State of the Program - Flowery Branch (GA)

Coaching Staff:

Brett Clark

  • Caleb Hamilton

  • Austin Triana

2023 Recap:

  • Finished 7th at the 5A Traditional State Tournament

Individuals:

  • Griffin Harper - 2nd at 165

  • Jason Clark - SQ at 150

  • Seth Larson - State Champion at 157

  • Vincent Kilroy - SQ at 215

Graduated:

  • Cal Rockenbach - 3rd at 190

  • Max Woodford - SQ at 285

2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

  • 106 Connor Schroder -11

  • 132-138 Max Rhodes -10

  • 132-138 Preston Valentine -10

  • 132-138 Tyler Lombardi-10

  • 138 Rodgiro Magana-Castenada -11

  • 144-150 Sam Espinoza -12

  • 150-157 Ethan Shepard-10

  • 157-165 Seth Larson -12

  • 165-175 Jason Clark -11

  • 165-175 Griffin Harper -10

  • 190 Carter Jackson -10

  • 190-215 Lincoln Lunt -12

  • 190-215 Vincent Kilroy -12

  • 215-285 Mathew Young -12

  • 285 Aiden Valentine -12

Coach Clark has this team trending up. The Falcons had 5 qualifiers two years ago, 6 last year and it should be expected they will have even more in 2024. The Falcons finished 7th at the traditional state tournament and this is a team that should be in the mix for a top 5 finish, but will need some new faces to step up if they are going to climb into the top 3. Seth Larson continues adding state titles and he anchors a solid middle of the lineup with State Runner-up Griffin Harper and State Qualifier Jason Clark. All three should be on the podium in 2024 … if the Falcons can string together three champs they will be tough. State Qualifier Vincent Kilroty also returns and will be looking to claim a spot on the podium as well. The key for Flowery Branch is down low. Max Rhodes, Rodrigo Magana-Castenada and Preston Valentine have post-season experience and will be looked on to punch their ticket in 2024. If that happens - Flowery Branch will be solid from 132-175 with Kilroy at 190 or 215. Keep an eye on a handful of freshman that will look to break into the lineup in Eli Poole, Leland Temple, Jaiden Wood, Gage Breakfield, Jaxon Ammons, and Connor Kotula. This team will be in the 5A conversation … but whether they are knocking on the door or not is still up in the air. - SEWrestle

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