State of the Program ... Gaffney (SC)
Gaffney (SC)
Head Coach: Daniel Grellman (5 years)
Staff: Josh Spencer
Gaffney continues to climb and after taking 19th at the traditional tournament a season ago … this is a team that has the top 10 in their sights. Aaron Wilburn took 2nd as a freshman at 106 and will be back in the mix hunting for an individual title in 2023. Wilburn was joined at the state tournament a season ago by Daunte Bond … Bond returns for his senior campaign and the duo should lead the way for the Indians in 22-23.
But the key for Gaffney climbing to a place in the top 10 is the continued development of the rest of the squad. Claira Hannon, Cason Wiggins, Riley McSwain, and Mike Mabry, will play an important role down low for the Indians and Jacob Norwood, Drew Ellis, Treshun Tate, Andrew Ruppe, will be counted on up top to help push Gaffney to the next level. Keep an eye on a few others to look to make an impact this season as well … Anna Hannon, Tyler Moore, Jaxx Wullimann, and Sherman Hayes could help push Gaffney into the conversation in 5A.
“This team has put in a great deal of work over the spring and summer. We had a pretty good season last year with with a lot of of experience coming back. I expect us to compete for a region championship and also be a contender for an Upperstate title.”
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.