2014-15 Durango Wrestling Capsule

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

November 19, 2014 - 5:04 pm

DURANGO

Head coach: Jason Basso, first season

Returning lettermen: Eight

Top wrestlers: Daniel Caswell (Sr.), Anthony Catalfamo (Sr.), Victor Ramirez (Jr.), Brisean Cunningham (Fr.), Donzae Jones (So.), Michael Anderson (Sr.)

Outlook: Basso takes over a program that returns eight lettermen and is hoping for success.

“Our goal is to get better each day and to be competitive,” Basso said. “We must create an atmosphere of mental and physical toughness to build our program.”

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