State of the Program - Cleveland (TN)

Coaching Staff:

Joey Knox starting year 7

• Wilson Benefield

• Matt High

• Jacob Murphy

• Nathan Wehunt

• John Weiss

2023 Recap:

• Traditional State Champions

• Dual State Champions

Individuals:

• Jose Cordero - State Champion at 106

• Gabe Moore - SQ at 220

• Lucas Szymborski - State Champion at 170

• Chase Walker - 2nd at 113

• Zac Bosken - 2nd at 120

• Tyson Russel - 2nd at 195

• Kaden Rice - 3rd at 132

• Cy Fowler - 3rd at 160

• Logan Fowler - State Champion at 152

• William Schuft - SQ at 145

• Dylan Harrold - SQ at 182

Graduated:

• Bentley Ellison - 2nd at 126

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2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

• 113 Jose Cordero (10)

• 120 Chase Walker (11)

• 126 Zac Bosken (11)

• 132 Kaden Rice (11)

• 157 Logan Fowler (12)

• 165 Cy Fowler (11)

• 215 Lucas Szymborski (11)

• 285 Tyson Russell (11)

Few programs have had the level of success that Cleveland has enjoyed over the last 6 years. This program is legendary and has long been one of the premier programs in Tennessee and the Southeast, but over the last 6 years they have been on another level. Graduating just one - Bentley Ellison - don’t expect the Blue Raiders to slow down in 2023-2024. The squad is led by returning State Champion and Air Force Academy commit Logan Fowler. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg … Cleveland returns two other State Champions, Lucas Szymborski and Jose Cordero, a plethora of State Runners-up in Walker, Bosken and Russell, and a ton of placers and qualifiers. There are few holes in this lineup and anyone looking to knock Cleveland from the top step will need beat more than one of their hammers in order to get it done. Given the expectations in the room, I’d bet those that didn’t claim the top step in 2023 are even more motivated to do so in 2024. With so many hammers - keep an eye on Blake Congdon, Gabe Moore, and Tres Schuft - just when you think you get a break in the lineup … these three can step in and go as well. - SEWrestle