WRESTLER OF THE YEAR
Zach Brown
Wilde Lake
The 215-pound senior proved to be in a class of his own in going 29-0 this season to capture his first Class 4A-3A state championship.
Brown was most dominant when it counted the most. He had six pins, four technical falls and a major decision among his 12 wins in capturing his second county title, third regional crown and first state title after a runner-up finish last season.
Brown won the state title with a 16-4 major decision over North Carroll's Jason Thomen that characterized his strong season. Strong, athletic and fundamentally sound, Brown finished the season with 17 pins and ends his career as Wilde Lake's all-time wins leader with a 121-12 mark.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Scott Delpo
Glenelg
The first-year coach, who guided Franklin to a state title in 1999, got the most out of a talented group, leading the Gladiators to a 14-0 regular season, their first Howard County championship and an appearance in the Class 2A-1A state dual meet tournament.
Delpo had six wrestlers qualify and then all place at the state tournament, getting runner-up finishes from juniors Brian Marcoux, Chris Stinnett and Danny Bichner. With 11 of his starters back next season, look for the Gladiators to enjoy continued success.
First Team
Weight Name School Class
103 Scott Mantua River Hill Soph.
112 Tyler Bulger Howard Junior
119 Devon Gillett Hammond Senior
119 Brian Marcoux Glenelg Junior
125 Chris Stinnett Glenelg Junior
130 Dan Bichner Glenelg Junior
135 Vince Taweel Hammond Senior
140 Zach Halper Hammond Senior
140 Ross Lewin Atholton Senior
145 Scott Davidson Oakland Mills Senior
152 Ryan Conroy Atholton Senior
160 Alex Hufnagel Glenelg Junior
171 Tim Chase Glenelg Junior
189 Brian Nance Atholton Junior
215 Zach Brown Wilde Lake Senior
275 Mike Santiago Oakland Mills Junior
Second Team
Weight Name School Class
103 Jack Western Centennial Soph.
112 Josh Halper Hammond Soph.
119 Dan Leroy Centennal Soph.
119 Nathan White River Hill Soph.
125 Bruce Steinel Atholton Soph.
130 Tyler Girch Mount Hebron Senior
135 Zach Coe Reservoir Junior
140 Harbhajan Singh Oakland Mills Senior
145 Doug Carpenter Atholton Junior
152 Ryan McKevitt Hammond Senior
152 Javon Saunders Oakland Mills Senior
160 Mike Barton Wilde Lake Senior
171 Mike Massarelli Atholton Junior
189 Adam Claudy Hammond Senior
215 Malcolm Stennett Atholton Junior
275 Pat Black Glenelg Senior
Note -- Teams selected by Glenn Graham after consultation with The Sun staff and area coaches.