Thought it would be interesting to see everyone's take on a P4P ranking, highlight some of SC's top wrestlers. 2017-2018 so no current seniors are included. Absolutely NO ripping any kid! No calling anyone an idiot for putting this kid here or this kid there etc. Keep it positive and constructive, apply your own reasoning and criteria as it's all subjective.
I'll throw out my initial Top 10, but feel free to go Top 15, 20 etc if you like. My rankings are based on success in SC, success outside SC/National Events, success in FS/GR and how I feel a kid might translate to next level.
And lastly I'm familiar/have seen allot of SC kids, but am not familiar with them ALL, so if I leave a worthy contender off, please don't take it as a slight......Mom, Dad, Coach Educate me!
Update #1 Post NHSCA/Flo- Pre Fargo & Super 32
1) Owen Trephan/Ashley Ridge- Its tough for me not to put him here with what he has done as a freshman/sophomore in the big boy weight classes. Solid in all positions. Would like to see him compete at Fargo....but really feel he translates well to the next level.
2) Trevor Mansfield/BHP- Hard working kid finally got that state title this year and will be looking to double AA at Fargo coming off of GR AA last year. If he can do that..... he will make it hard for me to keep him at #2.
3) Johnathan Parker/Fort D- Looking to become a 3X Champ/4X finalist which speaks for itself and competes well out of state. Would love to see him compete regionally/nationally in FS/GR as I believe his strengths translate well to the Olympic Styles.
4) Jordan Aluyan/Fort D- Kid has all the tools. Didn't break a sweat at 106 in SC this year and competes well out of state.Should finish up as a 3X Champ and the potential is there for great things. Would like to see him compete in Freestyle as his style of wrestling is a perfect fit.
5) Jacob Brasseur/Lexington- Marched through 113 this year and has gotten out and competed out of state often. Will be looking to close out next year as a 2X Champ and looking forward to hopefully seeing what he can do at Super 32.
6) Bailey Wilkins/Rock Hill- Tough Freshman State Champ. Don't know a ton about him, but competes out of state consistently and made the trip to Fargo last year/preparing for the same this year. Wrestled GA freshman Stud N. Stonecheck tight at NHSCA before getting caught. Looking forward to see if he can break through at Fargo!
7) Jordie White/Eastside- Strong, physical wrestler. Very tough on top. Poised to become a 4 Timer for Eastside and that's special. With that, he should and could probably be higher, but I don't see/can't find much on out of state competition for him or else he would be. Same theme.. would love to see him get into the FS/GR scene. One I would certainly move up in my rankings after Fargo/Super 32 etc.
8) Billy Christie/Hilton Head- Talented Kid from the Island. What little I have seen of him I liked. Possible 3X Champ. Just not enough of him outside of SC to put him higher. That could change.
9) Ben Emery/River Bluff- Small sample size coming from out of state, but won a competitive weight class this year. Has a great motor with great leg attacks. Would like to see how he fares in regional/national events.
10A) Drew Parker- 2X Finalist, 160lb State Champion. The other half of the Parker twin dynamic duo! Kid has all the tools his brother has and could easily find himself right there with his brother by mid season.
10B) Jake Hart/Fort Mill- Had some great battles with Emery. Understand he was injured in Semi's at state. Quality win over GA Freshman Stud C. Darracott at Coastal Clash. Looking forward to seeing his off season results.
2016/2017 Freshman Future Top 10 Contenders (No Particular Order):
Walker Stephenson/Hillcrest
Ben Maholtz/Eastside
Sam Emery/River Bluff
Asa Addison/Pendleton
Tyler Byars/Blue Ridge
Preston Soriano/Stratford
Chase Barnes/Eastside
Joseph Brown/Fort Dorchester
Augustine/Eastside
Augustine/Eastside
I'll throw out my initial Top 10, but feel free to go Top 15, 20 etc if you like. My rankings are based on success in SC, success outside SC/National Events, success in FS/GR and how I feel a kid might translate to next level.
And lastly I'm familiar/have seen allot of SC kids, but am not familiar with them ALL, so if I leave a worthy contender off, please don't take it as a slight......Mom, Dad, Coach Educate me!
Update #1 Post NHSCA/Flo- Pre Fargo & Super 32
1) Owen Trephan/Ashley Ridge- Its tough for me not to put him here with what he has done as a freshman/sophomore in the big boy weight classes. Solid in all positions. Would like to see him compete at Fargo....but really feel he translates well to the next level.
2) Trevor Mansfield/BHP- Hard working kid finally got that state title this year and will be looking to double AA at Fargo coming off of GR AA last year. If he can do that..... he will make it hard for me to keep him at #2.
3) Johnathan Parker/Fort D- Looking to become a 3X Champ/4X finalist which speaks for itself and competes well out of state. Would love to see him compete regionally/nationally in FS/GR as I believe his strengths translate well to the Olympic Styles.
4) Jordan Aluyan/Fort D- Kid has all the tools. Didn't break a sweat at 106 in SC this year and competes well out of state.Should finish up as a 3X Champ and the potential is there for great things. Would like to see him compete in Freestyle as his style of wrestling is a perfect fit.
5) Jacob Brasseur/Lexington- Marched through 113 this year and has gotten out and competed out of state often. Will be looking to close out next year as a 2X Champ and looking forward to hopefully seeing what he can do at Super 32.
6) Bailey Wilkins/Rock Hill- Tough Freshman State Champ. Don't know a ton about him, but competes out of state consistently and made the trip to Fargo last year/preparing for the same this year. Wrestled GA freshman Stud N. Stonecheck tight at NHSCA before getting caught. Looking forward to see if he can break through at Fargo!
7) Jordie White/Eastside- Strong, physical wrestler. Very tough on top. Poised to become a 4 Timer for Eastside and that's special. With that, he should and could probably be higher, but I don't see/can't find much on out of state competition for him or else he would be. Same theme.. would love to see him get into the FS/GR scene. One I would certainly move up in my rankings after Fargo/Super 32 etc.
8) Billy Christie/Hilton Head- Talented Kid from the Island. What little I have seen of him I liked. Possible 3X Champ. Just not enough of him outside of SC to put him higher. That could change.
9) Ben Emery/River Bluff- Small sample size coming from out of state, but won a competitive weight class this year. Has a great motor with great leg attacks. Would like to see how he fares in regional/national events.
10A) Drew Parker- 2X Finalist, 160lb State Champion. The other half of the Parker twin dynamic duo! Kid has all the tools his brother has and could easily find himself right there with his brother by mid season.
10B) Jake Hart/Fort Mill- Had some great battles with Emery. Understand he was injured in Semi's at state. Quality win over GA Freshman Stud C. Darracott at Coastal Clash. Looking forward to seeing his off season results.
2016/2017 Freshman Future Top 10 Contenders (No Particular Order):
Walker Stephenson/Hillcrest
Ben Maholtz/Eastside
Sam Emery/River Bluff
Asa Addison/Pendleton
Tyler Byars/Blue Ridge
Preston Soriano/Stratford
Chase Barnes/Eastside
Joseph Brown/Fort Dorchester
Augustine/Eastside
Augustine/Eastside
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