Moving in a positive direction, Linganore wrestling has one of their strongest teams in years as they prepare to make a run towards states. Coming off wins February 1st against Boonsboro and Century, led by senior Cameron Harner and juniors Nick Ellis and Devin Brosenne, coach Chad Ellis is trying to drive his team to make a postseason run. Cameron who competes in the 138 pound weight class carries a 25-4 record (as of February 4^th) and is feeling confident about his chances going into the postseason as he seeks to do what he does best: keep winning.

“Personally my season has been going well. I’m hoping to get four more wins before going into the postseason and place well at states,” said Cameron.

It will not be an easy ride, as Cameron and his fellow teammates will have to wrestle a challenging field of competition. Alongside Cameron are juniors Devin Brosenne and Nick Ellis, also waging their own war on states. Brosenne competes in the 182 pound weight class while Ellis competes in the 160 pound weight class. The Frederick News Post recently ranked Ellis and Harner third in their respective weight classes.

Junior Jake Vannoy said, “Technically anybody can make a run at states; your record doesn’t have to be good, as long as if you get two wins at counties,”

“Coach Chad always tries to push us to keep getting better while creating a fun environment by making us play games like volleyball and soccer. He pushes us hard but definitely doesn’t overwork us,” says Harner.

Harner, Vannoy and the whole wrestling team have worked over the offseason to improve their repertoire of wrestling techniques.

“I’ve been trying a lot of new stuff like some throws and other things that I didn’t do last year and it’s transitioning well,” said Cameron.

“Everyone is different. Some kids are fast and like to shoot low when other kids are all throws and are bulky. It’s just hard to adapt to that,” says Cameron. Linganore thrives in the middle weight classes of 138-195 where Cameron Harner, Nick Ellis and Devin Brosenne fit in.