Love the optimism but this is going to be a tough match. I have it 18-15 Penn (6-4 bout split to Penn) but the only bonus I have is a pin by Soldano (a lot to ask of the Freshman). Could be bonus in other matches but I’m staying conservative b/c so many of these kids grew up wrestling with each other/are very familiar with each other.
125- If healthy should wrestle Peterson here as an eval. Miller beat Shawver last year. 3-0 RU Peterson over Miller
133- Colaiocco (Blair kid) sucked too much weight last year. He is tough and a bad match up for Heilmann (very technically sound, good on his feet, tough rider on top). Path to victory for Heilmann will be to keep it tight with stingy defense and to test his gas tank with constant pressure. 3-3 Colaiocco over Heilmann
141- More Jersey on Jersey crime. Ferrante is small for the weight but has a huge heart. Sammy needs to have his head right here and not give up stupid points early. 6-3 RU Alvarez over Ferrante
149- Zapf too much for White 6-6
157- Artalona is going to be pissed off after being up big and getting stuck at Iowa. Artalona over Clark 9-6 Penn
165- Jersey vs Jersey again. Revano over O’Neill by decision 12-6 Penn
174-Important match here. Talent is there with Turley but results aren’t yet this year. Can’t give him the win until he proves he can do it. Incontrera over Turley 15-6 Penn
184- Need Soldano in the lineup here. Big opportunity for bonus. Soldano by fall over Hale 15-12 Penn
197- Have to win the battle from neutral here. Cannot go underneath this guy. Urbas over Janzer. 18-12
285- Boone needs to wrestle smart. Penn heavy Goldin is strong and athletic but not very technical. Boone by decision 18-15 Penn