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All-Delco Wrestling: Pedricks lead six-strong Sun Valley contingent

In addition to Wrestler of the Year Curtis Nelson of Ridley, the All-Delco team includes:

Darren Minicozi, Sun Valley: The freshman compiled a record of 32-11 at 107 pounds. He finished second at the District 1 West Championship, and was a regional qualifier, where he won two bouts. He finished as an honorable mention selection in PA Wrestling’s 107-pound rankings.

Jayden Lee, Radnor: The junior went 31-11. He qualified for an won a bout at states, a journey that included a pin of Nelson at Regions. He finished second and was 3-1 at regions, after having finished second at the District 1 North championships. With a career record of 58-30, he finished fourth at 114 pounds in the final Pa Wrestling rankings.

Cole McFarland, Haverford: The four-time All-Delco went 19-1 on the season. He qualified for states three times, finishing fifth at 106 pounds in 2022. At 121 pounds this year, McFarland qualified but didn’t wrestle at regionals at 121 pounds after winning the District 1 south title. He compiled a career record of 95-19.

Dalton Pedrick, Sun Valley: The senior had a season record of 31-13, winning two bouts at regionals. He had finished second at the D1 West event. With a career record of 65-31. HM at 127 by Pa-Wrestling. All-Academic Pa-Wrestling.

Brecken Strickland, Sun Valley: An All-Delco for a second straight year, the junior had a season record of 34-14. He won a match at states at 133 pounds before falling. He had been fifth at Regionals and third at the District 1 West Championships. Ranked fifth at 133 by Pa Wrestling, he has a career record of 96-28.

Hunter Delaney, Sun Valley: Another two-time All-Delco from the Class of 2025, Delaney went 39-9 in 2023-24. He likewise won a match at states at 139 pounds and finished third at regionals. Delaney has an 86-29 record. He is ranked fourth at 139 pounds by Pa-Wrestling and is an All-Academic selection.

Gunnar Pedrick, Sun Valley: Pedrick went 27-17 as a senior. He qualified for regionals at 145 pounds after finishing fourth at District 1 West.

Ethan Bliss, Garnet Valley, Sr.: The senior went 30-10 at 152 pounds to qualify for regionals. He finished fourth at the D1 West event to complete a 97-38 career record. He is a Pa Wrestling all-academic honoree.

• Wrestling: The All-Delco Team

Paxton Hunt, Garnet Valley: With a record of 31-11, the sophomore qualified for states at 160 pounds. He finished fifth at Regionals and second at the District 1 West championships. Hunt has a career record of 58-24. He was named honorable mention at 160 pounds by Pa Wrestling as well as an All-Academic honoree.

Brandon Carr, Sun Valley: The junior went 39-7 to get his second straight All-Delco honor and push his career record to 110-18, making him the winningest active wrestler in Delco. He went 2-2 at states at 172 pounds, finishing as the fifth-ranked wrestler in the state. Carr was third at Regionals and won gold at District 1 West. He is a Pa Wrestling All-Academic pic.

Michael Spielman, Strath Haven: The sophomore went 40-4 and already has 65 career victories. He qualified for states, where he finished eighth, winning two matches before falling in an injury default. The District 1 South champion is ranked second in the state in his weight class and was also a Pa Wrestling All-Academic selection.

Greg Ferrari, Interboro: The sophomore went 32-10 to hit 50 wins at the midpoint of his career. He claimed the 215-pound title at the District 1 South meet, then won two matches at Regionals before falling short of states. He is an honorable mention for Pa Wrestling at 215.

Dylan Bledsoe, Garnet Valley Sr.: The heavyweight is on the first team for the second straight year. As a senior, Bledoe went 24-10 to finished with a career 58-21 record. He won two matches at regionals after finishing second at District 1 West. He is an honorable mention pick by Pa Wrestling at 285 pounds.