State of the Program - Wetumpka (AL)

Coaching Staff:

Josh Highland

  • Jake Baker

  • Jay Nowden

  • Chad Strickland

  • Brent Watson

  • Heather Boling

2023 Recap:

  • Finished 7th at the 6A Traditional State Tournament

  • Finished 4th at the 6A State Duals Tournament

Individuals:

  • Roman Mcwilliams - 5th at 120

  • Christian Preston - State Champion at 220

  • Willie Cox - State Champion at 285

  • Ramon Lozada - 4th at 113

Graduated:

  • Chad Strickland - 2nd at 138

  • Melvin Owens - SQ at 160

2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

  • 113 Eli Walsh

  • 132 Noah Smith

  • 157 Brantley Woodall

  • 175 Kaleb Robinson

  • 190 Zach Crosthwait

  • 215 Christian Preston

  • 285 Willie Cox                  

Losing State Runner-up Chad Strickland to graduation is tough, but losing two other placers due to transfers has got to be tough to swallow for a team that could be in the hunt for a 6A title. Wetumpka still returns State Champions Christian Preston and Willie Cox and with the return of Kaleb Robinson and Zach Crosthwait this team will be tough up top. The focus is on the lower to middle weights and what they will give Wetumpka this season. They do return Noah Smith who missed the post-season due to injury but is back healthy and ready to climb onto the top step in 2024. But if Wetumpka is going to be in the hunt they will need Eli Walsh, Brantely Woodall, Eli Thames as well as some young guns to step up. Keep an eye on freshman TJ Watson and 8th graders Barrett Adams and Kaleb Bonasera in 2024. - SEWrestle

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