State of the Program - Panther Creek (NC)

Coaching Staff:

Jacob Hewgley - beginning year 9 as a wrestling coach.

• Irving Montgomery

• Steve Sefter

• Avery Simpson

• Ericka Wright

• Ali Adloo

2023 Recap:

• Finished 65th at the 4A Traditional State Tournament

Individuals:

Graduated:

• Terrence Olu Rouse - SQ at 160

• Jacob Williams - SQ at 220

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2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

• 106 Jesse Farnsworth (SO)

• 113 Matthew Edwards (JR)

• 120 Traevion Short (JR)

• 126 Noah Vo (JR)

• 132 Julian Morris (FR)

• 138 Ryu Wells (JR)

• 144 Gabe Mumma (SO)

• 150 Ethan Cohen (SO)

• 157 Grenz Plastina (SR)

• 165 Ilia Anokhin (SO)

• 175 Alejandro Ovalles (JR)

• 190 Noah Rasmussen (JR)

• John Dube (SR)

• Sebastian Rivera (JR)                     

Despite graduating their only two state qualifiers from a year ago, Coach Hewgley is excited about this team and the potential for them to make some noise in 2023-2024. The Catamounts of Panther Creek return a lot of wrestlers with post-season experience … the key now will be getting them to punch their ticket to the big dance. Jesse Farnsworth, Matthew Edwards, Noah Vo, Ethan Cohen, Noah Rasmussen, John Dube, and Sebastian Rivera all competed at the 4A Mideast Tournament in 2023 and each will look to take that next step this season. Keep an eye on Ryu Wells and Gabe Mumma who have put in a lot of effort this off-season and will look to establish themselves in the lineup as well. One other is freshman Julian Morris - a move-in from Minnesota who will look to lock down the 132 lb. spot. The Catamounts have a lot of potential … how much is realized in 2023-2024 only time will tell. - SEWrestle