Wrestling Preview

Coach: Cory Crenshaw, 2nd season.

Last year: Tied for 17th in Group 4A state meet, 13th in 4A West Region, 3rd in Conference 21 West.

Key losses: Aaron Black, Bailey Eichelberger, Matthew Papastavrou.

Key returnees: Vince Caruso, So., 113 (21-18 at 106 last year); Josh Arce, Jr., 120 (17-6 at 113); Corey Lemons, Sr., 132 (33-12 at 126); Tyler Arnold, Sr., 145 (15-11 at 152); Aaron Curd, Sr. 152 (21-14 at 138); Jack Youngblood, Sr., 160 (24-19 at 160); Paul Ebersole, So., 170 (22-15 at 182); Jared King, Jr., 182 (22-22 at 220); Luke Roy, Jr., 195 (15-12 at 195).

Key newcomers: Antuand Cabrera, Jr., 126 (transfer from Cibola High School in Yuma, Ariz.); Joey Vitola, Fr., 138.

Crenshaw’s outlook: “It is going to be hard to replace the points that our graduates gave us every week, but I feel that our returning athletes will find a way to do so. We do not have standout athletes as we have had in the past. We have a group of guys that work hard and push each other. All but one of our starting athletes have some varsity experience to help us start the season. With all the young guys on our roster, I see our lineup going through some changes as the year progresses.

“We had some very competitive wrestle-offs to start out the year. We have depth with some young talent to help push us along through the season. As long as we stay healthy and the guys keep pushing each other in the room, I think we may surprise a few people. We just need to stay optimistic and take advantage when we have the opportunity.”