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Oakland County's top 50 wrestlers

1. Shea Hasenauer, Novi Detroit Catholic Central — Mild-mannered looks disguise perhaps the area’s toughest wrestler.

2. Evan Gros, Lake Orion — Strength, balance and drive are his major assets.

3. Josh Houldsworth, Holly — Has notched more than 110 victories in only two seasons.

4. Nick Kaczanowski, Rochester — Came on strong at the end of last season when it counted.

5. Victor Vettese, Auburn Hills Avondale — Can returning Division 2 state champ be better while bigger?

6. Aaron Hyde, Ortonville Brandon — Rugged senior hopes to better last season’s eighth-place finish at the state meet.

7. Chris Mason, Troy — Senior is seeking his fourth trip to state tournament.

8. Charlie Cordero, Stoney Creek —Last season’s deep run at individual state tournament took most by surprise.

9. Alex Popp, Clarkston — His competitiveness will win him lots of matches.

10. Matt Frisch, Oxford — Must guard against sophomore slump after placing seventh at state (Division 2).

11. Ross Drouillard, Rochester Adams — Notched 50 victories last season.

12. Trevor O’Connor, Novi Detroit Catholic Central — Returning county champ seeks more accolades.

13. Devin Boria, Milford — Qualified for state as a sophomore last season.

14. Bo Cantara, Oxford — Lots of experience should pay dividends this season.

15. Don Gorman, Madison Heights Lamphere — Battle-tested senior will be seeking fourth straight trip to state meet.

16. Matt Deitz, Clarkston — Was overwhelmed at state finals last year, but he’ll be ready this time.

17. Jason Finney, Rochester Adams — Coach has set the bar high for senior.

18. Curtis DeGeorge, Lake Orion — A real scrapper who is not afraid to mix it up.

19. Tyler Bunting, Rochester Adams — Quiet confidence is one of his best assets.

20. Tim Pettit, Rochester — Last chance for a breakout season for senior.

21. John Keyes, Troy Athens — Senior hopes to go out in style at state tournament.

22. Sloan Hadsall, Clarkston — Another year of experience has sharpened his technique.

23. Mike Myer, Oxford — Senior hopes to maintain family tradition.

24. Esteban Gonzalez, Ortonville Brandon — Made great strides as a freshman last season.

25. Ethan Bogaert, Hazel Park — Scrappy senior won’t go down without a battle.

26. Doug Eldridge, Novi Detroit Catholic Central — Has a mindset of not letting his teammates down.

27. Sean Mather, Auburn Hills Avondale — Latest of the Mather clan which has amply filled the Jackets’ rosters over the years.

28. Jake Hyde, Holly — Seems to get better with each outing.

29. Alec Mooradian, Novi Detroit Catholic Central — Experienced freshman will strengthen Shamrocks’ lineup immediately.

30. Ismael Delgado, Pontiac Central — Last season’s missed state qualifying berth should motivate him this season.

31. Harris Matti, Troy Athens — Qualified for state last year but the going’s tougher this year.

32. Jake Pratt, Lake Orion — Late injury last season halted his momentum.

33. Eric Dropienski, Walled Lake Central — Now’s the time for senior to really shine.

34. David Anderson-Davis, St. Mary’s — His strength is apparent but improved technique could make him dominating.

35. Marco Smallman, Walled Lake Northern — How well will he adjust to new surroundings?

36. Chris Bible, Hazel Park — Heavyweight could contend for top honors in Oakland County.

37. Mike Dibble, Stoney Creek — Out to prove that last year’s performance wasn’t a fluke.

38. Matt Jaisle, North Farmington — Seeking to top his 41 victories last season.

39. Mike Steltenkamp, Birmingham Seaholm — Senior combines academic proficiency with athleticism.

40. Josh Romeo, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep — Should be the catalyst for the Irish this season.

41. Dylan Smith, Oxford — Stout heavyweight an appropriate anchor to Wildcats’ formidable lineup.

42. Max Hill, Lakeland — After fourth at last year’s county meet, seeking berth in the finals.

43. Doug Mack, Lake Orion — He’ll strengthen lineup when he recovers from injury.

44. Deondre Polk, Pontiac Northern — Growth spurt elevated him several weight classes.

45. Cory Hazelton, Bloomfield Hills Lahser — Closing in on 100 victories.

46. Sean Olsabeck, Waterford Kettering — Another year of experience elevates him among area’s best

47. Ryan Watts, Ferndale — Should be Eagles’ top hope in accumulating victories.

48. Andrew Biebuyck, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s — Experienced senior set for exciting season.

49. Steve Van Maele, Walled Lake Western — One of few bright sports for Warriors.

50. A.J. Fligger, Lake Orion — Yet another part of a deep lineup for the Dragons.


Last Updated: 12/8/2008 2:19:33 PM EST


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