2015-2016 Wrestling Season Wrap Up

POSTSEASON:

The Tigers’ season came to an end this weekend at the 2016 PIAA State Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa.  Freshman Gunnar Fuss (120) and Senior Dustin Stone (145) did not earn a top-eight place on the podium, however, they were able to have their hands raised at the Giant Center.  Gunnar opened up the tournament with a first round loss to Caleb Morris of Waynesburg Central by a score of 4-2, but he rallied back with a 6-5 decision over Jersey Shore’s Hunter Zondory in the first round of consolations to earn his spot to wrestle in Day 2 of the tournament.  In Gunnar’s final bout of the tournament, he lost a 6-3 decision to Noah Levett of Kiski Area – Levett was the eventual 6^th place finisher at 120lbs. 

Dustin Stone opened his tournament with an impressive 9-0 major decision over Cumberland Valley’s Cal Reichert to advance to the quarter finals.  In Stone’s quarterfinal match, he lost Nazareth’s Brock Wilson by a score of 6-0 – Wilson was the eventual State Runner-Up at 145lbs.  In the consolations, Stone lost a 4-2 decision to Central York’s Dylan Chatterton – Chatterton finished 3^rd at 145lbs. 

Stone and Fuss were the only two Tigers to represent Truman at the PAA State Championship Tournament, as well as the South East Regional Championships a week earlier.  In the SE Regional Tournament, Fuss suffered an early first-round loss to Matt Marino of Garnet Valley, but fought hard to win 4 straight matches to earn a third place finish and a trip to the PIAA State Championships in Hershey.  Stone, also suffered a first-round loss to eventual Region Champion Bryce Reddington before rallying back to a 4^th place finish and locking in his second consecutive trip to the PIAA State Championships.

**Truman had 8 District I East qualifiers: Gunnar Fuss (120-1^st), Dustin Stone (145-1^st), Austin Vossbein (152-5^th), Joey Goldey (132), Alex Litz (170), Justin Litz (195), Quentin Mulbah (160), and Isaiah Godbold (220). 

**Gunnar Fuss, Dustin Stone and Isaiah Godbold were crowned Champions at their respective weight classes in the SOL National Championships to earn their bids to Districts.

**Joey Goldey and Alex Litz both finished 3^rd in the SOL National Championships to earn their bids to Districts. 

**Quentin Mulbah, Austin Vossbein and Justin Litz all finished 4^th to earn their bid to Districts. 

TRUMAN’S STANDINGS IN THE POSTSEASON:

- Suburban One National League Championships – 4^th

- District I East Championships – 9^th

- South East Regional Championships – 19^th

**PIAA Class AAA State Championships – 63^rd  *there were 130 schools represented at the PIAA State Championships  **there are 260 PIAA Class AAA Wrestling programs in Pennsylvania.

DUAL MEET SEASON:

 - The Tigers finished with an overall record of 10-7

- We finished 4-3 in the Suburban One National League, with wins over: Bensalem, William Tennent, Pennsbury, and Neshaminy

HONORED:

At the District I East Championship, I was honored to be named Suburban One League National Coach of the Year…every bit of credit is due to the members of this Wrestling team that put in countless hours of extremely hard work!

SEASON TOURNAMENTS:

*Brian Bealer Memorial Duals @ Boyertown: Truman went 1-4, beating Interboro for our first victory of the season.

*Colley Classic @ West Chester East: Truman finished 2^nd overall in the 10-team tournament.  We had 2 individual champions: Dustin Stone (145) and Gunnar Fuss (126).  Stone was named Outstanding Wrestler!  Dennis Burns (120), Austin Vossbein (152), and Justin Litz (220) all finished 2^nd in their respective weight classes.  Ernie Registre finished 3^rd at 113.  Quentin Mulbah (170) and Alex Litz (182) both finished 4^th.  Alex Vendrell (132) and Connor McAdams (285) both finished 5^th.

*Morris Knolls Invitational: Truman finished 4^th overall in the 10-team tournament.  Dustin Stone and Gunnar Fuss were both individual champions at 145 and 126.  Dennis Burns, Austin Vossbein, Alex Litz, and Justin Litz each finished 3^rd in their respective weight classes.  Ernie Registre and Danny Wright each finished 4^th.

*HST Penn/Jersey Duals: Truman captured the team title going 5-0.  Dustin Stone was named Outstanding Wrestler!

*New Oxford Invitational:  Truman finished 14^th in the 32-team tournament.  Gunnar Fuss won the 120lb weight class, while Dustin Stone finished 4^th at 145lbs.

ACADEMICS: 

**Both Dustin Stone and Austin Vossbein were named to the PIAA District I All-Academic Team. 

CAREER MILESTONES:

**In the first weekend of competition, Dustin Stone earned his 100^th career victory!  Dustin ends his high school varsity career with a record of 131-35.

**Gunnar Fuss became the first wrestler in school history to qualify for the PIAA State Championships as a Freshman!..He ended his freshman season with a record of 35-5.

ALUMNI:

Dylan Nuttall (2015 graduate) began his NCAA collegiate wrestling career as a Bridgewater State University Bear.  Nuttall, was a 2015 State Qualifier for the Tigers, and saw a lot of success early on in his freshman season with the Bears.  At 125lbs, Dylan beat #2 nationally ranked Brian Amato from WPI by a score of 4-3 in the Roger Williams Invitational – he finished 2^nd in the tournament.  Nuttall finished 4^th at the Doug Parker Invitational, 5^th at the Messiah Invitational,  and 2^nd at the Jim Aguiar Invitational.  After missing a few weeks of competition due to an injury, Dylan finished 2-2 at the NCAA Division III Regional Championships, where he came up just short of qualifying for the NCAA Division III Championships.  Dylan finished his freshman season with a record of 24-10, was named NEWA Freshman of the Week, and was named to the All-Tournament Selection.

Jesse Huber (2014 graduate) began his NCAA colegiate career as a York College Spartan.  Huber was a District Champion for the Tigers.  After graduating, huber took a year off from competition, went to Bucks County Community College, and served as Assistant Wrestling Coach at Truman – helping Nuttall qualify for the PIAA State Championships.  Huber was the 184lb starter for York, and finished his first NCAA season with a record of 15-13.  Huber also went 2-2 at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships – falling just short of qualifying for ther NCAA Division III Championships.

PA/NJ ALL-STAR MEET:

(3/16/16): Dustin Stone was selected to wrestle in the annual Pennsylvania vs. New Jersey All Star Meet hosted by Delaware Valley Wrestling Officials at Archbishop Wood High School.  Dustin won by major decision (12-3) over Hopwell Valley’s Austin Roskos.  Dustin was also awarded the Jack Donohue Memorial Sportmanship Scholarship.  Pennsylvania won the dual meet 53-6.

As always, thank you all for your continued support!!  Go Tigers!!

-Coach Dunn

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