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    2009 Super 32 Challenge Preview

    In just 10 short years, the Super 32 Challenge has grown into one of the premier showcases for high school wrestling across the country. Started in 2000, as an open tournament held in the gymnasium of a North Carolina high school, by 2005 the event had grown enough to move into the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center, where it will be for the fifth consecutive year on October 24.

    The one-day preseason wrestling tournament will bring over 1,200 wrestlers from at least 30 states to one venue. For the 2008 event, over 50 collegiate coaches were in attendance to see an event whose field produced approximately 175 state champions by season’s end.

    Five champions from the 2008 event will return to defend their belts. They include Alex Cisneros (Selma, CA), who is scheduled to compete at 112 pounds, Devin Carter (Christiansburg, VA), scheduled to compete at 125 pounds, Jackson Morse (Lowell, MI), scheduled to compete at 152 pounds, Marshall Peppelman (Central Dauphin, PA), scheduled to compete at 160 pounds, and Antonio Giorgio (Warwick, PA), scheduled to compete at 189 pounds.

    Below is a brief background into some of the key wrestlers tentatively scheduled to compete in each weight class.

    103:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Jered Cortez (Marmion Academy, IL)
    Cadet Nationals freestyle runner-up, FILA Cadet Nationals freestyle third place, ranked first in the Class of 2014 by InterMat

    Joey Dance (Christiansburg, VA)
    Cadet Nationals double finalist (freestyle champion), FILA Cadet Nationals freestyle champion, ranked ninth in the Class of 2013

    Nick Roberts (North Star, PA)
    Two-time Cadet Nationals double champion, state high school champion, ranked 27th in the Class of 2012

    Freddie Rodriguez (Holt, MI)
    FILA Cadet Nationals double All-American (freestyle champion), state champion, ranked 47th in the Class of 2012

    Next Group:
    Mike Dauterive (Boyd, TX)
    Junior Nationals double third place

    Kevin Devoy (Burlington Township, NJ)
    State tournament third place

    George DiCamillo (St. Ignatius, OH)
    Walsh Ironman placewinner, state tournament seventh place

    Tyson Dippery (Central Dauphin, PA)
    Cadet Nationals freestyle sixth place, ranked 11th in the Class of 2013

    Jacob Schmitt (St. John’s, MI)
    Cadet Nationals double third place

    Jake Smith (Robinson, VA)
    Super 32 Challenge sixth place, NHSCA Freshman Nationals runner-up, state runner-up

    More to Watch:
    Anthony Ashnault (South Plainfield, NJ)
    Cole Gallagher (Archbishop Spaulding, MD)
    Nathan Giorgio (Schuykill Valley, PA)
    Joey McKenna (NJ)
    Darshawn Sharp (Valdosta, GA)
    Shayne Tucker (Bella Vista, CA)

    112:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Alex Cisneros (Selma, CA)
    Super 32 Challenge champion, state high school champion, ranked third in the Class of 2012 by InterMat, finished 2008-09 ranked third at 103 pounds

    Jerome Robinson (St. Ignatius, OH)
    Super 32 Challenge third place, state champion, ranked 32nd in the Class of 2010, finished 2008-09 ranked fifth at 112 pounds

    Vince Rodriguez (Clovis North, CA)
    State tournament third place, ranked 43rd in the Class of 2011, finished 2008-09 ranked 16th at 112 pounds

    Next Group:
    Terry Dawson (Brandon, FL)
    Super 32 Challenge seventh place, state high school runner-up in 2008

    John Fahy (Trinity, KY)
    Super 32 Challenge third place, state champion, ranked 44th in the Class of 2012, finished 2008-09 ranked 16th at 103 pounds

    Brandon Jeske (St. Christopher’s, VA)
    Super 32 Challenge seventh place, FILA Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion, Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman third place, ranked fifth in the Class of 2013

    Nathan Kraisser (Centennial, MD)
    Super 32 Challenge eighth place, FILA Cadet Nationals double All-American, Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman seventh place, state champion, ranked 39th in the Class of 2012, finished 2008-09 ranked 15th at 103 pounds

    Caleb Richardson (Cox, VA)
    Junior Nationals freestyle third place, state champion

    Matt Sausman (Camden Catholic, NJ)
    State tournament third place

    Chuck Zeisloft (Gateway, NJ)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals third place, state tournament third place

    Young Guns Blazing:
    Bryce Brill (Marmion Academy, IL)
    Ranked third in the Class of 2014

    Jack Clark (St. Michael’s, NJ)
    Ranked fourth in the Class of 2014

    Solomon Chisko (Penn Trafford, PA)
    Ranked sixth in the Class of 2014

    More to Watch:
    Evan Link (Penn Cambria, PA)
    Josh Polacek (Westmont-Hilltop, PA)
    Brian Realbuto (Somers, NY)
    Skylar Wood (Park Hill, MO)

    119:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Sean Dolan (St. Mark’s, DE)
    Former Super 32 Challenge placewinner, state high school champion, ranked 80th in the Class of 2010 by InterMat

    Ben Whitford (Marmion Academy, IL)
    Cadet Nationals double finalist (freestyle champion), ranked first in the Class of 2013

    Conor Youtsey (Mason, MI)
    State champion, ranked 19th in the Class of 2011, finished 2008-09 ranked 18th at 119 pounds

    Next Group:
    Nick Brascetta (Graham, OH)
    FILA Cadet Nationals freestyle third place, state high school champion, ranked 42nd in the Class of 2011, finished 2008-09 ranked first at 103 pounds

    Rossi Bruno (Brandon, FL)
    Junior Nationals Greco-Roman third place, FILA Cadet Nationals double All-American, state champion, ranked 18th in the Class of 2012

    Eric Devos (Waverly Shell-Rock, IA)
    Cadet Nationals freestyle third place, FILA Cadet Nationals freestyle fifth place, state runner-up, ranked 20th in the Class of 2012

    Josh Fisher (Roane County, WV)
    Super 32 Challenge sixth place, NHSCA Sophomore Nationals champion, state champion

    Brandon Jones (West Des Moines Valley, IA)
    State champion

    Tanner Moon (Oak Mountain, AL)
    Junior Nationals double All-American, state runner-up

    Alec Mooradian (Detroit Catholic Central, MI)
    Cadet Nationals freestyle fifth place, FILA Cadet Nationals freestyle fifth place, state champion, ranked 34th in the Class of 2012

    Kevin Norstrem (Brandon, FL)
    Cadet Nationals double All-American, FILA Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman third place, state champion, ranked sixth in the Class of 2013

    Brian St. James (Centennial, GA)
    Super 32 Challenge fifth place, state champion, finished 2008-09 ranked 15th at 112 pounds

    Nick Smith (Ida, MI)
    Two-time state champion

    Bryan Whitt (Cox, VA)
    Super 32 Challenge third place, National Prep runner-up, finished 2008-09 ranked 17th at 112 pounds

    More to Watch:
    Eric Friedman (St. Paul’s, MD)
    Grant Greene (St. Anthony’s, NY)
    Anthony Hawkins (Crown Point, IN)
    Brandon Nelsen (Lawrence North, IN)
    Joe Orecchio (Don Bosco Prep, NJ)
    Arthur Walsh (Juniata, PA)

    125:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Nick Arujau (Syosset, NY)
    State high school champion, ranked 46th in the Class of 2010 by InterMat, finished 2008-09 ranked 20th at 125 pounds

    Devin Carter (Christiansburg, VA)
    Super 32 Challenge champion, Junior Nationals freestyle runner-up, state champion, ranked 13th in the Class of 2010, finished 2008-09 ranked first at 112 pounds

    Mitchell Port (Bellefonte, PA)
    Super 32 Challenge eighth place, NHSCA Junior Nationals champion, state tournament third place, ranked 71st in the Class of 2010, finished 2008-09 ranked 17th at 119 pounds

    Brandon Wright (Warren Central, IN)
    Three-time state finalist (state champ in 2008), NHSCA Junior Nationals third place, ranked 29th in the Class of 2010, finished 2008-09 ranked ninth at 119 pounds

    Next Group:
    Sean Boylan (St. Mark’s, DE)
    Former Super 32 Challenge champion, Junior Nationals freestyle All-American in 2008, state high school champion, ranked 83rd in the Class of 2010 by InterMat, finished 2008-09 ranked sixth at 112 pounds

    Tyrone Eatmon (Riverside, NC)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals fifth place, state champion

    Justin Flamio (Mahopac, NY)
    Two-time state runner-up, NHSCA Junior Nationals seventh place

    Shane McGough (Desert Mountain, AZ)
    Junior Nationals freestyle fifth place, state champion

    T.J. Mitchell (Collins Hill, GA)
    Former Super 32 Challenge placewinner, NHSCA Junior Nationals third place, state champion

    Patrick Myers (Penn Cambria, PA)
    State qualifier, Junior Nationals double All-American

    AJ Schopp (Tyrone, PA)
    Super 32 Challenge fifth place, NHSCA Junior Nationals sixth place, two-time state finalist (champion in 2007/runner-up in 2009)

    More to Watch:
    Jacob Crawford (Millbrook, VA)
    Johnni DiJulius (Walsh Jesuit, OH)
    Tyler Liberatore (Brandon, FL)
    Rusty Maness (Point Pleasant, WV)
    Lou Mascola (Seton Hall Prep, NJ)
    Mike Rhone (Benton, PA)
    Aaron Runzo (Kellam, VA)
    Darius Wass (Swan Valley, MI)

    130:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Frank Cagnina (Queen of Peace, NJ)
    Super 32 Challenge runner-up, state high school champion, ranked 18th in the Class of 2010 by InterMat, finished 2008-09 ranked ninth at 125 pounds

    Jason Tsirtsis (Crown Point, IN)
    FILA Cadet Nationals freestyle champion, Cadet Nationals freestyle runner-up, state champion, ranked fifth in the Class of 2012, finished 2008-09 ranked 17th at 125 pounds

    Next Group:
    Tyler Buckman (Central Dauphin, PA)
    State tournament fifth place, Disney Duals silver medalist

    Joe Denova (Columbus, GA)
    Junior Nationals Greco-Roman third place, state high school champion

    Adam Krop (Urbana, MD)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals fifth place, state champion

    Nick Pena (Selma, CA)
    Super 32 Challenge sixth place, state tournament third place, ranked 28th in the Class of 2011

    Chad Stroh (Holyoke, CO)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals seventh place, state champion

    Keith Surber (O’Fallon, IL)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals third place, two-time state tournament third place, ranked 98th in the Class of 2010

    More to Watch:
    Scott Festejo (Long Branch, NJ)
    Case Garrison (Texas)
    Erik Galloway (State College, PA)
    Chance Marsteller (Middletown, PA)
    Quinton Murphy (St. Anthony’s, NY)
    Daniel Ownbey (Enka, NC)
    Joe Spisak (Boiling Springs, PA)
    Terrel Wilbourn (Francis Howell Central, MO)
    B.J. Young (Jackson Memorial, NJ)

    135:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Josh Dziewa (Council Rock South, PA)
    Super 32 Challenge third place (also was champion in 2007), Junior Nationals freestyle champion, FILA Cadet Nationals freestyle third place, ranked 33rd in the Class of 2010 by InterMat

    Ryan Nieman (Bullock Creek, MI)
    Junior Nationals freestyle third place, Disney Duals gold medalist, state high school champion, ranked 35th in the Class of 2010

    Next Group:
    Jordan Beverly (Point Pleasant Boro, NJ)
    State high school runner-up

    Jake Briggs (Bella Vista, CA)
    State tournament third place

    Shawn Fayette (Miamisburg, OH)
    State champion, Disney Duals silver medalist, finished 2008-09 ranked 18th at 130 pounds

    Stephen Robertson (Montini Catholic, IL)
    State champion, ranked 34th in the Class of 2011

    Roger Wildmo (Durand, MI)
    Two-time state finalist (state champ in 2008), ranked 35th in the Class of 2011

    More to Watch:
    Tyler Askey (Northgate, GA)
    Brent Fickel (Padua, OH)
    James Green (Willingboro, NJ)
    Blake Kastl (Gilroy, CA)
    Joe Locksmith (Osceola, FL)
    Alex Pellicciotti (Boyertown, PA)
    Roman Perryman (Robinson, VA)
    Joey Rizzolino (Easton, PA)
    Troy Silver (Texas)
    Nate Skonieczny (Walsh Jesuit, OH)
    Mike Tully (Peddie School, NJ)

    140:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Stephen Dutton (Rocky Point, NY)
    Super 32 Challenge sixth place, NHSCA Junior Nationals runner-up, state high school champion, ranked 75th in the Class of 2010 by InterMat

    Kaleb Friedley (Park Hill, MO)
    Junior Nationals freestyle third place, state tournament third place (champion in 2008), ranked 63rd in the Class of 2010

    Josh Kindig (Blue Mountain, PA)
    Super 32 Challenge runner-up, Junior Nationals double All-American, state champion, ranked sixth in the Class of 2010, finished 2008-09 ranked third at 135 pounds

    Next Group:
    Zac Brunson (Churchill, OR)
    Cadet Nationals double All-American, state high school champion, ranked 25th in the Class of 2010

    Henry Carlson (Vestavia Hills, AL)
    Junior Nationals freestyle eighth place, NHSCA Sophomore Nationals runner-up, state champion, ranked 27th in the Class of 2011

    Ryne Cokeley (St. James Academy, KS)
    FILA Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman third place, state champion, ranked 21st in the Class of 2011

    Mark Hartenstine (Easton, PA)
    Super 32 Challenge fifth place, NHSCA Junior Nationals third place, state tournament eighth place

    Andrew Lenzi (Fordham Prep, NY)
    Two-time state finalist (champion in 2008)

    Jordan Rich (Central Mountain, PA)
    Walsh Ironman placewinner, two-time state tournament third place

    Robert Shepherd (Mason, OH)
    State champion

    Joel Smith (Collins Hill, GA)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals sixth place, state champion

    More to Watch:
    Lex Ozias (Southern Garrett, MD)
    Eric Roach (Crown Point, IN)
    Josh Clark (Matoaca, VA)

    145:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Greg Amos (Holt, MO)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals third place, state high school champion

    Ben Dorsay (Cox, VA)
    Super 32 Challenge third place, NHSCA Junior Nationals sixth place, state champion, ranked 100th in the Class of 2010 by InterMat

    Ryan Dunphy (Passaic Valley, NJ)
    Super 32 Challenge fifth place, NHSCA Junior Nationals runner-up, state tournament third place

    Colin Shober (Schuykill Valley, PA)
    Super 32 Challenge seventh place, Junior Nationals freestyle third place, NHSCA Junior Nationals third place, state champion, ranked 55th in the Class of 2010

    Taylor Walsh (Camden Catholic, NJ)
    Super 32 Challenge sixth place, NHSCA Junior Nationals third place, state champion, ranked 69th in the Class of 2010, finished 2008-09 ranked 16th at 135 pounds

    Next Group:
    Gabriel Bird (Osecola, FL)
    Junior Nationals freestyle third place (in 2008), state tournament third place

    Cody Caldwell (Waverly Shell-Rock, IA)
    State high school champion, ranked 32nd in the Class of 2011

    Codey Combs (Sussex Central, DE)
    Super 32 Challenge sixth place, state champion, ranked 46th in the Class of 2011

    Blake Roulo (Matoaca, VA)
    Super 32 Challenge seventh place, NHSCA Sophomore Nationals champion, Junior Nationals Greco-Roman third place, state runner-up, ranked 25th in the Class of 2011

    Max Schneider (Chicago Lane Tech, IL)
    State runner-up, ranked 11th in the Class of 2012

    More to Watch:
    Brian Brill (Central Mountain, PA)
    Clark Glass (Brandon, FL)
    Andrew Morse (Lowell, MI)
    Garrett Schaner (Big Rapids, MI)
    Cody Swim (Indianola, IA)
    Jordan Wohlfert (St. John’s, MI)

    152:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Joe Cozart (Brandon, FL)
    Super 32 Challenge third place, Junior Nationals double All-American, state high school champion, ranked 28th in the Class of 2010 by InterMat, finished 2008-09 ranked ninth at 145 pounds

    David Habat (St. Ignatius, OH)
    Super 32 Challenge third place, state champion, ranked 56th in the Class of 2010, finished 2008-09 ranked 13th at 145 pounds

    Taylor Massa (St. John’s, MI)
    Super 32 Challenge runner-up, Cadet Nationals double champion, FILA Cadet Nationals freestyle champion, state champion, ranked first in the Class of 2012, finished 2008-09 ranked 2nd at 145 pounds

    Jackson Morse (Lowell, MI)
    Super 32 Challenge champion, state champion, ranked 24th in the Class of 2010, finished 2008-09 ranked fifth at 152 pounds

    Brandon Wilbourn (Francis Howell Central, MO)
    Junior Nationals freestyle third place, three-time state placewinner (runner-up in 2008), ranked 59th in the Class of 2010

    Next Group:
    Cody Allala (Hopewell, VA)
    Cadet Nationals freestyle fifth place, state high school champion, ranked 23rd in the Class of 2012

    Bo Candelaria (Middletown, PA)
    State tournament third place

    John Guzzo (High Point, NJ)
    Junior Nationals freestyle eighth place, state qualifier, ranked 33rd in the Class of 2011

    Tyler Hain (Warrior Run, PA)
    Two-time state runner-up

    Harrison Hightower (University School, OH)
    Super 32 Challenge eighth place, state champion

    More to Watch:
    Kenny Boyles (Smyrna, DE)
    Colin Hewitt (Franklin, NJ)
    Giuseppi Lanzi (Amsterdam, NY)
    Matt Stephens (Graham, OH)
    Ben Villaret (Monsignor Farrell, NY)
    Jayshon Wilson (Carlisle, PA)

    160:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Marshall Peppelman (Central Dauphin, PA)
    Super 32 Challenge champion, state high school champion, Disney Duals gold medalist, ranked fourth in the Class of 2010 by InterMat, finished 2008-09 ranked second at 152 pounds

    Nick Visicaro (Long Branch, NJ)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals champion, Junior Nationals freestyle sixth place, state champion, ranked 53rd in the Class of 2010

    Next Group:
    Derek Felton (Corona del Sol, AZ)
    State high school champion

    Travis Gallegos (Foothill PC, CA)
    State tournament runner-up, ranked 93rd in the Class of 2010

    Eric Hess (Benton, PA)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals third place, state champion, ranked 78th in the Class of 2010

    Dominic Kastl (Gilroy, CA)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals eighth place, state tournament seventh place

    Joe Latham (Bismarck, ND)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals fifth place, state champion

    Chris Moon (Wyoming Seminary, PA)
    Super 32 Challenge seventh place, state runner-up (in Virginia)

    Jordan Thomas (Greenville, MI)
    Cadet Nationals freestyle third place, state runner-up, ranked seventh in the Class of 2010, finished 2008-09 ranked 12th at 145 pounds

    Jake Waste (Apple Valley, MN)
    Cadet Nationals double champion, former state tournament placewinner, ranked 24th in the Class of 2011

    More to Watch:
    Sam Brooks (Oak Park River Forest, IL)
    Matt Colvard (Cary, NC)
    Frank Cousins (St. Cloud, FL)
    Alan Gigolaev (Peachtree Ridge, GA)
    Nick Moore (Parkway North, MO)
    Kyle Ryan (Graham, OH)
    Evan Thompson (Cabell Midland, WV)

    171:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Kenny Courts (Central Dauphin, PA)
    Super 32 Challenge runner-up in 2007, state high school runner-up, ranked seventh in the Class of 2011 by InterMat, finished 2008-09 ranked 14th at 160 pounds

    Andre Petroski (Springfield Delco, PA)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals third place, state tournament third place

    Next Group:
    Ethan Blackstock (Alexander, GA)
    State high school champion, former Cadet Nationals double All-American

    Levi Clemons (Osceola, FL)
    FILA Cadet Nationals double All-American, former Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion, state champion

    Jake Dorulla (Rockford, MI)
    State champion

    Clint Morrison (Cedar Cliff, PA)
    State runner-up

    Tristan Warner (Cumberland Valley, PA)
    Super 32 Challenge sixth place, state qualifier

    Jamie Westwood (Queen of Peace, NJ)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals seventh place, Super 32 Challenge sixth place, state tournament seventh place

    More to Watch:
    Billy Coggins (Rocky Point, NY)
    Tylan Coleman (Mayfield, OH)
    Todd Gaydosh (Padua, OH)
    Joey Grainger (Great Bridge, VA)
    Ian Korb (Elder, OH)

    189:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Jamie Callender (Council Rock North, PA)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals runner-up, state high school runner-up

    Antonio Giorgio (Warwick, PA)
    Super 32 Challenge champion, state tournament fifth place, ranked 64th in the Class of 2010 by InterMat, finished 2008-09 ranked 11th at 215 pounds

    Angelo Malvestuto (Niagara-Wheatfield, NY)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals runner-up, state tournament third place, ranked 79th in the Class of 2010 by InterMat

    Next Group:
    Ben Brooks (Oak Park River Forest, IL)
    FILA Cadet Nationals double All-American (Greco-Roman champion), state high school tournament qualifier

    Austin Fallon (Westfield, VA)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals fifth place, state champion

    Michael Kennedy (Blackman, TN)
    NHSCA Sophomore Nationals champion, state runner-up

    Timmy McCall (South View, NC)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals seventh place, state champion

    Stephen McPeek (Texas)
    Junior Nationals Greco-Roman third place, NHSCA Junior Nationals seventh place, state champion

    More to Watch:
    Jared Holliday (Burlington Township, NJ)
    AJ Mott (DePaul Catholic, NJ)
    Jay Taylor (Oviedo, FL)
    Mike Wagner (South Plainfield, NJ)

    215:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Nate Gaffney (Connellsville, PA)
    State high school champion

    Nick McDiarmid (Hartland, MI)
    Super 32 Challenge third place, Disney Duals silver medalist, state champion

    Alex Polizzi (Beloit Memorial, WI)
    Junior Nationals double All-American, state runner-up, ranked 89th in the Class of 2010 by InterMat

    Next Group:
    Hayden Bock (Park Hill, MO)
    State high school runner-up

    CJ Collins (Collins Hill, GA)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals eighth place, state runner-up

    Harrison Honeycutt (Lake Norman, NC)
    Junior Nationals Greco-Roman fifth place, FILA Cadet Nationals freestyle fifth place, Super 32 Challenge sixth place, state champion

    Donald McNeil (Wyoming Seminary, PA)
    National Prep third place

    285:

    Heaviest Hitters:
    Henry Chirino (Brandon, FL)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals runner-up, state high school champion

    Tyler Demott (Benton, PA)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals champion, former Cadet Nationals freestyle champion, state runner-up

    Lance Moore (Lackawanna Trail, PA)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals third place, state tournament third place

    Next Group:
    Donovan Green (Timber Creek, FL)
    Junior Nationals Greco-Roman runner-up, FILA Cadet Nationals double champion, state high school tournament qualifier

    Zeal McGrew (Burnt Hills-Ballston, NY)
    NHSCA Junior Nationals sixth place, state tournament third place

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