Senior

Larry Moon
Larry enters his senior year of wrestling after compliling 17 varsity wins a year ago. Larry was a 3rd place finisher in the 2000 Section tournament, which earned him a spot in the WPIAL individual championships. Larry also placed 4th at the Freedom tournament in 2000. As Freedom's lone senior, Larry will be looked up to for leadership this season. He will compete at 171 and 189 this year.

Juniors

Matt Hill
Matt Hill is one of the top wrestlers in the state, and entering his jr. year with plenty of accolades. As a sophomore, Matt was 30-6 with 17 falls. He placed 2nd in the WPIAL, 1st at sections, 1st at MAC, Conemaugh, and Freedom. He was 2nd at Burgettstown. As a freshman, Matt was 28-11 with 15 falls, giving him a 58-17 career record. He was a WPIAL runner up, a section champ, and placed 3rd at Burgettstown, Freedom, and South Fayette. Matt will compete at 152 and 160 this season.
Donnie Fordyce
Donnie is a 2 year starter who missed the post season last year with a shoulder injury. As a sophomore, Donnie posted a 12-15 record with 5 falls. He was 17-13 as a freshman, giving him a 29-28 career record. He placed 6th at the Freedom tournament last season, and 2nd at South Fayette as a freshman. After wrestling at 103 and 112 the past 2 seasons, Donnie hit a growth spurt this year, and will compete at 135 and 140.
Shane Mihalko
Shane is a 2 year starter, as he returns as one of the WPIAL's top heavyweights. As a sophomore, Shane set a school record for 10th graders with a 31-7 record, with 14 falls. He was 3rd in the WPIAL, and won the Sectional, Freedom, MAC, and Conemaugh Tournaments. He placed 2nd at Burgettstown. As a freshman, he was 15-11 with 11 falls. He placed 4th at sections and 3rd at Freedom. He will be one of the best big men in the state this year.
Steve Palak
Steve is in his 3rd season on the varsity, and is a returning leterman. After wrestling only JV as a freshman, Steve contributed in a reserve role on last year's WPIAL runner up team. He posted a 3-3 varsity record. Steve's experience will be a plus in the middle weights this season, where several key spots are open because of graduation losses. Steve will fill various weights from 135 to 152 this year.
Bob Roche
Bob is a returning letterman, who played an important role on last year's team. Despite winning only 1 match last year, Bob's strength and dedication will be a bonus to this year's team. He backed up several key wrestler's last year, most of whom have graduated. Bob will start this year at 145 and 152.
Josh Roush
Josh is a returning starter, and has lettered the past 2 seasons. After a 9-7 freshman season, Josh was 11-14 last year. He placed 2nd at the Freedom tournament and 4th at the Conemaugh tourney. Josh is one of the most dedicated wrestlers on this year's team, and the coaches will look for him to lead by example. He will wrestler from 125 to 135 this season.
Nick Brenckle
Nick is in his 2nd season of wrestling. He came out for the team last year for the first time and learned plenty about the sport. Nick saw most of his action in JV's last year, but contributed with a 1-1 varsity record. Nick will see time this year at 171 and 189.

Sophomores

Nick Brown
Nick is a 2nd year wrestler, who saw mostly JV action last year. He is a big, strong young man, who should improve a great deal this year. A broken wrist during the preseason, could set him back a bit, but could fill a void toward the end of the season. He will wrestle at 171 and 189 this year.
Brad Lehocky
Brad is one of the most promising returning starters. Last season, as a freshman, he was 17-19 with 11 falls. He placed 3rd at sections, and 6th at Freedom. Brad has plenty of experience, and he will be one of the top wrestlers in the WPIAL this year. He will start at 135 or 140 in 2000 - 2001.
Jeff Francis
Jeff is a returning starter, who competed at 103 last year. Jeff was 11-14, with 8 falls in 1999-2000. He placed 2nd at Freedom, and 4th at sections. His contribution at 103 was one of the reasons the Bulldogs were the WPIAL runner ups last year. He will move up to 119 this season.
Rob Potts
Robbie has 2 years of experience, and after filling a void due to an injury in the playoffs last season, Robbie will be a starter at 112 this year. He won 2 matches in 1999-2000 with 1 fall. A talented multi sport athlete, Robbie should make winning a usual occurrence this season.

Freshman

Kyle Baker
Kyle is one of 4 freshman on this year's squad. He missed last season with an injury, but had a successful 7th grade season 2 years ago. Kyle has the potential to be a role player this season, and may see time at 125 or 130.
Zac Bonzo
Zac had a solid Jr. High career, and now will help contribute on the varsity. Zac will play a key role in the middle weights, where many coaches like to juggle their wrestlers. Zac will provide Coach Rosa with many options from 130-140 this season.
Kurt Brenner
Kurt will be one of the WPIAL's biggest impact freshmen wrestlers this year. He is coming off a stellar Jr. High career, and should immediately become a force in the WPIAL. He will start at 160 this season, and should flirt with the 20-25 win total.
Joe Rosenberger
Joey is a little guy with a whole lot of energy. He was dominate in the lower weights in Jr. High, and the 103 weight class should provide many welcomed challenges this season. He could be one of the sections best this year.

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