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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1982
Page
11
New Richmond varsity wrestling coach Mike Simpson in his second year lays groundwork as the Lions rebuild after near fold. With three seniors this season and several promising underclassmen, the program aims to rise alongside other sports. key wrestlers include Shuck at 138/145, Reid at 155, and Bird at 185 as a potential sleeper.
Bethel-Tate High School aims for an 11th consecutive Clermont County League wrestling crown under tenth year coach Bruce Hrycyk. Only three varsity returnees from 1981-82, led by sophomore David Hauck at 112, junior Doug Bushman at 119, and senior Jay Wilson at 167, with limited experience but strong belief in fundamentals and a winning tradition. The Tigers face a tougher season but rely on depth and competition at each weight.
Glen Este High School’s varsity wrestling team aims to rebound after finishing fifth in the Cincinnati Class AAA sectional and fifth in the Eastern Hills League last season. Sixth-year coach Randy Wood returns three seniors led by Mark Apel, with Mike Riportella and Ron Arken also back, plus junior Mike Finkler at 119. The team hosts its invitational December 18 and the Eastern Hills League tournament.
Williamsburg coach Robert Guy says the team is inexperienced this year with a few veterans. Top returnees include Ed Ratcliff, a Class A 126-pound state qualifier, and Dale Little, 105-pound Clermont County League runner-up and Class A sectional champ. Ratcliff is a senior. Guy aims to improve and target the A sectional and district.
Amelia High School wrestling enters the season with a young squad and rebuilding progress. Coach Curt Shaw highlights senior Blane Morris as a standout at 185 pounds and sophomore Tony Amburn at 112, both expected to lead. With only three seniors, the Barons rely on juniors and sophomores including Matt Bechtel, Danny Steinmetz, Drew Dumbacher, and Steve Hudson to push toward a top three finish after last year’s fourth place in the Clermont County League.
Batavia High School wrestling coach Dennis Wells faces a rebuilding year as six freshmen join the squad and several seniors step up. Captain Jeff Murphy leads the team with past titles at 119, while Mike Smith seeks to repeat district success at 167. Senior Roger Thornberry and Larry Heath provide added weight class depth as Daron Shinkle comes up from junior high.
Clermont Northeastern aims to challenge Bethel Tate in the Clermont County League with six returning wrestlers led by John Gilkison shifting to 132 or 138. Senior Pat Lindsley moves from 167 to 155, Earl Hensley up to 105, Jeff Wilmes to 112, Jerry Werring at 185, and David Cox at heavyweight as coach Tom Wiederhold expects competitive dual meets and good depth despite a heavyweight gap.
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