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Fianlly Coach Stef has suggested a junior high/middle school rep for rules meeting with the WVSSC. I think this is a great idea and I hope there is someone out there who would like to take this responsibility and that the WVSSC will go along with it! We're ready to start wrestling!
October 22, 2000
comments: Not one person has mentioned North Marion on here and in my mind they have alot of
talent coming back and a few new kids plus we all know of the coaching talent at North Marion.
They will have Matt Wilson (6th in state) Jason Starsick (qualifier) Andrew Menus (5th in
region) Daran Hays (qualifier) Jed Ott (6th in state) Rick Hickman (qualifier) Andrew
Starsick (Varsity) with these returners and a few up comming freshmen one or 2 guys step up and
this could be a good tourny team!
October 22, 2000
From: Old Wrestler
comments: I think it will be interesting to see some of the A-AA line-ups when they finally
get to meet up at states but I would like to see Oak Glen Cameron and Williamstown meet up
sometime before OVACs (Cameron and Oak Glen) and regionals (all three). I think they all three
have solid line-ups as well as Independence. Here are some possible match-ups we could look
forward to possibly seeing when these teams cross paths.
119: Bob Brookover and Gary Six and/or Josh Whipkey
125: Tim Haddox and Tyler Hughes
130: Casey Hughes and Gaelen Lowers and/or Shane Smith (Hughes/Smith would be a rematch of a
pee wee state championship match won by Smith 6-5 last year that was very entertaining. It
could be more interesting if Hughes is healthy for this one.)
135: D.J. Yoders/Isaac Stewart and Eric Noel and Tyler Westbrook
140: Kyle Eckleberry and Isaac Stewart/D.J. Yoders/Tucker Brown
and/or Ryan Elder
145: Jake Flowers and Roger Kupfer
152: Joel O'Neil and Matt Seckman
160: Tucker Brown/Joel O'Neil and Derrick Stickles
171: Curt Meyer and Ronnie Hebrock
189: Wyatt O'Neil and Phillip Bellville and/or Ryan Delebreau
those are just a few of the countless possibilities for great match-ups this coming year! Keep
watching and good luck to all!
October 22, 2000
comments: First of all Bonecutter of PP wrestled 152 last year it would be unlikely for him to
drop a weight class and go for 145. Robbie Ripley 0f Nitro is probably going to wrstle 145
this year he has really grown.
October 22, 2000
From: MHS_wrestler
comments: I messed up writing that about pugh.....I meant Six i posted a second message but
they never posted it.
October 22, 2000
comments: DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT WEIGHT MATT STEVENS FROM PARKERSBURG WILL BE WRESTLING THIS
YEAR???
October 22, 2000
From: Randy
email: wrestlinghhs@yahoo.com
comments: i just wanted to send out best wishes to coach sang at hhs when he retires from the
helm of the hhs football team after this season. even though this is a wrestling forum coach
sang was head coach when the old hhs had their first state wrestling champion(coach archer) and
mike blake at hehs.
even though i only meet you a few times good luck with whatever you choose to do after football
coach sang!
October 22, 2000
comments: To the WHS fan are u a wrestler student or parent???? Becasue i would like to tell
you to be quiet we dont like people to know we going to be tough its better to sneak up on
them and kick ther butts not boast about how we going to do it first LESS TALK MORE
WRESTLING.
October 22, 2000
From: whs fan
comments: im glad you dont see anything because i see a awesome team from
whs this year!!! i think we can upset oak glen but we will just
have to wait and see but my bets are going to for whs all the
way whs rocks
October 22, 2000
From: wvufan@mail.wirefire.com
Help! I know that there is a regional tournament in Parkersburg that should be sometime in
March. It is an open tournament (I am 30 years old), that us old guys can still wrestle in.
Do you know the exact dates for this tournament? Thanks in advance.
October 22, 2000
From: Unhappy
comments: Does anyone know if the middle school/junior high weight change has been brought up
at any of the rules meetings already held and if so what was said? And why not simply add the
75 lb. class to go along with an 80 and 85 class?I really feel that this change was engineered
by a select few coaches who were more worried about winning matches and having to forfeit
points than anything else. Commmon sense tells you that.And for the WVSSC to go along with this
without notifying all the schools in advance of a pending change is a sham!!! To the WVSSC--put
the kids first instead of a few narrow-minded coaches and bring back the 75!
October 22, 2000
comments: Does any know the date for the JJWA tourney at Jefferson High School some time in
Nov?
October 22, 2000
From: M.M.S. MOM
email: jodilynn820@aol.com
comments: Is their only a two year eligiablily for wrestlers who are in middle school. My son
is a 6th grader at Milton Middle and he would like to wrestle but i have heard that he can
only wrestle for two years in middle school. If that is so I would like him to wait till next
year. I know that Coach Lemaster is on from time to time so maybe he could anwser this
question for me
October 22, 2000
From: South Fan 88
comments: Well Wrestling Season is right around the corner!!! I can hardly wait. This is
going to be an incredible year!!! Parkersburg South High School is going to be the team to
watch again this year. They are going to dominate the mat. They have finally been granted the
opportunity to face off with Oak Glen!!! South will have a ball with them. The season will
roll by quick and soon we will all be sitting in Huntington again watching South walk away with
yet another AAA State title!!! Life is Good!!!!
October 22, 2000
From: South Wrestling Fan
comments: To Gatekeeper: I will respond one more time to your last comments and leave it at
that:First of all I said South "may have their best team ever" and by returning seven state
placers and a strong sophmore class I know South will be as strong as ever.I must have hit a
nerve and it is apparent that you are no South fan and haven't done your homework.I'll respond
to any comments you may have at the end of February!
October 22, 2000
From: patriot fan
comments: You can count out independence all you want preseason cause here in just a few weeks
there will be no ignoring us
WSAZ is January 19-20 and state is February 22 thru 24
October 20, 2000
What are the dates for the WSAZ and WV State tournaments for the 2000-01
season?
October 20, 2000
comments: Ok just wondering because I still see nothing on that team but some good individual
wrestlers. But not enough to upset the solid solid lineup at Oak Glen
October 20, 2000
From: Coach Stef
email: bsmontgomery@rtol.net
comments: I'm glad that M. Hays agrees with Old Coach and I (and others)
concerning the weight class change. We (Braxton County Middle
School) have some of our best wrestlers in the 75 and 83lb.
classes. Matt Morris who is wrestling 112 at Braxton County
High School has been very successful and his younger brother
Chris will be one of our wrestlers this year who will definitely
be a contender for that 75 lb. weight class. I appreciate Old
Coach's concern for the middle school wrestler who as a 7th
grader has to wrestle a 9th grader on a junior high team but we
prepare our kids for that possibility from the first day of
practice. As I've always told him and our team it will only
make them better wrestlers as they continue their wrestling
career. I'm glad that M.Hays will be giving his opinion in
Parkersburg and I will most definitely be doing the same in
Clarksburg on Oct. 24. I worry about the message we are sending
out to kids and parents because wrestling has always been "the sport" where
size does not matter. If we don't speak up the only ones being
hurt are the little guys who have waited for years to participate
in wrestling and "finally" weigh enough to be a part of a team.
October 20, 2000
From: GATEKEEPER
comments: REVISION:
AAA
1.Hegesville
2.Fairmont Senior
3.Cabell Midland
4.East Fairmont
5.parkersburg south
To south wrestling fan: South may do better than 5th this year however your comments about
"the best South team ever" is absurd. In this experts opinion any of the top 5 teams in AAA
from 4 years ago back would easily defeat any team of today. I wonder what former South
wrestlers like Mike Sharpe Zack Hasse Duncan (runner up to Viani in 95) Heath Gratehouse
Chad Smith both Shanks and many others would say to that comment. "best south team ever" I
say Ha.
October 20, 2000
comments: Who ever made the perdictions about Chris Moles getting to be a state champ this
year. I would have loved to seen it because I know he can do it but he graduated last year.
October 19, 2000
From: WHS FAN
comments: to the person who asked what Williamstown has to upset Oak Glen
well not absolutley sure who we definetly have this year but we are
going to be tough!!!! we should have many returning wrestlers
and some great talent moving up from the jr.high team. returning
wreslters should be
casey biddle
tyler westbrook
tim haddox
shawn statts
adam delebrau
nick dimarco
matt seckman
bob brookover
josh headley
mitch buck
tyson knapp
new members may include
shane smith
jesse biddle
corey brown
ryan elder
lee lauderman
anthony dimarco
all in all i think if our team pulls together we could
take LKC this year and Oak Glen may not pose a problem
and do a great job at state DONT COUNT WILLIAMSTOWN OUT
WERE GOING TO BE TOUGH!!!!
October 19, 2000
From: M.Hays
email: mahays@access.k12.wv.us
comments: I'd just like to echo the "old wrestling coach's" opinions on the 75 and 83 lb.
weight classes.
He is exactly right about it helping out the much needed middle school wrestling programs.
Greg White fell into the same category when he was at Mannington Middle School. If the 75 lb.
weight
class had not been re-instituted he would have been at a great disadvantage wrestling 83 lb.
for both his 7th and 8th grade
seasons. As a result he was very successful Jr. Hi career with 2 Mason-Dixon Championships and
only a handful of losses
and he continued that successful career at North Marion. The old coach also is "right on" when
he mentions that since 6th graders are eligible
for the first time this will do nothing but encourage their participation.
Let's let them know our opinions at Parkersburg.
October 19, 2000
From: Huntington Fan
comments: Person to watch does eneyone no what weight class John Bonecutter from PPHS is
wrestling this year.
October 19, 2000
From: Old Coach
comments: As a junior high coach I absolutely support Coach Stef and everyone else who wants
to see a return of the 75 and 83 lb. weight classes THIS YEAR. The new classes can only benefit
the junior highs which already have too many unfair advantages over the middle schools.
Especially since 6th graders are now allowed to wrestle for the first time we'll be taking
away a wwight class where the little guys will really have a chance to excel. In years past
I've had two kids who first came out for wrestling as 7th graders both weighing approximately
60 lbs. One boy later moved to Virginia where he became a state runner-up and state champ. The
other boy (still wrestling) has won 61 matches as a 60 lb. 7th grader and 64 lb. 8th grader.
Yet both of thse boys would have been way overmatched in an 80 lb. weight class and probably
would have gotten discouraged and quit. The 75 lb. class is the ONLY weight class where a real
little fella can compete at the scholastic level in ANY sport! Think about it. I think it's extremely important to bring back the lower weight classes
so that middle schools especially can develop their 6th graders. I know that this Saturday at
our rules clinic I'll be standing up to support going back to the "old" weight classes. Getting
little kids to wrestle is far more important than worrying about having to forfeit six points.
October 19, 2000
From: An East Fairmont Fan
comments: With all the Forum predictions I have yet to see East Fairmont mentioned as a top 4
team. They only lost one senior from last year's team which finished 8th in the state
tournament. Besides everyone returning they have picked up several excellent freshmen who
should help the team. Miller stays at l7l and possibly could be the MOW with his 3rd state
championship. Noechel goes from 160 to 215 and is a 'beast' with 40 pounds of muscle on him.
Sternthal stays at 189. All three of these wrestlers have good shots at winning state
championships. Keeney or Futten will wrestle 140 145 or 152. Either of them can possibly win
the states at 140 or 145. Futten wrestled well at 145 last year and Keeney moves up from 125.
Freshmen Flint (103) Moore (119 or 125) and Hickman (125 or 130) are all good tough
wrestlers. Taylor (112) and Haddox (119 or 125) are sophmores with a year's varsity
experience. Ben and Brandon Geary are also sophmores who will definitely help the team somewhere at 140 to 160. The higher weights are Satterfield who wrestled 215 last
year and Hostutler at heavyweight. The East team only has 4 seniors this year---Hostutler
Sternthal Noechel and Miller all good leaders with lots of experience. By the way there was
an article in our local paper last year about the East team----they carried a 3.7 overall grade
point average. I doubt if any other team in the state can lay claim to a GPA of 3.7----that is
remarkable. I just want to give credit to the potential of the East Fairmont team. They
should and could finish in the top 4 teams at the state tournament.
October 19, 2000
comments: My AAA Predictions
103 Champion -Shane Grogg-Parkersburg South
Top Contenders- Sammy Bonasso Lucas Cappas
112 Champion-Matt Easter-Nitro
Top Contenders-Kevin
Ballum Jonathan Dellighetti
119 Champion-Matt Stevens-Parkersburg
Top Contenders-
Justin Stanley Chantz Griffith Ryan Metz Matt Smith
125 Champion-Chris Johnson-Nitro
Top Contenders-
Nathan Kinsley Chris Gibbs John Duncan
130 Champion-Matt Bosely-Parkersburg South
Top
Contenders-Robbie Williams Robbie Ripley
135 Champion-Devin Abshire-Jefferson
Top Contenders-
Danny Lord Justin Kessler Clayton Samples
140 Champion- Blane Mayle-Buchanon-Upshur
Top
Contenders-Josh Moore Jed Ott
145 Champion-Bryan Moats-Hedgesville
Top Contenders-
Ferens Victor Beard Brice Pickens
152 Champion-Nathan Pickens-Parkersburg South
Top
Contenders-Andre McDonald Aaron Futten
160 Champion-Chris Daggett-Parkersburg South
Top
Contenders-Travis Durst Chris Taylor
171 Champion-Matt Miller-East Fairmont
Top Contenders-
Casey Daggett Jason Mayes
189 Champion-Jeff Courtney-Fairmont Senior
Top
Contenders-Joe Jackson Matt Sternthal
215 Champion-Chris Moles-Parkersburg South
Top
Contenders-Jeff Noechal Mookie Mayer
275 Champion-Byron Wellman-Cabell-Midland
Top
Contenders-Aaron McCartney Dustin Householder
Matt Clay
October 19, 2000
comments: all this talk about the 152 lb weight class has gotten me all excited about the
buccannon tournament. i cant wait to find out who the real deal really is.
October 19, 2000
From: Coach Stef
email: bsmontgomery@rtol.net
comments: I had phone calls from "Old Coach" and Dave Walker from
Independence this week. We all have the same legitimate concerns
Coaches. We are attending rules clinics all over the state right
now and we have to speak up for the "weight class change" in
middle school/junior high wrestling. We also need to push for a
middle school/junior high rep. on the wrestling board. If we
sit back and don't speak up for our kids we have no one to blame
but ourselves. I'm still hoping we can make a change before
Nov. 13. If not I'll have to tell my kids that I was wrong -
we "couldn't make a difference."
October 19, 2000
From: East Fan
comments: noechel is wrestling 215 not 160 this year. miller will be at 171 and sternthal is at
189. east might have a chance to have state champs in these 3 weight classes. ryan keeney and
aaron futton will place high in the state too.
October 19, 2000
From: CW
comments: Hey people. Guess what 26 days until wrestling season. The upcoming year means so
much specially to the wrestlers. I am sure any wreslter that actually enjoys their talent is
really excited. As am I and I am not that important. So good luck again to all the teams and
wrestlers can't wait to see the mats unroll for the time to hit them. Remember have fun and do
your best. Good luck South.
October 19, 2000
From: CH
comments: Just to keep you up to date Justin Kotson of Cameron will most likely not be
wrestling this year due to a serious accident suffered in late August. I wish him good luck in his recovery and hope for a healthy
return for his senior year next year.
October 19, 2000
From: hedgesvillefanm
email: wrestlefanm1@yahoo.com
comments: First congratulations to the iron eagles that competed in the lockhaven tourn. We
only had four go due to hedgesvilles homecoming the night before and those guys didn't get much
if any sleep that night but they still respresented themselves well. Brian Moats 150 placed 3rd
losing an ot match to the eventual champion. Kevin Ballam was about a match away from placing
and lost a close one at 112. Chantz Griffith did extremely well also getting close to placing
at 130. And Jared Hess wrestling at 145 had some close calls and some good matches. As for the
comments about the WVU Open check the results from last year Rodrigues of GA placed and he was
a senior in high school last year. Troy Letters of PA took third at the WVU open and he was
only a junior in high school no big wonder why most of the major colleges are after him. So to
answer the question yes high schoolers are allowed in it. As for more info I'll try to get some
registration info from Tony Regalbuto and put it on here. Some of our guys are going to it as well as the buckhannon tourn. The weights are
college weights. Also I can tell you that there were many high schoolers at the Lockhaven
tournament talking about getting in the WVU open.
October 19, 2000
From: CC 41
comments: Everyone seems to be counting out Buckhannon-Upshur's sophmore Blane Mayle at 40/45
this year. He won 41 matches last year in a tough 140 lb. weight class as a freshman. Blane
works really hard on and off season. Granted he doesn't have the competition in the wrestling
room this year (Andy Travise Joey Mayle and Billy Baisden all graduated) but he'll will be
working out with one of the better Coach/Wrestlers that I have wrestled with in the likes of
J.P. Tenney (BU Middle School coach). Look for Blane at the top of one of these weight classes
at the end of Feb.
October 19, 2000
From: KNOW WHAT ITS ABOUT
comments: LOOK OUT For GREENBRIER west"s alex morrello. HES BEEN GETTING STRONGER AND I LOOK
FOR HIM TO MAKE A MEDAL RUN.Steve sexton better look out for a big challenger in region four.
greenbrier west has been getting stronger especially the light wieght division.
October 19, 2000
comments: Yes high school kids can wrestlign in teh WVU Open casue Chris Rodrguiez from
Marietta GA placed 3rd in the WVU open at 125lbs anyone who knows about the about the National
Scene in high school wrestling knows who that kid is.
October 19, 2000
From: mc
email: curreyml@wirefire.com
comments: about the WV Open
I am almost positive that at least two high school wrestlers placed last year Troy Letters
from PA and Chris Rodriguez from Georgia. Both nationally ranked high school wrestlers. i
doubt that they really want high school wrestlers there but it does say open. I wouldn't
recomend it for most high schoolers anyway why risk an injury. The difference in age
strength and maturity makes a huge difference between high school and college. These two are
exceptional wrestlers. Rodriguez went to Michigan (i think). Letters will be a senior this
year and has his choice of Div I schools. go to buckhannon and wrestle guys your age it's
called preseason because it doesn't count.
October 19, 2000
comments: I want to know who Williamstown has to make them upset Oak Glen.
October 19, 2000
From: wrestling fan
comments: I think Point Pleasant has a lot of good wrestlers this year. They could very well
see some go to the top. I think there 125-145 are going to be real tough. You have Robbie
Phumprey D.J.Dewees Jeremy Nott Matt warener . These guys did very well last year. I heard
they have really been working all summer. Does anyone no?
October 19, 2000
comments: predictions AA
103 Dankocheck
112 Morris
119 Gandee
125 Hughes
130 Brown
135 Noel
140 Leach
145 Kupfer
152 Toth
160 Stickles
171 Hebrock
189 Belville
215 Six
275 Naylor
October 19, 2000
From: wrestling fan
comments: Here in Point Pleasant we have to brothers going for the 145 class. John "flush"
Bonecutter will wrestle off against his brother Dave "fatty" Bonecutter. I think that fatty
will win the wrestle off by two points.
Point Pleasant is going to be one of the best teams in the state this year. They have many state qualifiers back from last year. John Bonecutter at 145 after his disapointing season last year. Herman Warner at 160. Robby Pumphery at 140. Nic Duncan at 125. Jason McCoy at 119. Justin Carr at 189. All of these wrestlers are expected to return expect Jonn Bonecutter he will have to bet out his brother Dave first and if he can beat him he should win the states.
October 19, 2000
From: re: MHS_wrestler
comments: Joe Weaver is from region 1. Jarrod Pugh is from region 4.
Hence they did not wrestle at the regionals nor have they ever
wrestled for that matter.
October 19, 2000
comments: I'm pretty sure Josh Burner graduated.
October 19, 2000
From: Dean Moore Patriot Wrestling Club
email: wvmatman@hotmail.com
comments: I find it interesting with all the pre season picks. All the different choices from
the fans and wrestlers. To win a state championship you have to be very talented and have some
luck with you. At any time something can happen such a injury mental letdown maybe even a bad
call. And we all know that dosent happen!! There are some very talented wrestlers in west
virginia and this years state championships should be as good as they have ever been. Two time
State Champion Matt Stephans could possibly be the most talented . He has never lost to a west
virginia wrestler and should finish the year that way. He has beaten a state champion each of
the last two years on his way to winning the state title. Not knowing alot of the sophmores
this year one to watch should be Shane Grogg at 103 . Matt Easter at 112 Matt Smith 119. Matt
Stephans voted the most outstanding if the coaches do their homework during the state
tournament!! This year will be fun. Good Luck to all of the wrestling families fans coaches and wrestlers.
October 19, 2000
From: jr high parent
comments: Does anybody know what high schools other than Jefferson
John Marshall Parkersburg South and Parkersburg High in the
state of Wv that 9th graders are not allowed to move up and
wrestle for their high school?
October 19, 2000
From: Phanatik
comments: To the person inquiring about high school wrestlers competing in
the WVU Open:
Follow this link for results from last year's tournament:
http://www.wvmat.com/scores/00scores/1113mocl.htm
Take note of the 157 lb. weight class where the 4th place finisher was Troy Letters then a junior in high school wrestling unattached for Shaler Area PA. Letters went on to claim his 1st PA state championship last year and returns for his senior season expecting to win again.
Letters is currently the #1 ranked AAA PA wrestler in the 160 lb. weight class (see link)
http://wrestlingreport.com/00-01_Guru_rankings/aaa_Pa.htm
October 19, 2000
From: pshs fan
comments: im not certain but does ohio university"bobcats" still have a wrestling program? if
so they would be closer than waynesburg. in the past they have had an average team.
October 19, 2000
From: ra
comments: I was reading some of the comments about this years 145-152 state. Champ. I have
worked out with Farens this year. He is very tuff and will be hard to beat. I have
looked at all the kids returning this year and there is just one person that can beat him.
The person that can beat him is Bryan Moats. Anybody from WV that
thinks they know how good Bryan Moats is you don't know. I have wrestled him and he
has yet to show how good he really is at the state tournament. Does anybody know that he lost
15 pounds the week of the state tournament last year and could bearly stand up and was beating
Trusty 5-2 in the second period. At 100% expect a result the same as it was with Daggett at the Winners choice. I know my wrestling since I have wrestled most of them so I
don't think there should be anymore discussion about who the best wrestler is at 145 because it is
between Moats and Farens. If Moats is 100% I think he can win but if he isn't than Farens will
win.
October 17, 2000
comments: What wrestlers from the Iron Eagles went to Lock Haven and what weights did they
wrestle and how did they do??? anyone place?? thanx
October 17, 2000
From: Randy
email: wrestlinghhs@yahoo.com
comments: thought everyone may enjoy reading this article i found on espn.com:
LAUSANNE Switzerland -- The IOC recommended on Monday that German freestyle wrestler Alexander Leipold be stripped of his gold medal after failing his drug test at the Sydney Games.
Leipold tested positive for the steroid nandrolone. His gold medal would go to Brandon Slay of Amarillo Texas who lost 4-0 to Leipold in the final of the 167½-pound division.
to read the whole story us the link below: http://espn.go.com/oly/summer00/news/2000/1016/821411.html
October 17, 2000
From: bearcat fan
comments: I would have to say that the Grafton Bearcats will be one of the
top A-AA teams in the state this coming season. They return two
state placers in Corey Auvil(3) and Chris Leach(2) but they also
added Kenneth Hollenbach of Wyoming East. He was a placer at 215
last season. Grafton also returns qualifiers Brandon Westerman
John Riffle Chad Bolyard Adam Leach Jimmie Riffle Trampus
Efaw and Micheal Keener. This should be a solid team top to
bottom this coming season. With coaches like Rod Auvil and Steve
Harlow I am sure they will only get better... Best of luck this
season Grafton.
October 17, 2000
comments: What is hedgesvillefanm talking about when he talks about the WVU
Open? The WVU Open is for college wrestlers. They do not let
High School kids in that anymore from my understanding. I think
that rule was in affect when the weight rules changed. If high
school wrestlers were allowed in it as competitive as Regalbuto
is he would have been the first person there. I think that is a
false statement that high school wrestlers can wrestle at the WVU
Open on November 11. That doesn't go to say they can't come watch
it. It is a great experience either way. If die-hard wrestlers are
looking for some pre-season action the BU tournament is the best
bet for now. Come see where you stand....
October 17, 2000
From: South Wrestling Fan
comments: To Gatekeeper: I think you may be a little shocked at the end of February by your
predictions of South and Oak Glen.South as the 4th best team in AAA when they may have their
best team ever ? But hey I guess that is what the forum is about-have some fun !It surely will
be a fun season !
October 17, 2000
From: Predictions
comments: Here are my AA/A picks for this year weights may be off but these guys/girl will be
tough in weight classes 103-160.
103-Dye
112-Gandee
119-Auvil
125-Kotson
130-Hughes
135-Noel
140-Leach
145-Kupfer
152-Shindler
160-Toth
October 17, 2000
From: California Crossface
comments: Hey everbody!! Cool website! i wrestle in ca. and our team is going to the Reno TOC.
Coach showed us the teams going and i saw that Parkersburg South is gonna be there. i saw this
site on intermatwrestle so i thought i would see how tough they are. it seems to me that they
are! they won a bunch of state titles. are they gonna be tough this year? i saw one post
on here about if everyon wrestled in the same division how they might do.
how do you guys feel about going to one division? we only have one division here in ca. and
have 730 teams. our section meet which is the last step to get to state has 109 teams. we
finished second last year to ponderosa. some coaches say that the small schools would do better
if they had their own division but the small schools always beat a ton of the big schools at
state since they get alot of guys to state cuz they have there own seperate qualifying
tournaments. just wondering what your feelings are. dont forget-will PS be tough and at what
weights?
October 17, 2000
From: MHS_wrestler
email: sk8tordie@hotmail.com
comments: Mr. Basford under 215 A-AA. I was wondering why Joe Weaver was left out. He pinned
hollenback in the first period at states last year placing above him and weaver barely lost to
Pugh in regionals. Weaver will be twice as good this year as a Junior he is by far the hardest
worker on our team and I just thought I'd ask where you put him.
October 17, 2000
From: Chris Basford
email: Basford2@hotmail.com
comments: To the person who asked about other in-state college wrestling schools WVU and West
Liberty are all we have. The nearest one after that would be Waynesburg College in Pa. Also to
the people who were e-mailing me at GranbyKid149@aol.com my account was terminated by a
hacker. So if you read this e-mail me at my hotmail address.
October 17, 2000
comments: Someone tell me more about the WV Open on Nov. 11
October 17, 2000
From: ***********
comments: What are the best teams this year in the state. What good kids do they have and what
weight.
October 15, 2000
From: hedgesvillefanm
comments: All this talk about the best 145-152 lb. wrestler in the state: Ferens of University
Pickens of Parkersburg South Kupfer of Cameron Schindler of Ripley. First there is a name
that next to no one has mentioned a guy up here who has been working hard all offseason. But
lets see what happens. Personally for this debate on who is better there is an easy way to see.
The Buchanon Preseason Tournament looking at the results from last year it looked like a very
good tournament. The iron eagles weren't there last year but barring anything unforseen we will
be there this year. I say for these guys who want to lay claim to being the best in the state
at 145-152 lets see you all show up there at 152 and we can get a good look early. Some of
these people during the season probably won't get a chance to wrestle each other. So Buchanon
would seem like the perfect place to do it. Anyway with preseason tournaments in full swing
including Lockhaven this weekend which some of our guys will be attending action is heating up. cant wait for the season. Oh yeah almost forgot
anyone looking for more preseason action the weekend after Buchanon 11/11 is the WVU Open.
There were some high school age wrestlers in it last year from other states who placed in the
top three. Would be nice to see some of the better high school age wrestlers from WV enter this
year. I know some who are planning to and would like to see more. If you are planning on trying
to get a college scholarship this is one place to get noticed by college coaches. Anyway good
luck iron eagles of all ages this weekend at Lockhaven.
October 15, 2000
From: wrestling fan
comments: John Bonecutter is one of the best wrestlers on the Point Pleasant team. This year
his younger brother steps up. Dave "Fatty" Bonecutter is a little bigger than his brother John.
We are all looking to see which one is the better athlete.
October 15, 2000
comments: My predictions...... some weights may change......but watch out for these guys
103 - Matt Smith and some new freshman or soph
112 - Matt Easter - Jonathan Delligatti
119 - Justin Stanley - Matt Bosley
125 - Matt Stevens - Chris Johnson
130 - Danny Lord - Robbie Williams
135 - Clayton Sample - Devin Abshire
140 - Jed Ott - Jeremy Nott
145 - Casey Daggett - Victor Beard - Bryan Moats
152 - Chris Taylor - Matt Barnes
160 - Nathan Pickens - Pat McCutheon
171 - Chris Daggett - Jason Mays
189 - Matt Miller - Jeff Courtney
215 - Josh Boyd - Josh Burner
275 - Matt Clay - Byron Wellman
October 15, 2000
From: GATEKEEPER
comments: I am aware that everyone has been waiting for the gatekeepers preseason predictions
well I wont leave you waiting in the doldrums any longer...drum roll.........here they are:
AA-A team
1.Williamstown
2.Oak Glen
3.Independence(yes their back)
4.Grafton
AAA team
1.Hedgesville
2.Fairmont Senior
3.Cabell Midland
4.Parkersburg South
-I'd like to see one tournament as in other states here is what WV would look like-
AAA-AA-A
1.Hedgesville
2.Fairmont Senior
3.Williamstown
4.Oak Glen
5.Parkersburg South
October 15, 2000
From: MATFAN
comments: In the state championship race Oak Glen will be on top again. Even though they lost
two good starting wrestlers in Zack Zubay and Jason Roberts (103 and 112) they will still be
tough. It will be hard to replace them two but there experience the rest of the way will keep
them on top. Coach shaw will have his kids ready for another great year. Good luck to all
guys this year.
October 15, 2000
comments: Could someone tell me what colleges in the state have wrestling? I only know of
two.... West Liberty and WVU.
October 15, 2000
comments: 30 days people it just keeps getting closer. I think I will have a hernia win it actually gets here.
October 15, 2000
From: Chris Basford
email: GranbyKid149@aol.com
comments: A-AA AAA
103: Chris Morris 1 103: Matt Easter 1
Andrew Hosey 3 John Delligatti 2
Casey Biddle 4 Matt Smith 3
112: Ash Gandee 1 112: Justin Stanley 1
Corey Auvil 3 Matt Bosley 3
Bob Brookover 5 Chantz Griffith 4
119: Tim Haddox 1 119: Matt Stevens 1
Tucker Brown 2 Nathan Kinsley 2
Ryan Bumgardner 3 Chris Johnson 3
125: Tyler Hughes 2 125: Robbie Williams 2
Kyle Ecklberry 4 Robbie Ripley 3
Josh Curry 5 John Duncan 6
130: Eric Noel 1 130: Clayton Samples 5
Roger Kupfer 3 Devin Abshire 6
Chad Snyder 5 Derrick Kennedy -
135: Chris Leach 2 135: Josh Moore 4
Tyler Westbrook 3 Justin Kessler 5
Gaelen Lowers 5 Jed Ott 6
140: Brian Smith 4 140: Casey Dagget 3
Ben Wood 5 Victor Beard 5
Derrick Bosley 6 Bryan Moats 6
145: Adam Schindler 1 (Where is he?) 145: Andre McDonald 5
Chris Miller 6 Dereck George 6
Trampus Efaw - Matt Warner -
152: Drew Toth 3 152: Nathen Pickens 2
Matt Seckman 5 Jason Mays 3
Harry Rhodes - Chris Taylor 4
160: Derrick Stickles 1 160: Chris Dagget 1
Wyatt O'Neil 2 Jeff Noechel 4
Chris Brown Darren Marks 6
171: Aaron Barnette 1 171: Matt Miller 1
Richard Stotler 2 Joey Thomas 2
Ronnie Hebrock 3 Jeff Coartney 3
189: Phillip Belville 1 189: Matt Sternthal 3
Josh Moyer 2 Robbie Key 5
Donnie Peck 3 Jason Baker -
215: Greg Six 2 215: Aaron McCartney 3
Jared Pugh 3 Mitch Hastings -
Kenneth Hallenbeck 6 (@ Grafton) Matt Edwards -
275: Joey Caughey 1 275: Matt Clay 2
Thomas Naylor 2 Byron Wellman 4
Jeremy Laughlin 3 Dustin Householder 6
These are all based on last years performances at the state tournament. I understand that there are others that were lost during the season last year and they will be top returners this year. This is just an idea of who's who. As far as what they are planning on wrestling this season I have no clue... Good luck to all wrestlers this coming season.
October 15, 2000
From: a wreatler
comments: i thought that John Delligatti of Fairmont Sr. was a senior last year because he
wrestled now graduated Ryan Fullen of HHS when Ryan was a freshman.
October 12, 2000
From: wrestling fan
comments: I am from gallipolis ohio and we have been wrestling for a while Points rob pumphrey
has been in here and all i have to say is wv wrestlers watch out he is a beast! In august we
went to the NY invitational and he finished 3rd in the semis he was beaten by the champion of
the tourny 2-1 in 2 ot. all summer long he has been training hard. He plans on winning states
this year. most likely he will wrestle about 130 to 140. he has wrestled both all this summer!
October 12, 2000
From: wrestling fan
comments: i THINK THE Point Pleasant team looks pretty good this year with alot of good
wrestlers does anyone no about them?
October 11, 2000
From: Coach Stef
email: bsmontgomery@rtol.net
comments: We had a wrestling meeting with wrestlers and parents tonight at
Braxton County Middle School. After the meeting the floor was
open for questions with two questions controlling the next hour:
Why did the WVSSAC change the lower weight classes in middle
school/junior high wrestling and how many years of eligibility
will 6th graders have? We still have time to make a change
before Nov. 13. Speak up at your rules clinics Coaches.
October 11, 2000
From: williamstown wrestler
comments: I believe Williamstown High School has a good chance at winning the state title this
year. Although we lost 3 great seniors last year we have a lot of talent and potential. The
freshman class coming up is stong and will add depth to the roster. We also will have a good
Jr. high team and will make a run for the county championship. Good luck to all the wrestlers
in the state and beware of us in the next couple of years. We will be tuff.
October 11, 2000
comments: I think Og may finally be able to win the OVAC team title this year they hvae alot of
expereince this year and should have a few champions
October 10, 2000
comments: can anyone give any predictions on who the top 6 will be for each weight class in
double and triple a just to give us an idea on who to watch for the upcoming season thanks alot
October 10, 2000
From: Musselman Wrestler
comments: To the person who wanted to know about the Berkeley Co. Bears they won the Mason
Dixon in 1998 and the head coach was Doug Jones. Hope this helps.
October 10, 2000
From: Shaggy
email: sesmith@valunet.com
comments: Who will be the standout in the O.V.A.C.'s this year? Individuals and team titles.
October 8, 2000
From: Informed reader
comments: To the person who made the A/AA and AAA predictions if you are talking about a
Hughes winning states it would be either Tyler Hughes the 125 senior or Casey Hughes the
130 Freshman you probably mean Tyler. He would be my pick at 125 he isn't going to be that
heavy this year. Also Joel O'Neil is a lot heavier than 125. He will probably be a 152 pounder
for the Cameron squad. Don't forget about Curt Meyer either I noticed you left him out but
his work ethic is taking him places. He finished 6th in the state last year after not
qualifying at regionals (a bad match or two was his problem there) He has the ability to be a
champ don't forget him.. he will be either a 189 pounder or drop to 171 this year for
Cameron's squad. Thanks for your time.
October 8, 2000
From: Cam fan
comments: To the Oct 7 predictions I think it is a little ironic you pick Ferens to win states
given the fact he hasn't wrestled for a WV school yet. 2nd of all Matt Stevens wasn't picked as a
favorite despite having a shot at 4 state titles. Did he break both of his legs or what????
Plus at 145 in AAA you didn't consider Schindler a favorite despite the fact that he has a
state title and no one else you mentioned does. Good predictions but lets do a little more
research. Plus Tyler Hughes is still in school not jeff plus he will probably be at 125 this
year maybe 119.
October 8, 2000
comments: I am doing some research for the Mason/Dixon youth wrestling league that wrestles in
the MD VA WV PA area. I have tried to contact someone from the Berkeley Co. Bears team for
some information but have had no luck. Maybe someone here could help me. Does anyone know who
the head coach was for the Bears the year they won the league tournament and what year it was?
I do not have my own E-mail address so if someone knows and could post it here I can get it
thanks.
October 7, 2000
From: Coach Stef
email: bsmontgomery@rtol.net
comments: I appreciate the response I have gotten from the coaches who are
also concerned about the weight class change. Thank you Jim
Lemasters and Old Coach and also those coaches that I have spoken
with on the phone. In my life as a "REALLY OLD COACH" I have
dealt with Coach Bill Hanlin Jim Hamrick Warren Carder and
Mike Hayden and I know that they try to do the best jobs that
they can but they don't have the info. from the little people
(coaches) unless we give it to them. We can't sit back and
complain if we don't take an active stand. PLEASE - CALL or
WRITE - or E-MAIL Jerry Trembaugh or SPEAK UP AT YOUR RULES
MEETING. Trust me on this guys no one else is going to make
sure that "our kids count" unless we do it. Please write letters
call and talk to your principals and athletic directors. I have
the support of mine - do you???!!!!
October 7, 2000
From: AAA and AA-A
comments: AAA: AA-A
103: Kevin Ballum 103: Andrew Hosey
112: Matt Easter 112: Ash Gandee
119: John Dellegetti 119: Corey Auvil
Matt Smith
125: Chris Johnson 125: Joel O'Neil
Nathen Kinsley
130: Robbie Williams 130: Jeff Hughes
135: Devin Abshire 135: Eric Noel
140: Casey Dagget 140: Chris Leach
145: John Ferens 145: Roger Kupfer
Bryan Moats Derrick Bosley
Victor Beard Brian Smith
152: Nathen Pickens 152: Drew Toth
160: Chris Daggett 160: Derrick Stickles
171: Matt Miller 171: Richard Stotler
Aaron Barnette
189: Jeff Coartney 189: Philip Belville
Wyatt O'Neil
215: Aaron McCartney 215: Grex Six
275: Byron Wellman 275: Thomas Naylor
Josh Caughey
October 7, 2000
comments: Do you think it's possible that "The man that you fear" may be from Cameron?
October 7, 2000
From: Bob Moore
email: rmoore@hiperline.net
comments: Thanks to all who contacted us about Scott Moore surgery.
Scott is home now and surgery a big sucess he will need some recovery time but expecting to
be back at Wirt by season start.
Thanks Again All
October 6, 2000
From: SK
comments: All I got to say about some of the predictions I have seen on the forum is that you
guys have left out an important wrestler from Liberty and thats Jarrod Pugh. I was a 2x state
champion and I know what it takes to be one and I definitely know he will be a big factor in
215 next year. So I wouldn't rule him out. He works hard and he has dedication to the sport to
be a state champion. So don't forget Jarrod Pugh ina all your up coming predictions because he
has worked hard for some ink. One last thing Good Luck to all the wrestlers this year may the
best man win
October 6, 2000
From: Christine
comments: Nice touch South fan I think I know who you are and if I do you are stealing my job
okay. You are wrong there are 39 days until wrestling season starts you see you have to count
today because it isn't over yet. And for all you South fans the first match is who other than
Cabell Midland (respectivly) on December 1 2000. Only 17 days after the first day of practice.
Oh yeah and it is at Home. Thanks MLM see you soon. Good luck everyone.38 37.......
1 Oh yeah.
October 6, 2000
From: The man that you fear.
comments: What's up wrestling fans its almost that time of year again! I am a WV wrestler who is highly anticipating the upcoming year. Here are some of my picks for state champs this year ( I'm guessing at weights here) I just want to throw out some people who are definite possibilities for the crown..
A/AA
103-1.Dankovchik 2.Ross 3. Dye
112-1.Morris
119-1.Gandee 2.Haddox 3. Whoever drops for Cameron(unless its Tyler Hughes then he would be my first placer)
125-1.Tyler Hughes 2.Steve Sexton
130-1.Yours truly 2.Gaelen Lowers
135-1.Eric Noel 2. whoever is here for Cameron(they look good.)
140-1.Chris Leach 2.Tucker Brown 3.Kyle Eckleberry
145-1.Roger Kupfer 2.Flowers 3. Tyler Westbrooke?
152-1. Matt Seckman 2. Joel O'Neil
160-1. Derrick Stickles 2.Jamie Dent
171-1. Wyatt O'Neil/Curt Meyer 2. Vince Magnone 3.Aaron Barnette
189-1. Wyatt O'Neil/Phillip Bellville 2.Curt Meyer/Phillp Bellville 3.Josh Moyer 4. Ryan Delebreau
215-1. A certain Cameron b-ball player should the wrestlers win the football bet/ Greg Six 2. Six/Moyer?
275-1. Cameron's other b-ball playa or Caughey 2. Caughey
thanks for ya'lls time.
October 5, 2000
From: South Fan
I would just like to say that I can't wait till wrestling season starts. It's only 38 days
away. I'm also really excited to see Jeff Courtney wrestle he has got to be one of my favorite
wrestlers. I'm really think alot of him for what he does. He is really talented and nice. I
can't wait till Fairmont comes to South that way I can see him wrestle. I also wish all the
wrestlers in the state good luck because I know how hard you work at what you do. Best of luck
to all
October 5, 2000
Editor's note:
Wrestling fans may ponder if the TITLE IX issue is or should be an issue in the upcoming general election.
An editorial on theMat.com by Dale Anderson addresses the TITLE IX/Proportionality issue in the context of the upcoming election. Copyright limitations prohibit me from reproducing the article here, but the well-informed wrestling fan may want to FOLLOW THIS LINK to check out the editorial....
October 5, 2000
From: Kevin Wilson
email: wvgrappler@citynet.net
comments: In reference to the complaints about Jr. High/Middle school weight classes : Gerald
(Jerry) Trembush is in charge of wrestling operations at the WVSSAC. If you want to contact him
here is the e-mail address: wvssac@wvssac.org title your e-mail to him and maybe he can help
you.
October 5, 2000
From: Superwoman and Batgirl
comments: We would just like to wish the best of luck to Tony and Dustin with the West Liberty
wrestling team. We are with you all the way!!
October 5, 2000
From: RHS fan
comments: Does anyone know anything about Riverside's wrestling team this year?
October 5, 2000
From: Coach Stef
email: bsmontgomery@rtol.net
comments: Thank you Old Coach. I spoke with both Mike Hayden and Butch
Powell on Sunday Oct. 1 concerning the change in middle school/
junior high weight classes. I was advised by both of them to
speak with Mr. Jerry Trembaugh because he is our WVSSAC person
responsible for wrestling. Please coaches we've never been a
sport that has said "the little guy" has no place. (As has
according to Jim LeMasters - "cringe basketball".) Call or
write the WVSSAC and direct your correspondence to Jerry
Trembaugh. Why can't we vote on a change at the mandatory rules
committee meeting? This may not be the protocol that has
been used in the past but it seems to me that we have an
extenuating circumstance since the 6th grade rule went into
effect after the weight change. Help us coaches - please write
and call Mike Hayden or Jerry Trembaugh at the WVSSAC and ask
your A.D.'s to do do the same. We have time to let the WVSSAC
know how we feel about "every" kid's participation in sports.
October 5, 2000
From: Ferens
comments: Thanks for the welcome south 123. Just wanted to say thats been my buddy most of
the time playing games on here starting stuff. I will probably be at that tournament everybody
is talking about that is suppose to be pretty tuff. I look forward to wrestling the best. Can I
get some information on this tournament please.
Editor's note: Check the Youth/Open page....
October 5, 2000
From: wrestling fan
comments: I think that Sonny Kesner of Franfort was one of the most talented wrestlers to never
win it all. He graduated in 95.
He is now a Navy SEAL.
October 3, 2000
From: Old Coach
comments: I think something needs to be done NOW about bringing back the 75 and 83
classes for junior high/middle schools. Very few coaches (including myself) had no idea the
rules committee was going to do this back in April. And it was done BEFORE 6th grade middle
school kids were allowed to wrestle. Our school has often wrestled nearby Virginia middle
schools and they have a whole slew of weight classes including 70 and 75. Why? Because they
realized that the whole idea is to get as many kids wrestling as possible. I think a lot of
coaches feel the weight classes were moved up because a small group of schools were unable to
field the 75 class. So to save a few forfeit points we are penalizing a lot of young 6th
graders who could realistically compete very well at 75. I think the WVSSC needs to look at
this hard fact: on the junior high/middle school page there are 45 middle schools with
wrestling compared to only 24 junior highs. Rules should be geared to help the middle schools not junior highs. Junior highs have plenty enough advantages over middle schools
without taking away an excellent "learning" weight class for the middle school kids. I think
the WVSSC should call every school and personally ask the wrestling coaches which weight
classes they prefer or take a simple majority vote at the mandaatory rules committee meeting
for all head coaches in the fall. This old junior high coach is firmly behind the middle school
coaches and hopes for an immediate return of the 75 and 83 classes. And why not go like
Virginia next year with a 70? It's not too late to return to our old weight classes--the WVSSC
can do it! Remember 45 middle schools 24 junior highs. Let's get serious and let the little
guys wrestle!
October 3, 2000
From: Southfan123
comments: I want to be the first to welcome Mr. Ferens to our wonderful state from the great
wrestling state of Pennsylvania. I don't feel we are as behind the times as everyone believes
so I am anxious for the season to begin so I can see if our state has progressed in the sport
in the past 10 to 15 years.
October 3, 2000
From: TO NOEL
comments: NO FROSTBURG STATE DOES NOT HAVE A WRESTLING TEAM. SORRY TO HAVE TO INFORM YOU.
October 3, 2000
From: Noel
comments: Does Frostburg State have a wrestling team???
October 2, 2000
From: cm fan
comments: oh my gosh here we are the best team in the state ps oh my gosh every time some one
from ps gets on here thaats all we write cause we dont really know what other teams have but
all we know is we have the best in the state. im a cm fan and me AND every one else from other
schools get on here thats all we see .......we have the best team in the state im sure every
one in wv is sick of hearing about it. PUT SOMETHING WORTH WRITING ON THE PAGE CAUSE THATS NOT
WORTH WASTING MY TIME TO READ THAT.
October 2, 2000
From: Parent
comments: Does anyone know what weight Easter Delligati Kinsley Stevens Johnson or duncan
are going this year?
October 2, 2000
From: Philip Stamper
email: pstamper0@frostburg.edu
comments: The Frostburg Wrestling Club at Frostburg State University is starts their practices
Sunday October 8 at 7 p.m. in the FSU Coordts PE Center Practice Gym (other dates to be added
soon). For more information contact Philip at pstamper0@frostburg.edu or 301/687-4761. NO
COST to participate. Am also looking for coaching help.
Also does anyone know of any open pre-season practices in the Frostburg MD to Keyser WV area?
October 2, 2000
From: Chris Basford
email: GranbyKid149@aol.com
comments: From doing a background check John Ferens from Connellsville High School is the
real deal. He is ranked 2nd in the WPIAL and 8th in AAA Pa. states. Last season John finished
4th at the WPIAL's but did not place at the state tournament. (The fact remains he made the
state tournament on the AAA level in Pa. Still Pa. wrestling compared to WV wrestling is like
night compared to day or even the New York Yankees pay-roll compared to the Pittsburgh Pirates
pay-roll. The levels are not even close to compare......
....I wish you all the luck and welcome to WV Wrestling...
October 2, 2000
From: KYwrestler
email: blackcatwrestler@hotmail.com
comments: What is the Date of the Oak Glen/Parkersburg South duel?
Updated April 6, 1997