WRESTLING: The Gazette's rankings

103

1. Jordan Johnson, Pine Creek

Went 26-11 and qualified for the Class 5A tournament as a student at Air Academy. He'll likely begin the year at 112 and could drop to 103 after Christmas.

2. Gabe Burak, Doherty

3. Nick Ortman, Fountain-Fort Carson

112

1. Josh Garibay, Widefield

Garibay finished second in the Class 4A at 103 pounds, beating Josh Callahan of Lewis-Palmer in the semifinals. His 33 wins tied for third on the team.

2. Josh Callahan, Lewis-Palmer

3. Mike Haines, Florence

119

1. Clinton Brickell, Coronado

The returning first-team Gazette all-area pick will probably stay at 119, one of the area's more talented classes. He was 30-11 and fifth in Class 5A last season.

2. Jeff Wilson, Manitou Springs

3. Matt Pesavento, Cheyenne Mountain

125

1. Ryan Morris, Doherty

His 35-5 record last season signifies the best winning percentage of any returning area wrestler in Class 5A. He wrestled at 125 last season and is expected to stay there.

2. Sean Baran, Lewis-Palmer

3. Jasson Palmer, Widefield

130

1. Shawn Carr, Palmer

Carr, a senior, is the Terrors' lone returning state qualifier. He was 31-11 at 125 last season and is expected to move up one weight class.

2. Kalin Mellars, Widefield

3. Jordan Schultz, Peyton

135

1. Mike Milbrot, Doherty

He went 34-7 last season but did not qualify for the state tournament. This year should have a happier ending.

2. Chris Williams, Coronado

3. Brandon Hall, Mitchell

140

1. Brandon Wilson, Liberty Wilson won a regional championship in Class 4A but did not place in the state meet. This weight class could be one of the area's strongest.

2. Brian Stolzmann, Palmer

3. Kelsey Gallegos, Calhan

145

1. Corey Teague, Coronado

Wrestling at 135, he finished 23-17 and placed fifth in a difficult regional.

2. Sean Clawson, Widefield

3. T.J. Hamilton, Caon City

152

1. Clayton Allen, Widefield

His lone loss in 35 matches last season was in the Class 4A final of the 152-pound weight class.

2. Johnny White, Ellicott

3. Lee Fairbanks, Peyton

160

1. Josh Ellsworth, Widefield

He's one of four returning state placers for the Gladiators. Ellsworth finished sixth in Class 4A at 160 and boasted a 22-8 record.

2. Larry Day, Sand Creek

3. Kevin Postma, Caon City

171

1. Marcus Cox, Sand Creek

Cox went 25-8 and qualified for the Class 4A state meet at 171. He's expected to start at 189 and could drop to 171.

2. Jon Riebe, Doherty

3. Andy Green, Harrison

189

1. Nick Brown, Pine Creek

As a freshman, Brown finished fifth in Class 4A at 171. Last season as a sophomore, he weighed 178 pounds, wrestled at 189 and finished 31-5 with all losses to state placers.

2. Mike Fariss, Air Academy

3. Andrew Smith, St. Mary's

215

1. Kyle Huskin, Widefield

Huskin's 37 wins last season tie for the most among returning wrestlers in the area. He finished third in Class 4A at 215.

2. Brandon Marshall, Lewis-Palmer

3. Kurt Skarstedt, Air Academy

275

1. Scott Goodrich, Liberty

At 215 last season he was 31-6 and placed second in Class 4A. This season, Tim Yount of On The Mat has Goodrich ranked No. 1 in Class 4A at 275.

2. Dominic Williams, Harrison

3. Cory Karpilo, Florence

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