Medina wrestlers prep for N-O opener
Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Veteran members of the Medina wrestling team include, in front, Jacob Duffina, Luke Duffina, Ryan Frentz and Cole Herman. In back are Tyler Raduns, Nolan Stanton, Frankie Stephens, Nate Surdel and Britten Brady.
Nine veterans anchor the lineup for the Medina wrestling squad which will begin tuning up for the Niagara-Orleans League season by visiting Churchville-Chili at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Senior Luke Duffina, who captured the N-O 131 lb. title last year, heads the Mustangs veteran contingent which also includes senior Frankie Stephens, sophomores Ryan Frentz, Tyler Raduns, Cole Herman, Nolan Stanton, Nate Surdel and Britten Brady and freshman Jacob Duffina.
The Mustangs key graduation losses included N-O champions Reece Senske and Brody Fry, who are now both wrestling collegiately, along with Austin Seefeldt and Ethan Carson.
“We lost some key guys but we do have some experience back,” said Coach Eric Gross. “However, our numbers are still pretty low and having the state add a 14th weight class doesn’t help us in filling all the weight classes.”
The Mustangs will also compete in the Byron-Bergen Tournament this coming Saturday before hosting Akron in the N-O opener on December 10.
