NORRISTOWN WRESTLING PREVIEW
Coach: Mark Harner
Assistant coaches: Randy Hartman, Rodchine Lusane, Steve Snyder
Last year’s record: 12-3 overall, 6-0 Suburban One American (co-champs), Section III Team Champs, two returning state qualifiers in Brandon Parker and Brett Harner.
Notable losses: Marcus Robbins, Joey Pierce, Charles McLean – Three starters from last year’s squad – Saabir Lewis, Jesse Prante and Matt Grill – have decided not to wrestle this year.
Key returners:
- Zach Fuentes 10th, 103
- Tyree Gardner 12th 119
- Brandon Parker 12th, 152
- Brett Harner 10th, 160
- Tyler Letrinko, 11th, 171
- Larry Gordon 11th, 189
Others to watch:
- Mikey Springer, 9th, 140 (younger brother of state runner-up Shane Springer)
- Gavin Queenan, 11th, 285 (transfer)
Outlook: Team is looking to win their third consecutive Suburban 1 American Conference and Section III titles. Major goal for the season is to advance to the State Duals.
Fun fact: Norristown is fortunate enough to have two youth feeder programs – East Norriton and Norristown PAL. Zach Fuentes’ father (Tito) is the head coach of the East Norriton program, while Mikey Springer’s father (Chuck) is the head coach of the Norristown PAL club.
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