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Intermat 2012 High School All-Americans! - 04/25/12 11:42 AM
Congrats to Matt, Reece and Nathan!!!
170 First Team: Taylor Massa (St. Johns, Mich.), Senior
The University of Michigan bound grappler ended finished high school as an undefeated four-time state champion with a career record of 223-0. Right before the start of the season, Massa earned an elusive Super 32 Challenge title after twice placing second and third each the prior four years. During the two April's before this one, he was a FILA Junior National freestyle champion, and was a member of the FILA Junior World Team at 74 kilos (163 pounds) this past summer.
Other All-Americans at 170:
2. Cody Wiercioch, Canon McMillan, Pa.
3. Kyle Crutchmer, Tulsa Union, Okla.
4. Geordan Speiller, Pine Castle Christian, Fla.
5. Mark Martin, St. Edward, Ohio
6. Zac Brunson, Churchill, Ore.
7. Eric Morris, Wyoming Seminary, Pa.
8. Alex Meyer, Southeast Polk, Iowa
9. Cooper Moore, Jackson County Central, Minn.
10. Micah Barnes, Simley, Minn.
11. Matt Reed, Wichita Heights, Kan.
12. Zach Nevills, Clovis, Calif.
13. Elliott Riddick, Bethlehem Catholic, Pa.
14. Zach Beard, Tuttle, Okla.
15. Silas Nacita, Bakersfield, Calif.
16. Kyle Begin, Anoka, Minn.
17. Tyler Askey, Northgate, Ga.
18. Vince Pickett, Grove City Central Crossing, Ohio
19. Jacob Taylor, Bald Eagle Area, Pa.
20. Steven Elicegui, Wooster, Nev.
182 First Team: Jordan Rogers (Mead, Wash.), Senior
Short of injury prior to the state tournament his sophomore year, very little kept Rogers from his goals while competing in Washington State. This three-time state champion is headed to Oklahoma State University with a career record of 152-6. In the last two calendar years, Rogers has won three FILA Cadet National titles (two freestyle, one Greco-Roman), traveled twice to represent the United States in international competitions, was a Cadet National double champion in 2010, and a Junior National double All-American in 2011 (third Greco-Roman and second freestyle). He also earned dominant victories in both of his all-star matches against nationally ranked opposition, pinning a Pennsylvania state champ in the Dapper Dan and earning a major decision against one from Iowa in the Dream Team Classic.
Other All-Americans at 182:
2. Sam Brooks, Oak Park River Forest, Ill.
3. Brandon Griffin, Sprague, Ore.
4. Nikko Reyes, Clovis West, Calif.
5. Chaz Gresham, Goshen, Ohio
6. Jordan Thomas, Greenville, Mich.
7. Huston Evans, Graham, Ohio
8. Domenic Abounader, St. Edward, Ohio
9. Roland Dunlap, Muskego, Wis.
10. Anthony Lock, Pioneer, N.Y.
11. Nolan Boyd, Deer Creek, Okla.
12. Jack Dechow, Richmond Burton, Ill.
13. Taylor McGiffen, Alton, Ill.
14. Jared Bartel, Mason City, Iowa
15. Wes Phipps, Grove City, Pa.
16. David Reck, Colonial Forge, Va.
17. Kevin Beazley, Detroit Catholic Central, Mich.
18. Preston Lehmann, West Fargo, N.D.
19. Matt McCutcheon, Kiski Area, Pa.
20. Reece Wright-Conklin, Lawrence, Kan.
220 First Team: Kyle Snyder (Good Counsel, Md.), Sophomore
The sophomore sensation Snyder joins Marsteller as being undefeated in two years of high school competition. This includes a pair of National Prep championships, a pair of Beast of the East titles, and singular titles at Mount Mat Madness as a freshman and the Walsh Ironman during this sophomore campaign. Last summer, Snyder was a double finalist in Fargo, winning the Cadet National freestyle championship; and in the last month has added a FloNationals title and third place finish in freestyle at the FILA Junior Nationals to his resume.
Other All-Americans at 220:
2. Willie Miklus, Southeast Polk, Iowa
3. John Rizzo, Richland, Pa.
4. Josh Marchok, Schaumburg, Ill.
5. Jordan Gruettner, Muskego, Wis.
6. J'Den Cox, Hickman, Mo.
7. A.J. Vizcarrondo, Wyoming Seminary, Pa.
8. Thomas Haines, Solanco, Pa.
9. Matt Meadows, CVCA, Ohio
10. Prescott Line, Oxford, Mich.
11. Andy Janovich, Gretna, Neb.
12. Ty Walz, St. Edward, Ohio
13. Mike Swider, Wheaton North, Ill.
14. Eric Laytos, Lackawanna Trail, Pa.
15. Spencer Empey, Reed, Nev.
16. Mick Dougharity, Barlow, Ore.
17. JT Goodwin, Bear Creek, Calif.
18. Nathan Butler, Leavenworth, Kan.
19. Austin Lobsinger, West Valley, Calif.
20. Logan Byrd, Sallisaw, Okla.
170 First Team: Taylor Massa (St. Johns, Mich.), Senior
The University of Michigan bound grappler ended finished high school as an undefeated four-time state champion with a career record of 223-0. Right before the start of the season, Massa earned an elusive Super 32 Challenge title after twice placing second and third each the prior four years. During the two April's before this one, he was a FILA Junior National freestyle champion, and was a member of the FILA Junior World Team at 74 kilos (163 pounds) this past summer.
Other All-Americans at 170:
2. Cody Wiercioch, Canon McMillan, Pa.
3. Kyle Crutchmer, Tulsa Union, Okla.
4. Geordan Speiller, Pine Castle Christian, Fla.
5. Mark Martin, St. Edward, Ohio
6. Zac Brunson, Churchill, Ore.
7. Eric Morris, Wyoming Seminary, Pa.
8. Alex Meyer, Southeast Polk, Iowa
9. Cooper Moore, Jackson County Central, Minn.
10. Micah Barnes, Simley, Minn.
11. Matt Reed, Wichita Heights, Kan.
12. Zach Nevills, Clovis, Calif.
13. Elliott Riddick, Bethlehem Catholic, Pa.
14. Zach Beard, Tuttle, Okla.
15. Silas Nacita, Bakersfield, Calif.
16. Kyle Begin, Anoka, Minn.
17. Tyler Askey, Northgate, Ga.
18. Vince Pickett, Grove City Central Crossing, Ohio
19. Jacob Taylor, Bald Eagle Area, Pa.
20. Steven Elicegui, Wooster, Nev.
182 First Team: Jordan Rogers (Mead, Wash.), Senior
Short of injury prior to the state tournament his sophomore year, very little kept Rogers from his goals while competing in Washington State. This three-time state champion is headed to Oklahoma State University with a career record of 152-6. In the last two calendar years, Rogers has won three FILA Cadet National titles (two freestyle, one Greco-Roman), traveled twice to represent the United States in international competitions, was a Cadet National double champion in 2010, and a Junior National double All-American in 2011 (third Greco-Roman and second freestyle). He also earned dominant victories in both of his all-star matches against nationally ranked opposition, pinning a Pennsylvania state champ in the Dapper Dan and earning a major decision against one from Iowa in the Dream Team Classic.
Other All-Americans at 182:
2. Sam Brooks, Oak Park River Forest, Ill.
3. Brandon Griffin, Sprague, Ore.
4. Nikko Reyes, Clovis West, Calif.
5. Chaz Gresham, Goshen, Ohio
6. Jordan Thomas, Greenville, Mich.
7. Huston Evans, Graham, Ohio
8. Domenic Abounader, St. Edward, Ohio
9. Roland Dunlap, Muskego, Wis.
10. Anthony Lock, Pioneer, N.Y.
11. Nolan Boyd, Deer Creek, Okla.
12. Jack Dechow, Richmond Burton, Ill.
13. Taylor McGiffen, Alton, Ill.
14. Jared Bartel, Mason City, Iowa
15. Wes Phipps, Grove City, Pa.
16. David Reck, Colonial Forge, Va.
17. Kevin Beazley, Detroit Catholic Central, Mich.
18. Preston Lehmann, West Fargo, N.D.
19. Matt McCutcheon, Kiski Area, Pa.
20. Reece Wright-Conklin, Lawrence, Kan.
220 First Team: Kyle Snyder (Good Counsel, Md.), Sophomore
The sophomore sensation Snyder joins Marsteller as being undefeated in two years of high school competition. This includes a pair of National Prep championships, a pair of Beast of the East titles, and singular titles at Mount Mat Madness as a freshman and the Walsh Ironman during this sophomore campaign. Last summer, Snyder was a double finalist in Fargo, winning the Cadet National freestyle championship; and in the last month has added a FloNationals title and third place finish in freestyle at the FILA Junior Nationals to his resume.
Other All-Americans at 220:
2. Willie Miklus, Southeast Polk, Iowa
3. John Rizzo, Richland, Pa.
4. Josh Marchok, Schaumburg, Ill.
5. Jordan Gruettner, Muskego, Wis.
6. J'Den Cox, Hickman, Mo.
7. A.J. Vizcarrondo, Wyoming Seminary, Pa.
8. Thomas Haines, Solanco, Pa.
9. Matt Meadows, CVCA, Ohio
10. Prescott Line, Oxford, Mich.
11. Andy Janovich, Gretna, Neb.
12. Ty Walz, St. Edward, Ohio
13. Mike Swider, Wheaton North, Ill.
14. Eric Laytos, Lackawanna Trail, Pa.
15. Spencer Empey, Reed, Nev.
16. Mick Dougharity, Barlow, Ore.
17. JT Goodwin, Bear Creek, Calif.
18. Nathan Butler, Leavenworth, Kan.
19. Austin Lobsinger, West Valley, Calif.
20. Logan Byrd, Sallisaw, Okla.