State of the Program ... Greenbrier (GA) - Boys
Greenbrier (GA) - Boys
Head Coach: Tyrone Abero (5 years)
Staff: Aaron Epstein, Derek Pollard, Julian Brown, and Ryan McDermott
The Pack finished outside the top 10 at the traditional state tournament in 2022, but expect that to change this season. This is a team that returns all 32 of their state points from a year ago and should expect to add to that point total in a big way in 2023. The Pack return 3 State Placers in Sebastian Melendez, Cooper Comer, and Crisjaniel Martinez as well as State Qualifiers Boston McDermott, Ryan Claiborne, and Caden Pollard. Look for the Pack to be particularly tough in the middle of their lineup from Pollard at 126/132 through Comer at 157/165/175.
Add in Nat Jujaleon (113-126), Alex Salser (138/144), Jacob Braddock (165/175), and Kemper Schlereth (215) and the Pack have 10 returning with post-season experience and all with a legit shot to pack their bags to Macon in February. Whether the Pack climbs into the top 5 in 5A will likely come down to two things: 1) how well Jujaleon, Salser, Braddock, and Schlereth continue to develop, and 2) whether Caden Hammerstrom, Nate Rank, and Ben Rezendez can fill in the other spots in the lineup. Keep an eye on a quartet of freshmen to make some noise as well … Leo Gallagher (106), Jack Gray (113-120), King Drumgoole (113-120), and Caden Williams (144-150) could help push the Pack into the top 5 as well.
“We are excited about this years team as 4 of our starters participated in National level tournaments this summer! All 6 state qualifiers return including 3 state placers, Crisjaniel Martinez-Antonetty, Cooper Comer and Sebastian Melendez! Boston McDermott, Caden Pollard and Alex Salser along with over 25 kids have worked hard all summer! We are also excited about the young talent coming in with Leo Gallagher, King Drumgoole and Nathan Gooding leading the way! The goals include finishing in the top 5 for the duals in the 5A while having multiple state placers and state champs! Go Pack!”
NOTE: All mentions of placers and qualifiers in the body are based on the 2021-22 season. If a wrestler placed higher or lower in a previous year it is not captured above.