Wrestling 2010 Mid-Season Report
According to Head Coach Dan Loprieno, the 2009-2010 Harper College wrestling team has the possibility of being anywhere from a good team to one of the best teams in the country. “We have a lot of potential and talent on this year’s team,” says Loprieno, “but that only takes you so far. We need to put in the effort to reach our potential.”
As we enter 2010, the team has several meets wrapped up and Coach Loprieno is looking to key wrestlers to power his squad into Districts and Nationals.
At 125 pounds, Eduardo Dominguez (Freshman –
Nate Stadeker (Sophomore – Rich East) at 147 pounds won the Triton tournament and was a national qualifier in ’08.
PJ Starnes (Sophomore –
Another All-American (’07) is Mike Dace (Sophomore – Grant) will be at 165 pounds.
Jordan Bakley (Sophomore – Huntley) is at 174 pounds and has won the Missouri Open and was also a national qualifier in ’08.
Arber Bebo (Freshman – Addison Trail) is one of two wrestlers competing for the 184 pound slot. Bebo has won at Triton.
Shae Geradot (Sophomore –
“The Triton meet is a good indicator of the wrestlers in the area,” says Loprieno. “The majority of schools in the region participate in the Triton meet, so we can get a good feel for how things will shake out during the season.”
“We’ve had 4 or 5 kids hurt, but if we can get them healthy and back on the team, we have the potential to have a very successful season,” concludes Loprieno. Among the injured wrestlers attempting to return are John Grubisich (Freshman – Argo), Mike Lukowski (Sophomore – Dundee Crown), Matt Boggess (Freshman – Prospect) and Josh Kratovil (
With a full roster that is healthy, Coach Loprieno believes his team can make a strong run for a national title.