CLARION, Pa. --- The Golden Eagle wrestling program announced today that six high school seniors have elected to continue their academic and athletic careers at Clarion. They will come to Clarion as freshman for the start of the 2023-24 season.
Below are a list of this year's early signees, as well as brief notes on each of the newest members of the Golden Eagle wrestling program:
Ryan Avalos
Perrysburg, Ohio / Perrysburg
Projected Weight: 133
- OHSAA Runner-Up in 2022
- Placed fifth in the state in 2021
Wesley Barnes
Catawissa, Pa. / Southern Columbia
Projected Weight: 174
- Placed fourth in the PIAA in 2021
- Placed fourth in the PIAA in 2020
- Ranked 137th P4P on Matscouts 2023 Big Board
- Career 73-16 record entering his senior year
Adrian Gacek
Allentown, Pa. / Parkland
Projected Weight: 184/197
- 2022 PIAA State Tournament qualifier
- 2022 PaPower Surge Tournament Champion
- 47-11 career record entering senior year
Connor Jacobs
Kittanning, Pa. / Armstrong
Projected Weight: 197/285
- Placed seventh in the PIAA in 2022
- 61-22 record entering his senior year
Scott Johnson
Muncy, Pa. / Muncy
Projected Weight: 133/141
- PIAA Champion as a junior in 2022
- PIAA runner-up as a sophomore in 2021
- Ranked 130th P4P on Matscouts 2023 Big Board
- Record of 110-10 entering his senior year
David McClelland
Columbus, Ohio / DeSales
Projected Weight: 149
- OHSAA state champion in 2022
- Placed second at Florida state tournament
- NHSCA National Runner-Up for Juniors
- Currently ranked 19th at 138 by FloWrestling
