State of the Program ... Eastside (SC)
Eastside (SC)
Head Coach: Jack Kosmicki (entering 28th season)
Staff: David Maholtz, Jason Leonard, Robert Montgomery
Eastside isn’t just one of the best teams in South Carolina - they are amongst the best in the Southeast. Coach Kosmicki continues to graduate hammers and then just reload and make another run at another state title. Last year was a bit strange with the Covid-protocols and limitations related to tournaments, travel, etc. - so we didn’t get to see last year’s Eagles in action. That won’t happen this year with Eastside set to join the long list of teams headed to the Knockout (and perhaps we will be able to get up to their Southern Slam in early December as well).
With 5 returning State Champs, 2 other State Placers, and a ton of wrestlers ready to step in and make their mark - the Eagles have to be the favorites to claim another 4A title in 2022. Ty Tice, Colt Schrader, Lane Schrader, Jack Wyland, and Daniel Esparza are back and looking to claim another individual title (as well as leading Eagles to another team title). Roy Price and Nik Snizaski will look to join their teammates on the top step after finishing just short of that step in 2021. It is very possible that the Eagles could crown 7 individual champs in 2022. Keep an eye on Kaleb Dwyer, Baron Leonard, Langston Scott, and Brandon Charlton as they look to make an impact this season. The Eagles will also welcome three freshmen that will look to break into the lineup and make an impact - George Maholtz, Barnett Langston, and Bronik Snizaski. Can’t wait to see this team in action this season.
“Returning 6x SC AAAA State Champions.
We are returning 5 state champs and 2 medalists.
Three strong freshmen who have competed successfully on the national level will be joining the line-up.
Transfer in from NY. ”