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Freshman |
Richmond Heights, OH (Richmond Heights)
Business Marketing & Journalism
Parents: Mike Bertolone Sr. & Kim Rosen |
Wt: 184
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Prior to NDC: Bertolone was a four year letter winner for the Spartan wrestlers where he was a two time district meet qualifier…tallied a record 30-10 as a senior…also played varsity football for two seasons and earned second team all-conference recognition…played tennis for four seasons. |
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CORY BRADEN |
Sophmore |
Norwalk, OH (St. Paul's))
Sports Management
Parents: Gary & Tammy Braden |
Wt: 184 |
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Prior to NDC: Braden was a four-year varsity wrestler for the Flyers of Norwalk High…finished in 4th place in the 160 lb. weight class in the Ohio High School Division III State Championship Meet…boasted a record of 39-4 as a senior…also played four seasons of football with one season as a varsity tight end…earned 1st Team All-Firelands Conference honors as a senior…part of regional runner-up team his senior year…. |
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DYLAN CAMPBELL |
Freshman |
Delaware, OH (Hayes)
Education
Parents: Robert & Valerie Campbell |
Wt: 149 |
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Prior to NDC: Earned six letters at Hayes High School (three in wrestling, three in track)…wrestling MVP for the Pacers…placed at district tournament… |
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SPENCER CAMPBELL |
Freshman |
Sandusky, OH (Perkins)
Undecided
Parents: Misty & Derick Campbell |
Wt: 133 |
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Prior to NDC: Earned seven letters at Perkins (four in wrestling, three in soccer)…sectional meet champion, district runner-up and third place at state meet as a senior for the Pirates…district qualifier as a junior... |
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VINCE CASELLA |
Freshman |
Wickliffe, OH (Wickliffe)
Biology
Parents: Basil Casella & Denise Lopardo |
Wt: 133 |
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Prior to NDC: Earned five letters at Wickliffe (four in football, one in wrestling).. |
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LUCAS CHASTEEN |
Freshman |
Middlefield, OH (Cardinal)
Pre-Med/ Biology
Parents:Tom & Linda Chasteen |
Wt: 149 |
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Prior to NDC: A four year wrestler for the Pirates of Black River High School…a two-time team Coach’s Award recipient and a two time state qualifier…part of conference and sectional championship teams…also a National Honor Society Member.. |
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BRIAN CORNELL |
Freshman |
Bedford, OH (Bedford)
Criminal Justice
Parents: Nancy Cornell |
Wt: 165 |
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Prior to NDC: A four year wrestler for Bedford High School…compiled a four-year record of 106-75…earned All-Lake Erie League accolades…a two-time district meet qualifier…also played two seasons of football... |
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VICTER CRENSHAW |
Junior |
Cincinnati, OH (Cleveland State)
Criminal Justice
Parents: Teresa & Robert Crenshaw |
Wt: 157
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Prior to NDC: Transferred from Cleveland State...Went 20-15 with three falls and three technical falls as a freshman (2005-06)...finished sophomore season (2006-07) with a record of 26-11 and an NCAA Championships appearance...earned four varsity letters in wrestling at Sycamore High School...League MVP in 2005...holds the school career records for wins (132) takedowns (469) and pins (69) as well as the single season mark for takedowns (161)...placed third in the state as a senior...named to the 2005 league all-star team...awarded tournament MVP honors in seven high school competitions...team won league title in 2004. |
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BRETT FREEMAN |
Sophomore |
Burton, OH (Berkshire)
Education & Chemistry
Parents: Kevin & Mary Freeman |
Wt: 141
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Prior to NDC: A four year wrestler for the Badgers of Berkshire High…four year record of 128-6…2nd (2005) and 3rd place (2006) finisher at Ohio High School state meet (Division III)...team earned 5th (2005) and 6th (2006) place finishes at State meet…three-time conference champion …earned team MVP honors. |
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KYLE GABRICK |
Sophomore |
Austintown, OH (Youngstown State)
Biology
Parents: Ed & Linda Gabrick |
Wt: 149/157
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Prior to NDC: Gabrick is a transfer from Youngstown State University…wrestled four varsity seasons for the Austintown Fitch Falcons…compiled a record of 26-5 as a senior…part of 2004 Federal League Championship Team…also played football for four seasons…holds the record for most extra points made in a game (7)…had a 100% field goal percentage |
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CHARLIE HEBER |
Freshman |
Ravenna, OH (St. Vincent-St. Mary)
Pre-Medicine
Parents: Sharon & Nelson Heber |
Wt: 149
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Prior to NDC: Three-time letterman for SVSM…named to Merit Roll |
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JOEL JENKINS |
Freshman |
Newbury, OH (Berkshire)
Biology
Parents: Traci & Dave Jenkins |
Wt: 141 |
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Prior to NDC: Four-time letterman for Berkshire…as a senior for the Badgers, earned 3rd place at State Championships…was named Team MVP at Berkshire…named 1st Team All-Chagrin Valley Conference…overall record was 148-38…was a state qualifier as a sophomore, junior and senior seasons |
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RAY KELLY |
Freshman |
Twinsburg, OH (Twinsburg)
Undecided
Parents: Ann & Brian Kelly |
Wt: 125 |
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Prior to NDC: earned three letters at Twinsburg…was 26-12 as a senior for the Tigers…was sectional champ and district qualifer at 112lbs….was 33-15 his junior season…was sectional champ and state qualifier at 103 |
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PAUL KORDICH |
Freshman |
North Royalton, OH (North Royalton)
English and Education
Parents: Paul & Beth Kordich |
Wt: 174 |
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Prior to NDC: Earned four letters at North Royalton…was the Greco/Freestyle State Champ as a senior…named to the Ohio National Greco Team…named All-Pioneer Conference all four seasons at North Royalton…named to Honor Roll seven times…overall record at North Royalton was 118-32 |
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MIKE MAHON |
Freshman |
Cincinnati, OH (Moeller)
Undecided
Parents: Joan Donnelly & Don Mahon |
Wt: 165 |
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Prior to NDC: Earned four letters at Moeller…overall high school record was 132-20…as a senior was conference champion…placed third at state championship…as a junior was conference champ, district champ and state qualifier…finished in 8th place |
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MIKE MANNOZZI |
Freshman |
Boardman, OH (Youngstown State)
Special Education
Parents: James Mannozzi & Marilyn Williams |
Wt: 149/157 |
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Prior to NDC: Mannozzi transferred from Youngstown State University…a three-sport athlete at Boardman High School…wrestled for the Spartans for two varsity seasons and earned Greatest Comeback Award in 2004…also played football and ran track and field |
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MATT MCGOVERN |
Freshman |
Westerville, OH (St. Francis DeSales)
Psychology
Parents: Geri & Jim McGovern |
Wt: 149/157 |
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Prior to NDC: Earned five letters at DeSales (three in wrestling, two in soccer)….was a three-time sectional champ for the Stallions…placed at state championships twice, including third place as a senior |
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MATT MORGAN |
Sophmore |
Burbank, CA (Lakeland CC)
History
Parents: Greg & Judee Morgan |
Wt: 184 |
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Prior to NDC: A 2004 graduate of West Hills High in Burbank, CA…tallied a four year record of 106-28 as a 171 lb. grappler for the Wolfpack…senior season wrestled to a 46-6 record…earned second team All-State and team MVP in 2003…also played football and baseball |
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DAVE NELSON |
Freshman |
Gahanna, OH (Lincoln)
Math and Education
Parents: Lori & Jim Nelson |
Wt: 141 |
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Prior to NDC: Earned five letters at Lincoln High School (three in wrestling, two in cross country)…earned 2nd Team All-Ohio Capital Conference |
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ADAM PATTON |
Freshman |
North Royalton, OH (Cuyahoga CC)
Communications
Parents: Marty & Nancy Patton |
Wt: 149/157 |
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Prior to NDC: Patton transferred from Cuyahoga CC where he played one season of soccer… wrestled for three varsity seasons as a Bruin for Padua-Franciscan…earned Iron Man Award…was a North Coast League and Sectional Champion and a state qualifier…tallied a 28-10 record as a senior…member of conference and sectional championship teams…also played football and earned 1st Team All-North Coast League |
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GRAHAM RICHARDSON |
Freshman |
Burton, OH (Berkshire)
Undecided
Parents: Jennifer Kick & Mark Richardson |
Wt: 141/149 |
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Prior to NDC: Earned nine letters at Berkshire (four in wrestling, three in football, two in track)…was a state qualifier as a senior for the Badgers |
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DANTE RINI |
Freshman |
Massillon, OH (Jackson)
Undecided
Parents: Darryl & Doreen Rini |
Wt: 133 |
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Prior to NDC: Earned four letters at Jackson…finished with a 13-2 record as a senior…was a four-time sectional champion…was a four-time state qualifier and three-time placer…overall record for the Polar Bears was 111-19…was on the Honor Roll at Jackson |
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JOE SALVAGGI
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Sophomore |
Richmond Heights, OH (Richmond Heights)
Accounting
Parents: Paul Salvaggi & Michelle Feigeles |
Wt: 149/157 |
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Prior to NDC: Wrestled for two years at Richmond Heights High…a decorated golfer for the Spartans…earned Team MVP his senior year and Most Improved his junior season…a district qualifier and 2nd Team All-Conference selection…also played three seasons of baseball |
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KEN SANGER |
Sophomore |
Cleveland, OH (Lutheran West)
Accounting/Information Systems
Parents: Ken Sanger & Annie Ols |
Wt: 165 |
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Prior to NDC: A four year wrestler gor the Longhorns of Lutheran West…also served as captain for two seasons…finished 2nd at the state meet in 2005 at 152 lbs. and 5th in 2006 at 160 lbs.…a two-time district champion, league champion and sectional champion…compiled a four-year record 143-29, 424 takedowns and 65 pins…also played football |
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TYLER SAVAGE |
Freshman |
Lima, OH (Carlisle)
Criminal Justice
Parents: Theresa Savage |
Wt: 125 |
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Prior to NDC: A four year grappler for the Indians of Carlisle High…highly decorate athlete…earned 1st Team All-Region…two-time team MVP….compiled four year record of 138-36….Ohio High School State Champion in 2006 in 112 lb. weight class…named to 2006 All-American Team with a 7th place national ranking…also played four seasons of soccer and earned 3rd Team All-Ohio |
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MARK SMILEK |
Freshman |
Massillon, OH (Jackson)
Nursing
Parents: Matt Smilek |
Wt: 157/165 |
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Prior to NDC: Earned ten letters at Jackson (four in wrestling, three in football, two in lacrosse, one in track)…as a senior was team captain of the Polar Bears…named 2nd Team All-Federal League, 2nd Team All-County….finished 2nd at sectionals and district qualifier at 152...earned Most Improved Wrestler Award as a junior and was a district qualifier at 152...Honor Roll and a member of the Spanish Club |
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JASON SPENCER |
Junior |
Mayfield, OH (Kent State)
Biology
Parents: Charles & Melissa Spencer |
Wt: 149/157 |
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Prior to NDC: A transfer from Kent State University along with brother Nathan Spencer…wrestled for the Golden Flashes for two seasons…wrestled four varsity seasons for the Mayfield Wildcats…compiled a four year record of 135-32…1st Team All-Western Reserve Conference selection…also played one season of football |
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NATE SPENCER |
Sophomore |
Mayfield, OH (Kent State)
Nursing
Parents: Charles & Melissa Spencerr |
Wt: 149 |
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Prior to NDC: Transferred from Kent State with brother Jason Spencer…a four year wrestler for the Mayfield Wildcats…placed three times at the state meet including a runner-up finish as a sophomore…compiled a 157-25 record…as a senior, earned a national top-25 ranking…earned All-Western Reserve Conference honors all four years |
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CHRIS TABOR |
Senior |
Mentor, OH (Madison)
Information Systems
Parents: Tom & Tina Tabor |
Wt: 157 |
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Prior to NDC: A three-year varsity wrestler for the Blue Streaks of Madison High School…was a state qualifier |
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JARED TENTLER |
Freshman |
North Canton, OH (Massilon Jackson)
Accounting
Parents: Gary & Pauline Tentler |
Wt: 141/149 |
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Prior to NDC: A four-year wrestler for Massillon Jackson High…earned 1st Team All-Stark County and 1st Team Independent Paper…a 2006 team captain…state qualifier in 2002 |
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NICK TERIFAJ |
Sophomore |
Strongsville, OH (Strongsville)
Eduaction
Parents: James & Victoria Terifaj |
Wt: HWT |
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Prior to NDC: A three year varsity grappler for the Mustangs…team captain…compiled a career record of 79-20…part of conference championship team…also played three seasons of football |
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CHRIS TRIPP |
Junior |
Cleveland, OH (University)
Accounting
Parents: Christopher & Sabrina Tripp |
Wt: 184 |
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Prior to NDC: Transferred from Boston University…wrestled two seasons for the terriers…a four year wrestler for University School…State Champion in 2002 at 145 lbs. for the Preppers and finished 3rd in 2004…earned All-American Honorable Mention in 2004 |
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MIKE VIZER |
Sophomore |
Spencer, OH (Black River)
Education
Parents: Doug & Susan Vizer |
Wt: 125 |
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Prior to NDC: A three year varsity wrestlers for the Pirates…two-time Firestone Conference champion…compiled a career record of 89-23…also ran cross-country and track |
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ANTHONY WATSON |
Sophomore |
Sandusky, OH (Sandusky)
Business Management
Parents: Hope & Anthony Watson Sr. |
Wt: HWT |
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Prior to NDC: A four year wrestler for Sandusky…two-time conference MVP…three-time sectional champion…earned 5th place at state meet in 2006 …also played football and earned 1st team All-Greater Buckeye Conference and 2nd team All-District…3rd place in program career takedowns for the Blue Streaks |
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BRIAN WEIDENTHAL |
Freshman |
Austintown, OH (Fitch)
Secondary Education
Parents: Fred & Rita Weidenthal |
Wt: 157 |
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Prior to NDC: Earned seven letters for Austintown-Fitch (four in wrestling, three in football)…two-time sectional champ…four-time district qualifier…state qualifier as a senior for the Falcons…maintained a 3.85 GPA |
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KURT WOLFF |
Freshman |
Genoa, OH (Genoa)
Undecided
Parents: Margo & John Wolff |
Wt: 165 |
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Prior to NDC: Earned eight letters for Genoa High School (four in wrestling, four in football)…was a three-time sectional champ for the Comets…earned 2nd place at state championships in his junior seasons and finished 7th as a senior |
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