State of the Program - Harlem (GA)
Coaching Staff:
Kevin Waters (9th year at Harlem, but 20th year overall teaching and coaching)
Gary Perez
Joel Gross
Corey Rector
Jeff Bisel
Jean Jordan
Jordan Treichler
2023 Recap:
Finished 28th at the 3A Traditional State Tournament
Individuals:
Max Maya - SQ at 106
Landen Moore - SQ at 113
Ryan Rector - SQ at 138
Chase Bisel - SQ at 165
Graduated:
Mason Linkous - SQ at 144
Dylan Hiller - SQ at 150
Renwick McKinney - SQ at 175
2023-2024
Returners (Grade):
106 Max Maya
120 Landon Moore
113 Josiah Steadman
120-126 Melvin Carrasquillo
126 Braxton Gross
144 Tahji Hale
150 Ryan Rector
144-150 Grant Burpee
144-150 Ronnie Haygood
165 Chase Bisel
190 Braden Wall
215 Christopher Arroyo
190-215 Conner McCustian
215 Marcus Wheeler
215 Cainan Thomas
285 Taylor Hart
Harlem qualified 7 for the big dance in 2023 and 4 return looking to make the podium in 2024. The Bulldogs have a nice mix of both upper and lower classmen and should be solid throughout the lineup. Honestly - this team has shown they can get a significant number through to Macon … it is getting wins and making the podium that is the next step. Ryan Rector and Chase Bisel both return and will be looked upon to lead this squad in 23-24. Max Maya and Landen Moore also qualified in 2023 as freshmen and will look to take that next step in their sophomore campaigns. Melvin Carrasquillo, Tahji Hale, and Conner McCustian all qualified for sectionals last year … punching their ticket to Macon is next on their list. Keep an eye on a quartet of sophomores that will look to step in and make some noise in Hunter Steinbeck, Chase Famansili, Corbin Cooper, and Jayden Moss. The Bulldogs have an opportunity to equal or better their 7 qualifiers from a year ago, but some new faces will need to step up if that is going to happen. - SEWrestle