Dante No Longer On The Roster

[SimpsonCyclone]

http://cyclones.com/roster.aspx?path=wrestling&roster=558&sort=weight

 

[buf87]

Not surprising with Degen there and Leisure showing a lot of promise.

 

[JM4CY]

I’ve heard from multiple people that were at nationals and raved about degens fight and showing. Underscored by his freshman status. Is this valid?

 

[enisthemenace]

I’ve heard from multiple people that were at nationals and raved about degens fight and showing. Underscored by his freshman status. Is this valid?

I watched all of Degen’s matches, and I think he showed really, really well.

McCrystal is good, and Degen’s win against him was no fluke. I actually think he outwrestled Heilmann, but Heilmann was just stronger. He eventually lost to a former National champ (Tsirtsis) in a match that could have gone either way.

EDIT: Heilmann finished 4th, losing a decision to Zain in the semifinals and Kolodzik in the 3rd place match. Kolodzik was considered to be a break out guy in the tournament, and beat Heilmann 3-2.

 

[SimpsonCyclone]

Not surprising with Degen there and Leisure showing a lot of promise.

Agree fully there Buf. I think Leisure is kind of a forgotten man sometimes but he has very high upside. I think he will compete at 157 next year.

Another guy that people are sleeping on IMO: Alex Mackall. I know people are going to look at his record wrestling up at 133 and not expect much, but I think he is going to surprise people next year if he stays healthy. He will be a big 125 - His motor runs hot and he has a nice attack rate - Our staff is a great fit for him - He had some very nice wins in HS and was rated higher than Parker and Degen in the Class of 2016. Was a national runner-up in HS too.

 

[matclone]

Mackall v. Suriano in, I believe, national HS 120 lb final 2014. The thing that caught my ear: they mention that Mackall beat Yianni D. on the way to the final.

https://www.flowrestling.org/video/5498541-120-f-nick-suriano-nj-vs-alex-mackall-ohmp4

 

[Primetime26]

Glad he stuck the season out and thanks for his work/time. Dante was fun to watch. Will be best move for both parties!

 

[BCClone]

Not alarmed with departures now. Kids have had a chance to see what the staff is about and how they fit. I have no bad feelings for ones changing at this point. Start next year with those that want to be here and with this staff and move forward.

 

[cyclonenation5]

I'll remember the good times with Dante, like when he headlocked and pinned future Olympian Jesse Thielke as a true freshman. Still one of the coolest things I've seen, especially knowing how good Thielke is in upper body situations.

Best of luck to him in the future, and I hope he continues to wrestle.