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Pinkerton wrestling preview

2006-07 record: 11-6

*Returning starters (7): *James Herlihy???, Jr., 130; Kenny Smith???, Jr., 125; Ian Beck, Soph., 160; Will Cordeau???, Soph., 135; Colin Crowell???, Soph., 140; Charlie Jones, Sr., 189; Steven Lord???, 152, Soph.

Returning lettermen: Pat Lee, Jr., 215; Dylan Burke, Soph., 145; C.J. Trieb, Soph., 285

Promising newcomers: Dave Owens, Frosh., 119; Jake Loder???, Frosh., 125; Alex Gerhot???, Frosh., 103; Ryan Scott???, Sr., 171; Cameron Jaworski, Soph., 119

Candidates in all grades: 30

Captains: Ian Beck

Assistant coaches: Jim Cherniack

Opener: Hosts Manchester West Dec. 5

Odds and ends: Sophomore Ian Beck, who was 42-8 and a New England qualifier at 140 last year, has moved up three weight classes to 160. He is also a rarity as a sophomore captain ... Another New England qualifier, sophomore Trent Trammell, did not come out for the team ... Senior Ryan Scott, who took last year off, has looked impressive in the preseason. ... Big things are expected of freshmen Dave Owens and Jake Loder. ... Charlie Jones, a returning 189-pounder, is the only senior on the team.

Coach Ken Najem (8th year): "We look to be challenging in the Class L (Division 1) tournament. We might not be talented enough throughout the lineup to win the tough dual meets, but we should be right up there at the tournament. (Freshmen) Dave Owens and Jake Loder should have a good year."