin
145 - Solomon Chishko, Canon-McMillan
152 - Garrett Hammond, Chambersburg
160 - Garrett Peppelman, Central Dauphin
170 - Chance Marstellar, Kennard-Dale
182 - Jacob Taylor, Bald Eagle Area
195 - Matt McCutcheon, Kiski Area
220 - Thomas Haines, Solanco
285 - Shane Kuhn, Kiski Area
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Preseason Team Rankings
Here's a link to recently released preseason team wrestling rankings by PA Power Rankings.
http://papowerwrestling.com/pre-season-state-dual-team-rankings/
Analysis: Locally in the Class AA rankings, Bedford is #2 and Chestnut Ridge is #20. These rankings are mostly based on 2011-12 results. In my opinion, I would have Boiling Springs and Bermudian Springs higher than they are, probably ahead of Bedford right now, and I would have Chestnut Ridge higher than #20.
http://papowerwrestling.com/pre-season-state-dual-team-rankings/
Analysis: Locally in the Class AA rankings, Bedford is #2 and Chestnut Ridge is #20. These rankings are mostly based on 2011-12 results. In my opinion, I would have Boiling Springs and Bermudian Springs higher than they are, probably ahead of Bedford right now, and I would have Chestnut Ridge higher than #20.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Top 10 Returning Wrestlers
I've been MIA from this blog for awhile and I apologize, but there's only so much time in the day. But with wrestling season quickly approaching, expect things to pick up here at Spring Into Sports.
To give you a taste, I've made up my list of the top 10 returning wrestlers, regardless of weight class. These are just my opinion and I've added some comments to back my picks up. I have not included any incoming freshman, it wouldn't be fair to do so just yet. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Bedford ninth-grader Jon Gabriel cracks the list early in the season. Schools included for consideration are Bedford, Chestnut Ridge, Claysburg, Everett, HOPE for Hyndman, Northern Bedford, and Tussey Mountain.
2. Tyler Dibert, Chestnut Ridge - Dibert is closing in on the 100-win mark and should get it in the first two weeks of the season. The Lions senior has won three straight District 5 titles and is a two-time state qualifier.
3. Josh Brown, Claysburg - Brown is the big returnee for Claysburg after the Bulldogs were hit hard by graduation. The CK senior finished second at districts and followed that up by qualifying for his second straight state tournament.
4. Trent Crouse, Chestnut Ridge - Crouse quickly became one of the rising stars with a run in late January and early February that included a pair of wins over Easter and a rout of Beth-Center's Zach Swarrow. Three straight losses (including one to Easter in the district finals) to end the season put a damper on what he accomplished in 2011-12. Now a sophomore, Crouse belongs near the top of this list and I could make the argument that he could be higher than #4 right now.
5. Michael Brett, Bedford - Find yourself in one of his textbook cradles and it's pretty much lights out for you against Brett. He clinched the Bisons' fifth straight District 5 Duals title and also won the Thomas Tournament. Unfortunately, some late season injuries hampered his district and regional tournament outings and he fell short of the state tournament.
6. Garrett Thomas, Bedford - Thomas scored 33 wins last season and should do that much if not more as a junior. A hard-nosed wrestler, he had bad luck last year by being in the same weight class as North Star great Nick Roberts. I expect Thomas to get to the PIAA Tournament this winter, he's too good not to be there.
7. Derrick Claar, Chestnut Ridge - Like Crouse, Claar was one of a handful of Chestnut Ridge youngsters that helped propel the Lions to a Richland Duals title and their first district tournament team championship since 1983. Claar won the 106-pound D5 crown but an 0-2 mark at regionals should have him motivated.
8. Austin Buttry, Chestnut Ridge - Undersized at heavyweight, Buttry made up for it with intangibles and is one of the more mat-savvy wrestlers you will find around. His pin of Somerset's Jake Hayman in the finals of the Richland Duals was the highlight of the season. Buttry gave Chartiers-Houston's Nate Grandelis, who went on to place second at states, a hard battle in a one-point loss at regionals. If Buttry wins that bout, he likely would have made it to Hershey. I see Buttry getting there this year.
9. Drew Gartland, Northern Bedford - If his headlock tackle of North Star's Thomas Miller during the District 5-A football playoffs is any indication, it should be a great season for Gartland, who has shown many flashes of what he can do in the past. The Northern Bedford senior should go over 100 career wins this year and I like his chances to go deep into the postseason.
10. Mason Replogle, Northern Bedford - Tall and lanky, Replogle can be a dangerous opponent in the lighter weights. Like his teammate Gartland, he's shown flashes of being brilliant (remember his major decision of Swarrow two years ago at regionals) and a little more consistency could pay off in a big season for the NB senior.
No doubt, there are some good wrestlers not on the list, and it was a tough call on many of them so let that debate begin.
To give you a taste, I've made up my list of the top 10 returning wrestlers, regardless of weight class. These are just my opinion and I've added some comments to back my picks up. I have not included any incoming freshman, it wouldn't be fair to do so just yet. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Bedford ninth-grader Jon Gabriel cracks the list early in the season. Schools included for consideration are Bedford, Chestnut Ridge, Claysburg, Everett, HOPE for Hyndman, Northern Bedford, and Tussey Mountain.
Top 10 Wrestlers
1. Ryan Easter, Bedford - Easily at the top of the list is Easter, who is already a two-time state placewinner with 73 career wins. He is the lone returning state placewinner from this group of schools and the junior lightweight is a solid bet to place again which would make him just the third Bedford wrestler ever to own three state medals. His dad Joel is one of the two so far.2. Tyler Dibert, Chestnut Ridge - Dibert is closing in on the 100-win mark and should get it in the first two weeks of the season. The Lions senior has won three straight District 5 titles and is a two-time state qualifier.
3. Josh Brown, Claysburg - Brown is the big returnee for Claysburg after the Bulldogs were hit hard by graduation. The CK senior finished second at districts and followed that up by qualifying for his second straight state tournament.
4. Trent Crouse, Chestnut Ridge - Crouse quickly became one of the rising stars with a run in late January and early February that included a pair of wins over Easter and a rout of Beth-Center's Zach Swarrow. Three straight losses (including one to Easter in the district finals) to end the season put a damper on what he accomplished in 2011-12. Now a sophomore, Crouse belongs near the top of this list and I could make the argument that he could be higher than #4 right now.
5. Michael Brett, Bedford - Find yourself in one of his textbook cradles and it's pretty much lights out for you against Brett. He clinched the Bisons' fifth straight District 5 Duals title and also won the Thomas Tournament. Unfortunately, some late season injuries hampered his district and regional tournament outings and he fell short of the state tournament.
6. Garrett Thomas, Bedford - Thomas scored 33 wins last season and should do that much if not more as a junior. A hard-nosed wrestler, he had bad luck last year by being in the same weight class as North Star great Nick Roberts. I expect Thomas to get to the PIAA Tournament this winter, he's too good not to be there.
7. Derrick Claar, Chestnut Ridge - Like Crouse, Claar was one of a handful of Chestnut Ridge youngsters that helped propel the Lions to a Richland Duals title and their first district tournament team championship since 1983. Claar won the 106-pound D5 crown but an 0-2 mark at regionals should have him motivated.
8. Austin Buttry, Chestnut Ridge - Undersized at heavyweight, Buttry made up for it with intangibles and is one of the more mat-savvy wrestlers you will find around. His pin of Somerset's Jake Hayman in the finals of the Richland Duals was the highlight of the season. Buttry gave Chartiers-Houston's Nate Grandelis, who went on to place second at states, a hard battle in a one-point loss at regionals. If Buttry wins that bout, he likely would have made it to Hershey. I see Buttry getting there this year.
9. Drew Gartland, Northern Bedford - If his headlock tackle of North Star's Thomas Miller during the District 5-A football playoffs is any indication, it should be a great season for Gartland, who has shown many flashes of what he can do in the past. The Northern Bedford senior should go over 100 career wins this year and I like his chances to go deep into the postseason.
10. Mason Replogle, Northern Bedford - Tall and lanky, Replogle can be a dangerous opponent in the lighter weights. Like his teammate Gartland, he's shown flashes of being brilliant (remember his major decision of Swarrow two years ago at regionals) and a little more consistency could pay off in a big season for the NB senior.
No doubt, there are some good wrestlers not on the list, and it was a tough call on many of them so let that debate begin.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Gibbons wins at W&J Open
Bedford grad and redshirt freshman Brian Gibbons gave UPJ one of its four individual championships in Saturday's Washington and Jefferson Open that kicked off the Mountain Cats' 2012-13 season.
Gibbons, a three-time PIAA state qualifier with Bedford, had two pins, a major decision, and a win by injury default (over UPJ teammate Gary Lantz) before beating Thiel College's Jerrold Roosa by a 5-4 decision for the 174-pound title.
Gibbons, a three-time PIAA state qualifier with Bedford, had two pins, a major decision, and a win by injury default (over UPJ teammate Gary Lantz) before beating Thiel College's Jerrold Roosa by a 5-4 decision for the 174-pound title.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Updated PIAA Football brackets
Here is a link to updated PIAA Football Brackets for all classes.
http://www.easternpafootball.com/2012playoffs.html
http://www.easternpafootball.com/2012playoffs.html
Monday, November 5, 2012
Collegiate Wrestling Update 11-5-12
Clarion junior Devin Cook went 2-2 at the Knight Point Open, wrestling at 149 pounds.
Cook was a two-time state placewinner at Bedford, finishing 8th in both 2008 and 2009.
Ohio State freshman Nick Roberts finished fifth at the Buffalo Open, wrestling unattached at 125 pounds for the Buckeyes. The North Star grad and three-time PIAA Class AA champion is redshirting for OSU this season.
Cook was a two-time state placewinner at Bedford, finishing 8th in both 2008 and 2009.
Ohio State freshman Nick Roberts finished fifth at the Buffalo Open, wrestling unattached at 125 pounds for the Buckeyes. The North Star grad and three-time PIAA Class AA champion is redshirting for OSU this season.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Penn State opens wrestling season
Two-time defending national champion Penn State held its annual public wrestleoffs on Thursday night. I have provided a link to a writeup and video interviews from a few of the wrestlers. Nico Megaludis, Dylan Alton, David Taylor, and Quentin Wright are in this weekend's NWCA All-Star Classic and did not compete last night.
http://www.gopsusports.com/blog/2012/11/wrestling-kicks-off-season-with-intrasquad-dual.html
In related collegiate wrestling news, Ohio State also held concluded its wrestleoffs. North Star's Nick Roberts, who will redshirt this season, did not take part in Thursday's bouts. One result of interest was Ian Paddock's 7-2 decision over Hunter Stieber, a returning All-American who is ranked No. 3 at 141 pounds by Amateur Wrestling News.
I bring this up to locals because Paddock might be a name Bedford County fans remember. A four-time New York high school champion, Paddock defeated Hyndman's Logan Sheldon in the finals of the Sheetz Holiday Classic at Penn Cambria. Sheldon was a three-time PIAA qualifier and finished second in the state at 130 pounds in 2009.
http://www.gopsusports.com/blog/2012/11/wrestling-kicks-off-season-with-intrasquad-dual.html
In related collegiate wrestling news, Ohio State also held concluded its wrestleoffs. North Star's Nick Roberts, who will redshirt this season, did not take part in Thursday's bouts. One result of interest was Ian Paddock's 7-2 decision over Hunter Stieber, a returning All-American who is ranked No. 3 at 141 pounds by Amateur Wrestling News.
I bring this up to locals because Paddock might be a name Bedford County fans remember. A four-time New York high school champion, Paddock defeated Hyndman's Logan Sheldon in the finals of the Sheetz Holiday Classic at Penn Cambria. Sheldon was a three-time PIAA qualifier and finished second in the state at 130 pounds in 2009.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Weather forces a busy weekend
With everything backed up in the District 5 playoffs from the effects of Superstorm Sandy, it has become a busy end to the week for the local teams. Here's what's on tap.
Today
District 5-A Boys Soccer Semifinals - both at Somerset
HOPE for Hyndman vs Windber, 4 pm
Conemaugh Township vs Fannett-Metal, 6 pm
District 5-AA Boys Soccer Championship
Bedford at Somerset, 8 pm or after 5-A semifinals
District 5-AA Volleyball Championship
Bedford at Somerset, 5 pm
District 5-A Volleyball Semifinals at Somerset
Chestnut Ridge vs Everett and Berlin vs North Star, after 5-AA final
Saturday
District 5-A Volleyball Championship, 2 pm at TBA
District 5-A Girls Soccer Championship at Somerset
Conemaugh Township vs North Star, 4 pm
District 5-A Boys Soccer Championship
If Conemaugh Township wins semifinal, final is at Somerset at 6 pm
If Fannett-Metal wins semifinal, final is at Northern Bedford at 5 pm
PIAA Boys Soccer Subregional
Bedford/Somerset winner vs 9-1 Bradford at Northern Bedford, 7 pm
Today
District 5-A Boys Soccer Semifinals - both at Somerset
HOPE for Hyndman vs Windber, 4 pm
Conemaugh Township vs Fannett-Metal, 6 pm
District 5-AA Boys Soccer Championship
Bedford at Somerset, 8 pm or after 5-A semifinals
District 5-AA Volleyball Championship
Bedford at Somerset, 5 pm
District 5-A Volleyball Semifinals at Somerset
Chestnut Ridge vs Everett and Berlin vs North Star, after 5-AA final
Saturday
District 5-A Volleyball Championship, 2 pm at TBA
District 5-A Girls Soccer Championship at Somerset
Conemaugh Township vs North Star, 4 pm
District 5-A Boys Soccer Championship
If Conemaugh Township wins semifinal, final is at Somerset at 6 pm
If Fannett-Metal wins semifinal, final is at Northern Bedford at 5 pm
PIAA Boys Soccer Subregional
Bedford/Somerset winner vs 9-1 Bradford at Northern Bedford, 7 pm
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