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Lauren KnegoSKYLAND CONFERENCE
DELAWARE DIVISION
BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN
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HILLSBOROUGH
Coach: Ron Dolenti, first season
Last year: 16-9
Key losses: 8 seniors lost.
District/Region: 17/5
Probable lineup: 106 - Vincent Aboosamara; 113 - Adarsh Ramakrishnan; 126 - Anthony Donnadio or Christian Kruskall; 132 - Joshua Villa; 138 - Raymond O'Callaghan; 152 - Christian Monyer; 160 - Ari Weinberger or Varun Deb; 170 - Arex Wyatt; 182 - Michael Dooley; 195 - Kevin Klein or Emilio Guerrero Nieto; 220 - Nicholas Pezza; 285 - Louis DiGirolamo.
Outlook: Hillsborough has a very young team this season that has wrestled with as many as six freshmen in the lineup. The Raiders will look to its experienced varsity wrestlers to lead the way as they look to improve every day.
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MONTGOMERY
Coach: Kurt Franey, sixth season
Last year: 16-8, 5-1 in conference
District/Region: 18/5
Key losses: Terence Rohmeyer (36-7, District champ, 3rd at Region 5, 100 career wins); August Rohmeyer (31-11, 2nd in District, 4th at Region 5); Jacob Frisch (27-9, 2-time Region qualifier).
Probable lineup: 106 - Jared Segota (Fr.); 113 - Max Greenberg (Fr.); 120 - Matt Lisanti (Jr., 18-10, 4th at Region 5); 126/132 - Emmanuel Perera (Jr., 2-3); 132 - Jason Sala (Fr.); 138 - Trey Quinlan (Sr.); 145 - Jacob McCarthy (Jr., 21-12); 152 - Liam Dwyer (Sr.); 160 - Kyle Marrapodi (Sr., 19-8); 170 - Michael Small (Sr., 16-20); 182 - James Smith (Sr., 21-14); 195 - Eric Lisanti (Sr.); 220 - Nico Ipeker (Sr., 17-14, 3rd at District 18); 285 - Dylan D'Amore (Sr., 40-4, 1st at District 18, 2nd at Region 5, 3rd at states).
Outlook: Montgomery is hoping for another winning season with a lineup that features a mix of youth and experience. D'Amore is looking to become the Cougars' second state champion in three years.
RIDGE
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SOMERVILLE
Coach: Andrew Flanagan & Rodney VanNess
Last year: 7-17
District/Region: 15/4
Key losses: Evan Drill (36-3, 8th in NJ at 132 pounds); Kyle Diamond (16-14).
Probable lineup: 106 - Tanner Donato (Fr.); 113 - Brick Laggini (So., District 18 champion at 106); 120 - Joe Valnte (Jr., 11-17); 132 - Tyler Leeds (Sr., 26-15); 138 - Gian Mena (Jr., 7-16); 145 - Brayan Jimenez (Jr., 5-16); 152 - Jordan Malanga (So.) or Bowen Prescott (Jr.); 160 - Derek Ammerlaan (Jr.); 170 - Andrew Diodato (So.); 182 - Raghava Kumar (Jr.); 220 - Jake Pidgeon (Jr.); 285 - Jake Dabrwoski (Jr.).
Outlook: A year older and a year wiser, Somerville is set to attach a much tougher schedule and will continue to improve. With only one senior on the roster, the Pioneers will look to work hard and get better as the season progresses.
WATCHUNG HILLS
Coach: Dan Smith, 22nd season
Last year: 13-5, Delaware Division champions
District/Region: 16/4
Key losses: Palmer Ferrara (21-12); Elvis Samoyoa (20-9); Drew Searfoss (12-18).
Probable lineup: 106 - Tanner Ash (Fr.); 113 - Kyle Williams (Jr.); 120 - Danny Miller (Jr., 2nd at District 12, SCT champion); 126 - Eddie Williams (So., 3rd at District 12); 132 - Nick Ciraulo (So., 3rd at District 12); 138 - Rob Saum (Jr., 2nd at District 12, SCT champion); 145 - Jake Stasil (Jr.) or Frank Medina (So.); 152 - Marc Lawson (Sr.) or Joe Senatore (Sr.); 160 - Justin Hayward (Jr., 2nd at SCT); 170 - Griffin Rocco (Jr.); 182 - Jason Jeronimo (Sr.); 195 - Joe Ross (Sr., 3rd at District 12); 220 - Calvan Davis (Sr.); 285 - Jordan Belle (Fr.).
Outlook: With a new District (16) and Region (4), Watchung Hills will need to find spots for all of its best wrestlers in the lineup. The Warriors will have a lot of depth this season with eight returning wrestlers and will be a tough dual meet team as the season progresses.
RARITAN DIVISION
BOUND BROOK
Coach: Shaun Cleary, fifth season (72-21)
Last year: 8-7, 2-4 in Raritan Division
District/Region: 18/5
Key losses: Tyler McIntosh (15-3, 2nd at District 18).
Probable lineup: 113 – Mark Venson (Fr.); 120 – Sean Snodgrass (So., 8-15, 4th in District 18); 126 – Nathan Roman (Fr.); 132 – Anthony Lopez (So.); 138 – Robert Cleary (Sr., 40-4, 7th in New Jersey); 145 – Joe Casey (Jr., 31-10, 7th in New Jersey); 152 – Stephan Glasgow (Sr., 37-1, New Jersey State Champion); 160 – Mekhi Lewis (Sr., 37-1, New Jersey State Champion); 170 – David Ugalde (So.); 182 – Travis Hays (Sr., 17-13, 3rd District 18); 195 – George Walton (Sr., 33-5, 4th in New Jersey); 220 – Mike Borja (Sr., 12-17); 285 – Jervey Sistrunk (Sr., 17-13, 4th in District 18).
Outlook: Bound Brook will again expect to have multiple state champions and multiple state place-winners and will also contend for a Group I title.
DELAWARE VALLEY
Coach: Andy Fitz, 10th season
Last year: 20-5
District/Region: 19/5
Key losses: Kyle Schillter (3rd in Region 5); Kyle Refalvy (3rd in District 17); Vito Intili (3rd in Region 5); Jake Moore (tied season school pins record).
Probable lineup: 106 - Dylan Uderman (Sr., 12-6, 20-22 career); 113 - CJ Heaps (Jr., 8-9, 8-11 career); 113/120 - Tommy Schlittler (So.); 120 - AJ DeRosa (So., 32-12, 2nd at Region 5); 126 - Gage Crater (Fr.); 132/138 - Connor Mills (Sr., 21-13, 41-35 career, 2nd at Region 5); 132/138 - Matt Kolonia (Sr., 37-7, 87-28 career, 3rd at Region 5); 145 - Rhys Zigich (Sr., 28-12, 47-42 career, 3rd at District 17); 152/160 - Tanner McLaughlin (Sr., 1-3); 152/160 - Chase Bauberger (Sr., 21-13, 40-29 career, 3rd at District 17); 170 - Sean Lessig (Sr., 16-13, 22-19 career, 3rd at District 17); 182 - Shawne Ramsby (So., 8-13); 195 - Kyle Lightner (Jr., 26-7, 26-8 career, 2nd at Region 5); 195/220 - Eli Kalfaian (Jr.); 220 - Josh LaDuca (Sr., 2-2); 285 - Joe Pandy (Jr., 7-4).
Outlook: The Terriers have high expectations for this season, but in a brutal division and with a tough schedule, they are taking the season one day at a time. The team is putting one good practice after another in the books and are looking forward to seeing what they are capable of.
HUNTERDON CENTRAL
Coach: Jon Cantagallo-Rohm, third season
Last year: 18-4, 5-1 in conference
District/Region: 17/5
Probable lineup: 106 - Grant Bloch (Fr.) or Anthony Romaniello (Fr.); 113 - Jack Bauer (So., 30-10); 120 - Hunter Graf (Jr., 35-8, 66-17 career); 120/126 - Pasquale Vizzoni (So., 8-3); 126 - Peter Nace (Sr., 25-6, 93-19 career); 132/138 - Bryce Hall (Sr., 17-10, 27-33 career); 132 - Vincent Romaniello (So., 27-11); 138/145 - Mark Dellavalle (Sr., 10-10, 12-21 career); 145/152 - Kevin Ciresa (Jr., 30-8, 47-26 career); 152 - Chris Taylor (Sr., 13-9, 29-48 career); 160 - Dan Furmato (So., 6-9); 170/182 - Reese Young (Jr., 3-1); 182 - Michael Iodice (Sr., 32-7, 60-15 career); 195 - Lukas Bakerian (Fr.); 220 - Victor Lacombe (Sr., 35-5, 49-13 career); 220/285 - Angelo Crespo (Jr., 13-10 career); 285 - Ryan Joyce (So., 0-1).
Outlook: The Red Devils are primed for a strong season after returning 10 starters from a team that won 18 matches last season, which includes six state qualifiers in Bauer, Graf, Ciresa, Iodice, Lacombe and Nace. Bauer, Graf, Nace and Hall will lead the light weights, while freshmen Bloch and Anthony Romaniello and sophomore Vizzoni will solidify and add depth. The middle weights from 132-160 will be filled by a solid group of returners, including Vincent Romaniello (5/6 in Region 5) and state qualifier Ciresa. Furmato had extensive experience at the varsity level as a freshman and Dellavalle and Taylor both had double-digit varsity wins. State medalist Lacombe (5th at 220), state qualifier Iodice and returner Crespo will be the anchor in the upper weights, and will be joined by junior Young and freshman Bakerian. With depth and experience throughout the lineup, Hunterdon Central will be looking to win the Central Group V sectional title and battle for a state title. The team will also look to repeat as champions in the newly realigned District 17, where it has won four titles in the last five years.
NORTH HUNTERDON
Coach: Tim Flynn, eighth season (101-42)
Last year: 9-10
District/Region: 15/4
Key losses: Derek Ciavarro, Tyler Gapas, Wyatt Vrancken, Carmine Ricciardi.
Probable lineup: 285 - Charlie Tordik (Sr., 28-9, 1st at District 17, Region 5 qualifier); 145/152 - Cole Marra (Sr., 27-11, 1st at District 17, Region 5 qualifier); 160 - Nick Luberto (Sr., 7-18); 170 - Matt Gregory (Sr., 3-16) or Anthony Masters (Fr.); 132/138 - Andrew Gapas (Jr., 26-10, 2nd at District 17) or Kyle Anderson (Fr.); 138/145 - Will Hughes (Jr., 7-15); 145/152 - Tucker Kirchberger (Jr., 14-15); 195 - Joe Abbas (Jr., 11-11); 106 - Connor Robinson (So., 10-17); 126/132 - Mikey Wilson (So., 2-4); 120 - Nick House (So.); 170/182 - Noah Quental (Jr.); 113 - Evan Klimas (Fr.); 152 - Jacob Fossett (Fr.).
Outlook: Expectations are different for this team this year because there are a lot of young and inexperience wrestlers. The attitude is to work hard every day and have fun. Last year the Lions had some bad luck, distractions and an overall bad year, but they're looking for their wrestlers to overachieve and it all starts with the right attitudes, from the coaches down to the freshmen. There is some leadership this season, something North Hunterdon hasn't had previously, so the team needs it to be contagious. The strength of the Lions will be in the upper middle weights, but staying healthy will be a challenge. Charlie Tordik, Cole Marra, and Andrew Gapas are the guys with the most success on the team and they were all only a match or two from the state tournament. They worked hard in the offseason and want to have a solid year.
VOORHEES
Coach: Eric Hall, seventh season
Last year: 16-12, North 2 Group III champions
District/Region: 16/4
Probable lineup: 106 - Aidan Taylor (So.); 113 - Colby Koshinski (Jr., 28-10); 120 - Hunter Rinehart (So., 13-22); 126 - August Heithoff (Sr., 5-10) or Joe Delusant (Fr.); 132 - Colton Riley (Sr., 12-22); 138 - Liam Cutri-French (Sr., 21-14); 145 - Ben Brander (Sr., 11-20) or Matt Brander (So., 3-9); 152 - Brander or Brander; 160 - Michael Fernandes (Sr., 33-4) or Charlie Eberle (So.) or Austin Newarski (So., 0-1); 170 - Fernandes or Eberle or Newarski; 182 - Scott Fernandes (Jr., 28-7) or Colton Curtis (Sr.); 195 - Lewis Fernandes (So., 28-7) or Sam Huff (So., 8-17); 220 - Adam Murdock (Sr., 9-20); 285 - Murdock or Eli Jones (Sr.).
Outlook: Voorhees has a young team this season but returns 12 of 14 varsity starters and should be solid in the upper weights as it competes in a new District (16) and Region (4). The team is hoping to be competitive in the dual meets and get a lot out of the returning wrestlers in terms of what they can do on the mat and the leadership they can provide to the underclassmen. If some of the younger guys can mature quickly, and the Vikings can avoid injury and illness, they're poised to make another run at a sectional title. The Fernandes brothers, Mike, Scott and Lewis, combined for 57 falls last year and should be important factors this season at their respective weight classes.
VALLEY DIVISION
BERNARDS
Coach: David Brothers, 11th season
Last year: 8-12
District/Region: 15/4
Probable lineup: 106 - Justin Villani (Fr.); 113 - Will Kaufman (So.); 120 - James Kessler (Fr.); 126 - Jackson Tantleff (Fr.); 130 - Tyler Diamond (Fr.); 138 - Drew Mastronardi; 145 - Nikko Arza (Jr.); 152 - Alex Mastronardi (Sr.); 160 - PJ Chisholm (So.); 170 - Mattias Lopez (Jr.); 182 - Andres Lezme (Jr.); 195 - Jackson Burns (So.); 215 - Andrew Best (Sr.); 285 - Mike Posidonio (Sr.).
Outlook: Bernards will be much improved this season with a young but tough group of wrestlers. Wrestlers to watch out for are Villani at 106, Tantleff at 126, Arza at 145, Alex Mastronardi at 152, who won 25 matches last season, Lopez at 170 and Lezme at 182. The Mountaineers are solid and will look to improve as the season wears on.
NORTH PLAINFIELD
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PINGRY
Coach: Mark Facciani, 13th season
Last year: 13-6, 3-2 in conference
District/Region: 19/5
Key losses: Brian Miller (182, 16-16, 4th in Districts); Kevin Chow (285, 17-12).
Probable lineup: 113 - Brandon Spellman (So., 2nd in District 18, 2nd in SCT); 120 - Shail Avasthi (So.); 126 - Thomas Tarantino (Sr., 2nd in District 18, 2nd in SCT); 132 - Kamal Brown (So.) or Zach Dobson (So.); 138 - Aidan Dillon (Jr., 3rd in District 18); 145 - Jack Lyons (So.); 152 - Ian Dugan (So.); 160 - Frankie Dillon (Sr., 2nd in District 18, 3rd in SCT); 170 - Ryan Boylan (Sr.); 182 - Jack Baulig (So.) or Max Brotman (So.); 195 - Stephen Hricko (Sr.); 220 - Thomas Campbell (So.) or Elliott LaGorce (So.).
Outlook: The Pingry School returns the core of last season's team which won its most matches in over 30 years. With four returning District placewinners and several talented sophomores in the lineup, the Big Blue looks to continue to raise the bar both individually and as a team.
GREATER MIDDLESEX CONFERENCE
RED DIVISION
PISCATAWAY
Coach: Dan Smith, first season
Last year: 18-6, 4-3 in Red Division
District/Region: 18/5
Key losses: Jordan Cooke (1st at GMCT, 2nd at District, 31-5); Tyler Underwood (1st at District, 3rd at Region, 18-5).
Probable lineup: 106 - Joseph Dulog (Fr.); 113 Max Parra (Fr.); 120 - Erick Valentin (Jr., 21-28); 126 - Robert McEvoy (Sr., 33-50); 132 - Chris Aikens (Sr., 11-18); 138 - Aron Wright (Jr., 20-20); 145 - Gabriel Rodrigues (So., 4-5) or Evan Okamoto (So., 3-6); 152 - Joseph Hatcher (So., 1st District, 3rd Region, 37-4); 160 - Mike Petite (Jr., 2nd District, 2nd Region, 8th State, 69-14); 170 - Nick Recine (So., 17-9); 182 - Elijah Pitt-Goodson (Jr., 10-9); 195 - Paris Foster (Jr., 4-10); 220 - Samuel Rogers (Sr., 34-14).
Outlook: Piscataway lost some key components of its lineup due to graduation, but returns 10 starters from last year’s sectional semifinalist team. The Chiefs have some talented underclassmen looking to improve and fill the gaps. State place-winner Mike Petite and state qualifier Joseph Hatcher look to help lead the team to another successful season. The Chiefs will be looking for added leadership from seniors Robert McEvoy, Sammy Rogers, Chris Aikens and Andrew Walsh.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD
Coach: Bill Pavlak, first season
Last year: 28-2, 7-0 and 1st in Red Division, GMC Tournament champions, Group III champions.
Key losses: Nick DiFrancesco (3rd at GMCT, 1st at District 12, 5/6th at Region 3, 27-8 at 160); Ryan DuHalem (5th at GMCT, 4th at District 12, 17-17 at 120); Christian Gonzalez (2nd at GMCT, 1st at District 12, 2nd at Region 3, 33-2 at 182); Dan Hedden (3rd at GMCT, 1st at District 12, 1st at Region 3, 33-7 at 152); Christoper Maszczak (2nd at GMCT, 1st at District 12, 27-8 at 170); Dion Pender (195); George Pittenger (195); Jeff Plungis (3rd at GMCT, 2nd at District 12, 23-12 at 145); Nick Ruzicka (152); Josh Stasenko (126).
District/Region: 14/4
Probable lineup: 106 - Tommy Fierro (So., Round of 12 at Prep Nationals, 29-11 for St. Benedict's Prep); 113 - Alex Amato (So., 8-2 at 113/120) or Frank Mannino (Jr.); 120 - Joe Heilmann (Jr., 1st at GMCT, 1st at District 12, 1st at Region 3, 5th at state tournament, 42-2 at 106) or Sebastian Santos (So., 8-0 at 106); 126 - Jake Giordano (Sr., 1st at GMCT, 1st at District 12, 3rd at Region 3, 32-8 at 113); 132 - Jacob Painton (Sr., 6th at GMCT, 4th at District 12, 17-19 at 126) or Colby Huber (Fr.) or E-Jay Jones (Fr.) or Arjun Patel (Fr.); 138 - Joe Sacco (So., 3rd at GMCT, 3rd at District 12, 24-12 at 132) or Xavier Nunez (Jr., 2-0 at 138) or Dave Guevara (So.); 145 - Kyle Bethell (Sr., 1st at GMCT, 1st at District 12, 1st at Region 3, 30-7) or Gabe Mont (Fr.) 152 - Connor Adams (Jr., 3-2 at 152) or Jake Hoffman (Sr.) or Mike Marrero (Jr.) or Jeremy Medina (Sr.) or Divon Pender (So. 1-0 at 145) or Constantino Statiroudis (Sr.); 160 - Ben Lundy (Sr., 8-6 at 170); 170 - Brenden Hedden (So., 5-4 at 145) or Cody Hunterton (Fr.); 182 - Ryan Marston (Sr., 5th at GMCT, 2nd at District 12, 4th at Region 3, 19-16 at 195); Joe Nardacci (Jr., 2-0 at 170) or Greg Algarin (Fr.); 195 - Luke Niemeyer (So., 6-0 at 182) or Anthony Rendon (Jr.); 220 - Zach DelVecchio (So., 1st at GMCT, 1st at District 12, 1st at Region 3, 7th at state tournament, 38-3) or Saabir Ahmed (Fr.); 285 - Julio Gonzalez (Sr., 4th at District 12, 5-15).
Outlook: The Tigers graduated seven starters from the 2016 campaign that won a NJSIAA Group III title and earned them a No. 2 ranking in the New Jersey Writers Association final poll, as well as the NJSIAA State Coaches Poll. While returning half the team, South Plainfield will look to repeat as Red Division and GMC Tournament champions, as well as win the district title in the newly-formed District 14. With several promising newcomers, the Tigers will once again set their sights on a successful run at the sectional and Group III title. South Plainfield will have another difficult schedule this seasaon that will leave the team battle-tested and primed for postseason competition. South Plainfield boasts a lineup that includes four returning state qualifiers, Bythell, Giordano, Heilmann and DelVecchio.
BLUE DIVISION
MIDDLESEX/DUNELLEN
Coach: Patrick Appello, ninth season (114-91)
Last year: 19-7, 8-0 and Blue Division champions.
Probable lineup: 106 – Ken Beck (So.); 113 – Jared Zimbardo (Fr.) or Chris Folkens (So.); 120 – Troy O’Connor (So., 6th GMC, 21-16 at 106); 126 – Tom Dinger (Sr., 7th GMC, 2nd District, 26-13 at 113); 132 – Carlos Lopez (Sr., 12-19 at 126) or Charles Zaccardi (Sr.); 138 – Bob Dinger (Sr., 2nd GMC, 1st District, 4th Region, 17-3 at 132); 145 – Jeff Johnson (Jr., 2nd GMC, 3rd District, 2nd Region, 39-5 at 138); 152 – Chris Dessino (Sr., 8th GMC, 23-11 at 145); 160 – Bryan Velasquez (Jr., 8th GMC, 17-15 at 152); 170 – Mike Gedevani (So., 9-19 at 170) or Shane Zullinger (So.); 182 – Billy Strojek (Sr.); 195 – Joe DelVecchio (Jr.); 220 – Diego Bardales (Jr.); 285 – Alex Bollin (Jr., 11-15 at 285).
Outlook: The Blue Jays are coming off a season in which they won 19 or more matches for the second year in a row. In order to keep the program moving in the right direction, they will need a strong showing from the freshmen and sophomore class. Middlesex hopes to improve and feels if a few wrestlers can step up, it will be able to compete for the Blue Division title.
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE
WATCHUNG DIVISION
GOV. LIVINGSTON
Coach: Rick Ortega, fourth season
Last year: 15-5
District/Region: 14/4
Key losses: Nick Mele (27-10, 2nd at UCT, 1st at Districts, 2nd at Regions); Austin Senkarik (25-6, first at UCT, 2nd at Districts); Jack Blasch (30-8, 2nd at UCT, 2nd at Districts).
Probable lineup: 106 - Harrison Kelly (Fr.) or Aidan Maguire (Fr.); 113 - Greg Friedenberg (So.); 120 - David Vill (So.) or Marcelo Laygo (Jr.); 126 - Matt Hoyt (Sr.) or Chris Garrigan (Sr.); 132 - Andre Moriak (Jr.) or Conner Vill (Fr.); 138 - Anthony Santigate (Sr.); 145 - James Snyder (So.); 152- Tani Marke (Jr.); 170 - Quinn Haddad (Jr., 2nd at UCT, 3rd at Districts); 182 - Matt Perez-Santalla (Jr.); 195- Turner Faddad (Sr., 2nd at UCT, 2nd at Districts); 220 - Jared VanOostendorp (Jr.) or Damon Ippolito (So.); 285 - Dan Tomlinson (Sr., County and District champion, 4th at Regions).
Outlook: Governor Livingston is looking to compete every time it steps on the mat, despite being a fairly young and inexperienced team and will look to the seniors to lead by example. The younger wrestlers will need to step up quickly and contribute.
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MOUNTAIN DIVISION
NEW PROVIDENCE
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PLAINFIELD
Coach: WIlliam Dodd, third season
Last year: 6-18
Key losses: Michael Dejesus (3rd at UCT).
District/Region: 13/4
Probable lineup: 106 - Nabryh Crawley (Fr.); 113 - Jeferson Avalos (So.); 120 - Luis Sevilla (Jr.) or Johnny Cruz (So.); 126 - Wilson Carrillo (So.); 132 - Jose Gutierrez (So.); 138 - Walter Pineda (Jr.); 145 - Skyler Frye (So.); 152 - Shaeed Greene (So.); 160 - Abubaker Mendheim (Jr., 25-4, District 12 runner-up, 3rd at UCT); 170 - Daniel Hernandez (Jr.) or Mc-Rae Nkellefak (So.); 182 - Anthony Nunez (Sr.); 195 - Juan Posada (Jr.) or Shomari Scott-Houston (So.); 220 - Eric Rubio (So.); 285 - Christian Chajon (Jr.).
Outlook: After a season of hard lessons in 2015-16, the Cardinals return a large group of returning wrestlers from last year who have been focused and working on improving since the end of last season. In addition, Plainfield has added about 25 freshmen and first year wrestlers to the roster. Mendheim and Nunez are primed to have big seasons, while Pineda, Frye and Chajon are due for turnaround seasons. This Cardinals team is running full steam ahead and looking to break the dual meet record for wins in a season, which is currently 11 set in 2014-15.