Outlook: With the bulk of last year's team returning, healthy and motivated, coach Keith Watson expects to improve on last year's performance. "Our strengths are in the level of experience and depth of the wrestlers in the first 10 weight classes. The weakness would be lack of depth in the upper weights," Watson said. The wrestlers to watch will be Strappelli, as he attempts to win states again (he was first as a freshman); Weber (ranked 14th by Amateur Wrestling News) attempts to win states for the first time; and returning All Americans Dwyer, Almony and Ritter try to improve on last year's performance.

Joppatowne

Head coach: Kelly Bryant (second year)

Top returners: Ryan Beeghley, So.,(138); Nick Burton, Jr., (132); Tyree Gibson, Sr., (126); Keddrick Johnson, Jr., (145); Kevin Kinyua, Sr., (160); Coty Pichoci, Jr., (170); Matt Whittington, Jr., (285); Teriq Moore, Jr.

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Key newcomers: Ryan Brown, Fr., (138); Tyrell Forbes, Fr., (132); Axel Nieves, Fr., (132); Bryce Pospisill, Fr., (138); Terrence Smith, Fr., (106); William VanHorn, Fr., (152); Tristan Hess, Fr., (145)

Outlook: "We are poised to have a really good year this year. We have a healthy mix of newcomers and veterans that should make for an interesting year," Mariners coach Kelly Bryant said.

Patterson Mill

Head coach: Ryan Arist (14th year)

Top returners: Chase Tallen, Jr., (126); Mark Mossa, Sr., (120; Jake Nikkila, So., (126); Bryan Miser, Sr., (132); Thomas Treziack, Sr., (138); Jason Noss, Sr., (145); Connor McLeod, Sr., (182); Eric Eckstien, Jr., (220)

Key newcomers: Connor Allmon, Fr., (106); David Mitchell, Sr., (170); Danny Nyitrai, Sr., (160); Vincent Defazio, Sr., (195); Mark Reuter, Jr., (285); Paul Difonzo, So., (113)

Outlook: "We have a solid group returning from last year so if we can stay away from injuries we will be competitive in our division," Huskies coach Ryan Arist said. "We have set some personal and team goals and will take one match at a time, working hard every day in the practice room."

North Harford

Head coach: Gerald Christian

Despite three attempts, information was not received for the North Harford program.