United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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fi -Mx f Wrestling. Front Ftow: CJ Horn, Flick Yoder, Jack Vantress, Jeff Thompson, Neil Wright, Bill Barrows, Alex Porcelli, EJ Pasteur, Brian Shoemaker, Nick Mauldin, Doug McCormick, Tom Larson. Second Ftow: Coach Effner, LT Kuznik, Coach Brenick, MAJ Latsha, Bill O'Brien, Cary Tucker, TJ Wright, Matt Bartlett, Jim Fitzgiven, Scott Tucker, Ben Greiner, Mike Pacer, Nate Van Duzer, Chris Ackerman, Gary Hennigan, Dave Warnick. Third Row: CPT Smith, CPT Henderson, MAJ Kruegler, CPT Hagg, Dan Driscoll, Brian Andrusin, Todd Nealson, Simon Reese, Ray Aredondo, Jim Hubert, Dave Abrahms, Mike Scheuing, Scott Smith, Mike Peterson, Rob Meldrum, Bill Ystueta, Nate Bardo. Back Ftow: CPT Wilson, Boss Davis, Alex Volpe, Ben Huckenberry, Mark Wysong, Travis Smith, Toshi Dezaki, Sean McCallister, Tim Wren, Phil Bartlett, Mike Benson, Todd Jenkins, Tony Nepolotono, Tony Hicks. WRE TLI G DCDMI TES THE BATTLEFIELD nce again Army wrestling dominated the battlefield ofintercollegiatewrestling by breaking into the top twenty teams in the nation and peaking with a rank of fourteenth in the na- tion. This year's team was best characterized by its aggressive style and relentless pursuit of the opponent. After a productive pre- season and participation in the Pennsylvania State Duals, the wrestlers flew to Florida over Christmas break to train and compete in the Sunshine Open. The team's hard work paid off as they captured the team champi- onship in a field of over 60 teams. They maintained their awesome status throughout the season as they recorded an amazing three shut-outs against Wilkes, Prince- ton and Delaware State. As the dual meet season drew to a close, the team prepared for its biggest challenge of the year as it attempted to break its 28 year losing streak against Navy. In front of a crowd of approximately 4300, with great support from the Corps of Cadets and greats such as A-man, the wrestlers battled valiantly, but in the end lost a heartbreaker. The team re- bounded from this great disap- pointment and qualified Dave Warnick, Jacob Garcia, Nick Mauldin and T.J. Wright for the National Wrestling Tournament. Through the thrill of victory and the disappointment of defeat, the team always remained close friends and a fun-loving bunch of guys. Sports 333

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RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOUR SURE. Co-captain Nick Mauldin is as- sured of victory as he defeats a Navy squid. READY...ARMY ON TOP. The Navy defeat is inevitable. MAT IN YOUR FACE! Nick lvlauidin applies pressure as he works to use the grapevine hold. ARMY 13 Centrll Conn E Stroudsburg M nyland Penn State North Carolina Princeton Vllglflld Tech Delaware State Lehigh Rider Wilkes Purdue Clarion Bloomsherg Syracuse Navy Won 11, Lost 5 OPP VANAS S

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