Front row (left-right): R. Jackson, A. Patel, S. Thielman, B. Bockwich, G. Singleton, B. Bockwich, K. Concar, S. Bristow, S. Laidley.
Second Row: Coach D. George, K. Rieger, T. Pofhal, M. Abdulqaadir, B. Carbaugh, M. Breinlinger. N. Crawford, D. Spong, A. Coleman, E. Martin, T. Teets.
Back Row: Coach K. Weaver, J. Farmer, C. Lonsberry, Z. Webb, R. Stewart, J. Eisenmann, R. McCourt, E. Mathisen, B. Bowden, R. Pallinger, E. Gantz, J. Mackert, Coach D. Hull.

1995-96 ALHS Wrestling Team

The Shoremen Wrestling team finished their outstanding season with a 10-1 record and wrestled their way to a sixth place finish in the State Tournament. The team placed first at the K of C and Buckeye Tournaments and second at the Brunswick and SWC Tournaments.
Along with the team’s tremendous success, several individuals displayed their superior athletic ability. Leading this impressive group are seniors Ryan Pallinger and Shawn Bristow. Both wrestlers claimed state titles; Pallinger undefeated, and Bristow suffered only one defeat. The two seniors placed first in the K of C, Buckeye, Brunswick, and SWC Tournaments earning numerous MVP awards.
Fellow teammates also made important contributions in the SWC Tournament. These include Jason Eisenmann’s first place finish, Keith Concar’s, Ryan Stewart’s, Eric Gantz’s, and Erik Mathisen’s second place finsihes, and the third place finishings of Brian Bowden and Brian Carbaugh. Districts qualifiers include: Pallinger, Bristow, Eisenmann, Gantz, Mathisen, and Jason Eisenmann also qualifed for the State Tournament. First Team Lorain County honors went to Bristow, Eisenmann, Mathisen, and Pallinger. Shawn Bristow, Jason Eisenmann, and Ryan Pallinger were also selected for the Greater Cleveland All-Star Match. The hard work and determination put forth by the wrestlers led to a season that will not be forgotten.

The Record

Avon Lake
Avon Lake
Avon Lake
Avon Lake
Avon Lake
Avon Lake
Avon Lake
Avon Lake
Avon Lake
Avon Lake
Avon Lake
42
37
51
41
46
56
64
65
39
43
19
Amherst
Westlake
Bay
Firview
N. Ridgeville
Columbia
Firelands
Rocky River
N. Royalton
N. Olmsted
Olmsted Falls
27
28
23
26
15
19
15
9
30
24
38

Tournaments

Avon Lake K of C 1st
Buckey 1st
Brunswick 2nd
SWC 2nd
Sectional 4th
District 5th
State 6th




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