Let's Get Ready to Rumble -- VYPE's 2012-13 Wrestling Preview

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VYPE's Preseason Wrestling Preview

Let's Get Ready to Rumble

By Matt Malatesta

The Top 5 Wrestling Programs

Boys

Klein

Westside

Cy Woods

Seven Lakes

Clear Falls

Others to Watch: Klein Oak, Cinco Ranch, Morton Ranch

Girls

Cypress Ridge

Morton Ranch

Clear Springs

Clear Falls

Cinco Ranch

Others to Watch: Conroe, Sam Houston, Cy Falls, Katy, Cy Woods, Jersey Village

Taking it to the Mat

November 30-Dec 1: The Woodlands Invitational at The Woodlands High School

December 7-8: Cy Ridge Classic at Cy Ridge High School

December 15: Houston Dual Championships at Cy Woods High School

January 4-5: Cy-Fair ISD Invitational at the Berry Center

January 12: Knights Arm Bar Invitational at Clear Falls High School

January 18-19: Hurricane Classic at Klein Collins High School

The Awards Season

February 1-2: District Tournaments for the Houston Area

February 8-9: Regional Tournament at Clear Falls High School

February 22-23: State Tournament in Austin

They're Back

Houston's Top Returning Grapplers

106-Pound Class

Nieman Mitchell, Houston Westside

Cody Romero, Klein

113-Pound Class

Brandon Lorenz, Kingwood Park

126-Pound Class

Zach Reese, Cy Fair

Paul Henry, Cy Woods

132-Pound Class

Niles Peebles, Cinco Ranch

145-Pound Class

Andrew Overstreet, Clear Falls

Rodney Brooks, Cy Ridge

152-Pound Class

Brad Klewitz, Cy Woods

160-Pound Class

Bryan Kurisko, Westside

285-Pound Class

Ivan De Leon, Seven Lakes

Others to Watch: Michael Oramas, Klein; Bobby Baker, Klein; Colin Laird, Friendswood; Petey Martinez, Katy

THE GIRLS

95-Pound Class

Taylor Resuriz, Clear Falls

Gaby Lembcke, Conroe

Wendy Depaz, Morton Ranch

Hillary Garcia, Cy Ridge

102-Pound Class

Gabby Long, Cy Creek

Diana Carreon, Jersey Village

Monica Flores, Klein Collins

Reina Sandoval, Katy Taylor

110-Pound Class

Cassidy Jasperson, Clear Springs

Adara Avila, Jersey Village

Jordon White, Clear Falls

119-Pound Class

Lisa Iturri, Clear Springs

128-Pound Class

Taylor Alva, Cy Woods

Chasity Villareal, Cinco Ranch

Sommer Waller, Bellaire

138-Pound Class

Ashley De Leon, Cinco Ranch

Ceara Wilkins, Klein Collins

148-Pound Class

Cadey Widacki, Morton Ranch

Rachel Bates, Conroe

165-Pound Class

Shaterica Henderson, Cy Ridge

185-Pound Class

Keirra Moore, Summer Creek

Jennifer Scaggs, Klein Collins

215-Pound Class

Ashrell Batiste, Cy Ridge

Rebecka Winton, Conroe

Alyssa Guerra, Clear Springs

The State of Houston Wresting...

"I came to Texas from Iowa in 2001. The sport has grown dramatically in that time in both quality and numbers. Houston has become one of the top three areas in the state (Dallas and El Paso) for talent and Texas in general is starting to compete in a high level at the national level with several national All Americans just this past year."

Michael Froehlich, Westside Coach

"Wrestling is growing in the Houston area. I am not sure that Houston wrestling is a top area in the nation but our kids are making noise at the state level. I believe that the national level is close. We have some great wrestlers in the Houston area and the level of competition is getting better each year. I have a few All-American wrestlers on my team and feel that the League City area is a hot bed for the sport."

Eric Thompson, Clear Falls Coach


"I have been coaching wrestling in the area since 1985. The growth has been phenomenal, especially after the UIL adopted the sport in 1999. The state meet was good before then, but has really got better each year since 2001. Now with the new Class 5A/4A split, I see another great growth spurt for the sport."

"I have been coaching wrestling in the area since 1985. The growth has been phenomenal, especially after the UIL adopted the sport in 1999. The state meet was good before then, but has really got better each year since 2001. Now with the new Class 5A/4A split, I see another great growth spurt for the sport."

Bill Dushane, Cinco Ranch Coach

"Wrestling in Texas continues to grow.  Every year, more and more schools add wrestling both in UIL and private school.  This year the UIL has divided wrestling into 5A and 4A. Hopefully this is a step in the right direction that will lead to even more schools adding wrestling. Houston has provided many state champions in the past, both boys and girls and with the addition of the class system, many will follow."

Mark Balser, Katy Coach

"Houston has had some top notch programs the last couple of years, but this year we will be down year 'team-wise' as a city. There are some very good individuals though."

Brian Palazzi, Clear Creek Coach

"Wrestling in Texas continues to grow.  Every year, more and more schools add wrestling both in UIL and private school.  This year the UIL has divided wrestling into 5A and 4A. Hopefully this is a step in the right direction that will lead to even more schools adding wrestling. Houston has provided many state champions in the past, both boys and girls and with the addition of the class system, many will follow."

Mark Balser, Katy Coach

"Houston has had some top notch programs the last couple of years, but this year we will be down year 'team-wise' as a city. There are some very good individuals though."

Brian Palazzi, Clear Creek Coach