Coach: Shawn Schultz (10th year)
Conference: Mid-State League; Class: C
Last year’s results: Fourth place in regional, 10th in state
Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Stewart Buzzell (145), James Gambino (135); Junior — Angus Koller (155); Sophomores — Emily Levasseur (113), Nathan Beaudoin (170).
Key losses: Paul Harris (215).
Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Calvin Thompson (106), David Martin (170)
Season outlook: Buzzell was a state champion in 2013, while Gambino, Koller and Levasseur also performed well in the conference and regional meets. The Mustangs were missing some wrestlers over the holidays but expect to field a team of 15 as the season opens. Monmouth will face some new opponents on its regular-season slate and figures to be well-prepared for the big events.
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