With five state champs and four nationally-ranked grapplers, this group of 17 is primed to make an immediate impact on the Bald Eagle squad.
"Our staff worked very hard this year to bring in one of the best recruiting classes in Lock Haven Wrestling history and one of the best in the country," Bonomo said. "With five state champs and 10 state place winners the future of Lock Haven Wrestling looks good. This class will bring great ability and depth to our wrestling room and lineup. The room will be very competitive as we want the entire incoming freshman class to jump right in and compete."
Jim Almy - 285 lbs. - Delanson, N.Y./Duanesburg
Was a two-time state champion in his junior and senior seasons ... Took fifth at the Fargo tournament in freestyle competition ... Finished his career at 125-20 ... Ranked No. 18 nationally by Intermat.
Jeremie Cook - 197 lbs. - Venice, Fla./Venice
Was a two-time Florida State Champion ... Added another state place in 2004, taking third ... Posted a 177-17 career record, winning 99 straight to finish his high school career ... Took third at the High School Nationals ... Ranked No. 13 in the Intermat National Rankings.
Alex Dalrymple - 174/184 lbs. - Branchville, N.J./Highpoint
Took fifth in the New Jersey States in 2006 ... Finished 113-29 in his high school career.
George Ester - 125 lbs. - Odenton, Md./Arundel
Took sixth in the Maryland State Tournament his senior year ... Finished in the top-12 at the High School Nationals.
Jesse Harrington - 149/157 lbs. - New Providence, N.Y./Bound Brook
Took second in the New Jersey States during his senior season ... Finished with 128-17 career mark.
Nick Hyatt - 125 lbs. - Boyertown, Pa./Boyertown
Was a two-time state placewinner, taking seventh in both 2006 and 2005 ... Wrapped up his career at 124-35 ... High school teammate of fellow Bald Eagle recruit Josh White.
Zach Kell - 133 lbs. - Ikesburg, Pa./West Perry
Was a 2004 State Qualifier in Pennsylvania ... Picked up 111 career wins and was a Pennsylvania State Junior National Team Member.
Steve Loomis - 174 lbs. - Oxford, Pa./Oxford Academy
Picked up a pair of New York State places, taking third in 2006 and fourth in 2005 ... Finished his career with 214 wins ... Was a Third-Team Cadet Greco All-American in 2004 ... Slotted No. 27 in the USA Wrestling National Rankings.
Brent Parsons - 285 lbs. - Lakeland, Fla./Lake Gibson
Won the Florida State Championship in 2006.
Dustin Pine - 197 lbs. - Mercersburg, Pa./James Buchanan
Earned state qualifier status in his senior season.
David Richmond - 157/165 lbs. - Oxford, N.J./Warren Hills
Placed in the New Jersey state meet three times, taking third in both his junior and senior seasons ... Finished with a 128-17 record.
Travis Stern - 184 lbs. - Bellfonte, Pa./Bald Eagle
Was a three-time Pennsylvania State Qualifier, taking sixth in 2006 ... Took second at the 2006 High School Nationals ... Finished with a 117-46 overall record ... High school teammate of fellow recruit Landis Wright.
Josh White - 197 lbs. - Gilbertsville, Pa./Boyertown
Finished as runner-up at the state meet in 2006 ... High school teammate of fellow Bald Eagle recruit Nick Hyatt.
These 13 grapplers join the nationally-ranked early signing period group of Donnie Ament (Acme, Pa./Mount Pleasant), Anwar Goeres (Phoenix, N.Y./Phoenix), Danny Lopes (Oakhurst, N.J./Ocean Township) and Landis Wright (Bellefonte, Pa./Bald Eagle).
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