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Desert Oasis Wrestling 2013-14 Capsule Preview

 

DESERT OASIS

Head coach: John Wiseman, second season

Returning lettermen: Nine

Top wrestlers: Joseph Fuentez (Sr.), Melvin Cravin (Sr.), Hunter Amos (Sr.), Mario Fitzpatrick (Sr.), Gabriel Irenze (Sr.)

Outlook: The Diamondbacks return nine lettermen and appear to be on the rise.

“Our team is led by five returning senior lettermen, and we have a good chance to send multiple wrestlers to state,” Wiseman said. “Our team goal is to finish toward the top of the region.”

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