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Veteran Mountaineer wrestling team begins new season

After JohnMark Bentley’s 13th season as the App State wrestling head coach saw the team go 9-2 overall and 7-0 in conference play, an All-American in Jon Jon Millner, and a top-30 finish at the NCAA Championship, spirits could not be higher.

“I’m very excited that we are in that position where we have the challenge to win championships,” Bentley said. “This year is probably the most excited I’ve been in my 14 years as a head coach here mainly because I really love this team.”

With a veteran Mountaineer team that features three preseason All-SoCon wrestlers in Caleb Smith at 125 lbs.