State of the Program - Lumberton (NC)

Coaching Staff:

Jamie Bell

  • Teague Little

  • Lauren Little

2023 Recap:

  • Finished 5th at the 4A Traditional State Tournament

Individuals:

  • Trevelian Hall - 4th at 106

  • James Ellison - SQ at 170

  • Jackson Buck - 2nd at 182

  • Matthew Foil - 4th at 152

Graduated:

  • Makya Kerns - 4th at 113

2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

  • 106-113 Trevelian Hall (So)

  • 106 Alexander Moody (Fr)

  • 120 Domicquan Powell (So)

  • 138-144 Anderson Brayboy (Jr)

  • 150-157 Matthew Foil (Sr)

  • 157-165 Braylon Bailey (So)

  • 157-165 Dextor Stephens (So)

  • 175 James Ellison (Jr)

  • 190 Jackson Buck (Sr)

  • 285 Casey Hardin (Sr)

The Pirates return more state points in 4A than anyone else in the state. And that puts them with an excellent opportunity to make a run at a title in 2024. Lumberton finished 5th in 2023 and although they lost Makya Kerns to graduation … they return a ton of talent. The Pirates welcome back state runner-up Jackson Buck, state placers Trevelian Hall and Matthew Foil as well as State Qualifier James Ellison … each has their sights set on the top step and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Lumberton wrestlers up and down the podium in 2024. But 4 placers - unless they are all champs - will likely not win you a team title. Three wrestlers that could push Lumberton over the top are Domicquen "Meek” Powell and Casey Hardin … both who have post-season experience and both could punch their ticket. A freshman to keep an eye on is Alexander "Xan" Moody … who the coaches are expecting to make an impact at 106 in 23-24. If the Pirates can get their four hammers to produce, get Powell, Hardin, and Moody through to the big dance, and get a solid effort from Anderson Brayboy, Braylon Bailey, and Dextor Stephens in the middle of the lineup … this team will be in the hunt for a trophy come February. - SEWrestle

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