State of the Program - Gilbert (SC)
Coaching Staff:
Mitch Hudson starting my 7th year at Gilbert, 26th overall in wrestling
Jack Stephens
Michael Kleinfelder
Griffin Gunter
Randy Roberts
Jon Brentlinger
Jared Fields
2023 Recap:
Lost in the Lower State Dual Finals to Aynor
Individuals:
Devin Lirgg - SQ at 120
Hayden Schroeder - 2nd at 126
JJ Brentlinger - SQ at 145
Brenden Boatwright - SQ at 152
Colton Travis - State Champion at 195
Graduated:
Dustin Corley - SQ at 138
Graysen Dowden - 3rd at 170
2023-2024
Returners (Grade):
120,126 Devin Lirgg - JR
126,132 Hayden Schroeder - SR
138,144 JJ Brentlinger - SR
138,144 Brenden Boatwright - SR
157,165 Shane Wise - JR
165,175 Landen Bastian - SR
190,215 Colton Travis - SR
215,285 Kelvin Blackwell - SR
The Indians continue to build … Coach Hudson has made qualifying for the state tournament, making the podium and winning titles an expectation. This year is no different. Gilbert returns State Champion Colton Travis and State Runner-up Hayden Schroeder … both seniors will lead the way. State Qualifiers Devin Lirgg, JJ Brentlinger, and Brenden Boatwright will determine whether Gilbert is in the conversation for a shot at the top step. But ultimately it will come down to returners Shane Wise, Landen Bastian, Kelvin Blackwell as well as Charlie Wingard and Dylan Caulder in determining how high the Indians will climb. West-Oak and BHP currently hold the top spots in 3A, but Gilbert is knocking on the door and with 8 or more State Qualifiers they could have something to say in February. Keep an eye on freshmen Jack Turner and Talan Bonds … both could make some noise this season as well. - SEWrestle