N.H. and Prep wrestling capsules

New Hampshire

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2008-09 season: 8-9, placed eighth at Meet of Champions

Returning starters (7): James Chase, Jr., 130; Andy Janowicz, Jr., 140; Joe Maio, Jr., 135; Jake Tavano, Jr., 171; Dan Roger, Soph., 119; Cody Guilmain, Soph., 189; Shane Fitzpatrick, Jr., 215/285

Returning lettermen: Matt Cabezas, Soph., 145

Promising newcomers: Dan Szarek, Sr., 125; Joe Barr, Jr., 152; Jon Paul, Jr., 160; John DiSessa, Frosh., 140; Alex Hill, Frosh., 112

Returning Division 1 States placers: James Chase, Joe Maio

Fast fact: There is not one senior among the seven returning starters.

Captains: TBA

Assistants: Shames Marron, Ryan Murphy

Coach Jim Marron (3rd year, 23-13): "We're young, but we have a chance to be better than last year if things fall into place."

Pinkerton

2008-09 season: 18-3, placed third at Meet of Champions

Returning starters (6): Collin Crowell, Sr., 140; Steven Lord, Sr., 160; Will Cordeau, Sr., 135; Dave Owens, Jr., 130; Tanner Burke, Soph., 119; Patrick McCann, Soph., 140

Returning lettermen: Alex Gerhot, Jr., 112; Matt Loder, Soph., 125

Promising newcomers: Dan Barker, Jr., 135

Returning Division 1 States placers: Collin Crowell, Dave Owens, Tanner Burke, Steve Lord

Fast fact: The Astros were hurt by the offseason injury to defending Division 1 state champ Ian Beck, who will miss the entire season.

Captains: Collin Crowell

Assistants: Jim Cherniack

Coach Ken Najem (10th year, 121-59-2): "I think we'll have a good team, but we're really shorthanded in the upper weights. I can see us battling for second or third behind Timberlane."

Salem

2008-09 season: 9-10, placed 10th at Meet of Champions

Returning starters (7): Craig Lawlor, Sr., 189/215; Devin Dearden, Jr., 130; Micah Dion, Jr., 135; Brett Pittera, Jr., 145; Cam Yergeau, Jr., 125; Ryan Bolduc, Soph., 103; Zach Hicks, Soph., 140

Returning lettermen: Tyler Dietrich, Jr., 140/145; Alex Lira, Soph., 112; John Rheaume, Soph., 112

Promising newcomers: Christian Mascaro, Sr., 189/215; Evan Sharpe, Jr., 160/171; Ryan Decker, Soph., 152; Cody Sharpe, Frosh,, 152;

Returning Division 1 States placers: Dearden, Bolduc, Yergeau, Hicks (finalist)

Fast facts: Returning starter Jason Herrick is out for the season with an injury. Sophomore Zach Hicks is moving up five weight classes to 140.

Captains: TBA

Assistants: Todd Oljey, Phil Kalil, Keith Dearden, Wes Decker, Shane Smith

Coach Ryan Carr (8th year): "I think we're going to be really improved and next year we should be very tough. I'm excited about our additions to the coaching staff, Wes Decker and Shane Smith."

Timberlane

2008-09 season: 14-0, won sixth straight Meet of Champions title and second straight New England title

Returning starters (9): Alex Smith, Sr., 145/152; Nick Scali, Sr., 171/189; Dylan Lockard, Sr., 145/152; Wes Grew, Sr., 189/215; Matt Morris, Jr., 125/130; Nick Lawrence, Jr., 152/160; Nate Lawrence, Jr., 160/171; Ben Tammany, Jr., 215/285; Zach Bridson, Soph., 103/112

Returning lettermen: Kevin Vadeboncoeur, Sr., 119/125; Matt Wright, Sr., 285; Josh Buckley, Sr., 189; Shane Tremblay, Jr., 189/215; Andrew Tanner, Jr., 135/140; Tim Collins, Jr., 171/189; Will Smith, Soph., 112/119; Alec Wells, Soph., 135/140; Luke Morrier, Soph., 130/135

Promising newcomers: Josh Joyce, Jr., 145; Tyler Paolini, Jr., 189; Adam Corey, Frosh., 103/112; Josh Riley, Frosh., 140

Returning Division 1 States placers: Alex Smith, Zach Bridson, Dylan Lockard, Matt Morris, Nate Lawrence, Nick Lawrence, Ben Tammany, Nick Scali

Fast fact: The Owls return more New England placers (Alex Smith, Zach Bridson, Matt Morris).

Captains: TBA

Assistants: Jason Bretton, Dan Donovan, Matt Smith, Tim Brown

Coach Barry Chooljian (27th year, 379-40-5): "On paper, we're not as good as we have been, so we have some work to do. But I'm excited about the possibilities and we're going to have some great competition for starting positions."

Pelham

2008-09 season: 11-9, placed 17th at Meet of Champions

Returning starters (6): Mike Perruccio, Sr., 130/135; Ryan Cannizarro, Sr., 125; Richard Sullivan, Jr., 152; Warren Greenhalgh, Jr., 171; Josh Lynde, Jr., 130; Josh Medeiros, Soph., 112

Returning lettermen: Peter Soonthornprapuet, Jr., 140

Promising newcomers: Matt Giordano, Jr., 160; Kevin DeAngelo, Frosh. 135/140; Josh Montminy, Frosh., 103; Mark Thibeault, Frosh., 119

Returning Division 3 States placers: Mike Perruccio, Josh Medeiros

Fast fact: Pelham has posted winning records the last 12 years, its best mark being 26-4 in 2000-01.

Captains: Mike Perruccio, Ryan Cannizarro

Assistants: Vinny Cannizarro, Mike Fuller

Coach Bob Riddinger (3rd year, 24-16): "We'll probably have to forfeit one or two weights, but I think we can be as good as we've been."

Windham

2008-09 season: First-year program

Promising newcomers: Joey Thompson, Soph. 160; Gage Fenton, Soph., 130; Chris Ferri, Frosh., 171; Alex Khoury, Frosh., 135; Pat Fitzgerald, Frosh., 119

Candidates in all grades: 20

Fast fact: Although the Jaguars will wrestle 10 varsity matches, not one wrestler has varsity experience and most have no experience at all.

Captains: Meet captains

Assistants: Jack Byrne, Stephan LeClerc

Coach Tom Darrin (1st year): "We'd like to win two or three varsity matches this year."

Prep Schools

Brooks

2008-09 season: 7-13

Returning starters (7): Colin Lahiff, Sr., 160, Haverhill; Zach Allen, Jr., 152; Conor Duffey, Jr., 112/119; Mike O'Boyle, Jr., 119/125, North Reading; Evan Merriam, Jr., 145; Ryan Gibeley, Jr., 285; Mark Worthen, Jr., 145; Andrew Peck, Jr., 189/215; Ian Anderson, Soph., 119/125

Returning lettermen: Lester Savage, Sr., 140; Gilly Caulo, Soph., 152, Atkinson; George Demoulas, Soph., 130

Promising newcomers: Phillip Booth, Jr. 145; Matt Lawton,, Jr., 145; Julio Herrera, Soph., 112/119; Alex Lawton, Frosh., 103; Brian Miles, Frosh., 171, Groveland; Theo Papapetros, Frosh., 125, North Andover; Gavin Ugone, Frosh., 140

Returning New England Prep placers: Colin Lahiff, Conor Duffey, Mike O'Boyle

Fast fact: Of his 32 wins last year, Mike O'Boyle had 27 pins and four technical falls.

Captains: Colin Lahiff

Assistants: Dan O'Boyle

Coach Alex Konovalchik (16th year): "We still have some holes, but I think getting over .500 is a realistic goal and something we can accomplish."

Phillips Academy

2008-09 season: 14-3, 1st Class A tournament, 3rd in Prep New England

Top returnees (7): Duncan Crystal, Sr., 125; Faiyad Ahmad, Sr., 171, Andover; Ryan Gaiss, Jr., 130, North Andover; Brian Hanafin, Soph., 112, Andover; Brandon Sneider, Soph., 125; Colton Dempsey, Soph., 130; Anthony Tedesco, Soph., 145

Promising newcomers: Tyler Dillard, Soph., 125; Min Jae Yoo, Soph., 140; Sven Lerner, Frosh., 112

Returning New England Prep placers: Brandon Sneider, Colton Dempsey, Ryan Gaiss

Fast fact: Three Phillips grads — sophomore Hector Cintron of Lawrence, freshman Reid Mosquera of Andover and freshman Ben Elder are wrestling at Johns Hopkins.

Captains: Duncan Crystal, Ryan Gaiss

Assistants: Mark Efinger, Chip Dunn, Emmanuel Odjo

Coach Rich Gorham (13th year, 150-71-1): "We'll be young, probably starting only two seniors, but there is a lot of talent on the roster."

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