Skowhegan/Messalonskee 2016-2017 wrestling preview

November 23, 2016

Info provided by coach Tenney Noyes

Skowhegan Wrestling. 17-1 dual meets, KVAC Champions, Northern A Champions, Class A State Champions.

Messalonskee Wrestling – Independents practice and travel with Skowhegan. Austin Pelletier became the first Messalonskee wrestler to place at the StateTourney last season.

Expectations

We expect our wrestler’s to work hard day in and day out, in the classroom and in the wrestling room. This is a brand new season with a whole new line up,if the team commits to work hard and improve daily, then they will be successful.

Strengths

The strengths of this team is the experience of its veterans and the grit of the younger wrestler’s. Our veterans understand what it takes to reach a high level of success and stay healthy along the way, with their leadership our younger wrestler’s will be making some noise in no time.

Challenges

As with every high school team the largest challenge will be the numerous outside distractions that surround teenagers. The first week of practice is disrupted by Thanksgiving, the middle of the season is disrupted with Christmas and New Year’s. As coaches we need to keep these young men and women focused on keeping their grades up and making smart decisions in and out of the classroom, and outside the practice room.

Key Players/Position

Top Returners – Skowhegan – Jon Bell 145-160, Zach Burwood 120-132, Cody Craig 106-120, Cooper Holland 145-160, Dan Laweryson 195-285, Hunter Mushero 126-138, Jon Nadeau 160-182, Rick Oberg 120-132, Chandler Shaw 126-138, Samson Sirois 132-145, Caleb Vautier 285.

Top Returners – Messalonskee – Steven Lujan 132-145, Austin Pelletier 160-182, Grady Reardon 120-132.

Key Newcomers – Skowhegan – Devon Chase 138-152, Robert Davies 113-126, Connor Dore 132-145, Dakota Melvin 195-285, Tyson Pooler 126-138, John Tucker 195-285.

Key Newcomers – Messalonskee – Jon Lujan 106-120, Joshua Goff.

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