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Annville-Cleona Dutchmen
Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 3
Head Coach: Mike Miller – 18th season
Key Returners: Trevor Fidler (Sr.), Oliver Funck (Sr.), Blake Meyer (Sr.), Aedan Castka (Jr.), Devon Englehart (Jr.), Kaidavin Ginting (Jr.), Jayden Jorge (Jr.), Levi Kreider (Jr.), Blaine Leitz (Jr.), Jaxon Speece (Jr.), Maddox White (So.)
Rising Contributors: Jason Koch (So.), Garrett Luceria (So.), Dominick Smith (So.)
Season Outlook
Annville-Cleona enters the 2025–26 season with a deep and experienced lineup under long-time head coach Mike Miller, who begins his 18th year leading the Dutchmen. The program continues to make steady progress and returns a strong core from last season’s 14–7 campaign, one that saw multiple wrestlers advance deep into the postseason.
The Dutchmen are led by senior Oliver Funck, one of District 3’s top lightweights, who placed 3rd in the L-L League Tournament, 3rd at Sectionals, 5th at Districts, and 6th at Regionals. He is joined by a talented junior class that includes Blaine Leitz (Sectional runner-up, District 4th), Devon Englehart, Aedan Castka, Jayden Jorge, Levi Kreider, Jaxon Speece, and Kaidavin Ginting—all of whom bring significant varsity experience and postseason success. Seniors Blake Meyer and Trevor Fidler also return to anchor the upper and lower weights, giving the Dutchmen balance across the lineup.
Sophomores Maddox White, Jason Koch, Garrett Luceria, and Dominick Smith round out a promising group of rising contributors. While still developing, they provide much-needed lineup depth and should see meaningful varsity action.
The major key to A-C’s success will be getting wrestlers into the proper weight classes and ensuring that the team stays healthy—an important factor given that the Dutchmen are thinner in certain spots. As newcomers gain experience and veterans continue to build on last year’s postseason runs, the team expects to be competitive in Section 3 and push multiple wrestlers through to districts and regionals.
With a battle-tested core, strong leadership, and a coaching staff accustomed to maximizing potential, Annville-Cleona appears poised for another gritty, competitive season on the mats—one where several Dutchmen could make noise deep into February.
Cedar Crest Falcons
Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1
Head Coach: Cam Eisenhauer – 5th Season
Key Returners: Landyn Kline (Sr.), Nolan Brubaker (Jr.), Eddie Nunez (Jr.)
Rising Contributors: Jordan Pfaff (Fr.), Sabriel Remlinger (Fr.)
Season Outlook
Cedar Crest enters the 2025–26 season focused on growth, development, and establishing a stronger foothold in Section 1 competition. With a relatively young roster and a sizable junior class that continues to gain experience, the Falcons aim to take meaningful steps forward under head coach Cam Eisenhauer.
The team is led by Landyn Kline, who posted a 17–12 record last season and qualified for the District 3 Tournament. Now healthy and entering his senior year, Kline has his sights set on a deep postseason run and will be leaned on as both a veteran presence and a tone-setter in the practice room.
Juniors Nolan Brubaker and Eddie Nunez return after gaining valuable varsity experience last season. Both are expected to take a jump in performance as they help lead a roster that is still developing its identity and mat IQ.
Cedar Crest also welcomes two notable newcomers: Sabriel Remlinger, a promising freshman at 113, and Jordan Pfaff, a freshman heavyweight who provides immediate depth in the upper weights. Their arrival injects fresh energy into the lineup and strengthens weight classes that the Falcons have struggled to fill consistently.
As the sophomore class transitions into its junior year, the coaching staff is optimistic that their physical maturity, growing technique, and increased confidence will translate to more competitive duals. The program remains committed to building a strong foundation, developing young talent, and supporting athletes as they progress toward postseason-level wrestling.
With perseverance, improved health, and developing leadership, the Falcons aim to carve out a stronger place in the league and take meaningful strides toward future success.
ELCO Raiders
Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 3
Head Coach: Matt Fittery – 2nd Season (10th overall)
Key Returners: Ashton Kriss (Sr.), Gavin Gilbert (Sr.), Brinley Donmoyer (Jr.), Cody Landis (Jr.), Klint Miller (Jr.), Aleric Raihl (So.), Kane Kline (So.)
Rising Contributors: Gavin Gilbert (Jr.)
Season Outlook
The ELCO Raiders enter the 2025–26 season with confidence and high expectations after a dominant 15–3 campaign that included a perfect 6–0 run through Section 3 under head coach Matt Fittery. Despite graduating a talented senior class, the Raiders return one of the strongest cores in the league, featuring multiple wrestlers with state and regional experience.
Leading the way is a powerful returning group highlighted by Kane Kline, a 37–11 State Qualifier, and Klint Miller, who went 38–10 and also reached the PIAA State Tournament. They are joined by Ashton Kriss (41–11, District/Regional 6th), Brinley Donmoyer (30–14, Regional Qualifier), Cody Landis (24–15), and Aleric Raihl (24–4), who missed the postseason due to injury but is expected to make a major impact this winter. Together, they form one of the most accomplished returning groups in District 3.
The Raiders also add Gavin Gilbert, a transfer from Lebanon, who strengthens the room and brings experience, even though he is not postseason eligible. A large group of newcomers will be pushed into varsity roles early, giving ELCO new depth and meaningful competition in the room.
With multiple returning wrestlers capable of reaching the state podium — and possibly contending for a championship — ELCO is positioned for another big season. Coach Fittery and his staff believe this group has what it takes to send several wrestlers deep into the postseason and possibly stand atop the medal stand in Hershey.
Strong leadership, big-match experience, and a hardworking roster give the Raiders every reason to expect another standout season on the mats.
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Lebanon Cedars
Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1
Head Coach: Vaughn Black – 12th Season
Key Returners: Derryck Brickle (Sr.), Juan Ramos Vazquez (Jr.), Erick Rivera Garcia (Jr.), Sneijder Garcia (Jr.), Onyx Serrano (Jr.), Alexander Chavarria, (So.), Sebastian Echevarria (So.)
Rising Contributors: Jafthy Alicea-Ramirez
Season Outlook
The Lebanon Cedars enter the 2025–26 season with renewed energy and an opportunity for growth under longtime head coach Vaughn Black. With a young roster and a developing core, the Cedars aim to take meaningful steps forward as they continue rebuilding the program.
The team will be led by Juan Ramos Vazquez, the program’s returning captain, and Erick Rivera Garcia, who qualified for the District 3 Tournament last season and brings valuable postseason experience to the room. Their leadership will set the tone for a group eager to raise expectations and improve on last year’s results.
The Cedars return a promising group that includes Derryck Brickle, Onyx Serrano, Sneijder Garcia, Chavarria Alexander, and Sebastian Echevarria, all looking to make gains after gaining mat time last winter. The addition of Jafthy Alicea-Ramirez, a transfer from Cedar Crest, adds depth and competitiveness to the lightweight and middleweight slots.
Though still young, this roster is motivated, coachable, and focused on building strong fundamentals. Lebanon’s goals this season center on improvement—both individually and collectively—as each wrestler looks to establish themselves and gain experience in one of the toughest leagues in District 3.
With returning leadership, postseason potential, and a roster committed to progress, the Cedars are poised to take encouraging steps forward as they continue shaping the future of the program.
Northern Lebanon Vikings
Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 3
Head Coach: Rusty Wallace Jr. – 20th Season
Key Returners: Sam Wolford (Sr.), Sincere Perez (Sr.), Connor Troxell (Sr.), Kohen Clark (Sr.), Jayce Fellin (Sr.), Carter Wolford (So.), Landon Graby (So.), Christian Spencer (So.)
Rising Contributors: Justin Bennethum (Fr.), Jackson Walter (Fr.)
Season Outlook
Northern Lebanon enters the 2025–26 season looking to extend one of District 3’s strongest wrestling traditions under longtime head coach Rusty Wallace Jr. The Vikings graduated a generational talent in Aaron Seidel, the 3x State Champion and Pennsylvania’s all-time career wins leader, along with several other postseason standouts—but the roster remains loaded with proven star power and emerging depth.
Leading the charge is senior Sam Wolford, who went 53–5 last season and finished as the PIAA State Runner-Up after placing fourth the year before. With 142 career wins and a commitment to the United States Naval Academy, Wolford enters the season as one of the premier wrestlers in the state and a legitimate contender for a state championship.
Northern Lebanon’s strength extends far beyond its headliner. Senior Sincere Perez, sophomore Carter Wolford, sophomore Landon Graby, and sophomore Christian Spencer were all district medalists and regional qualifiers last season, forming a postseason-tested core in the middle and upper weights. Senior Connor Troxell and senior Kohen Clark add veteran presence and further stability, allowing the Vikings to match up competitively across nearly every weight class.
A promising group of newcomers—most notably freshman Jackson Walter and Justin Bennethum—adds depth and future upside. Their development will be key as Northern Lebanon works toward another strong postseason push.
With elite individual talent, extensive experience, and a coaching staff that consistently prepares athletes to peak in February, the Vikings again find themselves in the conversation for multiple state qualifiers and podium finishers. The program’s standard remains high, and expectations in Fredericksburg are once again built around competing deep into the postseason.
Palmyra Cougars
Mid-Penn Conference – Keystone Division
Head Coach: Jonathan Regets – 5th Season
Key Returners: Tyler Detwiler (Sr.), Aaron Andrew (Sr.), Owen Clark (Sr.), Trevor Carl (So.), Nick Gordon (So.), Grayson Cisney (So.)
Rising Contributors: Elijah Foltz (So.), Russell Cisney (So.), Evan Andrew (So.), Jackson Smith (So.), Nick Weidman (Jr.)
Season Outlook
The Cougars return a deep and experienced core led by seniors Tyler Detwiler (64–15), a Section 2 Champion and Penn Tech commit, and Aaron Andrew, a returning PIAA State Qualifier. The sophomore class is loaded with talent, including Owen Clark, Trevor Carl, Nick Gordon, and Grayson Cisney, all wrestlers capable of making significant jumps this season.
A strong group of newcomers and emerging contributors joins the lineup. Elijah Foltz brings national-level experience as a Fargo and Super 32 qualifier, while Evan Andrew and Jackson Smith are poised to fill critical spots after developing rapidly through the offseason. Nick Weidman is another name to watch, with breakout potential written all over him.
Coach Regets refers to this group as the “New Breed” — a team hungry to push Palmyra to new heights. The Cougars are eyeing their first-ever Division Championship, while Detwiler and Andrew both chase the 100-win milestone. As a team, Palmyra has set its sights on qualifying more wrestlers to the PIAA Individual Championships than any year in school history (3+).
One of the defining stories of the season revolves around Tyler Detwiler, whose postseason heartbreak continued last year when a mono diagnosis ended his season days after winning a Section title. Now fully healthy, he returns with unfinished business and serves as the emotional and competitive spark for the team.
With depth across nearly every weight class, a unified culture, and a collective drive to exceed expectations, the 2025–26 Cougars appear poised for one of the strongest seasons in program history.
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