Memeorial Day weekend: Renegade Force (MS) team are the 2008 NHSCA National Champs!!! Renegade Force (EM) are the 2008 National Runners-up!!!! Excellent work by all the boys. The High School team competed excellent as well, but giving up 24 points per dual hurt the team, but in their loses, all but one was less than 18 points, which means if we had a full team, they too may have been in the hunt for a finals spot. Excellent work to all of the team members.

Below is the press release from NHSCA:

PENNSYLVANIA DIESEL, TEAM PRODIGY, RENEGADE FORCE WIN TITLES IN 9TH ANNUAL NHSCA NATIONAL WRESTLING DUALS, EAST COAST EASTON, Pa. – Pennsylvania Diesel returned to the top of the standings in the High School Division, with Renegade Force taking the Middle School Division title and Team Prodigy the Elementary Division crown in the 9th annual National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) East Coast National Wrestling Duals May 23-26 at the Wicomico Youth Civic Center in Salisbury, Md.The scholastic-style team event was contested for wrestlers in three age groups: the High School Division (grades 9-12), the Middle School Division (grades 7-9) and the Elementary Division (grades 4-6). The event attracted a total of 110 teams, including a record 64 in the High School Division.Pennsylvania Diesel, comprised mostly of wrestlers from central and south central Pennsylvania, won its second High School Division title in three years with a dominating performance, going 6-0 and winning their six duals by an average score of 55-5. In championship bracket matches, Diesel beat New Jersey Elite 50-6 in the quarterfinals, Michigan Next Level 37-10 in the semifinals and the Pennsylvania Premium Select squad 54-6 for the title. Nine Diesel wrestlers were a perfect 3-0 in championship pool matches, including three-time Pennsylvania placewinner Matt Snyder (119) of Lewistown High shutting out New Jersey state champion Vinnie Dellefave of Toms River East High 4-0 in the quarterfinal dual. Two others scored big wins in the final, Luke Walker (130) of Mechanicsburg Cumberland Valley High beating National High School Seniors champion Chris Albright of Red Lion High 6-3 and Jon Fausey (171) of Herndon Line Mountain High edging National High School Juniors champion Edward Ruth of Harrisburg Susquehanna Township High 3-2.“The level of competition at this year’s National Wrestling Duals was the best yet,” NHSCA associate executive director Bob Ferraro Jr. said. “The bracket round was outstanding. Every match had everybody on the edge of their seat. The matches were outstanding in all three divisions.”Renegade Force also was dominant in winning its first Middle School Division crown, outscoring its first five opponents by a 351-37 margin. That included victories of 53-18 over the Ohio Gladiators in the quarterfinals and 59-9 over the Susquehanna River Boyz in the semifinals. However, they had to come from behind against Southeast Pennsylvania White in the finals. Trailing 21-13 with six matches remaining, Renegade Force broke through with five consecutive victories from Averee Robinson (230), Ryan Diehl (75), Devon Bentley (80), Evan Botwin (85) and Austin Rose (90), with Robinson, Bentley and Botwin scoring pins during the streak, as Renegade Force took the title by a 37-27 score.The Elementary Division, meanwhile, featured the balanced field in the tournament. Both finalists, Team Prodigy and Renegade Force, lost a match in pool competition, Team Prodigy losing 29-25 to Southeastern Pennsylvania Elementary and Renegade Force falling 33-32 to Team Elite. The semifinals were close as well, with Team Prodigy getting by Team Elite 35-25 and Renegade Force edging the Illinois Outsiders 34-28. Team Prodigy used pins by Dakota Sizemore (112) and Gunner Lay (160) to build a 25-13 advantage, then held on to beat Renegade Force 33-32 for the title.For complete pool and bracket results, visit the NHSCA’s web site at www.nhsca.com.The NHSCA selects Coaches and Senior Athletes of the Year in 20 boys and girls sports, and sponsors more than two dozen national championship events in 11 sports. The NHSCA, in partnership with Navy Special Operations conducts the Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge in 1,200 high schools throughout America. This serves as a replacement for President Kennedy’s Council on Fitness that was popular in the 1970’s and 1980’s. In partnership with the Pennsylvania National Guard, the NHSCA also conducts Character and Leadership Workshops and reach more than 800 Pennsylvania high schools and 9,600 athletes and coaches. For more information on all NHSCA programs, visit the NHSCA’s web site at www.nhsca.com.Founded in 1989, the National High School Coaches Association is a not-for-profit 501c3 service organization providing support and leadership programs for the nation’s 500,000 high school coaches and 10 million high school athletes. 3276 Nazareth Road · Easton, PA 18045 · (610) 923-0900 · Fax (610) 923-0800 ·E-mail: nhsca@nhsca.com · Web: www.nhsca.com

Here are the Renegade Force Rosters for National Duals:

Divisions and Weight Classes

Elementary School, grades 4-6, 1 lb. allowance, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 119, 125, 132, 160

56 Strong/Olson
61 Steffenino
66 Derito
71 Warner/Sigler
76 Fick/Ulerick
81 Colbert
86 Wickard
91 Peppelman
96 Good
101 Colello
106 Marstellar
113 Colello
120 Burt
126 Coover
133 Spiller
161 Haines

Middle School, grades 6-8, 2 lb. allowance, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 112, 119, 127, 135, 142, 154, 165, 180, 230

77 Bentley/Diehl
82 Botwin
87 Roberts
92 Rose
97 Dippery
102 Peppelman
107 Walsh
114 Morris
121 Andree
129 Eure
137 Rowles
144 Brill
156 Button
167 Hayes
182 Searer
232 Robinson

High School, grades 9-12, 3 lb. allowance, 103, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215, 285

106 Enders
114 Ruppert
121 Stouffer
128 Morris
133 Warner
138 Russell
143 Etter
148 Burg
155 Spade
163 Kell
174
192
218
288

Finally - Knucklehead wrestling club will be open shortly. We are looking at Mid-May time frame. The club is an invite only club and will be located in Shippensburg, PA. For information on the club or to be placed on the waiting list for membership, please contact Chris Bentley, Club Director/Head Coach at knuckleheadwrestling@comcast.net.

Currently club enrollment is closed.

Quarter payments due
1st Qtr. April 3rd 7th
2nd Qtr. July 7th 11th
3rd Qtr. Oct 13th 17th
4th Qtr. Jan 12th 17th

Bi-annual Payments due -
1st payment - April 3rd 7th
2nd payment - Oct 13th 17th

Full Payments due -  1st payment - April 3rd 7th

Payments
1 Payment - Yearly
Force $435.00
Knucklehead $375.00
2x per year payments
Force $217.50
Knucklehead $187.50
Quarterly payments
Force $108.75
Knucklehead $93.75

TENTATIVE PRACTICE SCHEDULE: (Subject to change)

PRE-SEASON – OCT- NOV (2 Months)
• Force Group – Tuesday – 6:30 – 830PM
• Force Group – Wednesday – 7:00 – 8:30 PM
• Force Group – Thursday – 6:30 – 8:30PM
• Force Group – Sunday – 3:00 – 5:00 PM
• Knucklehead Group – Monday – 5:30 – 7:30PM
• Knucklehead Group – Wednesday – 5:30 – 7:00PM
• Knucklehead Group – Sunday – 1:00 – 3:00 PM

IN-SEASON – DEC – APR (5 Months)
• Force Group – Monday – 7:00 – 830PM
• Force Group – Tuesday – 6:30 – 830PM
• Force Group – Wednesday – 7:00 – 8:30 PM
• Force Group – Friday – 6:30 – 8:30PM
• Force Group – Sunday – 3:00 – 5:00 PM
• Knucklehead Group – Monday – 5:30 – 7:00 PM
• Knucklehead Group – Wednesday – 5:30 – 7:00PM
• Knucklehead Group – Sunday – 1:00 – 3:00 PM

OUT OF SEASON – MAY - SEP (5 Months) ******TO START UPON MOVE IN
• Force Group – Monday – 7:00 – 830PM
• Force Group – Tuesday – 6:30 – 830PM
• Force Group – Sunday – 3:00 – 5:00 PM
• Knucklehead Group – Monday – 5:30 – 7:00 PM
• Knucklehead Group – Wednesday – 5:30 – 7:30 PM
• Knucklehead Group – Sunday – 1:00 – 3:00 PM

During the month of Decemeber, Renegade Force won the Steel Town Duals in Harrisburg, PA and the Tyrant Duals in Wilmington, DE.

Great way to start the season for the Force!

Steel Town Duals
40 Nate Kemerrer
45 Justin Forrester
50 Zach Kemerrer
55 Elliot Swink
Chandler Olsen
60 Caleb Bentley
65 Bradley Derito
Zach Ulerick
70 Tyler Sigler
Greg Warner
75 Joey Fick
80 Brendan Colbert
85 Chad Wickard
90 Max Good
95 Jake Colello
100 Chance Marstellar
110 Josh Colello
120 William Burt
HWT Bo Spiller


Tyrant Duals
55 Chandler Olsen
60 Dustin Steffenino
65 Bradley Derito
Zach Ulerick
70 Tyler Sigler
Greg Warner
75 Ryan Deihl
Devon Bentley
80 Brendan Colbert
85 Chad Wickard
90 Austin Rose
95 Tyson Dippery
100 Zach Beitz
105 Arty Walsh
112 Nate Morris
119 Trey Andree
125 Tim Riley
135 Brandon Rowles
145 Brian Brill
165 Brooks Black
185 Tyson Searer
HWT Dylan Powell

Team Renegade Force took 6th at the 2008 McDonogh Duals. Although the place was lower than last years 2nd place finish, the wrestlers battled well and lost very close matches to NJ Lightning (41-32) and Pasack Hills (43-27). Going 3-2 on the day, with a 6th place finish out of 16 teams. Great job Renegades!

Team Roster:
Renegade Force
Class Wrestler
60 Dustin Steffenino
65 Bradley Derito
70 Greg Warner
75 Ryan Deihl
75 Devon Bentley
80 Brendan Colbert
85 Chad Wickard
90 Tyson Dippery
95 Zach Beitz
100 Cody Fisher
105 Arty Walsh
110 Jake Shultz
117 Nate Morris
124 Dashon Eure
132 Brandon Rowles
140 Brian Brill
150 Kyle Duffy
250 Dylan Powell


2008 Overall Results
Place Team State
1st Pitt Bull PA
2nd All-American PA
3rd Team VA VA
4th NJ Lightning NJ
5th Pascack Hills NJ
6th Renegade Force PA
7th Mat-Town / NLWC PA
8th Special K MA
9th Malvern Wrestling PA
10th The Wrestling Center GA
11th Team Kolat MD
12th Team MJWL MD
13th Team CAWL MD
14th Tyrant DE
15th Team AAWL MD

The Middles School Team Pennsylvania took 1st and 2nd at the Middle School national duals held in Wildwood, NJ on Feb. 8-9, 2008. The Middles School team Blue went 11-0 during the dual tournament and met PA Team gold in the finals for a very entertaining match. Great Job to both Teams!

Team Roster:
TEAM PA BLUE
Wt Wrestler
70 Greg Warner
75 Devon Bentley
80 Evan Botwin
85 Nick Roberts
90 Bryan Phlanz
95 Jim Stowell
100 Chance Marstellar
105 Dylan Longenbock
112 Ty Lydic
119 Steven Spearman
126 Dashon Eure
135 Matt McCutchon
145 Brian Brill
155 Branson Allen
170 Aaron Bradley
190 Brandon Brumley
HWT Anthony Szymczak

The Sophomore Team Pennsylvania took 1st this past weekend at the Sophomore National Duals Held in Hampton Virginia. What was even more impressive is that the team only lost 2 individual matches during the event. The entire team won gold medals and each wrestler was awarded the OW for their efforts.

Team Roster
SOPHOMORE TEAM
106 Colton Keck
115 Mitchell Port
122 Jordan Rich
128 Sam Sherlock
133 Alex Pellicciotti
138 Josh Dziewa
143 Luke Etter
148 Marshall Peppelman
155 Tristan Warner
163 Derec Sauve
174 Andre Petroski
192 Nick Ruggear
218 Travis Friend
288 Evan Craig
Coach Chris Bentley

The Team went 6-0 and beat their opponents by an average of 60+ points per dual. Team Captains were Marshall Peppelman, Sam Sherlock and Evan Craig.

Great Job PA!

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