State of the Program - Huntsville (AL)

Coaching Staff:

Patrick Harris

  • Patrick Harris

  • Jared Bronaugh

  • Fred Kemp

  • Tyler Fanning

  • Kwesi Jackson

  • Michael Webb

  • Daniel Ryan

  • Gabe Schroeder

  • DeAngelo Johnson

2023 Recap:

  • 7A State Duals State Champions

  • Finished 3rd at the 7A Traditional State Tournament

Individuals:

  • Yanik Simon - State Champion at 132

  • Kiyan Simon - 2nd at 106

  • Joseph Sowell - 3rd at 126

  • Jack Carter - SQ at 120

  • Jake Ciccolella - State Champion at 138

  • John Mckinney - State Champion at 160

  • Wallace Blue - 3rd at 113

  • Brock Fields - 5th at 145

  • Griffin Mckinney - 6th at 195

  • Noah Gross - SQ at 152

Graduated:

  • Todd Whitmire - SQ at 220


2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

  • 106 Kiyan Simon

  • 113 Cordell Lee

  • 120 Wallace Blue

  • 126 Jack Carter

  • 126 Aaron Phillips

  • 132 Joseph Sowell

  • 138 Jake Ciccolella

  • 138 Josh Abrams

  • 144 Yanik Simon

  • 150 Jay Colebaugh

  • 150 Nate Williams

  • 157 Ronan Naylor      

  • 157 Noah Gross

  • 157 Shane Smith

  • 165 Brock Fields

  • 175 John McKinney

  • 190 Troy McDaniels

  • 190 Jason Brown

  • 190 Jonah Howard

  • 215 Griffin McKinney

  • 285 Zach Teter

Huntsville returns a plethora of talent and is considered by us as the best team in Alabama. And that’s saying something in a tough 7A as well as the best teams in the other classes. But this team is special. They ran to a dual team title a year ago and finished 3rd at traditionals. They return nearly every point scorer from last year sans Todd Whitmire and return 3 individual State Champs as well as 5 other State Placers. The biggest challenge Huntsville might have is complacency as they are likely going to roll through the season … but 7A North is no joke and they must be prepared come January. I don’t know the record off the top of my head, but this year’s Huntsville squad could be in the hunt for the most individual titles by a single team. Simon x2, Ciccolella, McKinney will all be favored and Blue, Sowell, and Fields have to be amongst the favorites as well. Keep an eye on the return of senior Jay Colebaugh who missed the post-season last year due to injury. Huntsville’s hammers demand the spotlight, but keep an eye out for Matthew Hollis, Isaiah Thomas, Caleb McJunkins, Elias Steely, Jamir Jones, DJ Benjamin, Braiden Benefield, Landon Moore, Jace Laughter, and Brandon Bethea to be part of the conversation in the future. - SEWrestle

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State of the Program - Mt Pleasant (NC)

Coaching Staff:

Jarin Spradley (11 years)

  • Jake Balmas

  • Levi Kluttz

  • Jason Albertson

  • Scott Spradley

  • Tim Koob

  • Jesse Meaney

2023 Recap:

  • Finished 3rd at the 2A Traditional State Tournament

Individuals:

  • Cameron Gue - 3rd at 106

  • Jacob Reigel - SQ at 152

  • Seth Almond - 5th at 113

  • David McEachern - State Champion at 132

  • Colt Kluttz - 2nd at 220

  • Josh Hammac - 3rd at 126

Graduated:


2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

  • 106 Josh Loch 10

  • 113 Seth Almond 11

  • 120 Cameron Gue 10

  • 126 Josh Hammac 11

  • 132 Lukas Allmon 9

  • 132 Dalton Barbee 10

  • 138 David McEachern 12

  • 144 John Glenn 11

  • 150 Dalton Griffin 10

  • 150 Jeremie Fermin 10

  • 157 Jacob Reigel 10

  • 165 Tanner Wagoner 10

  • 175 Kynzer Flynn 11

  • 175 Evan Sifford 12

  • 190 Ayden Smith 10

  • 215 Colt Kluttz 12

  • 285 Jacob McCoy 10                         

Mt Pleasant returns the most points in 2A and should be considered amongst the favorites to take home the title in 2024. This team is seasoned with a ton of experience and has two exceptional leaders in returning State Champ David McEachern and State Runner-up Colt Kluttz. McEachern will look to claim his 3rd title and Kluttz looks to finish his prep career on the top step. But Mt Pleasant is much more than just two outstanding seniors. They return 3 others placers (Gue, Hammac, and Almond) as well as state qualifier Jacob Reigel. And those four will be huge in determining whether Pleasant takes home the title in 2024 or not. If each can climb high on the podium - then Pleasant will be tough to beat. Don’t be surprised if senior Evan Sifford, Dalton Barbee, John Glenn, and Ayden Smith all play important roles … the four will look to punch their ticket in 2024 and help propel this team to a title. Keep an eye on a pair of sophomores in Tanner Wagoner and Jacob McCoy as well as freshman Lukas Allmon. - SEWrestle

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State of the Program - St Martin (MS)

Coaching Staff:

Chris Hodgson (2nd year)

  • Johnny Steele (2nd year)

2023 Recap:

  • Lost to Center Hill in the opening round of the State Duals Tournament

  • Finished 6th at the Traditional State Tournament

Individuals:

  • Seth Deperro - 5th 152

  • Collen Evans - 4th at 195

  • Haydin Martin - 6th at 160

  • Estevan Ramirez - 4th at 220

  • Javier Ruiz - SQ at 126

  • Chris Ross - 6th at 138

  • AJ Scorsone - SQ at 106

  • Anthony Suddeth - 2nd at 145

  • Ethan Vaughn - 3rd at 132

Graduated:

  • Lane Hewett - 2nd at 285


2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

  • 106 AJ Scorsone

  • 113 Ryan Nguyen  

  • 126 Chris Ross

  • 132 Ethan Vaughn

  • 138 Sam Cartwright

  • 144 Jose Ruiz

  • 144 Javier Ruiz

  • 144 Christian Steele

  • 150 Seth Deperro

  • 157 Anthony Suddeth

  • 165 Haydin Martin

  • 175 Cayden Gregory

  • 175 Landon Weber

  • 190 Estevan Ramirez

  • 190 Jaxon Toliver    

  • 215 Collen Evans

  • 285 Noah Gilman

  • 285 Micah Reddix

  • 285 Tyler Weaver                       

St Martin finished 6th at the Traditional State Tournament last year and with the depth they have returning … this is a squad that will look to make some noise and challenge for the top spot. Six State Placers return for St Martin’s led by seniors Estevan Ramirez, Anthony Suddeth, and Ethan Vaughn. But this team goes well beyond the senior core … they have returners that range from Juniors to 8th graders and they should serve them well for years to come. If St Martin is going to challenge Ocean Springs and Vancleave for the top spot they must get those placers to move higher on the podium in 2024 and to get their returning qualifiers (Ruiz and Scorsone) to score points once they get to the big dance. Should be an exciting season for St Martin. - SEWrestle

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