Hartselle (AL)

Head Coach: Joseph Hill (entering 4th year)

Staff: Danny Timms, Joey Schutt

Coach Hill only sent in a quote … so this will be an abbreviated State of the Program based on last year’s information.

Hartselle finished in the top 20 in a combined 5A-6A and will move to 6A in 2022-23. State Runner-up Lincoln Bryant and State Placer Gage Roberts are both slated to return as is State Qualifier Jackson Schutt. According to trackwrestling … Andril Tymchencko and Ethan England are both seniors and are eligible to return. Brian Holt is a Junior, but the majority of the squad should be sophomores. Jacob Doshier, Garrett Willingham, and Jameson Falciani could return also.

“We’re a young team with a lot of experience. Mostly sophomore led, this team returns one state finalist, one fourth place and one additional state qualifier. Most of this group has been starting since they were eighth graders and two years later looks like they’re turning the corner. We look for our upperclassmen to set the tone in competitions and practice while these sophomores learn from it to carry momentum for years to come. This could be an exciting year and we have expectations for this group.”

— Coach Hill

NOTE: All mentions of placers and qualifiers in the body are based on the 2021-22 season. If a wrestler placed higher or lower in a previous year it is not captured above.

Tenoroc (FL)

Head Coach: Anthony Cerullo (5 years at Tenoroc; 7 overall)

Staff: Devone Williams

The Titans finished just inside the top 25 in 2022 and given what they return this is a team that will look to not only climb into the top 20, but could push for a spot in the top 10. This is a team that will rely on their senior leadership - especially returning State Placers Darian Gillins and Kris Hunter as well as State Qualifier Branden Coleman. Gillins and Hunter will look to climb to the top step in Kissimmee and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Titans with 3 very high on the podium in 2023.

The key to the Titans pushing for a top 10 spot will be the continued development of Isia Riveria Coerderro and Asher Nestor. Both competed at regionals a year ago and both will look to punch their ticket to Kissimmee this season. Keep an eye on Killian Watson, Nehamiah Hooper, Raf Paz, and transfer Jocelyn Brodrick … each will look to make an impact this season.

“We have added strength and size this summer! We are led by our 3 Senior SQ from last year. Kris Hunter 126 7th place, DJ Gillins 220 3rd place and Branden Coleman. 120 2x SQ. We were extremely young last year (9 1st year wrestlers in the line up) as we only lost 2 experienced seniors. If we continue to trust the process we can be a top 10 team in the state by seasons end. With multiple state medals again and maybe the schools first State Champ”

— Coach Cerullo

NOTE: All mentions of placers and qualifiers in the body are based on the 2021-22 season. If a wrestler placed higher or lower in a previous year it is not captured above.

Coral Springs Charter (FL)

Head Coach: Erik Perez (entering 3rd season)

Staff: Pete Derstine, Stefan Silver

CSC finished 25th in 1A a year ago and although they lose several to graduation and State Placer Michael Mocco to transfer - the Panthers should be back in the mix again in 2022-23. Peter Mocco, Jaiden Valentin, Preston Lindsay, Hunter Perez, and Keon Taylor all won matches in a tough 1A Region 4 a year ago and each will look to take that next step and punch their ticket to Kissimmee this season. Eduard Shmandura, Logan Bosworth and Brayden Derstine have been working extremely hard this off-season and will play key roles in the teams success this season.

Keep an eye on Abundant Life Christian Academy transfer Elijah Perez who could make some noise down low for the Panthers this season. Owyn Vargas and Simon Sanchez also return. CSC has to run the gauntlet of 1A Region 4, but they have several hammers in the lineup and will look to break into the top 15-20 in 2023.

“Coach Perez and CSC return a solid squad that will look to make some noise in Class 1A this season. They do lose State Placer Michael Mocco to transfer and Griffin Perko, Brock Wilson, Andrew Lustigman and Hannah Mader to graduation. However, they return a solid squad that could be even better in 2022-2023. Keon Taylor, Preston Lindsay and Hunter Perez will lead the way and they all should be hunting a spot to go to the State tournament this season. Peter Mocco- a 7th Grader with a ton of experience and Elijah Perez a transfer should both make some noise this season.”

— Coach Perez

NOTE: All mentions of placers and qualifiers in the body are based on the 2021-22 season. If a wrestler placed higher or lower in a previous year it is not captured above.