Head coach Bob Patnesky
Photo by: Tim Cowie - DavidsonPhotos.com
Wrestling Announces Freshman Class
9/12/2012 11:40:00 AM | Wrestling
DAVIDSON, N.C. - The Davidson wrestling team has added five freshmen for the 2012-13 season, head coach Bob Patnesky announced Wednesday.
The talented class, in which four of five were high school state tournament qualifiers, includes a local product, Patrick Devlin (Mooresville, N.C./Lake Norman) and a class valedictorian, Nathaniel Powers (Mill Hall, Pa./Central Mountain H.S.). Scott Cunningham (Virginia Beach, Va./Cape Henry Collegiate) was a Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association state champion, while Carson Stack (Haddonfield, N.J./Haddonfield Memorial) was a state semifinalist and Alexander Renzi (Potomac, Md./St. Andrew's Episcopal) was a Maryland Prep state quarterfinalist.
“We're moving in the right direction with these newcomers combined with our returning guys,” said Patensky. “The biggest thing that is happening with our team is that they are gelling as one. Whether they are a freshman or a senior, it doesn't matter. They are all trying to help each other and get to the same point.”
Davidson returns 12 letterwinners and eight starters from last year's squad.
“As a program we're starting to get some depth,” said Patensky. “Our biggest problem was numbers, which has made it difficult for us in dual meets. We're in the process of fixing that and we'll have at least 18 guys on our team this year. Hopefully we can grow that number over 20 in the next year or two.“
Complete bios:
Scott Cunningham
5-5/125
Virginia Beach, Va.
Cape Henry Collegiate
Coach's Quote: “Scott is a real tough kid out of Virginia. He gives us three 125-pounders, which is a weight class you can never have enough of. Scott is an extremely hard worker who is going to contend with Matt Zarth and Philip Elias for the starting spot. It's a good problem to have with three quality guys at one weight.”
Prep Years: Wrestled at Cape Henry Collegiate … two-time VISAA State Champion … 2012 TCIS Conference Champion and MVP… also two-time VISAA state quarter finalist in soccer… had over 100 wins in campaign…member of National Honor Society.
Patrick Devlin
5-11/141-149
Mooresville, N.C.
Lake Norman H.S.
Coach's Quote: “It's great having a local guy on the team to help build the area fan base. He's going to compete at 141 and 149 pounds. Patrick has been to camp here and is an extremely hard worker. He's talented enough to step in right away.”
Prep Years: Won three letters at Lake Norman H.S. … all-conference and all-region… two-time state qualifier … four-year NCHSAA Scholar Athlete … received Coach's Award in 2011… varsity captain … three-year regional qualifier … senior year had 43 wins with 26 pins … member of National Honor Society … N.C. academic scholar.
Nathaniel Powers
6-0/165-174
Mill Hall, Pa.
Central Mountain H.S.
Coach's Quote: “Nathaniel's knowledge and ability from the program he grew up in, he has all the talent to truly make a difference and do some special things at Davidson over his four years. We're just going to look to continue to make him better, and develop.”
Prep Years: Two-time letterwinner at Central Mountain High School … went 30-11 as a senior … played football as a freshman and sophomore … valedictorian.
Alexander Renzi
6-0/197
Potomac, Md.
St. Andrew's Episcopal
Coach's Quote: “Alex is a great kid and we're ecstatic that he's coming here. It's going to be great battle between him and Carson for the starting spot at 197 pounds.
Prep Years: Four-year letterwinner at St. Andrew's Episcopal … reached Maryland Prep State quarterfinals in 2011 … two-time silver medalist at St. James Holloway … two-time bronze medalist at the Mid Atlantic Conference championship and a silver medalist in 2012 … St. Andrew's varsity wrestling MVP with 12 pins in 18-6 season senior year … also played four years of varsity baseball and was the team co-MVP in 2012.
Carson Stack
6-2/197
Haddonfield, N.J.
Haddonfield Memorial
Coach's Quote: “Carson will contend for the 197 spot. He's a hammer out of New Jersey that was undefeated last year until the state tournament, where he finished fourth. We are excited that he is going to be a part of our wrestling family. His upside and how much he can accomplish remains to be seen, but we expect some great things from Carson over the coming years.
Prep Years: Four-year letterwinner at Haddonfield Memorial High School … placed fourth in state meet as a senior … two-time all-conference pick … All-South Jersey Group 2 honoree … Went 39-2 as a senior and posted a career record of 107-18 … District 28 champion … Region 7 champion … three-year district finalist … two-time state qualifier … also played football, earning all-conference and All-South Jersey Group 2 honors … member of National Honor Society, German National Honor Society… brother Cal wrestles at Lehigh.
The talented class, in which four of five were high school state tournament qualifiers, includes a local product, Patrick Devlin (Mooresville, N.C./Lake Norman) and a class valedictorian, Nathaniel Powers (Mill Hall, Pa./Central Mountain H.S.). Scott Cunningham (Virginia Beach, Va./Cape Henry Collegiate) was a Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association state champion, while Carson Stack (Haddonfield, N.J./Haddonfield Memorial) was a state semifinalist and Alexander Renzi (Potomac, Md./St. Andrew's Episcopal) was a Maryland Prep state quarterfinalist.
“We're moving in the right direction with these newcomers combined with our returning guys,” said Patensky. “The biggest thing that is happening with our team is that they are gelling as one. Whether they are a freshman or a senior, it doesn't matter. They are all trying to help each other and get to the same point.”
Davidson returns 12 letterwinners and eight starters from last year's squad.
“As a program we're starting to get some depth,” said Patensky. “Our biggest problem was numbers, which has made it difficult for us in dual meets. We're in the process of fixing that and we'll have at least 18 guys on our team this year. Hopefully we can grow that number over 20 in the next year or two.“
Complete bios:
Scott Cunningham
5-5/125
Virginia Beach, Va.
Cape Henry Collegiate
Coach's Quote: “Scott is a real tough kid out of Virginia. He gives us three 125-pounders, which is a weight class you can never have enough of. Scott is an extremely hard worker who is going to contend with Matt Zarth and Philip Elias for the starting spot. It's a good problem to have with three quality guys at one weight.”
Prep Years: Wrestled at Cape Henry Collegiate … two-time VISAA State Champion … 2012 TCIS Conference Champion and MVP… also two-time VISAA state quarter finalist in soccer… had over 100 wins in campaign…member of National Honor Society.
Patrick Devlin
5-11/141-149
Mooresville, N.C.
Lake Norman H.S.
Coach's Quote: “It's great having a local guy on the team to help build the area fan base. He's going to compete at 141 and 149 pounds. Patrick has been to camp here and is an extremely hard worker. He's talented enough to step in right away.”
Prep Years: Won three letters at Lake Norman H.S. … all-conference and all-region… two-time state qualifier … four-year NCHSAA Scholar Athlete … received Coach's Award in 2011… varsity captain … three-year regional qualifier … senior year had 43 wins with 26 pins … member of National Honor Society … N.C. academic scholar.
Nathaniel Powers
6-0/165-174
Mill Hall, Pa.
Central Mountain H.S.
Coach's Quote: “Nathaniel's knowledge and ability from the program he grew up in, he has all the talent to truly make a difference and do some special things at Davidson over his four years. We're just going to look to continue to make him better, and develop.”
Prep Years: Two-time letterwinner at Central Mountain High School … went 30-11 as a senior … played football as a freshman and sophomore … valedictorian.
Alexander Renzi
6-0/197
Potomac, Md.
St. Andrew's Episcopal
Coach's Quote: “Alex is a great kid and we're ecstatic that he's coming here. It's going to be great battle between him and Carson for the starting spot at 197 pounds.
Prep Years: Four-year letterwinner at St. Andrew's Episcopal … reached Maryland Prep State quarterfinals in 2011 … two-time silver medalist at St. James Holloway … two-time bronze medalist at the Mid Atlantic Conference championship and a silver medalist in 2012 … St. Andrew's varsity wrestling MVP with 12 pins in 18-6 season senior year … also played four years of varsity baseball and was the team co-MVP in 2012.
Carson Stack
6-2/197
Haddonfield, N.J.
Haddonfield Memorial
Coach's Quote: “Carson will contend for the 197 spot. He's a hammer out of New Jersey that was undefeated last year until the state tournament, where he finished fourth. We are excited that he is going to be a part of our wrestling family. His upside and how much he can accomplish remains to be seen, but we expect some great things from Carson over the coming years.
Prep Years: Four-year letterwinner at Haddonfield Memorial High School … placed fourth in state meet as a senior … two-time all-conference pick … All-South Jersey Group 2 honoree … Went 39-2 as a senior and posted a career record of 107-18 … District 28 champion … Region 7 champion … three-year district finalist … two-time state qualifier … also played football, earning all-conference and All-South Jersey Group 2 honors … member of National Honor Society, German National Honor Society… brother Cal wrestles at Lehigh.
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