State of the Program - Greenbrier (GA)
Coaching Staff:
Tyrone Abero (5 years)
Aaron Epstein
Derek Pollard
2023 Recap:
Finished 6th at the 5A Traditional State Tournament
Individuals:
Boston Mcdermott - 4th at 150
Ryan Clayborn - 6th at 113
Sebastian Melendez - 6th at 132
Graduated:
Crisjaniel Martinez-Antonetty - 3rd at 144
Nat Jujaloen - SQ at 120
Cooper Comer - SQ at 157
Nathan Gooding - SQ at 190
2023-2024
Returners (Grade):
120 Ryan Clayborn
120 Leo Gallagher
120 Jack Gray
126 Karter Watson
138-144 Benny Phillips
144 Caden Pollard
144-150 Alex Salser
150 Sebastian Melendez
165-175 Boston Mcdermott
165-175 Jack Mathieu
175 Mitchell Horton
175 Nate Rank
215 Kemper Schlereth
285 Cannon Taylor
Greenbrier has been the model of consistency for the last handful of years … always qualifying 4-6 wrestlers and being in the hunt for a top 5 finish. Last year, Greenbrier qualified 7 and from an outsiders perspective it seems the expectations have shifted … instead of being in the hunt - Coach Abero has his Wolves expecting to be on the top step. This team is now positioned to reload each and every year and the 2023-2024 squad is no exception. The core is led by three returning State Placers that expect to win an individual state title in 2024. Boston McDermott was 4th in 2023 with Ryan Clayborn and Sebastian Melendez each taking 6th. The trio will lead Greenbrier in 2024, but it will be up to the rest of the squad where this team finishes out the season. Leo Gallagher, Benny Phillips, Caden Pollard, Jack Mathieu, Nate Rank, and Kemper Schlereth all have post-season experience and each expects to punch his ticket to Macon in 2024. It wouldn’t be surprise to see 9 or 10 Wolves on the mats in Macon in February. Keep an eye on Karter Watson, Alex Salser and many others to step up if they are called on. - SEWrestle