State of the Program - Seaforth (NC)

Coaching Staff:

Ryan Armstrong 2nd year at Seaforth, and 4th overall

  • Pete Rogers (All-American) Ohio State, Assistant Coach at Purdue,

  • Kevin Overcash Strength and Conditioning Coach

  • Scott Tracy

  • Jason Dodd

2023 Recap:

  • Finished 11th at the 2A Traditional State Tournament

Individuals:

  • Gabe Rogers - 2nd at 106

  • Harrison Compton - SQ at 195

  • Layne Armstrong - 4th at 120

  • Judge Lloyd - SQ at 160

  • Josh Miller - 2nd at 113

Graduated:


2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

  • 106 Gabe Rogers 

  • 113 Jordan Miller 

  • 120 Josh Miller 

  • 126 Layne Armstrong 

  • 132 Chance Cody 

  • 132 Pierson Moad 

  • 138 Ben Johnson 

  • 144 Oscar Ditter 

  • 150 Mattox Lloyd 

  • 157 William Bass 

  • 165 Alex Hinchman

  • 175 Judge Lloyd 

  • 190 Harrison Compton 

  • 215 Ethan Kuball

  • 285 Palmer Moad                     

The foundation is set. Seaforth has been building over the last few years and finished 11th at the 2A Traditional State Tournament in 2023. This year’s squad is not only looking for a top 5 finish … they have their sights set on a title. State Runners-up Gabe Rogers and Josh Miller as well as State Placer Layne Armstrong are hammers down low for the hawks and the trio sets the tone for each dual. Judge Lloyd and Harrison Compton qualified for the big dance in 2023 and have their sights set on making the podium in 2024. If Seaforth can get 6 on the podium and a few others to score points the final weekend of the season … they will be tough to beat. The key for Seaforth is the middle of the lineup - particularly in duals. Chance Cody, William Bass, and Alex Hinchman all have post-season experience … they along with Palmer Moad up top will be asked to step up and take care of other parts of the lineup. Seaforth also welcomes 2x State Qualifier Ethan Kuball as a transfer. Keep an eye on Ben Johnson, Kaden Brewer and Pierson Moad as well as a freshmen duo in Oscar Ditter and Mattox Llloyd. Seaforth will be a force in 2024 - how much of a force remains to be seen. - SEWrestle

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State of the Program - Haralson County (GA)

Coaching Staff:

Ryan DiPrima (7 years)

2023 Recap:

  • Finished 11th at the 2A Traditional State Tournament

Individuals:

  • Gage Adams - SQ at 126

  • Branson Lee - SQ at 106

  • Eli Rider - 6th at 157

  • Zack Sanders - 6th at 150

Graduated:

  • Ethan Carter - 2nd at 138

  • Michael Hyatt - 4th at 165


2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

  • 106 Branson Lee

  • 150 Zack Sanders

  • 157 Eli Rider

Coach DiPrima has a solid squad returning led by State Placers Eli Rider and Zack Sanders and State Qualifier Branson Lee. All three won matches in Macon and each will look to be high on the podium in 2024. Haralson Coutny does lose State Runner-up Ethan Carter and State Placer Michael Hyatt so if they are going to make a push for a top 10 finish this season they will need a few new faces to make some noise. Keep an eye on a trio of sophomores in Tito Lopez, David Jenkins, and Walker Ward as well as freshman Braxton Lee. The Lee combo at the bottom of the lineup should be a good 1-2 punch for Haralson County to begin every dual. - SEWrestle

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State of the Program - Elbert County (GA)

Coaching Staff:

Shane Anderson 14th year as head coach 18th overall coaching

  • Brice Noggle (1st year out of college back home was a State Champ for us a few years ago!)

  • Eli West

  • Marc Fleming

2023 Recap:

  • Finished 22nd at the 1A Traditional State Tournament

Individuals:

  • Jaylen Davis - SQ at 120

  • Isiah Davis - 6th at 138

  • Mason Dove - SQ at 126

  • Carter Fleming - 4th at 132

  • Jamaze Hall - SQ at 150

  • Juan Martinez - SQ at 157

Graduated:


2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

  • No Roster Provided

We have a freshman class that we are very excited about! Several of them will start for us this year and can do well!

We didn’t get a roster from Coach Anderson - so this will be speculation on who might be returning for Elbert County. Good program - year in, year out. This looks like a team that could make some noise in 2024. Isiah Davis and Carter Fleming both made the podium last year and both will be looking to climb to the top step in 2024. Jaylen Davis, Mason Dove, Jamaze Hall, and Juan Martinez all punched their ticket a year ago and if they all return Elbert County will be tough to beat down low. They could have 5-6 on the podium, but for that to happen those qualifiers will need to take that next step and win matches in Macon. A few others to watch (if they return) are Jayden Dubose, Brytravious Harper, Christian Richey, and Tyen Roebuck. - SEWrestle

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