Wrestling Announces Incoming Freshman Class
7/13/2009 10:44:39 AM | Wrestling
DAVIDSON, N.C. - Davidson wrestling coach Bob Patnesky announced today the incoming freshman class for the 2009-10. Six student-athletes, making up the class of 2013, have committed to wrestle for the Wildcats next season.
“Coach Joe Privitere and myself are very excited for this upcoming class,” Patnesky said. “We feel these student-athletes will add depth to our team, and as a group, they have a lot of potential.”
Brent Mowry
Weight Class: 157
Height: 5-9
Hometown: Aquasco, Md.
High School: La Plata
Prior to Davidson: Three-year letterwinner at La Plata High School, where he recorded 100 victories in his career, becoming one of just seven wrestlers in school history with 100 wins ... Was nationally ranked by Wrestling USA and earned All-American honors as a senior ... Qualified for states all three seasons, placing third and fourth ... 2009 County Wrestler of the Year ... Was named the Citizen Scholar Athlete of the Year following senior year ... Was the District and Regional Champion in his career, while also placing twice at the War on the Shore and Mount Mat Madness meets ... As a senior, recorded 39 victories, 21 pins and 88 takedowns.
Personal: Son of Brian and Angela Mowry ... Has three sisters - Summer, Amanda and Aleah ... Member of the National Honor Society in High School ... Maintained a 4.0 grade-point-average throughout his four years ... Earned the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence ... NHCSA?Academic All-American honoree.
Coach's Quote: “Brent is a tough competitor out of Maryland who has earned several noteworthy accomplishments. He will be a serious competitor for the starting position next year.”
Matt Zarth
Weight Class: 125
Height: 5-5
Hometown: Lexington, Ky.
High School: Henry Clay
Prior to Davidson: Was a three-time Kentucky State Champion, taking top honors in 2007, 2008 and 2009 ... Regional Champion in 2007 and 2009 ... Named the Henry Clay High School Most Valuable Wrestler all four seasons as a prep ... Won the 2009 Tommy Bell Award as the most outstanding senior student-athlete in the Lexington area ... Was given the Henry Clay Coaches Cup as most outstanding male athlete ... Recorded a 49-2 record as a senior, and went 177-19 for his career ... First three-time State Champion ever from Fayette County.
Personal: Son of Ronald and Joan Zarth ... Has a sister, Tomi ... Won the Faculty Cup as a senior for highest male GPA in the school with a 4.92 ... AP?Honors with distinction recipient ... 2006-2009 President's Academic Award winner ... Member of the State Champion debate team in 2007 ... U.S. Marine Corp Scholastic Excellence Award honoree in as a senior ... Went on a mission trip to Bolivia in the summer of 2008 to help build a workshop that would house well-drilling equipment for the local village.
Coach's Quote: “Matt won three State Championships in Kentucky, and he looks to challenge for the starting role at 125.”
Ike Crews
Weight Class: 184/197
Height: 6-0
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
High School: St. Mark's School of Texas
Prior to Davidson: Member of three State Championship teams at the St. Mark's School of Texas ... team was the State Runner-Up in 2008 in addition to winning the Dual Team championship the same year ... Was the State Champion at heavyweight as a senior ... Finished second in the state at 215 in his junior season ... Member of the Team Texas Freestyle and Greco Team in 2006 ... Team captain as a senior ... Recorded a 42-6 record during his final prep season ... Was All-Conference selection in football senior year, helping lead his team to a pair of state titles ... Four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at center for the football team.
Personal: Son of Ken and Patti Crews ... Has a pair of brothers - Cameron and Carter, and a sister, Kelly ... Father Ken and sister Kelly both attended Davidson, and his father played football for the Wildcats in college ... Was a member of the Honor Roll all four years of high school.
Coach's Quote: “Ike is a prep school All-American who will fill a titanic hole left from last year's graduating class at both 184 and 197.”
Chris Cirenza
Weight Class: 157
Height: 5-9
Hometown: Charlottesville, Va.
High School: Woodberry Forest School
Prior to Davidson: Four-year letterwinner for Woodberry Forest School ... Named to the All-Prep team as a senior ... Finished second at the state tournament as a freshman, sophomore and junior ... Two-time national prep qualifier ... Finished second at the Virginia Independent School State Finals as a junior and third as a senior ... Recorded a 38-12 record as a senior, and had a career mark of 125-59 ... Also played soccer, lacrosse and golf as a prep.
Personal: Son of Emanuel and Linda Cirenza ... Has a brother, Joseph, and a sister, Marisa ... Was a Walker Scholar in the fall of his senior year ... Graduated Cum Laude.
Coach's Quote: “Chris will look to earn the starting role at 157. He is a tough and motivated competitor and will definitely shake things up.”
Scott Ray
Weight Class: 133/141
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
High School: The Kiski School
Prior to Davidson: Four-year letterwinner at The Kiski School ... District Champion as a sophomore after finishing second as a freshman ... Was State Runner-up during senior season, and third as a junior ... Reached the round of 12 at the 2008 Prep Nationals ... Two-time team captain ... Recorded a 37-7 record senior season, and had a career mark of 134-37 ... Captained the baseball team during senior season.
Personal: Son of Jeff and Janet Ray ... Has a sister, Jessica ... Father, Jeff, played baseball at Davidson ... Sister Jessica was a soccer player and ran cross country at Williams College ... Was an Honor Roll member all four years of high school ... Won the Math Award as a senior.
Coach's Quote: “Scott is a guy that has the talent and motivation to make noise in the room and we expect him to see a lot of time on the mat next year.”
Corey Puff
Weight Class: 133
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Mill Hall, Pa.
High School: Central Mountain
Coach's Quote: “Corey comes to Davidson from a strong wrestling background in central Pennsylvania. His father is a former wrestling coach at Lock Haven University, which is a perennial power program. As a staff, we are excited about his potential.”
“Coach Joe Privitere and myself are very excited for this upcoming class,” Patnesky said. “We feel these student-athletes will add depth to our team, and as a group, they have a lot of potential.”
Brent Mowry
Weight Class: 157
Height: 5-9
Hometown: Aquasco, Md.
High School: La Plata
Prior to Davidson: Three-year letterwinner at La Plata High School, where he recorded 100 victories in his career, becoming one of just seven wrestlers in school history with 100 wins ... Was nationally ranked by Wrestling USA and earned All-American honors as a senior ... Qualified for states all three seasons, placing third and fourth ... 2009 County Wrestler of the Year ... Was named the Citizen Scholar Athlete of the Year following senior year ... Was the District and Regional Champion in his career, while also placing twice at the War on the Shore and Mount Mat Madness meets ... As a senior, recorded 39 victories, 21 pins and 88 takedowns.
Personal: Son of Brian and Angela Mowry ... Has three sisters - Summer, Amanda and Aleah ... Member of the National Honor Society in High School ... Maintained a 4.0 grade-point-average throughout his four years ... Earned the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence ... NHCSA?Academic All-American honoree.
Coach's Quote: “Brent is a tough competitor out of Maryland who has earned several noteworthy accomplishments. He will be a serious competitor for the starting position next year.”
Matt Zarth
Weight Class: 125
Height: 5-5
Hometown: Lexington, Ky.
High School: Henry Clay
Prior to Davidson: Was a three-time Kentucky State Champion, taking top honors in 2007, 2008 and 2009 ... Regional Champion in 2007 and 2009 ... Named the Henry Clay High School Most Valuable Wrestler all four seasons as a prep ... Won the 2009 Tommy Bell Award as the most outstanding senior student-athlete in the Lexington area ... Was given the Henry Clay Coaches Cup as most outstanding male athlete ... Recorded a 49-2 record as a senior, and went 177-19 for his career ... First three-time State Champion ever from Fayette County.
Personal: Son of Ronald and Joan Zarth ... Has a sister, Tomi ... Won the Faculty Cup as a senior for highest male GPA in the school with a 4.92 ... AP?Honors with distinction recipient ... 2006-2009 President's Academic Award winner ... Member of the State Champion debate team in 2007 ... U.S. Marine Corp Scholastic Excellence Award honoree in as a senior ... Went on a mission trip to Bolivia in the summer of 2008 to help build a workshop that would house well-drilling equipment for the local village.
Coach's Quote: “Matt won three State Championships in Kentucky, and he looks to challenge for the starting role at 125.”
Ike Crews
Weight Class: 184/197
Height: 6-0
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
High School: St. Mark's School of Texas
Prior to Davidson: Member of three State Championship teams at the St. Mark's School of Texas ... team was the State Runner-Up in 2008 in addition to winning the Dual Team championship the same year ... Was the State Champion at heavyweight as a senior ... Finished second in the state at 215 in his junior season ... Member of the Team Texas Freestyle and Greco Team in 2006 ... Team captain as a senior ... Recorded a 42-6 record during his final prep season ... Was All-Conference selection in football senior year, helping lead his team to a pair of state titles ... Four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at center for the football team.
Personal: Son of Ken and Patti Crews ... Has a pair of brothers - Cameron and Carter, and a sister, Kelly ... Father Ken and sister Kelly both attended Davidson, and his father played football for the Wildcats in college ... Was a member of the Honor Roll all four years of high school.
Coach's Quote: “Ike is a prep school All-American who will fill a titanic hole left from last year's graduating class at both 184 and 197.”
Chris Cirenza
Weight Class: 157
Height: 5-9
Hometown: Charlottesville, Va.
High School: Woodberry Forest School
Prior to Davidson: Four-year letterwinner for Woodberry Forest School ... Named to the All-Prep team as a senior ... Finished second at the state tournament as a freshman, sophomore and junior ... Two-time national prep qualifier ... Finished second at the Virginia Independent School State Finals as a junior and third as a senior ... Recorded a 38-12 record as a senior, and had a career mark of 125-59 ... Also played soccer, lacrosse and golf as a prep.
Personal: Son of Emanuel and Linda Cirenza ... Has a brother, Joseph, and a sister, Marisa ... Was a Walker Scholar in the fall of his senior year ... Graduated Cum Laude.
Coach's Quote: “Chris will look to earn the starting role at 157. He is a tough and motivated competitor and will definitely shake things up.”
Scott Ray
Weight Class: 133/141
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
High School: The Kiski School
Prior to Davidson: Four-year letterwinner at The Kiski School ... District Champion as a sophomore after finishing second as a freshman ... Was State Runner-up during senior season, and third as a junior ... Reached the round of 12 at the 2008 Prep Nationals ... Two-time team captain ... Recorded a 37-7 record senior season, and had a career mark of 134-37 ... Captained the baseball team during senior season.
Personal: Son of Jeff and Janet Ray ... Has a sister, Jessica ... Father, Jeff, played baseball at Davidson ... Sister Jessica was a soccer player and ran cross country at Williams College ... Was an Honor Roll member all four years of high school ... Won the Math Award as a senior.
Coach's Quote: “Scott is a guy that has the talent and motivation to make noise in the room and we expect him to see a lot of time on the mat next year.”
Corey Puff
Weight Class: 133
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Mill Hall, Pa.
High School: Central Mountain
Coach's Quote: “Corey comes to Davidson from a strong wrestling background in central Pennsylvania. His father is a former wrestling coach at Lock Haven University, which is a perennial power program. As a staff, we are excited about his potential.”
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