WPIAL Class AAA preseason team wrestling rankings: Hempfield lineup loaded

By: Paul Schofield
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 | 7:39 PM

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2019 team rankings

Class AAA

Team (2018-19 record)

1. Hempfield (13-3)

The Spartans return 10 starters, including PIAA qualifiers Ethan Berginc (120), Ty Linsenbigler (138), Dillon Ferretti (220) and Isaiah Vance (285).

2. Kiski Area (19-1)

The Cavaliers return 10 starters, including PIAA placewinners Jack Blumer (160) and Nick Delp (172).

3. Waynesburg (15-3)

The Raiders will be tough to beat, especially if the PIAA overturns Wyatt Henson’s postseason ban.

4. Canon-McMillan (14-5)

The Big Macs return 11 starters, including state champion Gerrit Nijenhuis.

5. Seneca Valley (14-5)

The Raiders have 11 starters back, led by two-time PIAA champion Alejandro Herrera-Rondon and finalist Dylan Chappell.

6. Norwin (17-4)

The Knights return 11 starters, including PIAA placewinner Kurtis Phipps (120) and qualifier Ryan Weinzen (220).

7. Connellsville (11-6)

The Falcons return seven starters, including PIAA placewinner Mason Prinkey (fifth) and qualifier Jared Keslar

8. Greensburg Salem (7-6)

The Golden Lions return seven starters, including PIAA qualifiers John Meyers (220) and Trent Patrick (285).

9. Mt. Lebanon (14-4)

With the Stout brothers, Luke and Matt, the Blue Devils are a formidable opponent.

10. Butler (18-5)

The Golden Tornado returns 13 starters, including seven who had more than 20 victories.

Others to watch: Thomas Jefferson (18-1), North Allegheny (10-5), Franklin Regional (6-3), Latrobe (8-4) and Trinity (6-4)

Paul Schofield is a TribLive reporter covering high school and college sports and local golf. He joined the Trib in 1995 after spending 15 years at the Daily Courier in Connellsville, where he served as sports editor for 14 years. He can be reached at pschofield@triblive.com.