Ithaca Preview D3 Wrestling

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Ithaca will be a very young team again this year, looking to start 8 sophomores and 1 freshman. There are several weights that could be won by freshman if they can improve. Ithaca looks to improve on last years record of 9-3, conference finish of 3rd and NCAA finish of 17th. Ithaca is looking for strong leadership from Jr. Scott Edwards and So. AA Justin Seifried leading into the 2007-08 season.

School: Ithaca
Head Coach: Marty Nichols
Years at School: 12 season
Assistant Coaches: Dave Auble, Ryan Ciotoli, Mike Fusilli
2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 9-3
2007 NCAA Place: 17th
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 3rd in ECWC
Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: All-American Justin Seifried (133)
Total Number of Returning Starters: 9
Notable Incoming Freshmen:
David Priest - 2X PA qualifier
Nick Sanko - 2X PA qualifier
Blaine Woszczak - NJ State Place winner

Projected Lineup:
125: Jon Gregory/Chad Winowich
133: Justin Seifried
141: Willie Horwath
149: John Paxos
157: Scott Edwards
165: John Dale
174: David Priest
184: AJ Rosenberg
197: Dave Sbrisca
285: Joe Goetz