State of the Program ... Ft Mill (SC)
Ft Mill (SC)
Head Coach: Chris Brock (entering 33rd season)
Staff: Adam Marullo, Ed Doran, Robby Miskelly, Mitchell Alston
Ft Mill finished 13th in the 5A team race a year ago and return 3 of their 4 State Qualifiers from 2021. State Placers Noah Kitchton and Josh Sturgeon both lost tough semifinal matches a year ago and both are back ready to make a run at the top step in 2022. State Qualifier Aiden Eubanks also returns and will look to make a run at a spot on the podium as well.
But for Ft Mill to push into the top 10 at the traditional tournament and make a run through the dual state tournament - they will need others to step up and make a name for themselves in 2022. This is a fairly experienced squad with many Juniors expected to contribute. Keep an eye on Zach Smith, TJ Miller, Harrison Noll, Henry Debbout, and the rest of the top of the lineup … all Juniors and each will be important to the success of this year’s squad. Keep an eye on freshman Jacob Nalley - looking to make an impact in 2022. Another name to watch is Isabella Hoffman - nationally ranked for the girls and had a good summer of wrestling.
“We are junior heavy this season and will be depending on some guys who have not had a lot of varsity experience. We are missing the typical high level of talent that we usually have among some of our guys. However; considering the experience levels with many of them, I think we could have a fairly competitive dual team. ”