NORTH PENN WRESTLING PREVIEW
Coach: Robert Shettsline 23 years as head coach, 6 years as assistant coach
Assistant coaches: Bill Robbins, Zac Fryling, Will Bachert,
Last year’s record: 17-4, 7-0 SOL Continental Conference Champs
Program Record: 538-323-7
Notable losses:
Sofiane Bensmail - 132lbs
Mikey O’Brien 145lbs – Kutztown
Jee Eagay 106lbs.
Tyler Leidy 220,285lbs - Hofstra
Key returners:
Collin Shannon 12th 152lbs
Owen Verespy 11th 195lbs
Will Laughlin 12th 145lbs.
Eric Laughlin 10th 138lbs.
Others to watch:
Ryan Cody 11th, 285 – Ryan is making a significant weight jump this season, but should adjust well to this weight class.
Patrick O’Neill 10th – Last year as a freshman, he would have started on most teams.
Strengths: “We will be strong in the mid-weights where we have several returners and some quality back-ups. Our Upper weights should do well this year too.”
Question marks: “Our biggest question marks come at the lower weights where we lack experience.”
Outlook: “A team goal every year is to win our league championship. This won’t be easy. Our league will be very competitive once again. We also want to compete at district duals and qualify multiple wrestlers for the state championship tournament.”
MATCH TO WATCH: Pennridge December 21st
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