Four Wrestlers Named Preseason All-SoCon from Favored Mountaineers
BOONE, N.C. — App State Wrestling had four accomplished returners named to the SoCon’s preseason all-conference team for 2026-27, the league announced Thursday.
Coaches also picked the Mountaineers to finish first in the league. Head coach JohnMark Bentley‘s roster includes three NCAA Championships qualifiers and the seven other wrestlers who were starters in the 10-man lineup for a 2025-26 team that earned a share of another SoCon regular-season title and won a fourth straight SoCon tournament title.
The three NCAA qualifiers from last season — Aldo Hernandez (141 pounds), Tomas Brooker (184 pounds) and Stephan Monchery — plus 2026 SoCon finalist Anthony Conetta (165 pounds) were named to the preseason All-SoCon team.
App State’s 2026-27 season is presented by Hungry Howie’s and Penn Station. The season officially begins Nov. 1 at the Southeast Open.
2026-27 SoCon Wrestling Preseason Coaches’ Poll (FIrst-place votes)
1. App State (8) – 64 points
2. Chattanooga (1) – 56 points
3. Bellarmine – 51 points
4. Gardner-Webb – 40 points … more at … https://appstatesports.com/news/2026/10/22/wrestling-four-wrestlers-named-preseason-all-socon-from-favored-mountaineers.aspx
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