State of the Program ... Pelham (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.
Pelham (AL)
Pelham made a run at last year’s 5A-6A State Tournament and with the returning group looks to be in position again to make some noise in the post-season. State Runner-up Seth Branham and State Placers Bryce Wanagat and Jake Ingram return and each should be hunting an individual title as well as pushing their team in the team race.
Pelham returns 8 other State Qualifiers and if each can score points and find the podium - this team will be tough to beat come February. Keep an eye on Trae Peeler, Noah Schilleci, Stone Pearson, and Zander Terry … each won multiple matches at state last year and will be key if the Panthers are going to be in the hunt for a team title.
“Lots of underclassmen that we had a few years ago are now upperclassmen and have gained a ton of experience. We’re looking for these guys to build on top of the top 10 finish we had last season and just develop our guys the best we can to put them in the best position possible to succeed.”
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.