Based on the number of talented freshmen and first-year varsity wrestlers this season, Lehigh Valley wrestling has a bright future.
A few of the freshmen are ranked nationally by multiple outlets: Faith Christian’s Asher Bacon, Nazareth’s Caleb Kosko and Bethlehem Catholic’s Mike Nicosia.
Seven of the Lehigh Valley area’s top 10 are competing at this weekend’s Walsh Jesuit Ironman tournament in Ohio where four local teams are headed: Bethlehem Catholic, Faith Christian, Northampton and Notre Dame-Green Pond.
Here is a fluid list of the area’s best entering the season, including a sophomore who sat out last season because of the transfer rule:
Lehigh Valley area top 10 freshmen/newcomers wrestlers entering 2025-26
(in alphabetical order; record entering Wednesday)
Rank. Wrestler, Team (Weight; Record)
1. Asher Bacon, Faith Christian (160; 2-1)
2. Riley Crandall, Faith Christian (107; 2-1)
3. A.J. Gomez, Bethlehem Catholic (127; 0-1)
4. Caleb Kosko, Nazareth (133; 2-0)
5. Cruz Little, Faith Christian (121; 1-1)
6. Tanner Milburn, Easton (121; 6-0)
7. Reece Movahed, Faith Christian (145; 3-0)
8. Michael Nicosia, Bethlehem Catholic (107; 0-1)
9. Max Quarry, Notre Dame-GP (107; 0-1)
10. Cole Schwartz, Notre Dame-GP (121; 1-1)
Honorable mention: Flynn Arnestad, Faith Christian (121; 2-1); Jack Cole, Bethlehem Catholic (127; 0-0); Matt Coffin, Pennridge (127; 4-1); Dominic D’Ambola, Saucon Valley (107; 4-2); Jack Famularo, Easton (127; 3-3); Mason Hopkins, Whitehall (160; 1-0); Max Milia, Liberty (107; 1-0); Trey Neith, Notre Dame-GP (127; 2-0); Michael Rambone, Easton (107; 2-4); Mason Ramsay, Pen Argyl (114; 10-3); Rylan Reitz, Tamaqua (121; 6-1); Taylor Rohn, Saucon Valley (152; 6-2); Ben Schoeneberger, Northampton (107; 1-1); Talan Springer, Emmaus (114; 4-2); Chase Ulmer, Upper Perkiomen (121; 4-2); Dionte Wheeler, Whitehall (107; 1-0)
Senior writer Tom Housenick can be reached at thousenick@mcall.com
