Scouting Tri-Cities wrestling
By Kevin McGavin
Daily Herald Correspondent
Top teams: Marmion, West Aurora, St. Charles East, Geneva, Kaneland, Batavia, St. Charles North
Top returning athletes: Batavia: Joel Schump, soph., 112; Charles Smorczewski, soph., 119; Jake Schulz, jr., 125; Steve Cherry, sr., 135; Matt Goodin, sr., 145; Augie Watson, sr., 152; Dylan Findeley, sr., 160; Mickey Watson, soph., 171. Geneva: Brad Martens, soph., 112; Kristoff Larsen, jr., 125; Mark Henriksen, soph., 130; Mike Henriksen, sr., 135; Bryan Favis, jr., 140; Tony Castelvecchi, soph., 145; Nick Bradberry, sr., 152; Derek Larsen, sr., 160; Eric Timko, sr., 171; Alex Kunkel, soph., 189, David James, sr., 215; Jake Mills, jr., 285. Kaneland: Stephen Gust, soph., 103; Connor Williams, jr., 112; Esai Ponce, soph., 119; Tyler Esposito, sr., 125; 130: Dan Goress, soph., 130; Andrew Essex, jr., 135; Chris Sabal, sr., 145; Kyle Davidson, sr., 152; Nick Michaels, sr., 171; Ben Kovalick, jr., 215; Jimmy Boyle, sr., 285. Marmion: George Fisher, soph., 119; Eddie Greco, jr., 125; Ben Whitford, soph., 130; Angelo Silvestro, jr., 140; Eddie Breen, sr., 152; Dan Rowland, soph., 160; Jon Wolfgram, sr., 171; Alex Fritz, soph., 285. St. Charles East: Ryan Rubino, soph., 103, Joe Dede, sr., 119; Nick Ruffino, jr., 130; Peter Bellino, jr., 135; Brad Kearbey, soph., 140; Cam Carlson, soph., 152; Tyler Clark, sr., 160; Mike Caddy, sr., 171; Jerry Fialka, sr., 189; Tyler Sullivan, jr., 215; Zach Hueneke, sr., 285. St. Charles North: Eric Conrad, soph., 112; Mike Sherry, sr., 125; Kevin Deischer, soph., 135; Tim Noverini, jr., 145; Sam Gustafson, sr., 152;; Alex Bartilotta, jr., 160; Ryan Andrews, sr., 171, Vince Fricke, sr., 285. West Aurora: Brandon Walls, sr., 112; Nate Zinzer, jr., 119; Nicholas Drendel, sr., 125; Miguel Venecia, sr., 130; Marcus Serano, jr., 135; Nathan Pealstrom, jr., 140; Greg Jacquez, jr., 145; Brandon Warren, jr., 160; Aaron Hett, sr., 171; Javonte Black, sr., 189. Austin Beebe, sr., 285.
Projected freshmen starters: Batavia: Anthony Scarriano, 130; Laren Eustace, 140. Geneva: Wes Ruby, 103; Kyle Roberts, 119. Marmion: Johnny Jimenez, 103; Jared Cortez, 112; Bryce Brill, 135; Eddie Gonzalez, 145; Brent Lindeman, 189; Oscar Garza, 215. St. Charles East: Isaiah Vele, 125. St. Charles North: Jordan Scalice, 103; Thomas O’Brien, 130. West Aurora: Omar Delatorre, 103.
Key dates: Dec. 4, Wheaton Warrenville South Mega Duals; Dec. 9, West Aurora versus Glenbard North; Dec. 10 and 11, Ironman in Ohio; Dec. 11, Downers Grove South Tournament; Dec. 17 and 18; Dec. 17 and 18, Glenbrook South Tournament; Hinsdale Central Rex Whitlatch Tournament; Dec. 22 and 23, Dvorak Tournament; Dec. 28, 29, 30, Granite City; Jan. 8, Geneva Tournament; Jan. 8, Glenbard West Tournament; Jan. 15, Marmion versus Montini; Jan. 15, Batavia Tournament; Jan. 21 and 22, Jan. 28 and 29, Conference tournaments.
Predicted state champions: Class 1A Petersburg Porta, Class 2A Montini, Class 3A Glenbard North
Compiled by Kevin McGavin