JOHNSTOWN — Bedford

District-Class: 5-AA

Coach: Brian Creps, seventh season.

Last season: 17-2 overall, defending district, LHAC and ICC champions.

Returning letterwinners: Not provided.

Coach’s outlook: “We have six returning starters which should be a strength for us, but we have inexperience in the other eight weight classes,” Creps said. “We could start up to four freshmen.”

Roster: Seniors–Logan Brooks, 135; David Frederick, 215; Brian Gibbons, 171; Tyler Ickes, 285; Tyler Sabo, 171; Doug Weyandt, 135.

Juniors-Dylan Evans, 152; Jacob Krupa, 215; Jesse Martin, 125; Andrew Miller, 130; Cary Shoemaker, 140; Cole Wilson, 135; Chris Wilson, 130; Cody Yingling, 152.

Sophomores-Michael Brett, 171; Zach Dudek, 130; Justin Easter, 215; Caleb Grimes, 119; Robert Miller, 130; Robert Minnick, 189; Shanye Rininger, 119; Nate Roadman, 119; Kyle Swindell, 125; Seth Swindell, 130; Tanner Williams, 145.

Freshmen–Toby Brett, 125; Ryan Easter, 103; Josiah Koontz, 160; Garrett Thomas, 112.

Berlin Brothersvalley

District-Class: 5-AA.

Coach: Jason Cornell, sixth season.

Last season: 11-11 overall.

Returning letterwinners: 9.  

Coach’s outlook: “(We) are looking forward to a highly anticipated season,” Cornell said. “Finishing at .500 last season was a great accomplishment for such a young group of kids. Expectations are even higher for the program this year having nine returning starters and the largest number of team members the team has ever had (19).”

Roster: Seniors–Tyler Crites, 135.

Juniors-Austin Boyer, 171; Jacob Craig, 215; Trace Heffner, 145; Ben Miller, 160; Dillan Wilson, 140.

Sophomores-Victor Cardinal, 189; Eric Darr, 130; Billy Dunbar, 152; Dustin Hartman, 103/112; Lucas Leister, 135; Blake Miller, 140; Chris Miller, 119; Billy Ross, 285; Austin Thompson, 125; Austin Weyandt, 285.

Freshmen–E.J. Custer, 125; Tom DeArmitt, 103/112; Stew Trulick, 189.

Cambria Heights

District-Class: 6-AA.

Coach: Mike Eckenrode, third season.

Last season: 8-10 overall.

Returning letterwinners: 10.

Coach’s outlook: “We are looking to improve on last year’s record and place a couple of wrestlers in the (state tournament),” Eckenrode said. 

Roster: Seniors–Brennan Kline, 130; Lance Miller, 285; Ryan Olsavsky, 215; Tyler Thomas, 140; Michael Waugh, 152.

Juniors-Jake Beach, 189; Jeff Brahim, 119; Ryan Dupas, 103; Ross Inzana, 160.

Sophomores-Collin Brien, 145; Tyler Crawford, 171; Dominic Novella, 215; Brad Thomas, 125; Travis Yahner, 140; Michael Zabinsky, 130.

Freshmen–Joseph Davis, 112; Micah McConnell, 285.

Central Cambria

District-Class: 6-AA.

Coach: Bob Nikolishen, third season.

Last season: 14-10 overall, 3-4 Laurel Highlands.

Returning letterwinners: 15.

Coach’s outlook: “We have a very disciplined and serious team this year,” Nikolishen said. “They are drilling hard and bonding very well as a team. I am expecting some very big things from this team. They are capable of accomplishing anything they set their minds to.”

Roster: Seniors–Quentin Behory, 140; T.J. Feighner, 171; Ben Feist, 189; Brad Kline, 160; Shane McCune, 171; Shane Morris, 285; Brandon Powell, 285; Jake Revesz, 171/189; Phil Seese, 140; John Smith, 145/152.

Juniors-Joe Gaston, 125; Chris Gittings, 112; Cameron Long, 119; Ben Rager, 130; Tony Risaliti, 152; Cody Slebodnick, 160; Brody Snyder, 215; Josh Wadding, 189, Luke Zearing, 215.

Sophomores-Geno Berdomas, 125; Tanner Bilonick, 171; Luke Kozorosky, 145; Mike Long, 152/160; Ryan Sibert, 112; Kyle Smiley, 135/140.

Freshman–Logan Brandis.

Chestnut Ridge

District-Class: 5-AA.

Coach: Greg Lazor, third season.

Last season: 18-5, 3-1.

Returning letterwinners: 8.

Coach’s outlook: “We have the opportunity to be a really good team, if the guys work hard and get to the right weights,” Lazor said. “We don’t have the horses other teams have, but we have a lot of wrestling experience. We need a few of our good wrestlers to become great.”

Roster: Seniors–Jake Deffibaugh, 189/215; Tyler Dibert, 160/171/189; Kyle Felix, 189/285; Devin MacIntyre 135/140; Devin Martin 189/215; Jake Oldham, 285; Shane Pfaunmiller, 119/125/130; Levi Speicher, 135/145; Dillan Yothers, 130/135.

Juniors-Brian Corle 140/145; Matt Dull, 160/171; Zac Etterman, N/A; Luke Fochtman, 215/285; J.P. Hillegass, 119/125/130; Kevin Holderbaum, 145/152; Justin McDannell, 103/112/119; LaRyan Sims, 103/112;

Sophomores-Dan Albright, 189/215; Ted Albright, 152/160; Dustin Bence, 125/130; Bradie Bollman 152/160; Gavin Diehl, 125/130; Austin Hillegass, 130/140; Brad Winegardner, 152/160/171; Jeremiah Zimmerman, 112/119/125.

Freshmen–Austin Buttry, 189/285; Sam Shank, 103/112.

Conemaugh Township

District-Class: 5-AA.

Coach: Jarod Feathers.

Last season: 15-14 overall.

Returning letterwinners: 12.

Coach’s outlook: “(We) are motivated and anxiously awaiting the 2010-11 season,” Feathers said. “(We) have a well-balanced lineup with seniors and young talented underclassmen that will pave the way for the season.” 

Roster: Seniors–Brenan Ciarimboli, 135; Scott Garetty, 130; Dave Gorgone, 135; Jake Meyers, 171; Jared Peifer, 160; Derek Shiflett, 152.

Juniors-Cory Berchick, 145; Kyle Drenner, 189; Luke Gindlesperger, 215; Jusdan Griffith, 152; Nick Holsopple, 285.

Sophomores-Tyler Albright, 112; Matt Bridge, 119; Tanner Cahill, 140; Andrew Gowarty, 160; Ryan Grosik, 125; Kris Knotts, 125; Ryan Shiflett, 135; Cody Stahl, 160.

Freshmen–Kody Ofsanko, 112; Mickey Sanders, 103.

Forest Hills

District-Class: 6-AA.

Coach: Jake Strayer, first season.

Last season: 17-4 overall, 6-2 Laurel Highlands.

Returning letterwinners: 10.

Coach’s outlook: “Hopefully we can stay injury free and by the end of the season, when all the guys get to the right weights, we qualify for district duals, saving our best performance for this time,” Strayer said.

Roster: Seniors–Christopher Gallaher, 160/171; Jeffrey Meier, 215; Tyler Shaffer, 140/145; William Wolfhope, 130/135.

Juniors-Richard Brydon, 145; Ken Corle, 125/130; Warren Gramling, 152/160; Joshua Krug, 152; Samuel Michuk, 160/171; Troy Templeton, 140.

Sophomores-Ean Bopp, 130; Andrew Buchkovich, 145; Daniel Edwards, 112; Luke Keiper, 119; Cody Law, 145; Matthew Marra, 171; Ian McClelland, 119; Zachary Pinkas, 160; Doltyn Snedden, 130; Austin Stropko, 160.

Greater Johnstown

District-Class: 6-AAA.

Coach: Gary Radnoti, eighth season.

Last season: 6-14.

Returning letterwinners: 10.

Coach’s outlook: “This year’s team, though mainly underclassmen, is ready to wrestle competitively in the Laurel Highlands conference,” Radnoti said. “This should lead to an exciting season with juniors Gervon Simon and Malcolm Harris leading the way for their teammates.”

Roster: Seniors–Shawn Fitzpatrick; Lawrence Morrison; Ryan Stone.

Juniors-Lucas Gunby; Malcolm Harris; William Leeth; Daniel McKinley; Jeremiah Mitchell; Gervon Simon; Evan Smith; Javon Vuckovich; Deshon Wilson.

Sophomores-Shaquan Jones; Dustin Stephens.

Freshmen–Malik Walker; Richard White.

Ligonier Valley

District-Class: 6-AA.

Coach: Tom Bridge, seventh overall, first year back at Ligonier Valley.

Last season: N/A.

Returning letterwinners: 4.

Coach’s outlook: “We have a young group of wrestlers that are very dedicated and hard-working that would like to put Ligonier wrestling on the map,” Bridge said.

Roster: Seniors–Bradley Bachert, Shadiya Howell, Charles Miller, Clayton Nanassy.

Juniors-John Brant, Joseph Puschnigg, Dylan Youngblood.

Sophomores- Hayes Salancy, Dominick Shawley, Dylan Jackman, Josh Patrick, Justin Piper.

Freshman–Justin Patrick.

Meyersdale

District-Class: 5-AA.

Coach: Chadd Sines, third season.

Last season: Not provided.

Returning letterwinners: Not provided.

Coach’s outlook: “The team looks more dynamic than in past seasons by having depth at numerous weight classes,” Sines said. “The team looks to have a strong start and will look to their returning lettermen to lead the way to success. With some new faces in the wrestling room, the team will look to several of the upperclassmen for leadership.”

Roster: Not provided.

North Star

District-Class: 5-AA.

Coach: Pat Berzonski, fifth season.

Last season: 13-9 overall.

Returning letterwinners: 11.

Coach’s outlook: “The North Star wrestling room has a different vibe than it has had in recent years,” Berzonski said. “Gone, at least temporarily, are the days when the shelves were packed with marquee talent up and down the lineup, which caused alarm for opposing coaches.”

Roster: Seniors–Jeremy Frampton, 171; Eli Shaffer, 145; Cody Stahl, 189; Stanton Zerfoss, 285.

Juniors-Brett Benedict, 171; Ryan Horner, 125; Tanner Revak, 152; Nick Roberts, 119; Lance Shawley, 152; Gearmo Smeak, 140; Neil Yoder, 160.

Sophomores-Austin Connor, 145; Tayte Mostoller, 119.

Freshmen–Corey Fritch, 112; Luke Lepley, 130.  

Northern Cambria

District-Class: 6-AA.

Coach: Mark Farabaugh, third season.

Last season: 1-17.

Returning letterwinners: 3.

Coach’s outlook: “We’re a really young team,” Farabaugh said. 

“We’re just trying to build off of the new kids that have come out. We really got our numbers up, and we’re trying to keep a full lineup, keep everyone healthy and be as competitive as we can.”

Roster: Senior–Ben Britton, 152.

Juniors-Derrick Davis, 140; Casey Brown, 135; Gary Paronish, 189; Damian Weakland, 145; Colt Cunningham, 140.

Sophomores-Alex Atkins, 285; Anthony Yates, 103; Nate Zachesky, 171; Zack Ream, 285; Josh Moss, 285;

Freshmen–Ronnie Schilling, 103; Nolan Paronish, 112; Gus Yahner, 119; Derek Baker, 125; Tyler Gaston, 125/130; Brad Mikitto, 119/125; Joey Frontino, 160; Jay McGary, 215.

Penn Cambria

District-Class: 6-AA.

Coach: Todd Niebauer, ninth season.

Last season: 5-5 overall, 4-4 Laurel Highlands.

Returning letterwinners: 9.

Coach’s outlook: “We have some great talent in the room and wrestlers who are willing to work,” Niebauer said. “Improving every day is key and if we do that, we could make some noise.”

Roster: Seniors–Ben Clauto, 145; Tommy Hanlon, 152; Mike Kearney, 130; Evan Link, 112; Justin Miller, 140; Ryan Slovikosky, 140; A.J. St. Clair, 189; Bobby Tremmel, 103; Josh Yarnish, 160.

Juniors-Jon Stoy, 135; Nick Szala, 130.

Sophomores-Josh Benson, 171; Nick Geisbrecht, 160; Nathaniel Hoffman, 152; Aaron Hogue, 125; Zach Latterner, 140; Warren Wills, 189.

Freshmen–Nathan Gates, 103; Seth McLendon, 285; Henry Schlosser, 160.

Portage

District-Class: 6-AA.

Coach: Adam Whetstone, first season.

Last season: 8-9.

Returning letterwinners: 6.

Coach’s outlook: “(We are) looking to win 10 matches this year (and have) one state placewinner, four regional qualifiers (and) four 20-match winners,” Wheststone said.

Roster: Seniors–David Kephart, 189; Trevor Davis, 215.

Juniors-Shane Baker, 125; Jake Hillegam, 160; Paul Husar, 152; Galen Nelson, 140; Andrew Stiles, 275; Tyler Strong, 215; Donnie Waters, 145; Randy Wien, 152.

Sophomores-Cody Kephart, 171; Jalen Noel, 171; Dereck Plummer, 152; Bryce Davis, 215.

Freshmen–Chase Fox, 135.

Richland

District-Class: 6-AA.

Coach: Tom Smith, third season.

Last season: 8-10 overall, 4-6 Laurel Highlands.

Returning letterwinners: 6.

Coach’s outlook: “This year we are returning seven wrestlers and look to build upon the strides made in the program last season,” Smith said.

Roster: Seniors–Jordan Cinko, 189; Chris Speicher, 145.

Juniors-Daniel Devan, 152; Joshua Hatton, 285; Ryan Mikulsky, 125; Adam Rager, 215; John Rizzo, 285.

Sophomores-Dalton Cooper, 160; Caleb Humphries, 189; Marcus McKool, 119.

Freshmen–Justin Cinko, 112; Michael Derricott, 140; Alex Kot, 103; Nicholas Naglic, 125; Nico Pecora, 135; Mario Rizzo, 160; Michael Somiari, 103.

Shade

District-Class: 5-A.

Coach: Ryan Hill, fourth year.

Last season: 17-10 overall, 4-2 WestPAC.

Returning letterwinners: 6.

Coach’s outlook: “Shade is emphasizing mental toughness and hard work for success rather than an attitude of entitlement,” Hill said.

Roster: Seniors–Brandon Mihelcic, Dustin Snyder.

Juniors-Matt Adamczk, Brad Bonin, Adam Hutzell, Josh May, James Otten, Joe Pakstis, Reid Richter, Dwight Shaffer, Mason Yuzwa.

Sophomores-Tanner Bloom, Austin Grosik, Nick Liska, Mark Kline, Jim Kostick, Matt Orner, Adam Sube.

Freshmen–Phil Aikey, Jonathan Reynolds.

Somerset

District-Class: 5-AA.

Coach: Brian Barron, third season.

Last season: 8-11, 2-4 Laurel Highlands.

Returning letterwinners: 9.

Coach’s outlook: Not provided.

Roster: Seniors–Shane Augustine, 160; Nicholas Baer, 215; Philip Ickes, 145; Anthony Ward, 130.

Juniors-Jonathan Baer, 171; Quinn Berkey, 112; Patrick Blough, 189; Joshua Darr, 135; Nicholas Darr, 160; Jacob Hayman, 285; Jared Hemminger, 152.

Sophomores-Jacob Nickelson, 160; Bradley Patton, 140; Tyler Walker 119.

Freshmen–Garret Foster, 103; Damian Jano 112; Michael Laue 125; Landon Lohr, 140; Michael Sutton 152.

United

District-Class: 6-AA.

Coach: Nathan Bevard, first season.

Last season: 6-14.

Returning letterwinners: 3.

Coach’s outlook: “(There are) many first-year wrestlers throughout the lineup,” Bevard said. “(We) have good leadership in John Blankenship and Brendon Mountan. Blankenship was the District 6 runner-up last year, and our goal is to have him place at states. Team-wise, we want to be aggressive, improve as the season rolls on and field a competitive/tough lineup.”

Roster: Seniors–Nathan Bachik, 152; Nathan Beither, 125; Jeremy Hall, 189; Brandon Mountan.

Juniors-Josh Bealonis, 189; John Blankenship, 160; Dillon Heming, 171; Hayden Greisweidt, 140; Steve Johnston, 152; Tanner Rape, 189; Tim Singer, 171.

Sophomores-Dakota Everett, 215; Seth Knapic, 103; Brendon Layton, 130; Ben Mountan, 215; Tom Rager, 145; Miles Stahl, 152.

Freshman–Tyler Mack, 135.

Westmont Hilltop

District-Class: 6-AAA.

Coach: Matt Beaujon, sixth season.

Last season: 13-2 overall, 7-1 Laurel Highlands.

Returning letterwinners: 16.

Coach’s outlook: “We have a number of returning letterwinners, which provides a good foundation,” Beaujon said. “But we must always strive to keep improving and that’s what we intend to do throughout the season.”

Roster: Seniors–Keith Garrison, 130; Tanner Hough, 135; Corbin Nulton, 160; Sam Patrick, 171; Josh Polacek, 125; Stephen Popchak, 152; Jesse Ulasky, 140; Kevin Zipf, 135.

Juniors-Ryan Burnheimer, 189; Jonah Cramer, 140; Josh Duplin, 285; Andrew Garrison, 130; Ian Helsel, 145; Eric Kowalewski, 215; Travis Kushner, 130; Tanner Patton, 152; Jake Stefan, 189.

Sophomores-Seth Ray, 135; Don Shovestull, 189; Bob Varner, 152; Mike Walsh, 135; Stephen Zipf, 112.

Freshmen–Logan Blackburn, 103.