State of the Program ... Benjamin Russell (AL)

Benjamin Russell (AL)

Head Coach: Michael Ransaw

Staff: Connor Collins

Benjamin Russell returns a solid core group of wrestlers and will look to improve on their 22nd place at the 5A/6A tournament from a year ago. They do lose State Runner-up Damien Lawry to graduation, but return State Placers Jamarion Whetstone and Trace McCaleb - both of whom will look to make a run for the top of the podium in 2022. Benjamin Russell also returns Sandlin Pike, Lee Leonard and Savon Spradley - each won multiple matches in Huntsville a year ago and will look to make the podium.

The key to Benjamin Russell breaking into the top 10 in 2022 will be the continued development of State Qualifiers Kaleb Robinson and Isaiah Stamps. Keep an eye on Jartavious Burroughs as well.