State of the Program ... Hoover (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.
Hoover (AL)
Coach Lamey takes over at Hoover and does so without 2x State Champ Nick Smith and State Runners-up JT Foster and Dawson Rye - all 3 graduated in 2021. But the cupboard is far from bare for the Bucs and Coach Lamey. State Placer Ty Sisson returns for his Junior season and 2021 State Runner-up Jack Lamey comes over from Vestavia to lead the next group of Bucs.
Hoover also returns several State Qualifiers that will look to make the podium in 2022 … Both Broc Metcalf and Logan Roberts won multiple matches a year ago and should be in the hunt for a spot high on the podium. Alex Carbajal, Keith Christein, Sky Niblett, and Baylor Hardy also return and should be in the hunt as well. Keep an eye on Hampton Irvine and Jake Thompson - both could make an impact in 2022.
“If we are able to focus on what we can control, we have a chance to be very competitive.”
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.