State of the Program - Gardendale (AL)

Coaching Staff:

Brian Brasseal - 20 yrs.

  • Michael Collins

  • Ashton Quattlebaum

  • Gary Ewrin

  • Rodger Cordell

  • Russ Boackle

  • Mac Boackle

  • Scott Smith

2023 Recap:

  • Lost to Mortimer Jordan in the 2nd Round of the State Duals Tournament

  • Finished 2nd at the 6A Traditional State Tournament

Individuals:

  • Crue Powe - 3rd at 106

  • Martin Thomas - SQ at 220

  • Demarcus Powe - 2nd at 120

  • Gage Beyke - 2nd at 285

  • Jackson Stanford - 6th at 182

  • Broc Righter - SQ at 160

  • Daishun Powe - State Champion at 152

Graduated:

  • Isaiah Powe - State Champion at 145

  • Charles Donaldson - 6th at 195

2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

  • 106 Corue Powe

  • 106 J.T. Boone

  • 113 Triston Buckelew

  • 120 Jacob Towery

  • 126 Michael Collins

  • 126 Aaron Head

  • 132 Jayden Jordan

  • 138 Damarcus Powe

  • 138 Camree Gooden

  • 138 Eric Peek

  • 144 Braden Pickle

  • 144 Parker Howell

  • 150 Josh McQuairter

  • 157 Paul Brasseal

  • 165 Connor Howell

  • 165 Daishaun Powe

  • 175 Dominc Soriano

  • 175 Cody Wood

  • 190 Broc Righter

  • 190 Jackson Stanford

  • 190 Logan Cossy

  • 215 Sean Thomas

  • 285 Gage Beyke

  • 285 Michael Shelly

Coach Brasseal has built an outstanding program at Gardendale over the years and 23-24 will be no different. The rockets will be in the hunt for both the traditional and state duals title in 6A. Gardendale is a perfect example of an exceptional traditional team and a very good dual team … exceptional on the traditional side because they have some absolute hammers throughout their lineup led by returning State Champ Daishun Powe. The Rockets also return State Runners-up Demarcus Powe and Gage Beyke, State Placers Corue Powe and Jackson Stanford, and State Qualifier Broc Righter. All of that firepower gets you a ton of points at the traditional state tournament, but doesn’t guarantee a run to a dual title. In fact this is where the rubber meets the road … Gardendale has about 5 wins in a dual against anyone, but duals are a race to 7 (or 8). That means for Gardendale to push for the title in either duals or traditional they need some others to step up. Triston Buckelew and Parker Howell each have post-season experience and could play an important role in a Gardendale run. Keep an eye on Paul Brasseal, Braden Pickle, and Sean Thomas as well. Gardendale is a deep squad and opportunities exist for several wrestlers to step up and make a difference this season. - SEWrestle

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