Coach: Justin Nile (first year)

Conference: KVAC Class: A

Last year’s record: 21st in state meet

Returning athletes: Seniors — Terry Storer (145), Juniors — Hunter Centeio (138), Michael Voter (132).

Key loss: J.T. Williams.

Promising newcomers: Juniors — Jordan Hoffman (182), Austin Seeley (220); Sophomore — Katianne McLaughlin (170); Freshmen — Jagger Bullen (106), Adam Brooker (126), Caela Seeley (152), Hayden Nile (160), Amber Dunham (195), Hunter Gleason (285).

Outlook: The Cougars struggled to place wrestlers in the championship meets a year ago, but an extra year of seasoning should help. Bullen had an impressive debut at the Westlake Tournament this past weekend. The team is young and upcoming with a huge amount of potential. Nile’s goals for this season are learning and conditioning.