State of the Program ... Piedmont (AL)
By this time - many of you have seen that we are doing highlights of different teams across the SE as we gear up to drop the team previews in 6 weeks. I was releasing one team a day, but with now over 170 teams having sent in information - I’ll try to ramp it up a bit so we can get as many in as possible before the first part of October. I can’t guarantee I’ll get to everyone, but I will try to get to as many as possible.
Please re-visit when the actual previews get dropped in October because what I am sharing below are just a few of the names the coaches have given me. Much more will be shared - plus SEWrestle’s “What to Expect” - in the team previews. Lastly, if you want to know whether we have your form … you can find the list of everyone that has submitted a form in the blog archive.
Piedmont (AL)
Piedmont made a great run in 2021 - finishing 7th in the Alabama 1A-4A State Tournament and crowning a State Champ in Dylan Melendez as well as having JT Coheely and Jalon Helm make the podium. But with a small program and 5 Seniors that have graduated … Piedmont Coach Paul Lynch will turn to his youngsters in 2021-2022.
Jalon Helm returns after taking 3rd at 182 as an 8th grader and could really make some noise as he continues to progress over the next several years. He is joined by returning State Qualifiers Izak Duke and Chase Jenkins. The trio will look to lead the way for the next pack of Bulldogs.
“Piedmont graduated 5 good seniors this past season so we have a very young team this year. Have several middle schoolers moving up to join our 9 returning wrestlers. Though we will have only have 4 wrestlers in the top three grades (3 juniors and 1 sophomore) we do have several bright spots in the line up. Looking forward to a great season!”
WE NEED YOUR HELP … We are in the process of collecting as much information as possible and would love for coaches to reach out and share their information. If you are a coach and would like to provide that information please click the “Team Preview” button below to be sent to a survey.