Buchanan – Team Preview 2014-15

1. Team

Buchanan

2. Coach Name(s)

Troy Tirapelle

3. 2013-14 Dual Record

9-1

4. 2013-14 League Place

2nd

5. 2013-14 Masters Finish

2nd

6. 2013-14 Team State Finish

8th

7. 2013-14 State Placers

Durbin Lloren – 5th, Conner Francis – 6th & Abner Romero – 8th

Durbin Lloren – Buchanan HS

8. Top Returners

We have 11 returning state qualifiers, 3 of them being state placers (Durbin Lloren, Conner Francis, Abner Romero)

9. Top Newcomers

We will have 3 kids new to the lineup this year:  Ethan Leake or Chris Gaxiola at 106, Anthony Montalvo or Trevor Ervin at 160-170 & Cade Belshay at 182 (although a sophomore, because of an injury last year he is pretty much new as well)

10. Tough Tournaments you’re attending this season

Zinkin Classic, Powerade Christmas Tournament, Doc Buchanan Invitational & 5-Counties

11. 2014-15 Season Outlook

It should be a fun year with a group of kids that we have had since the beginning (their freshman year). In year 4, we as a staff feel that “getting over the hump” is now in the past. With the program numbers back where they should be, we are at the point where we have the depth to put together a couple tough teams and withstand the rigors of a long, competitive season. Therefore, the sky is the limit…