Here are the first of hopefully dozens of NW Ohio wrestling preview capsules from aroudn the region. Info was sent to every school in the NW District. I'll post more as I get them.
-- JB

WESTERN BUCKEYE LEAGUE
LIMA BATH
HEAD COACH: Clayton Westerbeck (6th year 43-18)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 11-3/3rd in Western Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jake Bible, sr., DQ, 21-15, 132; Derek Lowe, soph., 7-10, 145; Collin Wise, jr., DQ, 13-24, 160; Erik Burden, sr., DQ,7-5, 182; Zavier Meeks, sr., DQ, 138; Josh Calkins, sr., DQ, 152.
TOP PROSPECTS: Austin Siefker, sr.; Brent Bowers, jr.; Kaleb Groves, jr.; Jay Bell, soph.; Jaiden Knoch, soph.; Alex LaMarr, soph.; Shawn Lambert, soph.; Chris Maynard, soph.; Jordan Mikesell, soph.; Caleb Neal, soph.; Jimmie Sellers, soph.; Jesse Wilson, soph.; Jason Cooper, fr.; Jared Davis, fr.; Ryan Dawson, fr.; Scott Garee, fr.; Alex Lever, fr.; Joey McConnel, fr.; Ryker Rabley, fr.; Austin Ricker, fr,.; Tyler Shaw, fr.; Tre Wheeler, fr.
NOTABLE: It will be interesting to see how Bath does in the postseason in their first OHSAA tournament series in Division III after always being a Division II school. Westerbeck has five returning letter winners on a roster of 30 that’s sophomore (10) and freshmen (11) heavy.

CELINA
HEAD COACH: Davis Hucke (1st year)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 11-7 overall/5th in Western Buckeye League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Andy Garwood, soph., 138; Nathan Kramer, soph., 120; Kevin Lockwood, soph., 195; Sam Phares, soph., 132; Zack Senger, jr., 152; Tony Sutter, jr., 170; Isaac Weitzel, jr., 182; Jordan Bretz, sr., 132.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: Hucke takes over at Celina this season. With 29 wrestlers on the roster this season, the Bulldogs are hoping to put together a top three finish in the WBL.

NORTHWEST CONFERENCE
PAULDING
HEAD COACH: Josh Neilson (3rd year)
2010-11 RECORD: 4-5/6th in Northwest Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Chazz Hahn, soph., 152/160; Josh Hemker, sr., 126/132; Ryan Schindler, soph., 195; Cody Jarrell, soph., 160/170; Taylor Deatrick, soph., DQ, 120/126/132; Derek Shrider, sr., 170/182; Brandon Jarrell, sr., 285; Sidney Salines, soph., DQ, 106/113.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Nelson Foster, fr., 113; Adam Deatrick, fr., 170/182; Jared Smalley, sr., 285; Tyler Ash, jr., 220; Cody Barnes, fr., 138/145; Kyle Mohr, sr., 170/182; Dakota Valdez, fr., 170/182; Phil Grubb, fr., 145/152; Koty Nichols, soph., 152/160.
NOTABLE: Taylor Deatrick and Salinas are both returning district qualifiers for Paulding, which has 19 wrestlers on the roster this season.
WEBSITE: http://www.pauldingschools.org/hs/sports/wrestling/index.htm

SPENCERVILLE
HEAD COACH: Tom Wegesin (16th year).
2010-11 RECORD: 1-11/4th in Northwest Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Trevor Bockey, soph., NWC champ, DQ, 126; Cory Binkley, jr., 138; Kyle Sawmiller, jr., 145; Tyler Shumate, sr., DQ, 182; Lucas Krouskop, jr., 220.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Derrick Smith, fr., 120; Cole Bellows, fr., 132; Dakota Sutherland, fr., 138; Jimmy Lunz, fr., 145; Tyler Dues, fr., 195; Jake Bellows, jr., 195; Logan Vandermark, fr., 220; Jacob Yahl, jr., 220; Chris Adams, fr., 285.
NOTABLES: The Bearcats will be young again this season but Wegesin thinks he has enough experienced wrestlers in the room to help his younger wrestlers succeed this season. One key though will be staying healthy with the team’s relatively thin lineup.

COLUMBUS GROVE
HEAD COACH: Eric Siefker (4th year)
2010-11 RECORD: 8-3/3rd in Northwest Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Tregg Keysor, jr., DQ; Dylan Kleman, sr., DQ; Brandon Benroth, jr.; Hunter Giesige, jr.; Marty Stever, sr.; Gavin Windau, sr., DQ; Alec Gladwell, soph.; Brett Sampson, soph., DQ; Thomas Martin, soph.; Tyler Schroeder, soph.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Conner Schroeder, sr.; Anthony Spanngler, jr.; Adam Johnson, jr.; Robert Lindeman, jr.; Eric Otto, jr.; Kenny Smith, jr.; Alex Burgiem, soph.; Will Selhorst, soph.; Alex Schaffer, fr.; Andrew Burgie, fr.; Jay Elsberry, fr.; Thomas Prichard, fr.; Blake Dunifon, fr.; David Martin, fr.; Christian Stechschulte, fr.
NOTABLES: With five returning district qualifiers and a roster 25 strong, Columbus Grove is looking to challenge for both the Northwest Conference and sectional championships this season.

BLUFFTON
HEAD COACH: Jeff Kleman (16th year).
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 5-13/3rd in Northwest Conference.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jacob Garmatter, jr., 132; Zach Cozadd, sr., 138; Zach Wilson, jr., 145; Evan Huss, jr., 152; Josiah Conley, jr., 195; Kody Koronich, sr., 285; Josh Bracy, soph., 160.
TOP PROSPECTS: Haley Keller, fr., 106; Colt Freeman, fr., 113; Anthony Badial Luna, soph.; Clay Wilson, fr., 126; Colin Thierjung, fr., 160; Jaden Taulker, fr., 195; Brayden Clymer, fr., 170.
NOTABLE: Wilson will be a state title candidate this season after finishing fourth at state as a sophomore. The Pirates lineup also features a pair of returning district qualifiers in seniors Kody Koronich and Zach Cozadd, a transfer from Celina.

NORTHERN BUCKEYE CONFERENCE
FOSTORIA
HEAD COACH: Nick Davis (5th year)
2010-11 RECORD: 14-19/7th in Northern Ohio League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Zach Leonard, sr., 126/132; Angelo Eufracio, sr., 138/145, 49-4; Jordan Dukes, sr., 113/120, 37-8; Anthony Ferguson, sr., 145, 31-18; Andy Eufracio, jr., 120/126; Tony Reynolds, jr., 160; Salvador Cantero, jr., 132/138, 9-5; C.J. Matheny, soph., 152, 21-20; Keegan Green, soph., 152; Anthony Thompson, jr., 220.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Luke Leonard, fr., 106; Dee Ticey, fr.; Nathan Klagg, soph.; Zach King, soph.; Darren Lambright, jr.; Peter Nunez, jr.; Mitchell Blankenship, sr.
NOTABLES: Look for the Redmen to be much stronger on the mat this season. Jordan Dukes and Angelo Eufracio are coming off outstanding junior seasons and Fostoria will be competing in Division III for the first time in school history when the postseason rolls around.

ELMWOOD
HEAD COACH: Dave Lee (23rd year, 410-167)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 21-6/Suburban Lakes League champs.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Derek Hibbard, sr., 130; Dexter Lee, sr., 120; George Andrich, jr., 113; Dustin Ferguson, jr., 126; Tommy Rios, jr., 138/145; Brik Dauterman, soph., 120/126; Trevor Tyson, sr.,. 285; Jake Baker, sr., 220; Luke Garner, sr., 160/170; Michael Baer, jr., 132; Mitchell Emmitt, sr., 145; Jake Wise,l sr., 160/170; Cody Dunahay, sr., 160/170; Allen Dyar, jr., 160/170; Josh Boes, sr., 152; Dalton Bressler, jr., 152/160; Alex Jasso, jr., 145/152.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: With 17 returning letterwinners and one of the top coaches in NW Ohio look for the Royals to be in the hunt for another league title this season.

GENOA
HEAD COACH: Bob Bergman (2nd year, 10-4)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 10-4/2nd in Suburban Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Seth Morrison, jr., DQ, 15-10, 120; Max Reeder, soph., 32-16, SQ, 138; Logan Scott, jr., 15-12, 126; Drew Keenan, jr,., DQ, 27-13, 145; Jake Fejes, jr., DQ, 25-13; 152; Felipe Martinez, sr., 19-0, state champ, 160; Mike Snider, jr., 13-20, 170; Jake Sheehy, 39-10, SLL champ, DQ, sr., 182; Nick Keller, jr,, 18-17, 220; Nathan Breuer, jr., 17-11, 132.
TOP PROSPECTS: Dustin Widmer, soph.,6-3, 106; Chance Dalton, jr., 113; Brandon Bates, fr., 113; Nathan Shepler, soph., 1-6, 126; Nathan Moore, soph., 2-2, 132; Josh Pierce, sr., 8-15, 145; Ryan Szymanski, jr., 15-12, 152; Tyler Baird, fr., 152; Jaron Bintz, sr., 3-9, 160; Ryan Espinoza, soph., 8-5, 170; Nick Vizi, jr., 182; Jay Nino, fr., 197; Lucas Apel, soph., 197; Kyle Kolasinski, jr., 285; Cody Buckner, soph., 3-7, 285; Louis Cutchall, fr., 285.
NOTABLE: The Comets have a deep and talented lineup this season headlined by returning state qualifier Max Reeder and returning state champ Felipe Martinez.

OTSEGO
HEAD COACH: Joe Gerwin (1st year)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 7-13/6th in Suburban Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Ryan Fackler, sr., 170; Poke Harrison, sr., 285; Cody Froman, sr., 285; Jordan Hendrix, soph., 160/170; Justin Shawberry, soph., 120; Jay Beardsley, jr., 145/152.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: The Knights may be in a bit of a rebuilding mode with just six returning letter winners, including a pair of seniors both in the 285-pound class.

WOODMORE
HEAD COACH: Dave Laurendeau (2nd year, 3-9)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 3-9/7th in Suburban Lakes League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Dexter Emch, sr., district qualifier, 27-14, 132; Gavin Beard, sr., 17-16, 152; Cody Lockhart, sr., district qualifier, 160, 24-18; Colten Datkun, jr., district qualifier, 20-3, 113; Evan Ulinski, soph., state qualifier, 39-3, 106; Tony Rozzi, soph., 13-22, 132; Spencer Linke, soph., 195, 9-23.
TOP PROSPECTS: Arito Alvear, fr., 285; Jonny Braun, soph., 195; Randy Case, sr., 126; Henry Flores, soph, 220; Joe Flores, fr., 182; Seth Gaghen, fr., 120; Justin Gillingham, fr., 182; Dennis Ratz, fr., 138; Thomas Schnitker, fr., 120; Dylan Young, jr., 170.
NOTABLE: The Wildcats should be stronger this season, particularly in the lightweights with the return of state qualifier Ulinski as well as district qualifiers Emch and Datkun.

ROSSFORD
HEAD COACH: Ron Recknagel (14th year)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 2-5/6th in Northern Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jake Burlage, soph., 113; CJ Ball, soph., 113; Christian Goldsmith, soph., DQ, 120; Cameron Johnson, sr., 160
TOP PROSPECTS: Casey Orr, fr., 145; Jesus Rosales, fr., 132.
TEAAM STRENGTHS: With seven returning starters and two seasoned freshmen, we should fair pretty well in dual meets. Any time there is competition for one spot, the incumbent wrestler has to stay on top of his game.
TEAM WEAKNESSES: Even though we have seven returners, three of them are sophomores and one missed most of last year with an injury. We are still a young team, probably a year away from being a dominant force.
NOTABLE: The Bulldogs have seven starters and nine returning letterwinners among their 32 wrestlers on the roster.

NORTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE
RIVERDALE
HEAD COACH: Duane Brodman (13th year)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 3-5/4th in North Central Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Kolten Martin, soph., DQ. 37-10, 106; Paul Frey, soph., 24-15, 125; Tom Bowman, sr., DQ, 42-8, 135; Seth Knoll, soph., 140, 14-10; Travis Hartman, sr., 17-12, 145; Zach Smith, sr., 9-14, 152; Tre Headington, jr., NCC champ, 171, 20-20; Alec Goodrich, sr., 37-11, DQ, 189; Dillon Walker, jr., 21-20, 285; Justin Pfister, soph., DQ, 20-20, 215; Cody McCoy, sr., 11-14, 152.
TOP PROSPECTS: Mitchell Matheny, fr.; Austin Clark, fr.; Evan Hayes, fr.; Todd Hepperly, soph.; Josh Bushong, fr.; Travis Hartman, sr.; Luke Bowman, fr.; Caleb Hicks, fr.; Tre Johnson, fr.; Jarrod Smith, soph.; Dakota Welker, soph.; Chance Reinhard, fr.; Caleb Tracy, fr.; Jared Vent, fr.; James Knoll, soph.
NOTABLE: Riverdale has it’s largest roster in recent memory with 25 kids on the team this season. They also return four district qualifiers this season.

ONTARIO
HEAD COACH: Dave Rader (1st year)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 15-3/North Central. Conference champs
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Josh Collins, sr., 5-0, 285; Nick Miller, jr., 29-11, DQ, 152; Zak Covert, jr,, 145; John Goodwin, jr., 220; Kyle Renner, sophl., 120.
TOP PROSPECTS: Kyler Dille, soph.; David Gilbert, fr., 285; Troy Collins, fr., 160; Matt Eicklebarger, fr., 160; Christian Meister, jr.
NOTABLE: Nick Miller will be the big gun in Ontario’s lineup this season. The Warriors have won back-to-back NCC titles.

UPPER SANDUSKY
HEAD COACH: Chris Rodriguez. (4th year, 44-21-1)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 14-10/5th in Northern Ohio League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Carson Mengerink, soph., 29-15, 106; Derek Hanson, soph., 16-14, 113/120; Taron Gillen, jr., 14-12, 132; Alex Kenner, soph., 12-4, 135; Cory Frey, jr., 8-4, 152; Tylor Pritchard, soph., 20-14,160; Kohl Johnson, sr., 24-10, 170/182; Jan Baker, jr., 7-12, 220/285.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available,
NOTABLE: The Rams have a solid nucleus of wrestlers in place like Mengerink, Johnson and Pritchard. Look for Upper Sandusky to be one of the teams to beat in their first season in the North Central Conference.

NORTHERN OHIO LEAGUE
WILLARD
HEAD COACH: Kipp Cullen (1st year).
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Not available/6th in Northern Ohio League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Matthew Showman, sr., 195; Divaunta Spearman, sr., 220; Major Moore, soph., 106; John McKown, sr.; Caleb Lewis, soph.; Jaime Lopez, jr.; Dominic Cummings, jr., 120.
TOP PROSPECTS: Juan Estrella, soph., 120; George Salazar, jr., 145; Moises Lopez, soph.; Jacob Cofer, fr.; Austin Collins, soph.; Johnny Hernandez, soph.; Brady Deaver, fr.; Daytona Thornsberry, soph.; Josh Wilber, soph.
NOTABLE: Cullen is Willard’s third coach in three years. Cummings will be the Crimson Flash wrestler to watch this season.

NORTHWEST OHIO ATHLETIC LEAGUE
WAUSEON
HEAD COACH: Mike Ritter (8th year)
2010-11 RECORD: 19-4/Northwest Ohio Athletic League champs
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Dalton Nicely, sr., NWOAL champ, 2x SQ; Cody Pontious, sr., NWOAL champ, state alternate; Nathaniel Frost, sr., DQ; Zach Morrow, jr., NWOAL champ, state alternate; Jacob Whitcomb, jr., DQ; Austin Yarnell, NWOAL champ, district placer; Zane Krall, jr., NWOAL champ, 2X state qualifier; Rodney Coblentz, jr., DQ; Aaron Schuette, soph., DQ; Travis Schroeder, sr.; Zac Stewart, sr.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Cameron Slattman, soph.; Wade Hodges, fr.
NOTABLES: Loaded. That's a good word to desribe Wauseon's lineup this season. Ritter has two state qualifiers, three other district placers and three more district qualifiers back this season on his 25-man roster. Looks like the Indians will be the favorite to defend in the NWOAL this season.
WEBSITE: http://wauseonwrestling.net/high_school.htm 

PATRICK HENRY
HEAD COACH: Victor Lopez (11th year)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Not available/8th in Northwest Ohio Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Chase Wright, sr.; Mario Hinojosa, sr., Alexis Hinojosa, jr.; Curt Croninger, soph.; Cory Reese, soph.;. Luis Hinojosa,soph.; Brandon Cole, soph.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: The Patriots lost their big gun to graduation in state runner-up Xavier Dye who is now wrestling for Cleveland State. 

BRYAN
HEAD COACH: Josh Montgomery (1st year).
2010-11 RECORD: 4-4/5th in Northwest Ohio Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Brock Nagel, soph., 26-12, 145/152; Wes Walters, jr., 160, 39-10; Shelden Struble, jr., 138, 45-12, state alternate; Sam Breneman, jr., 120, 15-16; Devon Johnson, jr., 145, 10-6; Aaron Pease, sr., 130; Devin Boucher, sr., 132.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Ethan Retcher, fr.; Chris Ellis, fr.; Blayne Guise, fr.; Gavin Saul, fr.; Bronson Beck, fr.; Zach Phillips, fr.; Antonio Ramos, fr.; Brett Driscoll, fr.; Austin Guise, soph.; Weston Waltor, jr.
NOTABLES: The Golden Bears will have a potential state qualifier in the lineup at 138 in Shelden Struble. The rest of the 16-man roster is very young for the Golden Bears as there are eight freshmen on the team this season.

MONTPELIER
HEAD COACH: Troy Roth (11th season)
2010-11 record: 7-18, 9th in NWOAL Tourney.
Lettermen lost: Cody Lamberson, Sam Schroeder.
Lettermen returning: Tyler Benner (jr), Keegan Hitzeman (soph); Dan Hand (jr), Cole Ries (jr), Levi Croft (soph), Tyler Jones (sr), Tyson Jones (sr), Josh Lewellen (soph).
Newcomers to watch: Hunter McKelvey (fr), Jacob Dewire (fr), Jakob Hesston (fr), Hunter Shaull (fr).
Coaches outlook: The NWOAL will be as tough as it gets. The talent coming through right now is exceptional. The battle at the top between Wauseon, Archbold, Liberty Center and Delta will be hard fought. Montpelier isn’t ready to contend yet.

WAUSEON
Head coach: Mike Ritter (eighth season)
2010-11 record: 19-4, NWOAL Champions.
Lettermen lost: Nick McCall (3x state placer), Luke Tanier (state qualifer), Austin Kutzli, Trent Seiler.
Lettermen returning: Dalton Nicely (sr, NWOAL champ, 2x state qualifier);
Cody Pontious (sr, NWOAL champ, state alternate); Nathaniel Frost (sr, district qualifier), Travis Schroeder (sr), Zac Stewart (sr), Zach Morrow (jr, NWOAL champ, state alternate); Jacob Whitcomb (jr, district qualifier), Austin Yarnell (jr, NWOAL champ, district placer); Zane Krall (jr, NWOAL champ, 2x state qualifier); Rodney Coblentz (jr, district qualifier); Aaron Schuette (soph, district qualifier).
Newcomers to watch: Wade Hodges (freshman).
Coaches outlook: As two-time defending league champions, we?ll have to continue to perform at a high level to achieve our goal of three straight league titles. We feel we have a very competitive regular season schedule to help prepare our kids for a chance to compete at the district and state level. We;re also very excited about making a return trip to the Division II state dual meet tourney in January.

ARCHBOLD
HEAD COACH: Brian Becher (10th year, 297-73-1)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 36-6/2nd in Northwest Ohio Athletic League
LETTERMEN LOST: TJ Weirauch (state placer), Brandon Dennie (district placer), Isaac Rosales.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Drew Coffey, soph,, 106; Justin Arce, jr., 113; Ben Eggers, jr., state qualifier, 120; Brendan Manz, jr., 120; Logan Day, soph., 126; Kenny Price, soph., state qualifier, 132; Koltin Zimmerman, soph., 138; Justice Zimmerman, jr., 138; Oliver Stuckey, sr., district placer, 145; Micah Garcia, soph., 145; Jordan Cowell, sr., state placer, 152; Austin Ripke, sr., state qualifier, 160; Cody Kovnesky, sr., district placer, 170; Preston Klopfenstein, soph., 170; Kellen Seaman, sr., 182; Eli Hammersmith, soph., 182; Travis Jaramillo, soph, 195.
TOP PROSPECTS: Damian Short, fr., 106, junior high state placer.
COACH ON TEAM STRENGTHS: We have 4 returning state qualifiers and 2 other guys that have placed at the district tournament. We expect them to provide great leadership and the other guys follow.
COACH ON TEAM WEAKNESSES: We had one returning state alternate get injured in football that would have made a big impact in our dual meets and most likely would have qualified for the state tournament. We have very few upper weight wrestlers. There are some boys at Archbold, not playing basketball, that could help our team but with a lack of experience they are under the false perception that they can’t be successful.

MIDLAND ATHLETIC LEAGUE
LAKOTA
HEAD COACH: Rich Whetsel (6th year)
2010-11 RECORD: 4-4/4th in Midland Athletic Leaggue
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Ben Timmons, sr., state placer, 126; Jacob Tolento, sr., 145; Andrew Bickford, jr., DQ, 132.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Caleb Tolento, fr., 113; Austin Payne, fr., 120; Kyle Tuttamore, fr., 132; Jordan Jaso, fr., 145/152; Caleb Steele, fr., 152; Jred Wolph, fr., 160/170; Jonathon Robinson, sr., 220.
NOTABLES: The Raiders do return Ben Timmons, who finished fifth at state last season. Whetsel will have to rebuild much of his lineup though with the loss of state alternates Jarrett Smith (285) and Stephen Klotz (215) to graduation at the bottom of the lineup.
WEBSITE: http://www.lakota-sandusky.k12.oh.us/index.php/high-school/winter-sports/wresting.html

CAREY
HEAD COACH: Ryan Pratt (7th year)
2010-11 RECORD: 14-4/Midland Athletic League champs.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Alex Damschroder, sr., state qualifier, 285; Brandon Fausnaigh, sr., district qualifier, 220; Tyler Cusac, sr., district qualifier, 170; Sam Saenthavisouk, sr., 160; Hayden Schertzer, sr., district qualifier, 138; Alek Niederkohr, sr., district qualifier, 152; Cory Larick, sr., district qualifier, 145; Austin Tschanen, jr., 182; Brayden Leist, jr., district placer, 126; Lincoln Stansbery, jr., 170; Bryce Mullholand, jr., district qualifier, 160; Deryk Sammet, soph., district qualifier, 113; Dylan Pratt, soph., 120; Tyler Higgins, soph., district qualifier, 132.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Kyler Dyer, fr., 106; Zack Brodman, fr., 132; Levi Smalley, fr., 195.
NOTABLES: With 13 returning letterwinners, Carey should be the favorite this year in the MAL.

HOPEWELL-LOUDON
HEAD COACH: Joe Hoelzle (4th year)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 2-14/8th in Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Troy Halcomb, jr., 15-12, 138/145; D.J. Immele, jr., 3-18, 180/185; Noah Grine, jr., 132; Coltan Hossler, jr., 285; Tristan Myers, soph., 20-19, 145/152; Zach Clouse, soph., 8-20, 152/160; Dakota Magers, soph., 10-16, 145/152.
TOP PROSPECTS: Zach Losey, soph., 145/152; Chet Swartzmiller, fr., 106; Bernie Somers, fr., 106/113; Trenton Burns, fr., 106/113, Vollie Brock, fr.,120/126; Bryce Steinhauser, fr., 132/138; Chris Mora, fr., 126/132; Mike Heimrich, fr., 160/170; Ross Sears, fr.,152/160.
NOTABLE: No seniors this season, but the future looks bright at H-L with eight freshmen on the roster that won the JH MAL crown last year.

FOSTORIA ST. WENDELIN
HEAD COACH: Bill Hrabak (2nd year).
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 0-0/9th in Midland Athletic League.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Cole Williams, soph., 19-13, DQ, 113; Caleb Colburn, soph., 160/170.
TOP PROSPECTS: Zac Hrabak, fr., 152; Brad Buhrow, soph., 113; A.J. Turner, soph., 182.
NOTABLE: Williams was a league champ and district qualifier for the Mohawks last season. Hrabak meanwhile is coming off a solid junior high career.

NORTH BALTIMORE
HEAD COACH: Jesse Thomas (2nd year).
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Not available/7th in Midland Athletic League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Morgan Findley, sr., 220; Dalton Ishmael, jr., 195; Joel Swartz, jr., 138; Brandon Senecal, jr., 138; Brice Bankey, jr., 220; Jordan Watson, jr., 170.
TOP PROSPECTS: Not available.
NOTABLE: Ishmael could be a state championship candidate for the Tigers this season at 195 pounds after finishing fifth at state for NB at 189 as a sophomore.
 
FIRELANDS CONFERENCE
PLYMOUTH
HEAD COACH: Jeremiah Balkin (12th year)
2010-11 RECORD: 4-4/7th in Firelands Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Scotty Tackett, jr., 8-24, 120; Zach Ruch, jr., 12-24, 126; Ty Schrader, sr., 2x DQ, 132; Jarrod Donnersbach, jr., DQ, 138; Josh Schrader, sr., 145; Zac Arnold, jr., 17-22, 160; Logan Horn, jr., Firelands Conference champ, DQ, 170; Chris Parsons, sr., 182; Zach Channell, 182; Austin Hughes, sr., DQ, 220.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Tyler King, fr., 113; Josh Endicott, 132; Kaden Sparkman, 138; Cal Redden, 138; Robert Richman, fr., 145; Dale Laser, 145; Chance Butcher, fr., 152; Christian Loera, fr., 160; Jordan Downs, soph., 170/182; Nick Milgrim, sr., 285; Brandon Smith, fr., 285.
COACHES COMMENT: This year is going to be a special year at Plymouth. We have 24 kids on the roster and this will be the first year we are able to have some J.V. matches and some depth. Overall we are going to fill 13 or 14 weight classes. It is hard to find that elusive 106. I am looking forward to seeing how the new weight classes will pan out. Right now there seems to be some people who are not happy, but that will come in time. We have some talent returning and some young kids that are going to push for starting spots. Some of our kids who started last year will not even be in the starting line up this year.
Overall I feel we can compete for the top of the conference. Right now I feel Western Reserve is the team to beat and we can’t count out Crestview since they have been at the top for numerous years. I feel with our depth we can challenge for the top of conference like we did in football. This is going to be an exciting year. We have a lot of blue collar kids who like to work hard and they won’t settle until they reach their goals.
WEBSITE: http://www.freewebs.com/plymouthwrestling/

SOUTH CENTRAL
HEAD COACH: Ken Johnson (11th year)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Not available/5th in Firelands Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Alex Knoll, soph.,12-21, 135/140/145; Caleb Barnett, jr., 35-13, DQ, 130/135; Cory Coder jr. 14-29119; Joe Gavarrette, jr., 9-21, DQ, 103; Shawn Hale, jr., 14-21, 152; Randy West, jr., 8-20, 135/140; Dylan Blanton, sr., 38-16, DQ, FC Champ, 125/130.
TOP PROSPECTS: Jacob Creveling, sr.; Nebraska Puckett, soph.; Marcus Obermiller, soph.; Michael Jennings, fr., 160/170; Brett Hoag, fr.
COACH ON TEAM STRENGTHS: We have 7 returning letter winners from last season, 2 coming back with winning records or post season experience. Three are District Qualifiers from last year (Caleb Barnett -2x, Joe Gavarrette-2x, Dylan Blanton). Both Caleb Barnett and Dylan Blanton went 2-2 at Districts last year and each should have very exciting seasons this year. I would not count Joe Gavarrette out of the mix. He is a Junior this year and he has finally grown into the 106 weight class. Our other retuning lettermen will be more competitive as well, and we expect to see some great things coming from them.
Our new Freshmen and first year wrestlers will add to the strength of this team as well. They have good athletic ability and a great willingness to learn. As always, if we can stay healthy, and these young athletes improve over the course of the season like they do each year, we should have a very productive and exciting season.
COACH ON TEAM WEAKNESSES: We may be shy of having a full team even though we have 12 wrestlers on the roster. It will be quite a challenge to have a shot at being conference champs with Crestview and their returning State competitors, as well as Western Reserve and the experience they bring back into the league. We also need to watch out for Mapleton who have bigger numbers and a couple of quality wrestlers in their line up. Nevertheless, I am always impressed by the way our guys step up to the challenge!

MONROEVILLE
HEAD COACH: Mike Tommas (1st year)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 17-10/3rd in Firelands Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Grant Fidler, soph., 24-13, DQ 132; Sam Morrison, jr., 25-17, DQ, 160; Nick Tommas, soph., 145, 9-30.
TOP PROSPECTS: Michael Harrington, fr., 106; Dylan Ruffing, fr., 113; Jaeger Camp, fr., 120; Brandon Fox, soph., 126; Jared Gerber, fr., 126; Austin Draper, fr., 138; Nate Tommas, soph., 152; Billy Burough, soph., 170; Alex Darr, fr., 182
NOTABLE: The stars are all gone at Monroeville. What’s left is a young group of wrestlers featuring 11 sophomores and freshman on the Eagles’ 12-man roster.

NEW LONDON
HEAD COACH: James Toukonen.
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 4-13/8th in Firelands Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Garrett Cunningham, jr., 113, 30-13, DQ, 113; Gabe Lilly, jr., 33-13, DQ, 120; Jacob Amburgy, jr., 27-20, DQ, 138; K.C. Hale, jr,. 14-20, 145; Cole Reed, sr., 28-17, 152; Nick Bene,soph., 16-23, 152; Tyler Keathley, sr., 25-19, DQ, 195.
TOP PROSPECTS: Clayton Obermiller, fr., 106; Jacob Swafford, fr., 132; Wesley Burt, fr., 182; Nate McIntosh, fr., 170; Noah Stumpf, fr., 126; Connor Ruggles, fr., 285; Greg Thompson, fr., 220.
NOTABLE: The Wildcats have a decent nucleus to build their team around with four returning district qualifiers. Their lineup features just one senior and seven freshmen.  

NORWALK ST. PAUL
HEAD COACH: Pat Welfle (6th year, 129-141)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 4-9/4th in Firelands Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jesse Gross, soph., 33-8, state qualifier, 112; Logan Jaworski, soph., 11-24, 119; Jason Duffey, jr., 16-24, 130; Peter Jenkins, soph., 14-22, 145; Caleb Meyer, soph., 9-18, 160; Ben Jenkins, jr., 5-10, 189; Kevin Cannon, sr., 2-5, 215; Kevin Rospert, sr., 19-18, DQ, 285.
TOP PROSPECTS: Joe Livengood, fr., 106; Nate Pylant, soph., 106; Grant Dilger, fr., 113; Wes Fritz, fr., 113; Devin Smith, fr., 138; Hayden Miller, fr., 160; Caleb Riley, fr., 220; Chris Carrillo, soph;., 220; Conor Careless, soph., 285.
NOTABLE: Gross ended his freshman year on a roll, winning his final three regular season tournaments while finishing as district runner-up to earn a trip to Columbus.

MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
DELPHOS ST. JOHN'S
HEAD COACH: Derek Sterling (3rd year)
2010-11 RECORD: 4-6
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Adam Haunhorst, sr., 8-17; Logan Heiing, sr., 27-10; Logan Looser, sr., 21-17; Will Buettner, jr., 23-16; Aaron Deffenbaugh, jr., 10-15; Brett Schwinnen, jr., 22-12; Luke Wrasman, jr., 4-9; Austin Martin, soph., 15-14; Nate Schroeder, soph., 5-13.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Wes Buettner, fr.; Jackson Donley, fr.; Alex Hauenhorst, fr.; Christian "Gunnar" Lucius, fr.; Justin Siefker, fr.
COACHES COMMENTS: This season I believe our strengths are our senior leadership and our upperclassman in general. We should be very strong from our feet and solid on top. Going into this season we are looking to have our first full team in about 5 years. Not just a full team but I believe we have potential point scores at every weight class. We will be led by a very good trio of seniors who will also be my captains this season. These three have put in so much hard work in the past 4 years and I really think it will shine through for them this season. They are Adam Haunhorst, Logan and Logan.My junior class is also very talented with 4 returning letter winners in Will, Aaron, Brett and Luke, all four of these guys have the potential to go deep into the post season this year, three of them have district experience and the fourth was a alternate last year. My Sophmore group will be led by Austin Martin, he has put in so much work in the last year, it I am expecting a huge break out season for him. Also we have back letter winner Nate Schroeder.
WEBSITE: http://www.delphosstjohns.org/For-Students/wrestling.html

OHIO CARDINAL CONFERENCE
LEXINGTON
HEAD COACH: Brent Rastetter.
2010-11 RECORD: 20-5/Ohio Cardinal Conference champs/7th at state in Division II.
TOP RETURNEES: Jake Faust, sr., 54-3, 2-time state placer, 145; Calvin Campbell, sr., 41-4, 35 pins, 2-time state runner-up, 120; Josh Lehner, jr., 45-9, 7th at state, 195; Brad Metzm sr., 43-6, state alternate, OCC champion, 195; Jacob Kasper, jr., 30-20, district qualifier, 170; Jonah Schropp, soph., 20-27, district qualifier, 106; A.J. Parr, 20-14, soph., 152.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Bailey Faust, sr., 182; Drew Kasper, fr., 138; Brandon Leynaud, fr., 113; Corey Richardson, fr., 220; Alex Keding, soph., 126; Gabe Benjamin, soph., 152; Jordan Dalton, soph., 145.
NOTABLES: Lexington’s program looks strong now with its current group of wrestlers in the future with a class of 16 incoming freshmen, four of whom were JH state qualifiers last season.

GREEN MEADOWS CONFERENCE
EDGERTON
HEAD COACH: Kevin VanVleet (2nd year)
2010-11 RECORD: 17-9/Green Meadows Conference co-champs.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Jared Pilarski, sr., 113/120, 5-24; Skylar Muehlfeld, jr., 126/132, district qualifier, 30-10; Jared VanVleet, jr., 123/138, state placer, 49-6; Sammy Santa_Ritz, jr., district qualifier, 138/145, 20-7; Tyler Sprow, sr., 138/145, 4-6; Corey Haury, sr., 138/145, 28-16; Michael Sheets, sr., 145/152, district qualifier, 31-12; Preston Knecht, sr., 152-160, 32-13; Tyler Motter, soph., 152/160, 1-15; Josiah Clifton, sr., 152/160, 29-14; Darian Elliott, soph., 160/171, 2-10; Dock Pigmon, sr., 170/182, 9-12; Andrew Hurley, jr., 1-0; Austin Herman, sr., 182/195, 12-19.
OTHER PROSPECTS: Gabe Santa-Rita, fr., 106; Gary Uridiales, fr., 120/126; Logan Daniels, fr., 138/145; Rayden Bonewitz, fr., 170/182; Bradley Goetzenleuchter, fr., 220/285; Andrew Cade, fr., 285; Conner Hug, jr., 285.
NOTABLES: The Bulldogs should be in for another fine season. Jared VanVleet was fourth at state last season as a sophomore and there are three other district qualifiers back among Edgerton’s 14 returning letterwinners this season.

AYERSVILLE
Head coach: Bill Ondrus (32nd season)
2010-11 record: 13-1, GMC co-champions
Lettermen lost; Dylan Moore, Austin Carr, Blake Clark, Easton Lewis, Andy Brink (district qualifier).
Lettermen returning: Cade Masnfield (sr, 3x district qualifier); Ryan Behringer (sr, 3x district qualifier); Tate Ankney (jr, 2x district
qualifier), Griffin Friesner (district qualifier).
Coaches outlook: If we fill the weight classes, we will be competitive. Edgerton, Hicksville and Wayne Trace have good experience coming back. The GMC should be very competitive.

EDGERTON
Head coach: Kevin Van Vleet (second season)
2010-11 record: 17-9, GMC co-champions
Lettermen lost: None.
Lettermen returning: Jared Pilarski (sr, 113/120); Skylar Muehlfeld (jr, 126/132); Jared Van Vleet (jr, 132/138, state placer); Sammy Santa-Rita (jr, 138/145); Corey Haury (sr, 138/145); Tyler Sprow (sr, 138/145); Michael Sheets (sr, 145/152); Preston Knecht (sr, 152/160); Josiah Clifton (sr, 152/160); Tyler Motter (soph, 152/160); Darian Elliott (soph, 160-170); Andrew Hurley (jr, 170-182); Dock Pigmon V (sr, 170/182); Austin Herman (sr, 182/195).
Newcomers to watch; Gabe Santa-Rita (fr, 106); Gary Urdiales fr, 120/126); Logan Daniels (fr, 138/145); Rayden Bonewitz (fr, 170/182); Bradley Goeltzenleuchter (fr, 220/285); Andrew Cade (fr, 285); Conner Hug (jr, 285).
Coaches outlook: We are always looking to sent as many wrestlers to Columbus that we can. Expectations will be high for the GMC. We are returning a good group of wrestlers and with the new faces on the team, we will be competitive.

HICKSVILLE
Head coach: Kevin Timbrook
2010-11 record; 15-14
Lettermen lost: Davis Reid (district qualifier), Brian Green.
Lettermen returning: Cody Laney (sr, district champ, 5th place at state); Isaih Vega (district qualifier); Jake Thiel (sr, district qualifier);
Austin Laney (jr, district qualfier); Nick Hart (jr), Tyler Speakman (jr), Brennan Steinbuck (jr), Jared Miller (soph).
Newcomers to watch: Devon Wulff (fr), James Prescott (soph), Brandon Sailer (soph), Roy Barton (fr), Spencer Sunderland (sr).
Coaches outlook: We have a strong core of wrestlers from last season, the problem will be to try to get them all in the lineup. The competition they bring to the practice room will make them all stronger. We lack numbers in the lower and upper weights which will hurt us in dual meets. We look forward to a successful season with goals to make a strong run towards state. The GMC will be very competitive this year. Ayersville and Edgerton return as the defending co-champs and they bring back most of their teams from last year. Wayne Trace didn’t lose anybody and brings in a strong freshman class. Tinora and Fairview will have some very talented wrestlers as well. Last year’s team race was very close, this year’s tourney will be even closer.

WAYNE TRACE
HEAD COACH: George Clemens (5th year)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Not available/5th in Green Meadows Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Dustin Taylor, soph., 12-21, 103; Joe Stahl, sr., 30-11, DQ, 112; Aaron Miller, soph., 25-19, DQ, 119; Kameran Clemens, sr., 40-7, SQ, 135; Zach Cotterman, sr., 33-12, DQ, 140; Sawyer Temple, jr., 33-13, DQ, 145; Tyler Arnett, sr., 31-165, district placer, 152; Tim West, jr., 11-21, 171; Andy Norling, sr., 18-11, 215;
TOP PROSPECTS: Mat Baxter, fr.; Zaine Cotterman, fr.; Tyler Showalter, fr.; Jacob Dingus, fr.; Josh Reel, fr.; Justin Pierce, fr.; Isaac Ludwig, fr.
NOTABLE: With six returning district qualifiers, a state qualifier and several talented freshmen, Wayne Trace hopes to compete for a share of the GMC title this season.

NORTHERN LAKES LEAGUE
NAPOLEON
Head coach: Jason Seiler (ninth season)
2010-11 record; 20-8, GBC champions
Lettermen returning: Justin Miller (soph), Sam Walker (soph, GBC champ); Logan Funchion (jr, district qualifier); Aaron Heinrichs (jr, district qualifier); Kody Kania (jr, district qualifier), Logan Mahlman (jr, GBC champ, district qualifier); Tyler Slight (jr, district qualifier); Jalen Paxton (sr), Martin Sanchez (sr).
Coaches outlook: There is no dobut that this is the youngest and most nexperienced team I have ever coached. We do have a handful of returning letterwinners and guys with district experience that we will rely on heavily for leadership and big wins. It just may take some time for us to compete on the level we would like. The biggest change for us this year is that we will begin wrestling towards the NLL championship on December 15. In years past, it came down to one day in February, now we have to be ready every week from the start of the season till the end.

PERRYSBURG
HEAD COACH: Sam Cotterman (2nd year, 15-9)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 15-9/2nd in Northern Lakes League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Matt Rich., soph., 113; Darren Miller, soph., 126; J.P. Newton, soph., DQ, NLL champ, 29-9, 145; Christian Spore, soph., 126; Kadin Llewellyn, soph., NLL champ, DQ, 24-10, 160; Alex Herhold, jr., DQ, 10-8, 126; Ryan Roth, jr., 26-11, DQ, 138; Will Waltermeyer, jr., 152; Brady Clayton, jr., 21-9, 220; Colin Lipscomb, sr., 132; Connor Hoffmann, sr., 26-15, DQ, 152; Jamie Waltermeyer, sr., 21-10, DQ, 152; Luke Boff, sr., NLL champ, SQ, 33-7, 170; Micah Carter, sr., state alternate, NLL champ, 34-3, 195; Kolin Cookson, sr., 145; Jake Fleming, sr., DQ, 20-14, 138; Alex Morse, sr., DQ, 182.
NOTABLE: With 17 returning letter winners, a state qualifier and several returning NLL champs and district qualifiers look for the Yellow Jackets to contend for the NLL title this year in Cotterman’s second season as head coach.

SANDUSKY BAY CONFERENCE
SANDUSKY ST. MARY’S
HEAD COACH: Rick Bellamy
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 11-17/6th in Sandusky Bay Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Aaron Colavincenzo, soph., 14-20, 120; Alex Guerra, jr., 37-13, DQ; Adam Guerra, jr., 132, 35-17, state alternate, 132; Logan Reichert, sr., 42-13, SQ, 138; Wyatt Dye, soph., 16-12, DQ, 160; Ayden Opfer, jr., 13-29, 170; Brandon Fox, sr., 23-18, DQ, 182; Tyler Humphrey, jr., 10-32, 195; Kody Bellamy, sr., 42-12, state placer, 220.
TOP PROSPECTS: Alex Smith, fr., 106; Jacob Supina, fr., 113; Josh Ryan, fr., 120; Garrett Reichert, fr., 145; Derek Cook, fr., 152; Casey Orshocki, soph.
NOTABLE: Reichert and Bellamy were district runners-up last season. Look for the Panthers to be improved, but still very young with just three seniors on the roster.

CLYDE
HEAD COACH: Rob Jennings (3rd year, 31-9)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 16-6/6-1 in Sandusky Bay Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Anthony Beier, soph., 13-18, 120/126; Casey Flores, jr., 26-14, 138./145; Dakota Flores, jr., 29-17, DQ, 126/132; Kaleb Herrera, soph., 9-11; Chris Hicks, jr., 9-23, 113/120; Blake Miller, soph., 39-9, SQ, 126/132; Beau Minnick, soph., 41-3, SBC champ, SQ, 120/126; David Norman, jr., 12-18, 145/152; Dominic Sebetto, soph., 23-27, DQ, 145/152; Blake Smith, jr., 24-22, 152/160; Brad Smith, jr., 40-8. State alternate, 170/182; Billy Ward, sr., 48-6, state placer, 220/285; Chris Moore, jr., 29-14, state placer, transfer from Bellevue, 160/170.
TOP PROSPECTS: Austin Baker, fr., 132/138; Collin Mange, fr., 285; Gavin Witt, fr., 145/152; Xavier Corbin, soph., 195/220.
NOTABLE: Clyde was picked to win the SBC for good reason with a roster 39 wrestlers strong that includes 13 letter winners, the Fliers should be primed for another terrific campaign.

SANDUSKY PERKINS
HEAD COACH: Travis Crabtree
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 14-6/4th in Sandusky Bay Conference
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: 113 Nick Waldron - DQ, 126 Bryon Logan,JR SQ, 132 - Nathan Salmon, JR SQ, 145 - Cameron Campbell, SR SQ, 152 - Tony Didion, SO, 160 - Tyler Brownell, SR, 195 - John Workman, SO, 182 - Josh Rohrbacher, 182, 285 - Jervaughn Eppse, JR.
TOP PROSPECTS: 106 - Derek Wolf, SO, 113 - Zach Sargent, FR, 120 - Trenton Adkins, FR. 106 - Hunter Waldron, FR.
NOTABLE: The Pirates will be starting 9 sophomores in the starting line-up, so look for them to young and gain a lot of experience. 

OHIO WRESTLING LREAGUE
CORY-RAWSON
HEAD COACH: Justin Parkins (5th year)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: 15-5/3rd in Ohio Wrestling League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Nathan Davis, sr., 195; Austin Heath, sr., 160; Carson Hummel, sr., 152; Justin Simpson, sr., 152; Austin Swisher, sr., 126; Mitch Karhoff, jr., 285; Zach Smith, jr,, 120; Zach Gonyer, soph., 138; Dylen Hartman, soph., 145; Austin Brown, soph., 132; Brandon Eck, soph., 113.
TOP PROSPECTS: Logan Osborn, sr.,126; Trevor Miller, sr., 170; Jake Fox, sr., 152; Brady Dickey, sr., 195; Dakota Gibson, jr., 285; Macen Desgranges, jr., 285; Chase Oler, jr., 195; Jacob Collins, soph., 160; Devin Meyer, fr., 106.
NOTABLE: Cory-Rawson has 20 wrestlers on the roster including 11 letter winners. The Hornets should make a run at the school’s first OWL title this season.

Arcadia
HEAD COACH: Travis Ricker (2nd year).
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Not available/Ohio Wrestling League champs.
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Trevor Colman, sr., 33-11, 170; Connor Lewis, sr., 30-5, 132; Connor Smith, sr., 36-9; Tyler Bame, jr., 21-19, 160; Trevor Bowman, soph., 23-14, 120; Cody Hill, soph., 3-27, 152; Logan Bennett, soph., 5-21, 138; R.J. Sanchez, soph., 19-22, 195; Sawyer Kieffer, soph., 28-10, 126; Dominick Diller, sr., 18-24, 285,
TOP PROSPECTS: Vladyslav Sedler, fr., 106; Jarrod Bowman, fr., 113; Montana Kimmel, fr., 220; Bobby Vera, fr., 220; Lane Mellott, sr., 145.
NOTABLE: The Redskins should be solid again this season as they opened the season by cruising to the team title at the Gibsonburg Gold Bear Invitational last weekend.

McComb
HEAD COACH: Jim Pierce (12th year).
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Not available/2nd in Ohio Wrestling League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Nick Siferd, jr., 132/138; Logan Meares, soph., 120; Logan Landverseicht, soph., 120; Brock Wilson, jr., 138.
TOP PROSPECTS: Damien Eaken, fr., 160; Ashton Matz, soph., 113; Blake Kendrick, sr., 132; Zach Harris, fr., 145; Bobby Myers, sr., 138/145; Chris Waller, jr., 160; Gonzalo Valle, jr., 171/182.
NOTABLE: The Panthers will field a young lineup this winter and won't likely be able to fill the three heaviest weight divisions.

Van Buren
HEAD COACH: Bryan Whitticar (1st year).
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Not available/5th in Ohio Wrestling League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Garrett Ward, jr., 132; Ora Oler, jr., 220; Aaron Crissman, sr., 152; Austin Corey, soph., 106.
TOP PROSPECTS: Tyler Holtgreven, soph., 160; Isaac Sexton, fr., 220; Justin Phillips, fr., 138; Max Frost, fr., 170; Chance Sonnenberg, fr.; Travis Lewis, fr., 120; Cody McMonigal, fr., 285; Santos Miranda, fr., 182; Dillan Ludwig, fr., 113.
NOTABLE: There are 13 wrestlers on the squad at Van Buren this season with eight freshmen for longtime junior high coach Bryan Whitticar, who is in his first year as the school’s head wrestling coach.

NORTHWOOD
HEAD COACH: Billy Cannon (1st year)
2010-11 RECORD/CONFERENCE FINISH: Not available/4th in Ohio Wrestling League
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Matt Schlicher, sr., DQ, 24-19, 138’ Brandon Kretz, jr., DQ, 31-10, 126.
TOP PROSPECTS: Devon Dunbar, fr., 106; Zack Roundtree, fr., 132.
NOTABLE: Northwood had 11 wrestlers quit over Thanksgiving break leaving the team with just four wrestlers this season.