State of the Program ... Wetumpka (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.
Wetumpka (AL)
Wetumpka finished 2021 as the Alabama 5A-6A Dual Runners-up to Gardendale and 3rd behind Gardendale and Arab at the Traditional State Tournament. But that was last season and Coach Byrd will need to turn to a new crop of Indians as we enter the 2021-2022 season. The Indians return 18% of their state tournament points … so there are pieces to work with, but they will need some new faces to step up if they are going to break back into the top 10 again in 2022.
State Placer Chad Strickland returns after taking 4th in 2021 and will be counted on to lead the way. He is joined by State Qualifiers Noah Smith, Mason Dickey, and Christian Preston. Each won a match or two at the 2021 state tournament and will look to join Strickland on the podium in 2022. Keep an eye on freshman Zach Crosthwait who will be one of the many new faces that will counted on this season.
“Team has looked great in Summer workouts. Excited to see some of our young guys step into starting positions with losing 7 state qualifiers to graduation.”
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