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Below is a look at the top 10 high school senior recruits from Colorado's Class of 2010.
Jake Snider (Photo/Tech-Fall.com)School: Ponderosa
09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 145
Projected College Weight Class: 141
Scouting Report: Was first at Reno TOC and didn't lose a match in the Clash (in MN) both in 2008 and 2009. Will be working towards his fourth state title this year. Split matches with Max Ortega of Rio Rancho (defeated by three then lost by two).
2. Matthew Gurule
School: Grand Junction Central
09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 112
Projected College Weight Class: 125
Scouting Report: Went undefeated this past year and was only contested really one time, which was in the state finals (against another undefeated kid). Was a Junior Nationals freestyle All-American in 2008.
3. Matt Addington
School: Florence
09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 171
Projected College Weight Class: 174
Scouting Report: Has an 84-match win streak in Colorado with two state titles under his belt. Pinned or won by technical fall in 43 of 48 matches.
4. Robert Pickerell
School: Northridge
09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 152
Projected College Weight Class: 149
Scouting Report: A very deceiving-looking kid who won't overpower you, but will frustrate you with his on-mat skills. He was a Cadet Nationals All-American in freestyle in 2008.
5. Cahlen Keys
School: Centauri
09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 140
Projected College Weight Class: 141
Scouting Report: Is known as a heavy weight cutter, so he could be down one weight this year. 47-1 last year and state runner-up in 2008. Was part of state championship team in 2009. He is a very deceiving wrestler who is very slick on his feet. He defeated a two-time Fargo All-American, 4-0 in overtime, at year's end.
6. Jerry Huff
School: Broomfield
09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 125
Projected College Weight Class: 125
Scouting Report: Consider his high school career one of hard luck, having never won a state title but still a very, very tough kid. Was a Cadet Nationals All-American in 2007 ... and was recently a Junior Nationals All-American in both freestyle and Greco-Roman.
7. Jeremy Schmitt
School: Rocky Mountain
09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 119
Projected College Weight Class: 125
Scouting Report: Is a two-time state champion who is very tough to beat when he is on a roll. Lost all of his matches last year at 119 ... but won title at 112. Loves to wrestle and will be
one of the strongest small guys in the room.
8. Vicente Gallegos
School: Arvada West
09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 130
Projected College Weight Class: 133
Scouting Report: Won first state title last year for Arrupe Jesuit but transferred to Arvada West this year. He wrestled a 5A schedule last year so will transition fine. Is very skilled and will end his career as a four-time medalist.
9. Casey Lynn
School: Cortez
09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 130
Projected College Weight Class: 133
Scouting Report: Another kid who hasn't won a state title but has been second, third, and fourth. Was in the toughest weight class in the state last year. Very slick on his feet. Not being pushed in the room might be the ONLY downside for him to capture his first state title.
10. Chad Stroh
School: Holyoke
09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 125
Projected College Weight Class: 133
Scouting Report: His only loss in 2009 was to a three-time state champion from Nebraska. Don't let his 2A schedule scare you. Holyoke wrestles a very good schedule. Should win his third high school title this year (was second one year). He is 110-8 in his career. Was one match away from NHSCA Sophomore Nationals All-American in 2008.
