Elyria Pioneer wrestlers brace for Buckeye Conference title
The Elyria Pioneers, defending Buckeye Conference champions, plan a balanced, tougher schedule with stronger non conference foes and Medina Christmas Tournament entry. Darrin Farrow, state qualifier, returns at 126 or 132 pounds with three other varsity wrestlers from 1982 district teams, while Marion Findlay Sandusky and Lorain aim to challenge for spots in the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye
Elyria
Pioneers
Frank Jayne
Pennsylvania
Darrin Farrow
Jayne
Greg Felton
Darren Cannon
Jerry Goodson
Toledo
Rogers
Marion
King Mayse
Mayse
Ior
Todd Gorrell
Dewey Hall
Sandusky
Terry Wilson
Blue Streaks
Theotis Jones
Drake Davidson
Wilsons
Jones
Scott van Dootingh
Gary Bedlion
Jim Hopper
Findlay Strong
Todd Slicker
Dave Roether
Cabotage
Elman
Eldemar
Findlay
al Woggenthaler
Fremont
Little Giant
Wide open Lakeland Conference gauges for wrestling title
Lakeland Conference wrestling season opens with no clear favorite as North Ridgeville defends its crown against Brookside Vermilion Wellington and Amherst. Coach Ned Koelliker stresses veteran returners and team effort despite financial challenges. Key grapplers include Brian Bontempo Scott Smuth Dan Mierzejewski Joe McNamara Kevin Howell Rick Asp with others from Brookside and local schools in the mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judie Asp
Lakeland
North Ridgeville
Brookside
Vermilion
Wellington
Amherst
Koelhker
Brian Bontempo
Ranger
Scott Smuth
Dan Mierzejewski
Joe McNamara
Kevin Howell
Rangers
Rick Asp
John Mundell
Chris Carte
1982-83 C-T Wrestling Edition previews Lakeland contenders
The 138-pound to heavyweight classes feature Brookside's Jeff Mamchl and Chris Breeden as top weights with Cardinal coach Doug Hull optimistic about a strong season. Amherst's Mike Hannah Jon Murray and Pat Kelley lead a capable lineup, Vermilion and Wellington showcase steady veterans, and Oberlin returns to rebuild under Ken Zeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Cardinal
Doug Hull
Lakeland
Brookside
Jeff Mamchl
Chris Breeden
Bill Williams
Cardinals
Willams
Mike Hannah
Jon Murray
Pat Kelley
Amherst
Hannah
Murray
Kelley
Southview Favored Again in Erie Coast Conference Wrestling
Southview, defending Erie Coast champions, is expected to top the EC in 1982-83 with standout returnees led by Dave Singletery and Joe Sth plus strong junior and freshman depth. Elyria West and Lorain Catholic field rebuilding squads as Elyria Catholic aims to challenge for runnerup honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southview
Erie Coast
Linda Saxton
C-T
Dan Ternes
Saints
Eric Gonzalez
Dan Matos
Elyria Catholic
Mark McGuire
Panthers
Tim McLaughlin
Barry Duiedrick
Dave Basinski
Tim Russert
Pat Mercado
HVU
McGuire
Panther
Ron Johnson
Bob Novak
Dave Dake
Keith Brank
AVU
Brank
Wolverines
Lorain Catholic
Elyria Mat
Olmsted Falls Leads SWC Wrestling Outlook
Olmsted Falls, under fifth year coach Jim Emig, is a front runner in the SWC as the Bulldogs bring a strong 1981-82 program into 1982-83 with Mike French and four district qualifiers. North Olmsted graduates, Medina and Fairview also field strong lineups while Rocky River Avon Lake and other schools aim for the conference crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Farr
John Riggs
Farr
Riggs
Dukes
Lakeland
Larry Buchanan
Dom Bockmore
Wellington
Judie Asp
Southwestern
SWC
Bulldogs
Jim Emig
Mike French
French
Olmsted Falls
Mike Defraine
Scott Delisio
Joel Funk
Don Gareau Deligio
McFarland
Dave
Tom Peters
Eagles
Matt Lis
Mike Machovina
Ken Kasler
Eagle
Nick Sanfilippo
Greg Batson
Chuck Sandra
Greg McDaniels
Steve Wisniewski
Eagle Country
Mark Wallace
Medina
Jeff Schwarz
Dan Werner
Bees
Fairview
Clay Burkhard
Warriors
Pirate
Dale Hlavin
Steve Pampush
John Ruebsteck
River Pampush
Jack Pyros
Rocky River
Tom Palisin
Mike Connelly
Jess Oster
Jam Faucett
Avon Lake
Jim Black
John Weber
Mark Briggs
Black
Dan Gallagher
Jeff Abfall
Kevin Wyzykowski
Doug Klimkowski
Shawn Reilly
Dave Dlugosz
Firelands Conference Wrestling Faces Open Race
Edison Must replace nine of thirteen varsity wrestlers including Haeup tle Field and Hiemstra while senior qualifiers Mankin Burns anchor a thinner Chargers lineup New London brings past success but inexperience at heavyweights tests title hopes Black River reloads with returning lettermen as Monroeville South Central Western Reserve Mapleton Norwalk St Paul and Black River contest the crown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Saxton
C-T
Wrnter
New London
Edison
Firelands
Charlie Haeuptle
John Field
Mark Hiemstra
Haeuptle
Paul Haeuple
Chargers
Todd Mankin
Bob Burns
Jeff Springer
Bob Brandt
Wildcats
Eric Puder
Tim Scheerer
Black River
Steve Jones
Greg Hawley
John Spres
Joel Worcester
Bob Buchanan
Greg Wallace
Pete Knorr
Ed Wallace
Darren White
Dale Cowchick
John Knorr
John Hopkins
Pyrates
Fairelands
Monroeville
South Central
Western Reserve
Mapleton
Norwalk St Paul
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Elyris, O
Balance Keys
Doug Foor
Mark Schmuidi
Reggie Parks
Heidleburg
Doug Wendt
Admiral King
Lorain
Ned Koelliker
Tom
Bob Borer
Bob
Mark Smith
Smith
Hull
Dale Perazzola
Perazzola
Letterman Todd Mackert
Comets
Mackert
Kevin Sorrell
Demetrios Meimaridis
Fred Babson
Darrin Hook
Rich DeLamatre
Sonny Morris
Vermuilion
Jim Wells
Bob Massey
Todd Popke
Chris Fisk
Fisk
Guy Lake
Scott Wearsch
Tim Daley
Midview
Ray Tomazio
Jim Cogar
Tim Biltz
Steve Booth
Jim Haight
Willie Booth
Ron Jantz
Middies
Ken Zeman
Ober
Zeman
Indians
Oberlin
Saint
Dave Singletery
Singletery
Joe Sth
Jose DeLeon
Rick Fada
Bull Martin
Jim
Chico) Smith
Jayvee
Elyria West
Greg Carey
Rob Melliwane
Bulldog
Olmsted
Bogdan Brothers
Mike
Steve Mendicino
Brad Kohler
Chuck Mitchell
Eric Falkenstein
Pat Hoy
River
Shawn Tappel
Bill Parsons
Kirk Staschke
Jeff Romine
Don Osterland
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