State of the Program ... Lake Norman (NC)
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.
Lake Norman (NC)
The 2020-21 season did not end the way Lake Norman expected and they are a motivated group coming into the 21-22 season. The Wildcats still finished 5th at the 4A State Tournament and had 4 State Placers, but the expectations within the program are high and they are motivated to be back on top in 2022 … And they have a team returning that can do that.
The Wildcats return all 4 State Placers from 2021 (Morrison and Floyd who finished 2nd; Noah Murray 3rd, and Patti Iacoves who was 4th), 3 State Qualifiers (Eli Murray, Hayden Fann, and Brody Neal) as well as the return of JT Richards and Keegan Bradley. From top to bottom this team has few holes and should be in the hunt for the 4A crown. Don’t be surprised to see at least 3 or 4 cats on the top step at the end of the season. Another wrestler to keep an eye on Jeremiah Garcia - ready to make some noise in 2022.
“Redemption Tour! Covid season very difficult for us and not the outcome we hoped for.”
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