The Mountaineers are as much literal as they are metaphorical. As they continue to climb up that mountain of success they return seven of nine Region Place-Winners, two of which were NCAA Division II qualifiers, one an All American. Gone is All American Cody Fatzinger, 8th in the nation last season as well as Sammy Deseriere who took 6th place at the Super Region VI.
133 lbs Patrick Allis OR Alex Alvarez |
Two time NCAA Qualifier/2021 All American (5th) & two time Super Regional runner-up Patrick Allis' season ended prematurely last year with an injury after he placed 6th at the Midwest Classic. It should be noted how good of a job Alex Alvarez did in filling the position, as the sophomore wrestled very tough throughout the season earning a 4th place finish at the Super Region VI.
141 lbs Dean Noble |
18-11 on the season, Dean Noble goes into his junior year having posted a 5th place finish at the Super Region VI.
149 lbs Jason Hanenberg OR Giovanni Cassioppi |
Thus far senior Jason Hanenberg has been 3rd-4th-3rd in the Super Region. R12 at the NCAA Division II championships, he was 25-7 last season. Back up Giovanni Cassioppi looked very good last season, going 11-1.
157 lbs Ryan Wilson |
Ryan Wilson is coming off of a redshirt. Last season he defeated two time NCAA DII qualifier/All American Jacob Wasser of Nebraska-Kearney.
165 lbs Hunter Wilson |
Senior Hunter Mullin had himself a very nice season last year going 25-8, earning a runner-up finish at Super Region VI & a 7th place finish at the NCAA Division II tournament.
174 lbs Cole Hernandez |
Cole Hernandez just about made the NCAA Division II championships last season when he placed 4th at the Super Region VI. 175 takedowns his senior year of high school, look for him to fight for that qualification this season.
184 lbs Cole Gray |
Cole Gray was 5th at the Super Region VI this past season.
197 lbs Porter Fox |
A transfer of Northwest Wyoming Community College, Scholar All American Porter Fox a native of Utah was 6th in the Super VI last season.
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